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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
6
In warm weather glasses slip and cause trouble. The article notes careful study and practical experience in designing guards and devices to hold eyeglasses in place. It admits some cases require specially designed guards and stresses most people can be fitted satisfactorily with existing frames.
New York August 22. Transactions averaged about a million shares daily as declines in Harriman stocks weighed on the market. Major declines centered on Harriman interests led by Mr Harriman. The week featured heavy activity in railroad and steel issues, with prices roughly six points below the previous week’s level. The market outlook remained optimistic about forthcoming demand, favorable orders, and possible winter expansion.
The Albany Fitzgerald Atlanta highway route forms a fork in Georgia with trunk from Atlanta to Macon and two prongs to Albany and Fitzgerald. Counties cooperate amid friendly rivalry to coordinate road building, led by Mayors Knapp and Tarver and Nelson Tift, with Dougherty and Ben Hill counties driving June progress toward improved trunks, shorter routes, modern bridges, and shared progress toward a Macon junction. The plan envisions a Fitzgerald to Albany and Albany to Atlanta corridor converging at Macon, with prizes for top scores and county road quality, amid growing southern Georgia automobile activity.
Diamonds Investments claims to offer superb stones at the lowest prices with guidance to “buy right” and make money, urging potential customers to buy correct diamonds from Maier.
County road authorities cooperate to push Georgia good roads toward solution. Farmers gather weekly to discuss improvements and cost savings in market access. Savannah Atlanta route details emerge as counties craft links amid strict safety rules prioritizing endurance over speed.
A testimonial claims a vegetable preparation, Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure, provides relief for stubborn catarrh and ear discharge. A Florida writer reports hearing improvement and asks others to try the weekly treatment offer and regular $1 package, with delivery on receipt of payment.
Jackson County shows strong support for using felon convicts to repair public roads. Chairman Henr R Braselton reports 75 percent approval as improvements proceed under county oversight. He notes satisfaction that the Atlanta Augusta route will pass through part of Jackson County.
The speaker outlines plans to upgrade county roads using convict labor, prioritizing the Atlanta Augusta route and the Winder Athena road if right of way can be secured. He vows diligent effort to provide good traveling conditions and to leave the roads in a pretty good state.
Monroe August 1 to special Judge Knight of Monroe advocates for good roads in Wallon County. He praises state wide enthusiasm and urges counties to use the opportunity to build roads under the new law. He notes rural lands eight to ten miles from town and emphasizes the plan’s benefit to farming areas.
A fragment discusses higher land value linked to public roads and the need for counties to invest shares of felons and resources. It warns against immediate macadamization and pushes for a long term plan with machinery recommendations and gradual progress.
A call to counties to utilize pro rata shares of felony and misdemeanor convicts for road work. Proposes 10 to 12 convicts per county, with crews of mules, wagons, wood cars, road plows, scrapers, and a small staff including a superintendent, guard, cook, and tent. Advises avoiding heavy machinery initially and emphasizes wide, well-drained, near-level roads to speed water off. Endorses statewide adoption to boost rural progress and education.
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