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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
17
Editor calls for strict enforcement to curb excessive profits by dishonest merchants. Proposes guilty culprits face prison with aid from porch climbers and thieves, arguing honest business would benefit and profits would decline under tougher enforcement.
A ragged collage of old verses and newsy musings describes harvest songs and seasonal wind tales. It recalls a Missouri town and a farmer’s stock of corn bread, milk requests, and reflections on cost of living.
The Constitution is on cats in New York City with venue listings at 4 Broadway near Times Building, 42nd Street and Broadway, and Ninth Street and Broadway. It notes no responsibility for advance payments to out-of-town agents and states AP is exclusive to its published dispatches.
Iward Berwick of Pacific Grove argues in a Springfield Republican letter that the United States Senate must end its petty squabbling and ratify the peace treaty to restore confidence, revive trade, reduce living costs, and unite nations for constructive work. He urges readers to write their senators today to stop delays and push for a league of nations that can mature and strengthen through shared efforts.
Attorney General Palmer favors jail terms for profiteers who steal trust or highway robbery profits. The text argues punitive exposure and asset forfeiture to recover ill-gotten gains as a deterrent. It depicts a harsh view of profiteering as crime warranting strong legal punishment.
The Cobb County Times argues home ownership offers stable living and civic virtue. Owning a home is linked to better citizenship, civic improvements, and community growth, with affordable terms enabling even non-salaried young people to become owners and secure their future.
In Savannah Rubye Rogers a white girl was sentenced to a year at the state farm for larceny after trust of 1.30 and 1.80 misapplied funds. By contrast a vast interstate corporation faced a 29 million dollar fine ruled by Judge Landis, yet this penalty remains unpaid today. The piece laments uneven enforcement of law and warns that disrespect for courts is a dangerous, persistent problem.
Cecil Rhodes wills funds for Oxford scholarships for British colonies and the United States. Two Georgians will be elected this fall. nominees must be U.S. citizens, unmarried, ages 19 to 25, with two years of college. Selection by a Georgia committee from college nominees. applications through college chairs.
In a nationwide survey across eight states, Americans show broad support for the League of Nations but oppose President Wilson’s Paris handling. Delayed ratification stirs labor unrest and price pressure while business leaders fear a stalled transition from war to peace. Public calls for immediate action grow as savings run low and production lags.
A compact roll of anniversaries mentions events from 1837 opening a Paris rail link to St Germain, 1850 death of Louis Philippe in exile, 1871 rail collision near Revere Massachusetts, 1909 Latham’s 95 mile flight, 1914 ORLAND surrender, and 1917 bombs on an American base hospital near Verdun. It also notes 1906 Minassas assassination attempt, 1921 Rivadavia launch, and other global milestones.
Sir James Alkhins, pregnant lieutenant governor of Manitoba, will preside over the annual meeting of the Canadian Bar Association in Winnipeg this week. A native of Ontario educated at Toronto University, he practiced law for decades, served as counsel for the justice department, for the Manitoba government, and as solicitor for the Canadian Pacific Railway in Winnipeg.
Today marks birthdays of Gideon Robertson a Dominion minister born in Welland Ontario 45 years ago to By Zona Gale a Wisconsin author born in Portage 45 years ago today James J Keans archbishop of Dubuque born in Toftet HI 62 years ago Joseph T Robinson US Senator from Arkansas born in Leonoke Arkansas 47 years ago Major Robert R Moton principal of the Tukiges institute born in tone
A health column explains ptomaine poisoning versus botulismus, food safety, and cooking effects. It covers tomato and banana risks for young children, proper sterilization and refrigeration, and cautions about large mass cooking. It includes Q and A on swimming, a cat near a baby, and cousin marriage.
The article explains wedding lore about the garter and the origins of the Order of the Garter, presenting two legends from medieval England. It notes the garter as a symbol of unity in marriage and references blue ribbons, knighthood, and the phrase sham e on him who thinks evil of it as part of tradition.
In a Washington special Dr. Alexander Graham Bell describes a home cooling method using a basement swimming tank, ice and salt powered air, and a second attic refrigerator pipe system. He explains layering warm air out the top and cold air drawn through the tank, achieving about 65 degrees in a room while outdoor temperatures rise. He notes moisture condensation and practical setup details, referencing Taft era remarks.
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