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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
9
The permanent exhibit of Atlanta industries nears realization with most exhibitors signed up and others expected. Today's meeting aims to finalize the plan and announce success, urging remaining manufacturers to join or risk undermining a civic project that promises long term city benefits. If no decisive result by nightfall, The Constitution fears disappointment.
Bill Smith Day honors William An drew Smith formerly of Springfield Ohio now of Atlanta Georgia and manager of the Atlanta Crackers He has won two pennants and aims for a third Atlanta fans urged to attend to boost the team and leave Birmingham Barons with a strong impression regardless of the game outcome
A critique of Governor Sulzer notes his past boasting of integrity while he faces impeachment trial. It reflects on his vow to act above reproach and his current status as Lieutenant Governor Syma acts as governor. The piece decries the potential lifelong ruin regardless of the trial outcome.
Governor Slaton yesterday signed an appropriation of 10000 for establishing a state reformatory for wayward girls with another 10000 for maintenance. The move, justified by brighter state finances due to the equalization tax, follows strong support from women and men across Georgia. The facility, modeled on the boys’ reform school in Milledgeville, aims to educate and reform youthful offenders rather than merely imprison them, with expectations it will grow to require more funding in future years.
A Chicago claim sparks a regional foot size debate with Washington and Southern women cited as having the smallest feet. Washington dealers note southern feet are shorter and wider while northern feet run long and narrow, with discussion touching heredity and labor patterns. A light, humorous conclusion praises a wife’s shoe size.
The Kansas City Star’s critique of a piece on humanity is challenged by debate over southern manners toward women. The writer argues southern gentlemen show deference to working women and all women, regardless of dress or status, upholding respect and courtesy in daily life.
A lyrical montage titled Georgia by FPRANH L STASTON blends floral imagery with weather and political quips. It rhymes through cloud angels, summer’s end, tariffs, and a Missouri anecdote, interspersed with satirical snippets about public life and politics in a humorous punch.
Rev E A Bazett Jones discusses postwar South in a Nashville interview. He says the new South is built by Southerners with limited immigration, rapid capital investment, and vast untapped resources. He argues slavery’s abolition helped, notes Jim Crow dynamics, endorses Booker T Washington style education, cites graft decline, and praises Southern self development by industrious, educated citizens.
The Hart's Court show in London features Terra Nova artifacts from the Antarctic expedition. Relics include a scraped clean cooking pot, an empty provision bag, a sledeing shovel, tent lining from Captain Scott's party, and a mud stained copy of By Order of the Company. A life size igloo section recalls seven brutal winter months for six sailors under Lieutenant Campbell.
Readers learn the vast expense behind film productions as stars travel to Paris for wardrobe and decor. Miriam Nesbit and Mary Fuller spent over 15000 dollars in two days while in Europe for Edison. Lottie Briscas required fourteen costume changes at roughly seventy five dollars each. Gene Gauntler wore fur sets in Kalem films costing about four thousand dollars.
A long examination questions the likelihood of a Baltimore conspiracy to kill President-elect Lincoln en route to Washington. It cites Pinkerton claims, mob violence, and guarded travel, noting lack of concrete evidence and the absence of identifiable conspirators.
A humorous sketch on railroad section hands, their duties, pay, and lifestyle, noting their hard labor, private cars, and impact on railroads, with a detour into Miss Asta Nielsen’s wardrobe costs and the era’s film properties.
In a humorous dialogue Mrs Jamesworthy urges a country outing by renting a car. Mr Jamesworthy dismisses the plan, preferring an expensive dirigible and laments the flaws of hired autos. He mocks social pretensions and the bother of travel, ending with a walk as a calmer alternative.
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