The Constitution Ad Rates and Political Poem Parody
An 1912 Atlanta edition lists postage rates and subscriber terms for The Constitution with notices on distribution in New York and local agents. It also features a long satirical column about politicians, tariffs, and public life reflecting contemporary political humor.
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Apania
United States
Mexico
Atlanta
Sane Beth
Pees
J. R. Holliday
Constitution Building
Atlante
Broadway
Bint Street
Notich
C H. Donnelly
W H Overbey
D LI. Crowley
Take Schools Out Of Politics In Atlanta
A call for freeing Atlanta public schools from political control by establishing an independent board of education with its own dedicated tax. The argument cites heating and ventilation failures, washouts of school yards, and repeated neglect due to council dependence, urging a state funded, council-free management to improve efficiency and outcomes. The proposal envisions a dedicated school tax and direct board accountability for grounds, buildings, and overall system performance.
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Atlanta
Board
Council
Board of Education
Proctor Urges Cleanliness Gospel for Negro Race
Rev Hr Proctor of Atlanta’s First Congregational Church preaches a gospel of cleanliness to the race naming dirt division and doubt as sins. He links dirty homes dress and person to higher death rates and urges bathing toothbrushes and combs to uplift the race, arguing sanitation is essential for moral character.
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Hr. Proctor
First Congregational Church, Colored
Atlanta
Proctor
One $15,000,000 Battleship Passes Congress
The democratic program approves a single battleship at 14 with a ceiling of 15 million dollars. Naval costs have risen as armor and equipment grew thicker, while advocates note the navy now serves more police and coastal defense roles. The piece argues a restrained fleet is prudent given broader military trends and funding pressures.
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Congress
Winter Wonderland and Life’s Road in Prose and Song
A collage of verse and prose from Arthor’s Journal reflects seasonal cheer and personal musings. It mixes nostalgic winter imagery with sharp social observations about politics and ambition, ending with a reminder to value home amid grand dreams. The pieces contrast frosty motifs with candid notes on publishing, debt, and criticism.
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Arthor
Tnra
Large vote expected in Crisp County primary
Cordele Georgia August 20 Special enormous vote anticipated in Crisp County primary with strong interest in contests for a state representative, Cordele circuit solicitor, and third district congressman. Opposition to incumbent O T Gower by R L Wilson noted, amid council backed moves on Cordele charter bond issues and control of bond funds.
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Cordele
Crisp
Cordele Circuit
O T. Gower
R L Wilson
Signing as acting governor by John M Slaton
The article notes John M Slaton as acting governor designated by law rather than using the title governor on documents after taking interim power following Governor Hoke Smiths resignation He consulted supreme court justices who advised the formal designation president of the senate and acting governor The piece also mentions political support shifts among Georgia figures including Judge Covington and Hooper Alexander with anecdotes about Alexanders rise from plain man to Alexander the Great and regional reactions in Atlanta Ringgold and Waycross
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Cape , Ee
Siaton
John M. Slaton
State Senate
Hoke Smith
Rame
Senate
Supreme Court
Judge Covington
Joe Hi Hall
Bibb
W A Covington
Moultrie
United States
Covington
Hooper Alexander
Alexander the Great
Ringgold
Lyric Theater
Atlanta
Alexander
Mooty
Frankin
Franklin
W. A Reeves
LaGrange Chamber of Commerce
L. C.busch
Frank P. Longley
John I Miller
Corinth
Sunday School Leader Praised for Slaton Character
Superintendent Paul P Reese of Trinity Methodist Sunday School extols Governor candidate John M Slaton’s religious life. He notes Slaton teaches a Sunday class for over twenty years, rarely misses services, and travels from south Georgia to Atlanta for his class, earning praise for modesty and steadfast study of the Bible.
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Paul P Reese
Trinity Methodist Sunday School
John M Slaton
Heese
Slaton
Trinity Sunday School
Georgia
Atlanta
Paul P. Reese
Railroad Y M C A closes big campaign
The windup of a successful membership drive will be marked by a rally on Thursday at 8 pm in the Railroad Y M C A rooms at 31 1 2 West Alabama. Three teams vie for the most members with prizes for top candidates from Western and Atlantic and Southern railroads. Prizes include a gold watch, a gold charm, and a gold signet ring, plus consolation awards. An orchestral program, Trinity quartet, and Miss Blanche Whaley will perform. Refreshments will follow. all railroad men and friends are invited.
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Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
West Alabama Street
van Bell
Western and Atlantic Railroad
W W Waits
Southern Railway
J H Carman
C J Adair
L. F. Hunter
Association
Trinity Quartet
Blanche Whaley
AIL
Romero Again Confirmed as New Mexico Marshal
Washington August 20 after over two hours the senate again confirmed Secon ding Romero as United States marshal for New Mexico. The senate reconsidered its action due to charges against the man.
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Romero
Washington
Senate
Tafts
United States
New Mexico
The Sweet One Dear little one and guiding prayer
A sentimental verse from MRS. H. B. LOVE of Atlanta Georgia. The speaker prays for a child’s future life free from sin and sorrow. She asks God to guide the child along life’s path and to keep them from trouble as they grow. The tone is devotional and nurturing.
