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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
10
A dense list of Georgia bills proposes new state functions and funding. It includes creating a state veterinarian, expanding the pure food bureau, funding tech and sanatoriums, and regulating taxes, elections, and newspapers. The measures cover building projects, pensions, road and railroad rules, and administrative reforms.
The Georgia Senate adjourns after presenting President Slaton with a silver vase and a public testimonial praising his fairness and courtesy. Pro Tem McCurry receives a gold headed cane, Secretary Northen a silver tray, and other staff honors. Senate speakers commend Slaton’s conduct and pledge continued support.
The Georgia House closed its last hours with farewells and humor. Members applauded Speaker Holder and staff, thanked key aides, and adjourned after a farewell address praising fair dealing and notable legislation. A party including blackberry wine humor and musical interludes featured guests Barnes and Blackburn.
A lengthy exchange outlines disputes over election results in Georgia. Reuben Arnold rebuts Governor Brown and campaign manager Maddox, alleging illegal registrations and misrepresented city votes. He cites Atlanta Savannah Macon Rome and suggests farmers and the Farmers Union backed Brown’s opponents.
The chamber clashed over a lobbying bill as Senator Jackson denied claims of undue influence. Senator Price pressed for clarity on when house members under discussion with senate members become lobbyists. A adjournment resolution passed 20 to 8, with similar motions routinely defeated earlier. The boy messenger bill advanced while the senate adjourned for the night. The Senate failed to pass the Persons bill to overhaul the state school system and did not ratify a house amendment to salaries for solicitors general. The Persons bill faced lengthy debate. it failed to reach a constitutional majority for passage. A revamped school system proposal, including a state superintendent and a six-member board of education, was rejected by many senators. Senators Mathews, McWilliams spoke for the bill. Slater and Thompson against. The bill’s final tally lacked the required majority. A separate measure to revise the statewide school system and appoint county superintendents also failed.
The state legislature conducted a sober session despite brief musical interludes. Bills proposed higher salaries for Supreme Court justices and state and county tax boards, plus a raising of salaries for Court of Appeals judges and solicitors general. Senate remained orderly as President Slaton and Speaker Holder adjourned.
A reader praises Cuticura Remedies claiming full cure of eczema through their use in 1807 aligned with Toca affiliation. The letter endorses the remedies’ merit after other formulas failed and suggests continued faith in the products as effective medicine for skin conditions.
A ten or twelve year old describes a skin disease that healed after weeks of Cuticura remedies following a doctor’s recommendation. The note mentions the Cure and the Cuticura remedies as beneficial.
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