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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
9
The Associated Charities proves its economic value by coordinating city philanthropy. It investigates cases thoroughly, directs aid wisely, and avoids demoralizing indiscriminate giving, urging civic backing and cooperative support from all organizations for lasting welfare.
Miss Lilian Duke, an Atlanta nurse, built a welfare program at Lindale mills. She organized district nursing, crafts classes, a boys baseball team, the civic improvement drive, flower gardens, a mill library, an amusement hall, and a band stand, transforming community life for mill workers and families.
Miss Duke established a community playground for mill and city children, then opened grounds to all. Lindale’s first moving picture show drew crowds, with Miss Lilien Duke credited as manager. Georgia welfare advocates praise the mill town effort as progressive welfare work guided by the National Civic Federation.
A critique of the Red Cross nursing rush sparked by war fears, noting three thousand trained nurses ready and warning that untrained volunteers cannot serve. It argues nursing demands training, strength, and sacrifice, praising Florence Nightingale ideal while cautioning against class arrogance and romanticism.
The article argues that war correspondents risk lives to report the war despite strict censorship and permit restrictions. It calls for aid to the first hand historian, noting officials hinder journalists more than soldiers at times, yet reporters persevere to deliver facts for the world.
A fragmented poem-like piece mingles lines about children asks if angels hear war and prints, with images of dusk windows, beacons, and bells. The speaker contemplates answering the children and recalls longing for peace, home, and dreams as war echoes linger.
Fragmented war era verse speaks of not worrying about war, summer fires, and resilience. It mentions belief in a sunny country, prayers, and appeals for steadfastness amid conflict while noting wartime travel and port closures in Europe.
The article explains the butter tree or shea tree, noted by Mr Yerby of Serra Leone, as a long lived source of edible butter from its nuts. It highlights how a single tree yields butter and pulp usable for alcohol and confections, with potential export to Europe for butter and other products once plantation groves expand. The tree bears around age 15 and peaks at 26, suggesting a slow but steady investment for future gains.
Mr Perlins refuses to be driven from the progressive party after Mr Pinchot criticizes him. He bought a reserved seat and paid for it, and he won’t sit elsewhere.
South and national leaders debate protecting cotton farmers from a looming overstock crisis caused by World War I. Proposals include government cotton money backed by warehouse receipts, bank involvement, and tariff-like measures to stabilize prices, with emphasis on avoiding panic selling and sustaining next year’s crop.
A long letter from Paris firm VilmorI. Andrieux & Co to Otto Katzenstein & Co in Atlanta details how seeds from the United States travel to Europe for seedlings and are shipped back as young plants. European demand and cheaper European labor drive the practice, with Georgia a major source of several seed types including white pine and pecan, while war disruptions alter trade patterns.
A fragmented column mix urges cotton price stability and debt relief while urging Congress to aid cotton growers and credit markets. It calls for bold US leadership to expand Latin American trade, noting banks plan facilities in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires and urging manufacturers to seize a giant global opportunity.
A fragment from LA REDWINT in Atlanta Ga dated August 7 14 argues that converting raw cotton into cloth would greatly raise value for the country. It urges continued agitation to realize this potential and benefit the people.
In Georgia the question of popular vote for senators is debated amid factions. Governor Slaten and Mr Hutchens are contrasted with supporters of Hardwick and Felder, arguing that the federal law split and county-by-county results disenfranchise voters. The piece suggests party divisions and calls for either direct planks or statewide popular vote, implying a second primary or broader reform.
Citizens propose the top two vote getters Mr Slaten and Mr Hardwick for a runoff to let voters settle the issue. Editor Constitution Anne suggests the two highest finishers should run again to conserve state interests. Elberton August 22, 1914.
Houston Post notes eighty eight days remain in summer as many residents travel and enjoy heat despite a local weather view that suggests continued sunny conditions with little concern about cooler weather approaching.
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