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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1914

Page

50

South Gains Home Money and Bank Centralization Rise

The article argues that southern bankers report bills payable as none and New York call money is cheap, signaling greater home financing. It links currency reform and anti gambling measures to reduced dependence on New York for credit, forecasting bank consolidation and more funds available to farmers. It stresses the farmer as the key to national prosperity and warns of dangers if producers falter.

Georgia New York South Kent Hom United States Brown Jones Tmer Brown

Daughters of the American Revolution State Officers List

State officers and editors of the Daughters of the American Revolution listed with roles and addresses in Georgia. Names include Mrs. Joseph 3. Harrison, Mrs. Walter Scott Wilson, Mrs. Wosthe, Mrs. Oscar McKenzie, Mrs. Howard H. Beall, Mrs. William Nelson Benton with city and street addresses in Columbus, Havana, Montezuma, Atlanta, and Augusta.

Joseph 3. Harrison Fourteenth St. Columbus Walter Scott Wilson Havanneh W. Fosthe Peachtree St. Atanta Mirs Oscar M'Kenzie Montezuma Howard H. Bcall Ponce de Leon Ave Atlanta William Nelson Benton Augusta

Compulsory Education Debate Moves Georgia Patriots

A Georgia high school inspector cites southern states with and without compulsory education laws and urges the D A R in Georgia to press for the 1914 bill. Mrs A O Harper Athens reports state conditions and calls for pledge support from representatives to secure passage this year. Mrs Howard McCall Georgia state corresponding secretary urges concerted action by 2500 D A R members.

South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Texas Maryland Virginia Arkansas Louisiana D. A. KR Patriots I Nead A. O. Harper Athens Senate House Howard McCall

Trade News Highlights Big Allin Firm Spring Orders

Max Katz company reports the largest Allin season in firm history with over four hundred orders received and shipped last week. Multiple agents across Georgia and nearby states note strong sales of Premium Brand shoes, brisk mail orders, and early market activity.

Max Katz Company W. Bentley Birmingham Ala Gramling-Spalding Company W. Olgiind Rmstrong J. L Richey-Williamson- Wyatts Company Banks Whiteman John Silvey &Co Whiteman N. K. Smith Battle Axe

Georgia Delegates Convene Meeting with State Regent

A state regent announces a congress convening April 20. Delegates may sign credentials at Continental Hall after April 14 and should arrive early to sign the list. Read bulletin boards and inquire at the Bureau Information. An April 20 Georgia delegate meeting is set for 12 30 pm in Massachusetts.

Congress Continental Hall New Willard Lone Hall Georgia Bulletin Board Massachusetts Sophie Lee Foster

Compulsory Education Committee Pushes State Law

A Georgia education group urges compulsory school attendance, arguing state finances and child welfare demand attendance. Mrs. A G Harper leads calls for lawmakers to vote for a compulsory education measure to reduce illiteracy and protect children.

Mrs Harrison Illness Regret Letter From Georgia D A R K

Acting state editor sends sympathy to Mrs Joseph Harrison of Columbus. Illness cited as source of regret. notes she attends state conferences and has many friends. A letter was read at conference expressing sorrow over her absence and wishing her swift recovery.

Joseph Harrison Columbus Georgia

Two New Chapters for Georgia Division Two

Georgia welcomes two new chapters formed after the Macon state convention. The Colonel William Candler chapter opens in Gainesville with officers led by Regent Mrs WA Charters and Gainesville chapter officers listed. the Oliver Bowen chapter opens in Carrollton with Regent Miss Eugenia Mandeville and officers including vice president Mrs A A Simonton and secretary Mrs Annie Slade.

