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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1921

Page

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Citizens Form Safety Association to curb traffic violations

P T Marye heads the new Citizens Safety Association formed after a campaign by civic leaders to enforce city traffic ordinances. Members vow vigilant enforcement with police aid, aiming to curb speeding and dangerous driving as arrests rise and publicity educates the public.

Citizens’ Safety Association Udala P. St. Marys Aas Chamber of Commerce Roy Wallavey Roy le Craw George A. Detbert Citizens’ Safety A Association Miat Perpettuate Works le Crow James L. Beavers Ptay Favora Beavers Seapets Es

Snap Shot Contest at The Constitution Promises Big Prizes

The Constitution offers a $1,000 Snap Shot Contest for amateur photographs. Up to 115 Kodaks and other prizes will be awarded for the best snaps this weekend. Enter rolls of film today and aim for the Kodak Special with a Bausch and Lomb Anastigmat lens. Details published Sunday in the magazine section.

Kodaki Kodak

Legislation Urged to Stop Cotton Planting for Year

Georgia farmers push a twelve month ban on planting cotton until boll weevil is controlled or eradicated. The proposal, backed by Benjamin W. Hunt and Georgia State Agricultural Society, cites rising costs and falling prices and urges state and southern cooperation, with Cordele winning 1922 meeting location after a heated session.

Macon Georgia State Agricultural ‘Society Geor~gia Farm Congress Benjamin W. Hunt Eatonton Georgia State Horticultural Fteletiy State Agricultural Society Hunt J. J. Brown Anti of Agriculture of Georgia State Board of Ententology M. Brown Nothingy California State Board of ‘Entomology Cordele Cornelia Cordale Cornéla A.J. Yeomans Georgia State Agricultural Secrot Vin Watson James H. Mills Yen

Panatella Style Will Make Men Poems of Fashion

Westbrook Pegler reports on fall fashion in New York detailing Panatella figures for men. The piece envisions slim, svelte silhouettes with natural waists, flat-front trousers, and varying lapel shapes while noting potential bare feet trends and practical pockets. it blends satire with fashion forecasting from Broadway style observers.

Westbrook Pegler United Neva New York Lovin’ Lou Ellegen Jesse Fatty Arbuckle N& Boys Talloy

Riordan case discussed by Atlanta trades group

The Labor Framing committee of the Atlanta Federation of Trades met at The Journal of Labor office to hear the board of education's formal reply to a request for the reasons Miss Julia Riordan was dropped from the public schools. The committee adopted a report for the federation and declined to disclose its contents before the federation meeting.

Legislative Committee The Atlanta Federation of Trades Board of Education Julia Riordan Jerome Jones Journal of Labor Merting Mr. Jones Federatia Riordan Atlanta Public School Teachers’ Association Migs Hee Ibe

Forestry Interest Gathers Support In Georgia Committees

Citizens of Georgia are urged to aid forestry efforts started by the Third Southern Forestry Congress. B H Stone of Blairsville chairs the Georgia committee, with Harman as secretary, at 1003 Candler Building. The committee seeks funds, publicity, and participation to combat forest waste and devastation and to support the congress treasury.

Soutern Forestry Congress Atlanta B. H. Stone Blairsville Georgia Committee Harman Secreos Georgia Congress

Hughes measures arms talk by banning propaganda

American Bureau to be established to disseminate disarmament news. Planned discussions at First Hand address propaganda control in arms meeting.

Hughes

French academy backs French as official language at Washington conference

Paris reports an unanimous vote by the French academy urging the prime minister and foreign minister to secure adoption of French as the official diplomatic language at the Washington disarmament conference. The resolution notes the academy’s tradition and its April 24 1919 directive, praising French for precision and clarity.

Paris French Academy

Hughes Aims to Make Armament Conference Propaganda Proof

Secretary Hughes plans to shield public opinion from misinformation at the armament conference by broadening American commission coverage and coordinating press, with an American readered department likely led by Henry Suydam. He will hold regular briefings with reporters to ensure accurate information reaches the public, countering propaganda seen at earlier conferences and reducing reliance on secondhand accounts.

