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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
8
The piece argues against ward-based council elections and urges unified, clean voting to restore city governance. It recalls historical ward reforms, condemns corruption and gambling, and notes increased female political influence aiding reform efforts.
Citizens vow united action to reclaim and protect the city’s good name. Self respecting residents urge decisive steps now to retrieve and preserve Atlanta’s reputation.
A Philadelphia demonstration staged as a mimic air raid to prove aircrafts’ destructive power stirred mixed feelings among residents. Sixteen planes simulated bombs on city landmarks, causing alarm yet revealing the gap between shadow boxing and real warfare. The piece argues real destruction would face strong opposition, limiting the exercise’s practical lessons.
The Philadelphia Record notes millions read newspapers daily and that newspaper advertising reaches buyers effectively. It argues the cost of mass mailings longs to run national ads, while a well crafted newspaper message serves immediate and future business, edited to the point. The seller’s message should present the buyer’s opportunity to win business.
A collage of lines evokes rural life and weathered wisdom from poems and skits. It hints at old newspapers quoting poems about nature, the countryside, and simple country life, with brief notes about farmers, leisure, and humorous asides from local sources.
A health column discusses rising anti movements led by cranks and a medical woman who claims athletic training harms female offspring. It argues physical education benefits both sexes and opposes anti training campaigns, urging acceptance of physical conditioning in girls’ schooling.
In a 1921 letter editor T M Laprade recalls Atlanta fifty years ago when ward elections gave gamblers and liquor dealers control. He notes a 1870s shift to citywide votes, the charter change, and warns that primaries aided by the old influence could restore dominance. He urges courage to prevent a return to corrupt rule.
New York Life writer recalls a 46 year old rich bachelor living grandeurs on the top floor of a deluxe East Side apartment house. He dines in a grand dining room with a French cuisinier and cocktails from silver goblets. A motor trip to Long Island offers escape. The scene shifts to a rustic inn and a humorous innkeeper tale before returning to cultural notes on Shaw and Hungarian dramatist Tranz Momer.
Bodies of 22 southern boys who fell in France arrive at the Terminal station today. Chaplain John Randolph from Fort McPherson will conduct a simple service with wreaths placed on the coffins by delegates of six local organizations. War Mothers Club, American Legion groups, and veterans organizations participate. escorts from Fort McPherson will deliver the bodies to relatives.
Rainy roads did not stop Prohibition agents in Gon County from catching five white men and a horse drawn wagon with 150 gallons of liquor near Afton on Bob Seay farm. The still was destroyed and the four other men were arrested.
Belflower declares he will remain in the campaign against Councilman Fred C. Woodall for re election. He disputes reports of withdrawal as a trick by the opposition and says he has growing support. He challenges Woodall to a joint debate next Friday at Woodward and Oakland avenues and cites Colonel W. J. Pearl and committee of 100 members as allies.
The Court of Appeals affirms judgments in multiple cases from Georgia trial courts, listing plaintiffs in error and representatives. Names include Tygart v Domestic Electric Co. Holden v receiver. Gober. Gresham v Hubin. Rosser Slaton Hopkins. Witten Atkinson. Arnold Fox. Andrews Sima. Henning Hagedown v Glanton. Cornett Co v Newsome. Sparks Hudson. Worril Harrell. Hooper Son. Strain. Kiggs v Blaney. Key v Forehand. Guerry. Robinson. Goldstein Wrothery. Brown. Davis. Armistead Hattoo. Maxwell. All Star Mfg Co. Gordy.
Special Correspondence from Washington reports a heated Republican push in Congress to tax imported potash, arguing it raises costs for farmers. Critics, led by Judge Charles R. Crisp, contend tariffs benefit domestic producers and raise millions paid by cotton and farming regions in the South, threatening higher fertilizer prices nationwide.
Mrs. W P Hughes mother of Mrs Jack J Spalding Sr died Wednesday at her daughter s Peachtree Road home after a long illness She was 85 and widow of the late Tudge Hughes a distinguished jurist of Morganfield Ky Surviving are two daughters Mrs Spalding of Atlanta and Mrs J P Dyer of St Louis a son D H Hughes of Pa ucth Ky and four grandchildren Hughes Spalding and Jack J Spalding Jr plus Mrs William Schroeder and Mrs George B Allan all of Atlanta Funeral plans set for Friday morning in Morganfield Ky
Robert Morris Clayton Jr age 39 of 6 Cresthill Avenue died in Rome Ga Wednesday morning at 10 30 after a brief illness. He worked for Arthur Tufts Construction and had served in France with the 47th engineers. He earlier worked with the city construction department. He was a member of Galbreath Lodge No 163 Knights of Pythias and the American Legion and was active in local engineering circles. Survived by his mother Mrs Lillie Morris Clayton an uncle Capt Robert M Clayton three sisters Mrs R A Mark Atlanta Mrs J I Moore Florence Ga and Miss Adelaida Clayton of Atlanta and three brothers J M George W and Chas A Clayton of Atlanta.
