The Constitution Subscription Rates and Distribution
The Constitution details mail subscription rates for the United States and Mexico with advance payments. Advertising manager J. R. Holliday oversees outside-Atlanta territory while Washington Bureau contact is Mo 1727 S Street NW. The paper is sold in New York City at major newsstands and Times Building area. it disclaims responsibility for advance payments to out of town carriers or agents.
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Prosperity Ahead as War Trade Drives U S Growth
The United States enters a new fiscal year with a larger trade balance and expanding foreign commerce driven by war orders and new markets. Domestic conditions improve, crops rise, money remains abundant, and bank clearings rise, signaling strong prospects to sustain the postwar gains by meeting legitimate trade needs and holding the advantage.
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Russia’s Path to Recovery Seen Through Military Shakeup
Russia begins a broad removal of generals and officials blamed for wartime shortages. The Duma opens its session pledging to rebuild military equipment and munitions, aiming to present a prepared front rather than assign blame. If carried out, Moscow may regain global credibility and influence.
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Russia and Allies Face War’s Rising Storm
Analyzed dispatch argues Russia remains capable yet strained, citing courage of troops in harsh climates and allies’ faith. It notes a Seattle ammunition incident and questions funding for munitions, while predicting Russia will strive to rebound with vast manpower and German defeats as context.
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Georgia invites Alabama governor to witness convict road labor results
An open letter urges Governor Henderson to visit Georgia to see the abandonment of the convict lease system and the use of convicts on public roads. It claims Georgia’s road program boosts values, reduces costs, and proves free labor cannot match convict labor economics, urging Alabama to follow Georgia’s example. The note ends with a global aside about Russia and a Brussels fine.
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A Journey Through Duty and Weathered Faith
A fragmented prose piece recalls a man who fought fate with iron will and led others, then returns from a restful vacation to continue work while celebrating a sunny, 104 degree shade day. It alludes to American experience and civic duty with regional pride and stoic resolve.
The Fighteen Carat Kin and Quiet Living
UNCLE JULES SAYS. The Musket Ridge Philosopher muses that richer folks spoil the world yet he prefers simple living and quiet study at home. The piece contrasts sweltering days with visions of snow and harvest joy, urging faith and work amid life’s storms. Includes items from The News Advertista and Denton Chronicle ads and poems.
Democrats Settle Senate Fate By Sam W. Seal
A Senate prognosis from the Senate office predicts Democrats hold the Senate after 1917 elections with a possible GOP tie. The memo lists likely re-elections and vulnerable seats for both parties, noting current majorities and the impact of Indiana and other states on the balance.
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Paddle Precipitates Fourth
A 13 year old boy Sebart Hetrick of Bellwood pulled up beets while weed tending in Altoona. His mother confronted him and paddling followed. The child had hidden blasting caps for a toy pistol in his pocket. The paddle caused burns from the caps explosion amid a chaotic yard scene.
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Bills Passed in Senate and House Monday Legislature
The session saw bills introduced and passed in both chambers. Measures include charters for Lavonia Jesup Nicholls Reynolds Macon and Tift County, abolition of several county offices, new tax and school provisions, road and police provisions, and funding for state facilities with various commissions and elections.
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Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A fragmented verse piece reflects on youth and money, lamenting fleeting time and the hunger of the poor. The satire contrasts breezy charm with harsh realities as the speaker imagines cleaners and drakes, gutter scraps, and the cost of aging without wealth or support.
Arcady and the fading fairyland verses from Arcady
A lyric reminiscence recalls Arcady, the fairyland, as youth fades and paths once known grow distant. The speaker longs for the Perennial summer and perfumed gloom of Arcady, but laments that youthful fairyland has vanished and distant days cannot return. The lines evoke longing, memory, and the ache of lost innocence from an early 20th century tone.
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Defends Moon School Bill in Atlanta debate
A reader letter argues the Moon uniform school book bill is mischaracterized as costly. It cites per book prices, state adoption practice, and savings from uniform texts, contending the city would save money and that Georgia figures show average book costs far lower than claimed. The writer urges support for the bill and cites education committee testimony.
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Trial News From Chief Bervera’s Case Mentioned
The report recalls Chief Bervera’s suspension and notes that Atlanta’s The Cvolution published a full account of the proceedings. Chairman Renfroe recounts a monthlong western visit with friends from tlinta and former governor John M Slaton. He stopped briefly in Chicago before returning.
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Odor Inquiry Continues as Crematory Source Unresolved
A special committee led by Chadrm Seawright visited the crematory to verify odor complaints but could not locate the source. They urged empowering the sanitary department to move plants away from the city and asked for ongoing investigation. Council debates health screenings for food service workers with mandatory city health certificates and penalties for violations. referred to the board of health.
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Industrial resources push aims to lure Atlanta industry
General council unanimously creates an Industrial committee to represent the city in exploiting industrial resources and enticing new establishments, with details to be worked out later. No funding requested until January.
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Piedmont Park Work Led by County Gang
The county convicting beral wits yesterday on oiling the denial at Piedmont gure and within the next few weeks the drived at Piedmont are expected to rival the Grant park improvements. Oil and materials are provided by the city park board and the work will be done by the county gang with inspector supervision.
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Made in America Era Echoes Edison Wright Navy Aid
A fragment recalls Count Zeppelin’s orders and the United States Navy advisory board. It asserts that not all ideas come from Germany and credits American innovators Thomas Edison and Orville Wright in a patriotic context.
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