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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
13
In Washington the senate will convene at noon to begin discussions and continue for another session tomorrow. Business stalls as Democrats face pressure to finish tariff talks. Edward B. Walker urges unified business support and rapid voting to conclude the tariff measure. Continuous sessions are urged to expedite action.
The Pennsylvania railroad orders conductors and staff to observe women’s dress to prove contributory negligence in accidents on trains and stairs. It targets hobble skirts and high French heels as factors, aiming to justify a change in fashion via safety statistics.
A discussion on rising nervousness among both city and country folk and the idea that a certain level of tension aids achievement in arts and sciences. It notes a point where nerves break down and that science has yet to clarify the difference between genius and nervous disorders or fully define the range of nerve prostration.
The article argues that loneliness and urban loneliness cause mental strain, leading to fragile nerves and "human fires." It notes many Atlanta residents suffer from disordered nerves. It calls for action to improve conditions, citing hospital and private treatment demand, and questions what steps will be taken nationwide.
The article urges sustained road upkeep as essential as construction, citing the U.S. Office of Public Roads and a $1,000,000 daily national spend. It argues for dedicated funding of upkeep, assignment of skilled highway engineers, and centralized supervision to prevent deterioration amid divided responsibility.
The city of Atlanta should create hospital zones to minimize traffic noise and speed near medical centers. Officials note hospitals are well run, but adjacent streets need repaving and stricter motor vehicle controls for patient welfare.
Frank Stanton presents a verse filled local tone with satire on tariffs and Christmas, noting lawmakers returning home for holidays while farm folk endure tariff debates. It mixes commentary on politics, rural life, and seasonal imagery alongside brief snippets from the Dalton Citizen and editorials about local events and dances.
A satirical dialogue on loyalty to home industries and the perils of buying locally. A retired merchant and a hotelkeeper spar over whether spending at home truly benefits the community, mocking exaggerated claims about a townsman horse and a wife chosen from within the area.
The piece explores the Portuguese Infante Dom Pedro and Ines de Castro, debating whether they married and recounting alleged events. It notes Pedro’s passion, a royal murder of Ines in 1365, his vengeance after becoming king, and tales of her exhumed tomb. It weighs the truth against romantic lore and historical doubt.
Edward Walker of Atlanta argues that Congress must act on tariff and currency reform to end widespread business uncertainty. He cites real estate commission losses and bank concerns, urging a businesslike Congress elected for practical results, warning a prolonged stalemate could spark a national panic.
The piece recalls a London Times notice of 1464 recounting young Charles Dickens memory of a north west London waste ground with a legendary Forty Footsteps duel. It notes his 12 year old view in 1824 and the later University of London building on the site with the Chuzzlewit era anecdote.
Berlin correspondent reports a drastic change in German army drill signals. All orders must use C natural to standardize pronunciation, replacing varied pitches used by non commissioned officers. The Kaiser backs the plan after Professor Splees spent months analyzing notes to fix the system.
Meditation is an exercise of mind power and imagination. It urges constant self debate to refine plans and unleash inner strength. Notable quotes show inner painting of goals and the habit of daily meditation shaping careers and sound judgment.
The writing argues that Jefferson was never simple in life or taste. It asserts he lived as an aristocrat, traveled in Europe, observed worldly methods, and held elite positions as secretary of state and president.
A 1785 contemplation imagines Parisian airships lifting lovers into night skies. The speaker envisions a flying palace above enemies, dazzling meteors, and playful mischief against innocent onlookers, recalling celestial adventures and Ovidian mischief in a whimsical tone.
Panama is free from debt and has money ahead. The republic is so young that its politicians probably have not had time to learn their trade.
A witty sketch portrays a carpenter as a craftsman who shapes lumber into houses, praising his skill and cadence while poking fun at amateurs. It notes his quiet nature, sunrise start, and the chorus he can raise with two builders, alongside odd observations on wages, vacations, and the path to mastery.
Professor Dus sard of Paris has developed a motion picture apparatus for the blind. It uses an electric machine to move reliefs like trees and birds under the fingers, translating touch variations into apparent movement. The device is chiefly for educational use.
A garbled 19th century note argues government aid to regulate interactions with Indians, curb traders and camp followers who swindle, and place educated men in charge to teach culture, domestic science, and self government. The piece laments exploitation and calls for empowering Indian communities.
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