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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1912
Page
5
A busy, opinionated column skewers Roosevelt, Taft, and critics as it riffs on weather, graft, and party feuds. The piece pounces on media, reform debates, and the unease between old guard and bull moose, with sharp asides about New York grafters and dime novelists. Politics, gossip, and national mood collide in a clipped, era-tinged vent.
President Benjamin W. Hunt of the Georgian Bankers' association argues that abundant spring and summer rains will not impair farmers' debt-paying ability. He reasons a shorter crop may raise prices, boosting profits, and diversification offsets any adverse trend. The Constitution supports a positive southern outlook for fall and winter.
A Duluth Herald editorial supports The Constitution on sectional harmony, arguing the south and north share national loyalty. It credits Underwood’s candidacy with proving civil war prejudice fading and notes Sickles and Roosevelt critics as evidence of shifting attitudes toward equality and unity.
The ongoing Mexican upheaval shapes US diplomacy due to proximity and investments. Orozco rebels seek anti American moves to prompt intervention, while Madero gains control. The United States warns against violence to its rights and may deploy troops if necessary, but is unlikely to back a coup against Madero.
A quirky column mocks writers fleeing to Europe for cheap travel and home authors with big dreams but small funds. It jokes about crossing the millpond by bateau and vanishing for months, saving cash while pretending to be abroad. The piece blends comic poems and a quip about airship hopes.
Dr. A R Holderby preached on Crooked Places from Isaiah 45 2 at Moore Memorial Church Sunday morning. He warned life is a journey with or without God and noted crooked spots in family church civic life and city from child behavior to graft lawlessness and political corruption and a vice commission unable to fix them.
Springer, Whitehall Street merchant, returns from New York and the East where he purchased fall goods. He studied latest millinery styles and selected patterns to offer patrons for the fall season. Several jet ends were bought and will be placed on sale next week.
In early August 1932, initial data show pig iron output for the first half of 1932 at 14,072,274 tons as prices rose. Steel firms report furnace activity, demand for 600 tons and 49,000 tons for live furnaces, with costs up and orders placed for basic and foundry grades. Railroads and fabricators book sizable tonnages, signaling rising prices and a tentative market upturn through fall.
Washington reports a proposed Matthews portrait of Robert E Lee and Ulysses S Grant shaking hands after Appomattox seeking a 1000 dollar purchase. House Library Committee discusses the bill amid critique of the pose and a crowded agenda with other monument proposals likely delaying action.
Milledgeville Georgia August 4 Special A sudden order from United States Inspector and supervisor Nathaniel V Perry stopped work on the government postoffice building discharging all employees as new contractors are to be brought in The contract had been held by Johnson and Matthews Construction Co of Florence South Carolina backed by J W Ragsdale of Florence The government action follows delays and expired time limits with Perry resident here since the project began over a year ago He also oversees similar post office builds in Dublin Waycross and Cordele Local residents eagerly await completion of the new postoffice building.
New Work August 4 cotton goods markets show higher price levels and broader demand. Staple prints steady at 5 1 2 cents in primary markets with distributors likely to follow. Duck cloths rise to highs not seen recently. tickings and colored domestics stay in demand for year end. Fruit of the Loom up to 8 5-8 cents. Falliver sold 180000 pieces of print cloths last week amid restricted books. fancy dress cottons moving slowly as buyers stay conservative.
Benjamin W. Hunt, president of the Georgia Bankers Association in Hatton Ga, outlines reasons for optimism in cotton farming. He cites improved soil care, diverse crops, and market efficiency driven by healthier banking and credit systems. He argues rotation, livestock, and modern processes boost yields and regional wealth.
Senator Hoke Smith proposes a $75,000 Farmers Bureau of Markets to aid farmers with national and world market data and crop conditions. Victor Olmsted of the agriculture department backs the idea in committee testimony, but Rep. Lamb notes Secretary Wilson’s later lukewarm stance, casting doubt on swift action.
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