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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
5
A chaotic column riffs on campaigns and public figures. It mocks Governor Hughes and Taft while noting Kentucky support and high talk from Georgia politicians. It references Fairbanks, Oklahoma, and battleships with satirical lines about leaders and the press.
The piece argues prosperity hinges on concerted action by farmers, business, and workers to invest time and effort, warning against reliance on "time and work" alone without addressing root causes. It condemns demagogy and praises temperate leadership from Georgia and the nation. It critiques tariff revision stances and party tactics, urging decisive reform.
A newspaper column argues sweeping tariff cuts could lower prices and boost revenues whereas currency tinkering won’t solve inflation. It cites Bishop Bratton of Mississippi urging white cooperation with the Negro in education and advancement, stressing white supervision and gradual racial progress within southern policy.
A review of foreign developments discusses capital conditions in recent firms, Peruvian land grant stipulations, and a Dutch device for cooking food without patents. It notes UK railway totals for 1908, passenger and freight figures, and port receipts, plus commodity imports from Singapore and Asia with American demand.
Fragmentary lines recall Civil War era phrases and marching imagery. The text mentions Dixie and old brigades with garlanded spring imagery, but lacks a coherent event or clear participants.
A collection of verse and prose fragments reflecting on Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Includes poems praising Confederate veterans, reminiscences of General Lee, and notes on related literary items from The Adams Enterprise and local writers. Mentions Gordon, Longstreet, and Grant in contextual narrative within the cheer of Confederate memory.
State press columns discuss whether a governor can renounce the second term rule to seek the U S Senate. Opinions from Cordele Athens and Covington praise leaders while warning that precedent may bend to political will. The piece notes Wake Smith and Hoke Smith supporters and critiques campaign tactics in Georgia.
Robert C Ogden and a party including Mrs Wilson Mrs Purvis Mr and Mrs Bmelte Miss Davin Dr Mitchell and Dr J B Hmles ton traveled from Atlanta to New York after attending the Memphis educational conference. They heard praise for the southern education movement and the rising cross‑regional collaboration led by Ogden and others. The Memphis gathering featured educators officials and delegates from eleven southern states. plans for a second Atlanta conference were proposed.
The Thee Boys Club at 1 Trinity has drawn many friends since opening last September. Prominent business leaders like W. A. Hartsock of L D Kenny Co. back the club. A trolley ride and refreshments are arranged for the boys with guests including Mrs. George Coor and Mamie Banke. A public debate on May 8 features "That hake smith will win over Joe Brown for governor."
A chaotic mix of quotes from The Macon County Clittaen and The Moultrie Observer attacks Hoke Smith and his administration. The Cordele Rambler and Percy Home Journal critique the officeism and Brown dominance while polling summaries claim Brown leads. An Australian correspondent notes export prospects of 800,000 phusheta.
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