Constitution Establishing 1863 Atlanta Daily News Ad Rates
The Constitution of Atlanta 1914 announces price plans and postage rates for daily and Sunday editions, with delivery options in Atlanta and outside regions. It lists staff, addresses, and distribution details, noting advance payment requirements and sales locations in New York.
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THE
Constitution
Standard Southern
Clark Howell
Igitor
Roby Robinson
Albert Howell
BR. Black
H.W. Grady
Atlanta
Mexico
Matlin
United States
Carrie
Holliday
Constitution Building
Washington
N. W
John Corrigomer
Star
Gale
New York City
Hotsling
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Times
Washington county tax turnabout praised by press
In a firm editorial tone the paper lauds Washington county residents for adopting the tax assessment reforms to align with the state tax equalization law. It contrasts the county’s prior pass around the hat system with the broader statewide move, noting the upcoming corrections reflected in the latest returns. The piece highlights a Sandersville newspaper advertisement as part of the notice.
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Washington County
General Assembly
Washington
Sandersville
H. Jordan
G. F. Dukes
H. Jordan Hodges
Right Kind of Optimism From Washington County Leader
The piece urges voluntary withdrawal of harsh words about The Constitution by excitable Washington county figures who are affectionately regarded. It praises Washington County for its straight roads of honesty and square dealing and endorses A. R. Erskine of Studebaker as a model optimist. He argues American manufacturers should operate full time and prepare for overflow.
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Washington County
A. R. Erskine
Studebaker Company
Optimism for 1915 High Water Mark of Prosperity
In his view 1915 will be the high water mark of American prosperity as European war fears subside. Erskine asserts many American business leaders overreacted to the war and, once shock passes, the nation will operate on a stronger footing. He urges Congress to act and fund the year's crop movement to secure a bright winter outlook.
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Erskine
Congress
Southwest
Time to Act on Cotton Crop Relief Now
The text urges immediate government action to save the cotton crop and the southern economy. It contrasts swift aid to Americans abroad with inaction at home, arguing Congress should authorize currency to support warehousing and insurance for 4.25 to 5.6 million bales. It appeals to urgency and accountability.
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Congress
South
Paris
Berlin
Rotterdam
London
Congressional
Europe
The Real War News and Conflicting Headlines
The piece argues readers face contradictory morning headlines German victory over Allies versus Allies victory and criticizes bias in war reporting. It emphasizes the need for accurate, on scene information rather than mood fitting reports.
Harvest and war blues echo in Georgia fields on troubled days
The piece blends wartime awe with rural plenty as farmers reap a rich harvest while prayers rise for daily bread. It notes deference to faith, calls for endurance, and reflects on war reporting accuracy and the steady, trusted role of The Constitution in delivering dependable daily news.
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Trenton ‘Dimes
Oyster Bay
Hold Up Prices By Retiring Surplus Cotton
In a 1914 viewpoint from Atlanta Georgia M OH Lucas argues that to raise cotton prices the government must retire the surplus crop for at least one year. He proposes direct government loans or possession of cotton to prevent release into the market and deter overproduction for 1915.
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McAdoo
M. Oh, Lucas
Atlanta
Teach Spanish Language Urges Georgia Editor
Walter Constitution argues that due to global conflict and growing Latin American trade, American schools in the south should teach Spanish. He cites four reasons including Mexico's political shifts, Panama Canal openness, U.S. expansion in Central America and the Caribbean, and Latin America's move toward American manufacturers. He promotes Spanish as vital for commerce, Pan American solidarity, and national power, urging southern schools to adopt Spanish promptly.
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Walter Constitution
South America
Franks Lowenstein
South
Latin America
Lowenstein
America
Mexico
Panama Canal
Central America
West Indies
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Panama
United States
Brazil
Paraguay
Argentina
Columbia
Chile
Uruguay
Bolivia
Siaer
Europe
itin-America
Time to Act Fditur Constitution on Cotton Emergency
The Constitution urges immediate action to save cotton producers from ruin as eight cent cotton threatens heavy losses and possible cuts to production. The author critiques Washington leaders and warns of collapsed European markets, urging swift government aid to avert a broader economic crisis. Bernard Suttler, Atlanta, August 26, 1914.
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Washington
Europe
England
Bernard Suttler
Atlanta
Men in White as Summer Garb for Men and Women
The piece argues white clothing cools in heat and suits summer recreation, praising its comfort and aesthetic for the “summer man” who plays tennis and enjoys outdoor scenery. It notes business wear loses freshness, with white trousers wrinkling and gathering smudges by day’s end.
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Roe
Cleveland
Texas Merchants Plan Cotton Warehouse System Reform
Dallas merchants and manufacturers move to warehouse cotton to stabilize prices and support farmers amid wartime market strains. Aimed at sidelining speculative hold, the plan envisions insured, shippable cotton stored under receipts, with banks and jobbers coordinating nationwide.
Convention's Probable Action Discussed by State's Daily Press
Georgia delegates debate county unit voting rules for the short term U S Senate nomination. Georgia papers urge honoring the people's will, favor Slaton or Fairer outcomes, and condemn chicanery in Macon convention.
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Renngus
Savannah News
Georgia
Slaton
Albany Herald
Herald
iIt
Macon
Savannah Press
Poem and Reply to the United States Go
A wartime exchange printed as verse and reply. The poem extols a calm powerful nation and warns against despotism and war. The reply pledges refuge for all nations and condemns turning on fellow citizens, urging unity and feeding the hungry. Mentioned names include William Watson and Cheves Hamilton withAtlanta as a location reference.
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William Watson
United States
Cheves Hamilton
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