Robert J. Bender United News State Washington Hughes Jas Publi State’ Department American Commission Bt Hughes Prese Addicion Henry Suydam Foreign Department of the State Department American Peace Commission Peria Wilson Lloyd-George Wilhon Aed Lansing Corres

Notice to Subscribers Ends and Local Areas

Notice to subscribers in Decatur College Park East Point Hopeville Buckhead and nearby suburbs. deadline stated as not later than 3 months from issue. Official guidance on subscription service area and compliance presented in terse terms.

Decatur College Park East Point Hopeville Buckhead Ate

Fulton county tax digest reveals missing land and rising professions

Tax digest figures for Fulton county show 2 796 acres unaccounted for since 1920 and only one embalmer listed this year, down from two. Opticians, lawyers, dentists, and public accountants also shift, with 3 000 men in Atlanta practicing these professions but only 700 entered in the 1921 digest. Officials urge land plotting to prevent further discrepancies.

Fulton Atlanta Fulton County South Georgia Richardson Atlante Seine

Planning body backs viaducts over grade crossings

The city planning commission approved a plan to build viaducts over grade crossings at Pryor Street and Central Avenue near Union Station. Col H H Dean of Gainesville urged action and a meeting of property owners to start a petition to secure Council approval and move the project forward. The commission noted earlier increases in property values near viaduct ends on Whitehall and Forsyth and emphasized the need to handle rising traffic north and south.

H. H. Dean Gainesville Celty Plannings Commission Pryor Street Colonel Dean H. D. Cutter, Jr Commission Planning Commission General Council Decatur Hunter Streets Dean Whitehall Forsyth Broad, Pryor Alabama Cutter Central Avenue Central Avenus

Reed Attacks Volstead in Senate Prohibition Debate

Washington August 18 Senator Reed assailed Representative Volstead during an anti beer bill debate in the senate. He likened the Prohibition leader to historical tyrants and warned of fanaticism, prompting a sharp rebuke from Senator Sterling who warned that Reed had not finished his speech.

Reed Washington Senator Reed Senate Min Volstead House Eader Read United States Senator Sterling Ashurst Senator McCormick Baltimore Brandegee Sen Sinki

Senate to enforce prohibition with strong safeguards

The Senate presses to uphold constitutional protections against unwarranted searches while enforcing prohibition. Debates focus on the Stanley amendment and house changes that could affect home brewing, warrants, and Fourth and Fifth Amendment guarantees. Tense exchanges involve Reed, Volstead, Ashurst, and Sterling as they argue over enforcement reach and legal limits.

Five Million Dollar Export Loan to Georgia Bank

The War Finance Corporation approved a 5 million dollar advance to Citizens and Southern Bank of Savannah to finance exports. Funds will back cotton cotton seed cake peanut cake and naval stores from Georgia Alabama and South Carolina. Bank officials see the loan as added strength for orderly crop marketing and regional credit for agriculture.

Washington Citizens and Southern Bank of Savannah War Finances Corporation Georgia Alabama South Carolina Mills ‘B. Lane Lane Federal Reserve Bank War Finance Corporation Citizens and Southern Bank of Parent W. W. Crowley Atlanta Citizens Southern Crowley Smeana Blentitui War Finance ‘Corporation Federal Reserve System Gymple

Warim Charges Flung At Rally In Eleven th Ward

A Thursday night open air rally in Faith's Crossing featured heated exchanges between Councilman J H Olson and rival Homer C Denton as they vie in the eleventh ward. Denton accused Olson of dereliction of duty while Olson countered with Denton’s alleged false reports on his attendance at meetings. Olson named Alderman J L Carpenter as another opponent and criticized Hog Ordinance votes. A sizable crowd, evenly split by gender, listened as supporters urged voters toward their candidates.

J. H. Olson Homer C. Denton Eleventh Ward Esch Hammer

Lloyd George affirms alliance with Japan and ties to America

In London August 18 Premier Lloyd George defends Anglo Japanese treaty and Pacific policy at the Imperial conference. He says Britain must keep friendship with America, maintains no intent to end alliances, and stresses dominions share naval burden while ensuring mutual respect. The speech cites disarmament, Asia, and Upper Silesia before concluding with a pledge to a gentlemanly empire.

Percy Sars United News London Great Britain Lloyd George Pacific America Ald Lloyd. George Ireland Lloyd-George United States

Weather Forecast Parts Cloudy Weekend In Georgia

Partly cloudy conditions expected Friday and Saturday across Georgia with little temperature change. No significant precipitation anticipated as highs and lows remain near current norms.

Washington Georgia

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