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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1912
Page
26
A critique of unreliable lumber market notes that buyers face defective stock hidden beneath an outwardly solid surface. It cites FE G Willingham and Sons as a case study of pledged quality and implied obligation, urging caution against credulous purchases.
Fragmentary OCR text describes preparing bamboo by lengthening and splitting with a heavy knife. Warnings about feces and leaf litter appear, with unclear steps and numerous garbled phrases. The passage lacks coherent sequence or distinct events suitable for a clear summary.
Reports say the Mississippi flood traveling southward has inundated the Ohio River region, but central rail lines will restore service between stations north and south of the Ohio. Travel to and from Memphis is expected to resume this week as track repairs begin and ballast is rushed from Birmingham and elsewhere.
The text weighs options for kitchen floors from hardwoods like white ash maple red oak to pine. It cites Maude Tr Hymers favoring southern pine stained and oiled, warns varnish wear on maple, and suggests a pine stain recipe with potash solution, followed by oiling with burnt in seed oil and beeswax turpentine emulsion for finish.
Congress authorized the monument in 1906 with a $50,000 appropriation for the project. It will be unveiled at Potomac Park on April 17. Sculptor Chas Henry Niehaus of New York, chosen to depict the sea fighter on the Bonhomme Richard during the engagement with the Serapis off Englang coast on September 20, 1779, shows him in period naval dress with his left hand on his sword pommel and right hand clenched in a determined lip.
National Magazine profiles William Sulzer, describing him as energetic and self-contained with steel-blue eyes and sandy hair. The 48th district Democrat from New York is praised for eight terms of steady service, leadership as Judiciary chair in foreign affairs, and a reputation for progress, sincerity, and independence from partisan tricks.
Joe Mitchell Chapple notes in National Magazine that Senator Aldrich called government business a business and implied a $300 million annual saving. The piece argues wasteful spending on public buildings rivers and harbors pensions navy yards and other federal needs has long eroded public trust and cost of living. It urges citizens to demand remedial action while accepting responsibility for public officials.
Joe Mitchell Chapple reflects on flag reverence from his Civil War era birth to modern times. He recalls displaying the flag at home, notes Canadian pride with the British flag abroad, and honors the forefathers’ sacrifices. He observes adopted citizens often show deeper patriotism while acknowledging swift changes and ongoing national resolve.
Washington reports Senator Dixon says Roosevelt secured the Nebraska and Oregon primaries clinching nomination by the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He notes six states cast 98 electoral votes against Taft and urges Roosevelt as safe nominee. Iowa delegates split. Kansas shows Roosevelt strength in county primaries. Paris fashions in Persia are described with details of women's dress and modest attire in a McCall's feature.
Warper's Weekly reports a proposed overhaul at the University of Chicago. President Judson aims to graduate students by age 20 by cutting two years from elementary schooling and adding a junior college two years plus two more years at the university. The change signals a shift in educational structure amid broad college criticism.
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