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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
7
The speaker recalls threshing and milling grain on the farm and selling the surplus. He argues nature requires consistent effort and small beginnings lead to worthy achievements. Advertising is likened to farming, urging merchants to adopt a careful, systematic plan for success as the harvest approaches.
A Georgia road tour drew broad public support for a state highway network. Reported enthusiasm spans counties from Clarke to Albany, with towns like Winder and Camilla hosting rallies and urging faster improvements to connect north and south Georgia.
At Mackinac Island on August 4 Speaker Joseph G Cannon said he knows little of Kansas primaries and prefers to avoid politics. He joked about being a boy and performing double somersaults, adding that he will not discuss elections and would rather have a good time than engage in policy talks.
Miss Nellie Smith of Rutherfordton narrowly escaped death at a trestle between Asheville and Old Fort when she threw herself between the rails in front of passenger train 36. The train backed into the tunnel. passengers found her unhurt beneath the engine, covered in ashes and water. She was taken to Old Fort and later noted for a prior drowning escape on Green River.
A Tennessee political clash centered on Patterson and anti Patterson with independent judges entering the primary. Key figures include Chief Justice Beard and Justices Neal and Shields, Judges Wilson and Taylor, McAlister and Bold, and Governor Patterson accused of coercion in the Cooper case. Republicans split, negro vote aligns with Patterson, and East Tennessee backs independents. Violent incidents occur in Knoxville and Memphis amid tense election atmosphere.
Death notices and funeral details from Athens and nearby communities list J W Bailey of Athens buried in Colorado Springs, plus Mrs M E Weathers of Modoc and several others in Swainsboro, Swetnesboro, and surrounding towns. Included are notices for Fannie A Bond, Ida Singleton, Kirby Lee Allison, Mrs T H Hawkins, Mrs J M Duke, and Demetry Bareklis with funeral plans and interment details.
Nashville aged telegraph operator J Watt, noted for more than four decades in the field, died this morning. He contributed to early national telegram networks and witnessed the evolution of the industry from honest line work to organized national service. His passing marks the end of an era for longtime messengers of news.
Hats trimmed and dainty for midsummer wear greet shoppers at 8 oclock. The display includes flower laden models and walking hats in light colors among hemp Leghorn Neapolitan and chip lingerie styles. Dresses hats range from ten to twenty five dollars with some higher priced black lace and dark shaded options. This morning.
Pure white models and colored dressy hats offered in a smart tailored line. Prices span five to ten dollars, highlighting affordable fashion options.
Troops dispatched to Biscay Alava Guipuzcoa and Navarre as clerical protests push toward San Sebastian. Carlist leaders urge delegation to back Vatican support while Rome hints Cardinal Merry del Val may resign. government acts to curb demonstrations and possible Dechristianization tactics.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a serious crime case in Loringston Virginia with references to August and May. Names and locations are unclear but imply a conviction and sentencing in a county court. The readable bits indicate a violent or serious offense and a judicial outcome.
Woven to Hoke Smith principles this interview includes a letter by Lessie M. Davice alleging Editor McNelley backed Clark Howell in 1904 and led The DeKalb New Era. It claims McNelley joined the Howell committee, left in 1907 for Atlanta Newspaper Union, supported Governor Brown in 1908, and attended Brown events in Atlanta wearing a Brown button. Davice questions McNelley’s motives and article in The Gwinnett Journal used to aid Brown.
The speaker lauds Governor Joe Brown for honesty, intellect, and common sense, praising his open approach and appeal to all people. He rejects rival assertions about Brown and predicts a large victory margin, noting Longley’s support amid a tough campaign.
City ticket office at 86 Peachtree advertises round trip East via Bea board departing Saturday August 12 with Washington and return priced at 1500 dollars and Richmond or Norfolk and return at 1200 dollars.
Talladega August 4 The body of a negro, riddled with shot, was found hanging from a tree near Nottingham late yesterday afternoon. Officials say the victim may have died at the hands of members of his own race but details remain unknown.
The Gwinnett Journal is not backing Governor Smith as claimed. it previously supported Smith when J A Bagwell edited it, but now Bagwell edits TheMontolan and backs Hoke Sant. The passage notes contrasting editorials and bidder positions in the race.
The Knights of Pythias grand encampment and supreme lodge elected officers at Camp Henry Parrish. George M Hanson of Maine was elected supreme chancellorship, Thomas J Carling of Macon Georgia supreme vice chancellor, and Benjamin I Ballinger of Iowa supreme keeper of records and seal. Board members include George A Bangs and W J Duval. The order reports 720000 members and 12 companies drilled in class A and B. Officials also voted against consolidating rituals amid heated debate.
A report critiques reliance on forceful treatment for common ailments. It notes inexperienced practitioners often cause mistakes that are hard to correct, wasting time and money. The piece argues for careful, experienced diagnosis to avoid intractable disease progression.
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