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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1910
Page
18
A fragment from a Georgia column weighs in on temper, taxes, and reform. It cites contention over a dog tax, calls for temperate justice, and ponders amendments, politics, and the evolving federal constitution amid lively commentary on state and national leaders.
The Constitution urges Georgia landowners to host a land-owners exposition in Atlanta next November to connect land-rich sellers with buyers. Proposes soil samples county maps and product displays to showcase Georgia’s farming assets from Habersham to Macon, arguing Georgia lands offer higher returns than the Midwest and inviting owners with 1000 to 50000 acres to participate.
A Georgia newspaper argues that cattle and corn must rise to equal status with cotton. Citing W H White Jr of White Provision Co and J E Hite of the University of Georgia, it urges Georgia farmers to switch from scrub Jersey cattle and low feeding standards to beef cattle, proper feeding, and local production of corn to strengthen a threefold farm economy. The piece notes rising corn acreage and declining hog and cattle receipts, urging coordinated livestock, feed, and cotton production for regional prosperity.
Dr H F Harris secretary of the state board of health laments Georgia’s missing vital statistics system. He notes no accurate counts of births or deaths statewide with only partial county registration and widespread neglect. The omission hampers public health, property titles, and litigation, leaving Georgia in midnight darkness on key demographic facts.
A conference will be called in Macon on Tuesday August 30 with representatives from all towns on the Round-the-State highway. The meeting will adopt the prize list and contest conditions for the November tour, select noon and night controls, and promote the route to attract thousands of motorists.
W H White of White Provision Company writes to J Hite of the University of Georgia urging Georgia farmers to boost cattle and hog production. He critiques Georgia cattle for poor type and care, advocates state livestock improvement, shared county bull stations, and political support for livestock education and services. He emphasizes meat production alongside cotton, noting economic benefits and regional pride.
The piece notes recurring spring optimism about crops despite prior kills from frosts. It cites Arkansas peaches and Nebraska apples harmed by cold but reports Nebraska wheat improving, with expectations of a strong statewide harvest. Georgia may mirror Nebraska’s rebound as hardier crops endure frost and drought yet endure.
New York Mayor Gaynor attended an all night court session and condemned police overreach. He warned that two thirds of arrests were unnecessary and some corruptly aimed at extortion. He argues policing should value lawful order over arrest counts and commends his stance as needed nationwide.
Athens Ga August 6 Special Rev Crawford Jackson general secretary of the Juvenile Protective Association of Georgia reported the Juvenile State Unique community six miles north of Athens is growing with fourteen citizens and staff. Legislative actions and self governing training continue as a simple state bank deposits funds and issues checks for board and expenses. Jackson will visit Freeville New York’s George Junior Republic to bring back a trained citizen to aid in expanding the program.
Athens August 6. Jesse L. Jarrell owner of Meadowbrook farm reports his Georgia hen is a trained singer. When piano plays the hen begins to sing and stops when the music ends. The bird, named Betsy, recently hatched three chicks but will sing at command for Mrs Jarrell and visitors.
Georgia Pure Food Inspector P A Methvin reports cotton seed meal balanced rations raise butter fat in dairy cows, aiding legal milk standards. In Atlanta 807 dairy permits exist. inspections continue statewide. The Georgia Fruit Exchange executive committee meets in Atlanta at 9:30 am Wednesday to review peach season operations as shipments peak with 6 184 cars shipped statewide.
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