Macon Colonel William Candler Gainesville Oliver Bowen Carrellton WA. Charters B.p. White Robert, Sanders N. Parker Mis. Hobbs D. W. Anderson R. E. Andre Carrollton Eugenia Mandeville A. A. Simonton Annie Slade Christine Fitts Almariné Slade H E. B. Meadows C.K. Henderson

Genealogical Queries From Savannah Reader Solicit Research

A fragmentary genealogical notice requests tracing origins of Wallen and Shaw families in Virginia and Georgia. It lists William King enlisted in 1777, battles he fought, and pension details. seeks connections to King, Shaw, Compton, and Flemister lines, plus Pennington and Wilson relations. Also notes unrelated items: small references to 800 Cleveland stores, coal waste, and Margaret Mare's new play.

William King William County Viginia Valentine Peyton Radnor Schuylkill Bridge Chestnut Hill Stony Point Bergen Point Hanging Rock Fauquier County Virginia Sarah Shaw George Compton Walter Robert Philip Tom Frances Delina King Alley Jobo Flemister Lucy Flemiat Polly John Dismuke Jennie Dr. Gibbs Sallie Johnson Becky Betsy Able Joseph Benjamin Jackson Jack Micha William L. Flemister Wilkes County Georgia Lewis Flemister Washington Life Guards Lender Gillender Chigsam Halifax County Lewis James John Fieldine Alwave Lewis Or Fieldings William Moseley Virginia Regiment Flemisters England Scotland Cheasmann Wales Pennington Wilson Joseph Wilson

General U D C Scholarships Open for Four Years

The General U D C offers several scholarships including Vassar in Poughkeepsie and the Alice Bristol at Bristol School in Washington. Applicants must be 17 or older, pass exams, prove financial need, be descendants of Confederate veterans, and be endorsed by division officials.

Vassar Pough‘Keepsie N.o University of North Carolina Chapel Hall N. C Alabama Polytechnic Auburn Ala Aulmarn University of Alabama, University Higbee School Memphis Tenn Alice Bristol Bristol School Washington, D. C Bristol Vasyvar New Orleans Alten Bristol Oklahoma Florida C. Committee On Education Iana UL. D. C LC. D. C Washington and Lee Loretta

Plan for Education and Mrs Lamar visit 1914 Americus chapter

The 1914 UDC education committee circulates a two part plan. Part I lists sixteen scholarships atWausau College Washington and Lee Sophie Newcomb Lucy Cobb etc with values from 60 to 1000 dollars per year. Eleven are filled for 1914 while several remain open for competition through September 1. The Americas chapter hosted state president Mrs W D Lamar and Mrs Leiden with a reception after her address urging prize essay contests in city and county schools.

Lamar Americus iThe Committee On United Daughters of the Confederacy U. D. C. Committee On Education Nour Committee On Education Wausmr_college Poughkeepgie Washington and Lee University Lexington Sophie Newcomb College Tulane University New Orleans Lucy Cobb Institute Athens Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute No. l Alice Briatu Bristol Washington DD. C Higbee Memphis Tonn University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Loretta Mother Nexme Biss Mason Washington Seminary District of Columbia Washington and Lee J. Crawford Rivere Sophie Newcomb Louisiana Lucey Cobb Institute Louise Gentry Sadie Powers Alabama Alice “Briatol Thelma Dargan Florias Emmett Elipatrick Loretta Mother Houe Margaret Saunders Terneeee Americas W.D. Lamar F. P. Harrold College Street Lumac Seldon James Davenport

Interesting Meetings of Kennesaw Chapter

The Kennesaw chapter in Manietta held a June meeting to spark social attendance. Mrs J H Walton hosted the first in a series with a program including songs Oh Loving Heart Trust On Jackets of Gray and Old Folks at Home. The group discussed Miss Rutherford's New Orleans address and celebrated Memorial Day with a Shiloh monument offering.

Kennesaw Chapter Manisetta J. H. Walton Warren Walton Tyon Shiloh Georgia Richmnd Davie Lee

Pendulum of Society Shifts as Women Lead, Men Hold Back

The era shows women setting the pace while men restrain, with observers noting the pendulum not yet turning. Excerpts warn of worse fashions and politics before any better order emerges, yet faith remains in American common sense and a later return to sane, sober living.

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