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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
16
A Washington hearing cites retail meat dealers and packers earning high margins. Evidence shows dressed beef bought at 18 to 19 cents a pound and sold at not less than 40 cents, with profits split among live stock dealers and packers plus transport and storage costs. Witness calls for action to curb profiteering.
The clipping discusses inflation like figures in cents and percent, noting an 8 percent price point and profit concerns. It questions whether retailers or sellers are profiteering and mentions Cuba’s season value and sea boats.
Fragmented OCR reads like scattered biographical notes. Mentions a Durell sand lanta who died about forty years ago. References a long life spent between ARS Janta and the city, plus Thomasville Georgia. Notes funeral arrangements to be announced. Also mentions C B S Brewer of Millriver s Massachusetts finishing haying with a folding wire head scythe. A line cites Es Haig and office stoper commented on wanting bigger salts stronger spirits and more hotties.
London July 31 General Denekine the Russian commander secured a victory over Bolshevik forces and captured Kamishin on the Volga. About five thousand Bolsheviks were taken, nine guns seized, and large quantities of material fell into anti Bolshevik hands. The capture strengthens Denekine’s river position and his advance toward Saratov threatening Bolshevik communications with Astrakhan. Kamishin was entered on July 20 and the retreating Bolsheviks were chased twelve miles beyond.
DeKalb county held a peace jubilee at Rock Chapel camp ground near Lithonia to celebrate the return of peace. The program included religious services, a sermon by Rev. G M Acree, and two major addresses by Capt Scott Candler and Dr. Shelton praising Wilson policies and American ideals.
Alabama lawmakers approved a measure to issue 25 million dollars in good roads bonds over 13 years to fund 2 500 miles of improved state highways. The plan relies on higher motor vehicle taxes producing about 800 000 dollars annually. A special election will be called within 90 days after adjournment. August 31 cornet Ala. July 31 report.
Lincoln Neb July 31 the Nebraska senate passed by 27 to 6 a joint resolution for ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment. The lower house is expected to act by Saturday. Also includes a Tit-Bits humor item.
Houston and Macon counties prepare for a special term of courts August 5 at Perry with Judge O T Gower presiding. The case involves 30 to 40 square miles of disputed territory now claimed by both counties and rests on changes to the county line affecting militia districts. The suit, Austman et al versus Hodge et al, has roots in grand jury actions and prior continuances due to peach season.
In Opelika Alabama a Lee county circuit court jury returned a verdict for the defendant after a twenty two hour trial. A Columbus Georgia woman sued Pullman Company for one hundred thousand dollars claiming an alleged assault by a negro porter aboard a company car two years ago. The case drew strong interest during a hot legal battle.
Mrs Mary E Randall longtime Georgia figure dies at 2 a m in the home of her niece Miss Evalyn Orme 17 East Eleventh Street Atlanta She is survived by siblings Charles E Harman and Mrs Albert H Cox and many nieces and nephews including W B H Black Eugene R Black Charles H Black and Harman Cox
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