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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
18
A city executive committee meeting discusses rental regulation and tax assessment changes. The piece cites a $46 monthly rent rising to $100, while the property's tax valuation remains unchanged, urging automatic reevaluation to align rents with investment and upkeep costs. The controversy over women voters in the September city primary also surfaces, with disputes over registration funds and the executive committee's control of disbursements.
In recent weeks several citizens were struck by trolley cars in American cities as discussions with conductors on duty distracted operators. The piece argues passengers should not engage the motorman and should avoid conversation that diverts his attention from operating the vehicle. The writer urges strict conduct to prevent accidents and reinforces the need for safer passenger behavior around streetcars.
The readable lines discuss tobacco usage in a jumbled manner with unclear context. Names, dates, and places are missing or corrupted, preventing a coherent summary of events or individuals. The fragment hints at public discourse on tobacco in modern times but lacks discernible facts.
A collage of regional verse and commentary from Georgia and Houston Post snippets. It blends song lines about harvest, Christmas hustle, and labor with satirical remarks on price, misery, and profiteering, ending with dialect observations on weather and dancing.
The New York World argues that stopping Bolshevism among African Americans requires more than warning against radical ideas. It urges the nation to ensure liberty and equal protection under law for all, so Bolshevism would have no foothold among Black Americans.
The Springfield Republican notes most retailers have secured fall supplies and locked prices before a recent rise in feathers. It states that big advances would be unreasonable and urges retailers to be guided by their president’s statement, assuring customers they are not easy marks.
A fragmented notice describes celebrations for Napoleon’s 100th anniversary and Panama’s 400th founding, noting European settlement milestones in America. It mentions Illinois officials and a formal welcome to Prince Wales during a royal tour arrival.
An odd item notes anniversaries and a political vote context. The fragmentary text mentions Tomi and Pexo with eight items and a call to vote on a true matter. Further details are unclear due to corrupted OCR.
The new code widens county taxability for education, allows some local levies by two thirds vote, and preserves the 67 counties already taxing locally. It strengthens compulsory education with attendance officers, longer terms, and protection up to seventh grade, while expanding vocational and state funding for school programs.
A historical critique argues that many so called universities in Georgia lacked legitimate standards and warned against deception of students. It calls for clearer laws to prevent high school or primary work being labeled as college or university education and urges consolidation and fair transportation reforms for rural schools.
A bulletin from labor safety officials discusses hazards from lubricants used in metalworking. It notes that oils and lubricants irritate skin, can cause pimples or boils, and warns workers to prevent contact. The piece mentions district directors and safety bodies distributing guidance on prevention and first aid.
A fragmented盆 note praises Superintendent Brittain and hints at policy reforms. The text presents garbled phrases about measures, demands, and enforcement, implying a critique of aimless legislation and a call for a stronger, systematic approach.
A 1919 numerology piece by Imogene Burch links world events to figures derived from life spans of leaders and monarchs. It claims constant totals like 3 838 or 3 888, suggesting a propitious wartime end and drawing parallels among Wilson, the French president, and monarchs, with copyright credited to The Constitution.
Trade commission correspondence references the Constitution and a July 10 signature by H.L. Wil an Walker. It discusses meat packers defending stances on consumer protection and federal title regulation while addressing price variety and by products. The document cites testimony from packers and a push to increase capacity and raw materials usage, noting legislative actions and industry assessments for the house.
A brief retrospective notes a year since a war event, marking a key incident and its immediate aftermath. It references ongoing conflict efforts and memorials, naming prominent figures and locations tied to the episode. The item frames the anniversary with minimal details and a somber tone.
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