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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
9
Washington protests arise over railroad funding as farmer interests lament subsidies to railroads after recent cuts to agricultural aid. Judge Lareen criticizes bill favors to railways, urges government focus on farmers and rural economy amid rising freight and passenger rates. He calls government control a wartime measure with transfer of assets debated.
A historical debate notes the Democrats criticising government control of railroads after World War I. It cites legislative delays, expenditures, and proposed subsidies, arguing that government ownership proved harmful and that private ownership was preferable. The speaker warns against continued government centralization in rail policy.
Advert shows Ironized Yeast as a tasteless tablet alternative to common yeast. It claims high vitamin content from concentrated brewer's yeast and added iron to boost blood and energy. The copy promotes rapid improvements in skin blemishes, vitality, and general health at about ten cents a day.
Constitution Bureau reports Georgia Congressman Charles H Brand predicts the farmers relief bill will raise cotton prices. He notes support from War Finance Corporation and Federal Reserve officials, arguing liberal administration could lift bank credits and boost cotton to around 18 cents per pound this fall. He emphasizes the measure as a key farmers relief act and its broader banking impact.
C Kent, Southern representative for a large Ohio manufacturer, credits Regenerator with restoring energy after a severe flu. He notes improved appetite and sleep, planning to take a second bottle, and promises a money back guarantee if results fail to satisfy.
The Wesleyan Christian Advocate editorial urges ending secrecy in pastor appointments, arguing democracy should govern church leadership. Bishop Mouzon and DuBose advocate open methods, while Bishop Candler declines comment, and the piece debates select versus open naming of presiding elders and the need for lay pastors to have a voice.
A fragmented OCR item notes Governor Smalla and allies facing charges or accusations. It mentions Richard R Meets and a treasurer in a political context. The text references conspiracies and a hearing, with unclear dates or places. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Croeh Crisp county farmer was seriously injured late Wednesday when attacked by Joe Nelson, a farmhand, with a corneal whet on a Cordele area farm after he refused to pull some loader.
A physician from Pranklin, Ga died after being shot at Mise Rhetta’s home in Heard County on Tuesday. Tony Persons, her father-in-law, is reported wounded and in custody in the Heard County jail. The victim, a Mason and Baptist, left a wife and four children. The shooting followed a business dispute and occurred before being rushed to a LaGrange hospital where he died at 3 o’clock this morning.
In Savannah on August 25 E A Wilson and his wife were jailed on robbery charges after detectives identified Wilson as the man who entered M Miller’s hotel room with a plate and extorted 125 dollars, a watch, and jewelry. The wife was detained but not charged. the suspects were found at a different hotel.
In Jackson Georgia August 25 a fourth fire in Butts county this week destroyed the dwelling and barn of Obie Watkins on the Indian Springs road just outside Jackson. The family had left for Monroe county Wednesday afternoon and the fire was found Thursday morning. The loss is about two thousand dollars, insurance carried. Sheriff Pope investigated but could not locate a clue, with heavy rain falling around the time of the blaze.
Fragmentary report notes a meeting at Street School Saturday morning at 10 o clock. It mentions teachers and discussions about matters related to schooling and discipline amid tensions. Names and full details are not readable.
August dispatches report King Constantine of Greece collapsing from intestinal trouble at Eski-Shehr while visiting the battle area in Asia Minor. Doctors from Athens were summoned as he lay unconscious for twenty minutes. The note also mentions there are about 740 bird species in Australia.
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