Councilman Walter A Sims will speak at the second meeting of the Second Ward Citizens' club Friday night at seven oclock at the Georgia Avenue school Invitations extend to candidates running in the second and third wards The club was organized two weeks ago with J J Cumbea as chairman and T L Slappey as secretary Meetings will continue each Friday night until after the municipal primary.
Mrs E N Jeannerette of 38 Nov crage arrest was released on 2000 bond following a habeas hearing in superior court for the Peach Street bicycle fatality involving Willie Benton, a messenger boy. She was held at the police station in a collapse after the accident.
Police believe two fires early Wednesday were incendiary. The houses of Bob Hayes at 124 Turburne Avenue and Eugene Dowley at 28 Battle Street were involved. Hayes residence had a broken door and ransacked rooms while investigators noted suspicious details suggesting an attempt to cover up the acts.
Joseph A. McCord chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced that the Algiers Trust and Savings Bank of New Orleans Louisiana has been admitted to membership in the Federal Reserve System.
Members and friends of the Bates and Dorsett families in Modert County plan their annual reunion Sunday at Union City. An outdoor dinner will be the centerpiece of the occasion.
A pasted list of brief items describes a judge convention in Savannah with two attendees from Augusta and a suggestion of potential leadership roles. It notes a terrier hunting rats at a West End store, a freight train crew led by Dr John W Bek, a judge committing a 12 year old boy for robbing a money drawer, a council proposal to build a rock sewer on Hayden and Baker streets, and theatre manager John Templeton arriving in town.
The Toombs notes acknowledge interest from members and friends in the Beethoven society. The text highlights appreciation for the refining and elevating tendencies of cultivating a taste for masters.
G Millard named manager of the newly created southern Oakland branch at 270 Peachtrea street He has long with Oakland and previously managed Chicago and Pittsburgh operations The Southern Oakland company was purchased effective August 1 and will retain its policies and dealer organization Millard plans an aggressive southeast sales campaign with full service facilities parts and stock to support dealers and owners.
Treasury Secretary Mellon will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee to present a revised memorandum on railroad financing. Four government departments, including the Treasury and Interstate Commerce Commission, are involved. Lawmakers expect questions about revisions and added provisions affecting rates.
Lucile Reeves, a 12 year old girl, confesses that her brother in law Lee Clark abused her. The confession, made after Clark was shot by Reeves, details alleged coercion and references a seduction charge against Eddie Womack later dropped. The Gwinnett county grand jury has not met since Kling, with case expected to be heard at September superior court term.
Columbus Ga August 3 special John Bruce a taxi driver lies in the hospital with a fractured skull after a 2 o'clock assault while returning from Camp Benning with two departing soldiers. He was found unconscious on the Camp Benning road robbed of his car, a pistol was pointed at him and his jackets searched. A second taxi driver, Jol bbe, is mentioned in the report.
The Kirkwood annexation bill gained approval from the House Committee on Municipal Government on Wednesday. It calls for a referendum and seeks a three-fifths majority for annexation to Atlanta, with the final report due before Thursday's house session and a vote in amended form.
John A. Boykin's income for the first six months of the year totaled 5348.37 as filed with the comptroller general. The report itemizes net income for the second quarter at 10703.45 and lists fines, costs, salaries, and other expenses totaling 3125.75, yielding a net income of 7567.70 for the quarter and a six month total of 5348.87 after adjustments.
Judge George L. Bell in Fulton Superior Court on Wednesday granted a temporary restraining order at the petition of Mrs Sallie Smith Hause to keep her husband from visiting her home or molesting her. A hearing for a permanent injunction is set for August 20. The complaint says Hause abused the household and frightened roomers, who were her only income source, and that he attacked and chased away the roomers. Attorney Ernest C. Dell filed the petition.
Arg Joasse Sedgwick an Atlanta artist who studied in New York shows numerous oil paintings at Binder Picture Framing Company 415 North Pryor Street during the last three days of this week drawing a large crowd of art lovers and favorable notices.
In Nashville Tennessee on August 2 Taylor Neal and C J Jackson were executed at the state prison for the serious crime involving Abram Barron a Chattanooga merchant and an attempt to commit a crime against a woman from Maton Georgia while they rode in a car earlier that morning.
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