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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1919

Page

13

The Constitution on sale in New York City stalls

The Constitution is advertised for sale at Times Building corner Broadway and 42nd Street and at Broadway and 38th Street and Broadway and 29th Street. The Associated Press notes it is not responsible for advance payments or errors in dispatches published here.

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Let Us Have Peace Ratify the Peace Treaty Now

A 1919 opinion cites the urgent need for ratification of the peace treaty by the U S Senate. It argues delaying debate worsens world instability and economic peril, urging swift action to restore peace and avoid ongoing financial and social disorder. The piece frames treaty approval as the country’s top obligation to end suspense and unlock postwar recovery.

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Tribute to Olive and Holder as presiding officers

The passage lauds President Olive and Speaker John N. Holder for their impartiality and extraordinary ability. It credits their able guidance with the splendid results of the recently concluded general assembly session and notes the high esteem and good will they earned from members of both bodies.

Senate John’ N. Holder The House Chonge Apo General Assembly Olive Holder

Dykes Warns Atlanta School Room Shortage Ahead

City School Superintendent W F Dykes warns the 1919 20 school year will require many pupils to be turned away for lack of space and many students may be seated far from home. He urges planning for a bond issue of 33 million to build and upgrade schools as population climbs.

W. F. Dykes Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Real Estate Men's Association

California winery sues to block wartime Prohibition law

A California winery files suit in New York federal court seeking an injunction against enforcement of the wartime Prohibition law. The suit argues irreparable damage to its business and foresees a domino effect against prohibition by state laws and future constitutional measures.

California New York Federal District Court Leo

From Georgia Folk Wit on Apple, Wind, and Cars

A collage of humorous rural opinions and verse from Georgia papers. It retells Brer Willizimg style jabber about Adam and apple days, wind troubles, space questions, and a local critic on autos, roads, and greed, reflecting small-town wit and misread news.

Apple C. T. Davis Alice Mara

Tax Law Revisions and Georgia Revenue Changes 1918

The 1918 Georgia legislature appointed a tax law commission to study revisions and new revenue measures. Public hearings were held across the state as suggestions for reform were gathered to strengthen the tax system amid rising state disbursements.

Agia Georgia

Constitutional tax bills not pressed this year

The special tax commission recommendations tied to constitutional amendments were not passed in the 1919 session due to the legislature being overwhelmed with other matters. Members were given until next year to consider the recommendations while inheritance tax acts and amendments to the 1918 general tax act were pressed and passed.

Special Tax Commission General Assembly

New Provisions In Inheritance Tax Act Georgia 1913

The article outlines changes to Georgia inheritance taxation replacing the old section with a two tier system based on relationship and amount. It specifies rates from 1% for close relatives to 7% for distant heirs, with increased tiers for values above $25,000 and escalating multiples beyond $50,000, $100,000 and $500,000.

General Tax Act Changes 1919 Highlights Across Professions

The 1919 General Assembly revises the 1918 tax act, expanding county taxes for teacher agencies and adding 25 dollars per county for second hand automobile dealers. It raises auto plant taxes, increases barber chair taxes, shifts stock and bond taxes to population based, and adds new levies on brokers, printing agents, burglars alarms, and many others. The act introduces quarterly contractor returns, a per contractor tax, and changes to skating rink, fortune teller, wholesale ice cream, motorcycle dealer, and motion picture related taxes. It empowers the state tax commissioner to audit counties, exempts railroad companies from certain taxes, and adjusts tank car and insurance company taxes with multiple rate changes.

Géneral Assembly Aganta United States Court Bioner

Property Tax Revisions Drafted In Assembly Debate

Lawmakers discuss proposed changes to ad valorem taxes, aiming to raise revenue through increased property values. Officials emphasize safeguarding assessments while considering two revisions and safeguards for homeowners. The session covers assessment procedures, enforcement, and potential fiscal impacts.

Feeding the Growing Youngsters

Health columnist Dr William Brady outlines daily energy needs for busy children eight to fourteen, recommending four meals only rarely for parents. He emphasizes milk as a key energy source, critiques tea coffee and cocoa for under sixteen, and provides sample menus with breakfast milk vegetables and desserts. He cautions small children to stay at table twenty minutes and notes practical nutrition for active youth.

Avery Henle Rai

Anniversaries recount notable dates and figures

A compact list of historical anniversaries highlights figures like George Jones born in Vermont and died in Maine, Charles Thomson who signed the Declaration, and events from 1844 Henry Clay to 1917 Lloyd George. Includes public figures, battles, and political milestones across years.

George Jones New York ,Times Poultney South Poland Maine Charles Thomson Lower Marlow County Derry Ireland Henry Clay Alabama Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield Botha de Witt Delarey England Columbus Ohio Cattaro Dalma- Han Petronrad I Courland Taranto Lloyd-George

Birthdays today span clergy and leaders across regions

Today marks birthdays of Rev. Dennis Dougherty archbishop of Philadelphia born in Girardville Pa 54 years ago. Joseph Pope secretary of State of Canada born in Charlottetown age about 59. Julian A Berry leader of Virginia Polytechnic Institute born in Richmond 43. Craig former North Carolina governor born Bertie County 59. Wilson former US secretary of agriculture born in Scotland 84. Charles S Mellen former president of New York Have Martonyse Railroad Company 5? (OCR fragment).

Dennis ‘J. Dougherty Philadelphia Girardville Joseph Pope Unce State Canad Ghar Jottetown R. B Julian A. Berruse Virginia Polytechnic Richmond Toda. Locke “Graig North Carolina Bertiecounty Tos Lames . Wilson United States Scotland Harles. S. Mellen New York New Gonapany

Readable Fragments Chronicle Local Notices

Fragmentary OCR lines show a local notice with names and actions, but many words are garbled. The readable items hint at a public sale or administrative decision involving a named party and place, requiring confirmation of names, dates, and official action.

Shall the Business Men of the United States Copy England

Dwight Hillis argues England will not become an industrial soviet through a bloodless revolution. He warns that dividing total national income among labor and farmers risks starving capital and innovation. The piece surveys the British Whitley plan, labor unrest, and the looming clash between labor and capital as Britain faces a national industrial crisis.

The United States England National Industrial Council Newell Dwight Hillis Willam Allen White Great Britain Industrial Council Whitney Presi Labor Party Robert Smeilie Lloyd George

Sir Joseph Pope A Veteran Canadian Official Dies Aboard

Sir Joseph Pope longtime under secretary of state for Canada for nearly 25 years and head of the Canadian tour of the Prince of Wales is described. Born in Charlottetown sixty five years ago he was educated at Prince of Wales College and entered civil service in 1878. He served as private secretary to Sir John A. Macdonald and held key posts including agent for British arbitration proceedings and arrangements for royal visits.

Joseph Pope Prince of Wales Canada Charlottetown P. BL Aixty W.E. Pope Henrietté Justen Taschereau Superior Court of Lower Cangia Joseph Princess - of - Wales

Centenary events mark Manchester Peterloo riots observance

The day features gatherings by English labor groups in Manchester to celebrate the Peterloo centenary. Also noted are long tenure milestones of U S cabinet figures and royal visit preparations in Halifax with a Prince of Wales entourage.

Manchester England Oo Williamatte University Pacific Northwest Bennington Kennington Vermont James Wilson United’ States H. KR. H Prince of Wales Halifax King’ Wharf Iamae Jed Atlantic Naval Station

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