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Little G W. B
Kingdom of Heaven
Auto Trade Tour Boosters Visit Many Towns
LaGrange Chamber of Commerce organized a forty-boat auto tour through Troup Heard and Chambers counties with over forty local business leaders. The 70-mile northern route included Abbottsford Rock Franklin Hogansville and West Point stops with cordial welcomes, barbecues, and lemonade. No accidents reported. one car had minor engine trouble.
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LaGrange
Troup
Heard
Georgia
Chambers County
Alabama
Abbottsford
Franklin
Corinth
Troup County
Gaines Edmondson
Standing Rock
Chamberg County
Himer Times
F P Longley
Hal Ware
Glenn
Texas
Heard County
Paschall House
Women protest lynching in Columbus Georgia
Fifty four women from eleven clubs and twenty nine men protest the lynching of T McPethanes in Columbus. They publish signed cards urging respect for the law and civic harmony and express hope such acts will never occur again. The grand jury meets Friday to consider starting an investigation into the lynching.
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Women’s Clubs OF Columbus
Columbus
T . McPethanes
Grand Jury
Grant Street Car Tracks Raised to Regrade Section
A large group of workers raised the car tracks on Grant street between Milledge avenue and Glenn street to improve a mud hole prone stretch. Officials from the Georgia Railway and Power company verified the poor grade and dust issues, and promises were made by President Arkwright and Vice President T K Glenn that the entire deteriorated area would be repaired.
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Grant Street
Milledge Avenue
Glenn Street
Georgia Railway and Fower Company
Grant
Arkwright
T K Glenn
Butts County Stock Association Organized in Jackson
Jackson Ga August 20 special the Butts County Live Stock and Poultry Association was organized today with officers A M Pace president H Mays S K Smith and D A Asbury vice presidents and E W Carroll secretary treasurer FE Ward stock agent of the Southern Railway company assisted A large crowd of farmers from all sections of the county attended and interest was aroused The next meeting will hold the first Friday in September with plans for an agricultural fair and live stock exhibit in Jackson during the fall
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Jackson
Butts County
A. M Pace
H Mays
S K Smith
D. A Asbury
E W Carroll
FE Ward
Southern Railway Company
Municipal dance halls boost city receipts in Cleveland
Cleveland on August 20 reports a municipal dance hall earning about one hundred dollars daily from young men buying dances for three cents each. Mayor Baker oversees operations, curbs rag time, and monitors attendees to keep undesirables away while funding park system expenses.
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Cleveland
Baker
Delivery Boy Hurt In Elevator Shaft
James Lee a colored delivery worker fell three floors at the Oglethorpe apartments early yesterday morning after mistaking the elevator shaft door for a rear apartment door. He suffered serious injuries. the shaft door was reportedly left unlocked.
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James Lee
Oglethorpe
From Cop to Capitalist If There's No Mistake
Cordele Ga August 20 Special From the Cordele police to sudden ease and luxury may come for Assistant Chief Joe Persoll if a letter from the Trans Continental Bureau of Heirs proves true. The bureau says a fortune of 14000 dollars is owed to J T Person and has waited twenty seven years for heir discovery. The officer suspects Irish ancestry and already rues the fortune's long idle state.
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Cordele, Ga
Cordele
Joe Persoll
Cordele Force
Bureau of Heirs
Toledo
Ohio
J T
Bureau
Aldermen in Cordele remain at posts amid bond commission bill
Cordele August 20 Special Despite rumors of resignations none of Cordele’s aldermen or the mayor quit their posts. The debate centered on a bill to create a permanent bond commission. The bill passed and was signed by the governor Saturday afternoon after opposition since June. Representive Gower faced petitions to push the measure, with Dr D J Williams, L H Webb and Jerry Slade named as commissioners.
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Cordele
Gower
D J Williams
L H Webb
Jerry Slade
Savannah Men Held For White Slavery
Lamar Keller and E B Zippergranted young Savannah men were held in 500 bonds each by U S Commissioner Richard Jones Jr on federal white slave traffic charges. Victims Annie May Lee 15 and Frankie Cowart 17 held to 250 bonds as witnesses. The two men admitted taking the girls from Savannah to Montgomery and Mobile. Cowart is daughter of a Savannah denfi gt and Lee daughter of a Savannah machinist.
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Mobile
Ala
Middle District
Alabama
Montgomery
Lamar Keller
Savannah
E B
Zinpperer
United States
Richard Jones, Jr
Annie May Lee
Frankie Cowart
Keller
Zippergr
Jark
Cowart
Denfigt
Lee
Tror's First Bale Sale Record In Troy Market
Fragmentary OCR notes show Troy market activity with a bale sale mentioning Tror and initial price indicators. The readable fragments suggest a local sale event with quantities and weights but lack complete context or clear parties.
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Tror
Troy
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H. B. Love
Atlanta, Ga
Collete ‘Auto Trade Tour
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J E Danson
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