THE CONSTITUTION FACES LOYALTY AT LAW AND POLITICS
A long editorial range covers Sheriff Plunkett in Georgia protecting two prisoners from a lynch mob, Augusta mob restraint, and a broader call for lawful order. It praises Miss Alice Robertson for defying a meddling anti-baby bill lobby, and notes royal cost-cutting in England as part of wartime aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Constitution
Plunkett
Richmond County
South Carolina
Alice Robertson
Congress
Robertson
From Georgia to Harvest Dreams and Thanksgiving Joy
A collage of Georgia rural verse and remarks on harvest abundance. It contrasts idyllic farmland imagery with social quips about real estate terms, local celebrations, and Thanksgiving mood. The piece references George Bailey on Georgia politics, notes about realtor and mortician terminology, and light humor about stills and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Enterprise
Son of Rest
Smokehouse
Regimen for stout women by William Brady M D
Health Talks recounts a regimen for women over thirty to combat obesity through thorough mastication, daily two miles of exercise, and brief twice daily leg kicks. It criticizes refined foods and corset use, urging regular, disciplined routines to improve longevity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belibers
Fifty Years Ago Justice in a Fowl Case
A Georgia justice of the peace presided over a comic chicken dispute in Atlanta. Two women claimed custody of a young chick, and the judge ordered the fowl split in half with each party paying half the cost. The tale reflects frontier legal humor from the era.
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Solomon
We'd Try It Sure But There Isn't A Whip In Town
A fragment rich with 19th century scenes notes a horse ride from stables near Broad and Alabama streets and a proclamation about a local idol in a library. It mentions L B Davis leaving for the West to advance regional commerce and a railroad meeting at Kundall House led by Col Adoo with Hinlbert and McAdoo chairing committees. The piece closes with a note on the Yellow River Primitive Baptist association set for Gwinnett county at Hanes Creek on the fourth Sunday in September.
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Sunda
Lealeigh Hotel
James A. Holloman
Torrrapondent
Constitution
Gale
New York City
Hotaling
Newastands
Broadway
Forty-Second Street
Times Palling Corner
Associated Press
Associated Preag
Rantan
Kundall House
W. G. McIdoo
E. Hinlbert
McAdoo
Yellow River Primitive Baptist Association
Hanes Creek
Gwinnett County
Shiver of fear over New York drug world exposed
O O Mintyre reports fear among New York drug addicts and socialites as narcotics chief Dr Simon pressures addicts to seek cures or face arrest. The piece details wealthy patrons, scandals, a Bowery narcotic clinic scene, and lurid nightlife with mentions of a Baltimore death, social figures, and a dramatic Alp Gram postcard scene.
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New York
Simon
Ufe
Underworld
Baltimore Society
Bowery
Canal Street
Joe Cawthorne
Les
Ana
Debated Georgia school funds vs W and A leases
A Gainesville letter by H H Dean argues that Georgia’s 60 percent school fund provision remains in force despite a 1921 Western and Atlantic rental act. He contends the general law cannot be repealed by a special act and warns the proposed sale of future rents would harm the public schools and cost millions in value. Senator John H Jones of LaGrange endorses the view.
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Wright
Georgia
Fune
State of Georgia
State of
Common Schools of
Satoh
H. H. Dean
Gainesville
Enator Jones
John H. Jones
LaGrange
Dean
General Wright
Paint Demonstration Meeting At Retail Paint Store
Thursday evening at 8 20 o clock the Atlanta Retail Paint store of the Southern Cotton 61l company at 33 South Forsyth street will inaugurate a series of Get Together meetings. The purpose is to provide information on Sco Co Products their manufacturing method and comparisons with competing ones. Built to reach building and painting contractors, the meetings are open to any others who wish to profit. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Cotton 61l Company
Forsyth Street
Sco-Co
Sheriff Adams Says Richmond Sheriff Not Entitled to Praise
In Augusta a Georgia editor condemns the Richmond County sheriff for failing to defend prisoners from a mob. The writer argues the sheriff preferred escape or appeasement over standing his ground, noting public sentiment and comparing to other incidents where force saved victims. Samuel Bad, Savannah, August 17, 1921.
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Samuel B. Adams
Savannah
Richmond
Adams
Richmond County
South Carolina
Georgia
Abgusta
Augusta
Mississippi
Hedi
Tall
Samuel Bad
Painted Sea Romance By Phoebe Fabian Leckey
Poem fragment recalling love across a painted sea with memories of eyes tresses and a beloved companion. Narrator dreams of Paradise and a phantom ship, hoping memory can ease ceaseless pain as they drift together in a longing, timeless stream. The note cites Phoebe Fabian Leckey of Westmoreland Unt, Washington DC.
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Phoebe Fabian Leckey
Westmoreland Unt
Washington
District of Columbia
Business Outlook Is Improved and Optimism Urged
DY MARTIN V. CALVIN urges farmers and business leaders to stay optimistic as a nationwide revival unfolds. He cites a $100 million export corporation and bankers across the South backing farming as a growing business, predicting improved conditions, renewed confidence, and sustained prosperity in 1921 and beyond.
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DY Martin V. Calvin
Andan
Georgia Department of Agticulture
Congress
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabam
Carolina
Bob Maddox
Atlanta National Bank
Roosevelt Boulevard Opportunity Gains Public Backing
A Georgia plan envisions repairing Roswell road and creating a tree lined Roosevelt boulevard from Buckhead to the president’s mother’s house site. County commissioners and property owners back the project as a beautifying, value increasing civic effort with native Georgia trees planted 50 feet apart along a 20 mile stretch. A meeting led by Colonel Georgeope, Burdette, and Harry Stearns will decide road name changes and public involvement.
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Roswell
Buckhead
Roosevelt
Washington
Atlanta
Asheville
Athens
Roosevelt Boulevard
Georgia
George Ope
Burdette
Harry Stearns
William Lawson Peel
City Beautiful Club
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Dosterdies
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Tulsa
Ohls
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Record
Falstaff
Prince Hal
England
Mary
Toyalty
Parliament
Frank L. Stanton
Vream
George Bailey
Sandersville
Lowland
Eeebie
Walton Tribune
Enterprise
Waycross Journal-Herald
William Brady, M. D
Atlanta Constitution
Julian Eltinge
Secon
Express
Alead
Messia
Wooten
Taylor
Broad
Alabama
Colonel Tumlin
Cartersville
Young Men's
L. B. Davis
Great West
O. O. M'Intyre
Sinies
Salvation Army
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