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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1919

Page

17

Constitution News on Tax Law and School Funding

The article reports Georgia lawmakers passing school tax and codification bills, making local school taxation mandatory and standardizing rural schools. It notes governor approval likely, placing the measures among the state’s most advanced educational steps and tying funding to the state school fund. The report highlights Senators Elders and Carwell sponsoring the legislation.

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Election Day Actions and Proposals Noted in County Report

A fragmentary report notes Mr Stuphins and Daou oidgitons County 4 in Atlanta discussing cooperation on election day. The item mentions coordinated efforts, timely actions, and a proposal favored by those represented, though the text is garbled.

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The Plumb Plan Debate and Ballot Resolution

A political pamphlet warns that pushing the Plumb plan for tripartite railroad control could trigger a general rail strike and national crisis. It argues majorities must decide via the ballot, urging public votes in next year’s elections to settle the issue peacefully. It ties labor demands to potential upheaval and calls for democratic resolution through elections.

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DeKalb County Bond Issue Prompts Highway Vote

DeKalb county residents head to the polls next Wednesday to decide a 760000 bond proposal for highway development amid strong local support. Debated in parallel columns Decatur figures Sarge Plunkett and Ben J Simpkin discuss bonding merits and potential dangers while urging voters to consider the broader national fiscal context.

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Fragments from a Georgia Rural Voice on Faith and Hard Times

A collection of dialect prose and verses reflects rural Georgia life with lines about faith, harvest, and scarcity. It mentions Adams Enterprise, literature, cotton, corn, and bacon, and laments high prices and hard travel while urging perseverance and providence.

Tor Adams Enterpring

Henry Clay's Road Bond Vision and County Progress

A late 19th century voice praises Henry Clay's push for government aid to build post roads and argues bonded indebtedness is essential for modern roads. It urges Dakalb County to embrace bonds, pay for them, and trust future praise for civic foresight, noting roads spur prosperity and progress.

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Bonds for Georgia roads face county vote August 20

The article urges DeKalb and Fulton counties to approve bonds to fund road construction with state matching support. It stresses the need for good roads across Georgia, warning that opposition may fail and urging citizens to vote. It highlights the counties’ unity with state interests and calls for turnout at the polls.

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Georgia bays cloister funding for Washington Memorial chapel

Charles Adamson of Cedartown Ga appeals for 7000 to finish the Georgia bay in the cloister of the Washington Memorial chapel at Valley Forge. He notes bays for nine colonies, with Rhode Island North Carolina and Georgia still needed, built in Holmesburg granite and Jndjang limestone, featuring colonial seals and a future woodland cathedral surrounding open air services. Donations suggested from 1 to 5 and a personal pledge of 250.

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Conventions Opening Today Amid Various Associations

Conventions open today for Cliffaake American association Milwaukee International Shippers association Moneton N C Baritima Inces Grand Lodge 10 0 0 F F Blackabure Va Virginia State Farmers Institute Sioux City Iowa Iowa Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias.

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Georgia Enacts Progressive School Legislation in a Decade

The Georgia House passed two major measures creating progressive school funding and standards. The Carnwell local tax plan requires counties without a local education tax to provide one mill, with others allowed to raise funds. a constitutional amendment must be approved by voters next general election. The Senate swiftly approved the state school code, detailing district control, funding mechanisms, and new educational requirements including six months attendance and seven grades core curriculum.

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Health Talks Warn Misconceptions On Syphilis

Dr William Brady explains that facial eruptions are rarely syphilis and stresses many infections are innocently acquired. He notes incubation 1–8 weeks, urges following medical advice, and argues against self made treatments or blaming health on cleanliness.

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Highway program not jeopardized by conference vote

James A. Hollomon argues that the Georgia legislature will pass conference reports on two highway bills. The gasoline tax will likely be dropped and motor license fees kept as House passed. The conference may amend the Senate tax on gasoline to support modernization and highway construction without harming the industry.

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