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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1909
Page
5
A scattered, verbose 1909 notice page from Atlanta mentions subscription terms, outside circulation, rates, and a mix of editorial chatter. The piece touches on advertising, travel reps, and local opinions about aviation progress and national topics, with several named places and people woven through the fragment.
A pad commentary links graft charges in the Panama Canal project to a broader American ill. It cites Rep William Bennett's claims of excessive paint purchases and a high priced cement contract, urging prompt inquiry and strong penalties. The piece compares US graft norms to Japan’s graft prosecutions, arguing for accountability to deter future corruption in government enterprises.
A Washington statement cited by The Constitution marks Georgia’s rural free delivery routes expanding from one in Quitman on December 8 1846 to 1594 routes in operation August 1 1999. The report praises carriers patrons and communities for maintaining passable roads and expanding daily and tri weekly mail service as a key factor in Georgia’s industrial development and progress.
A call for a systematic, persistent education campaign on domestic cleanliness. The text argues many neglect the ice box, frying pan, sink, and pantry, and condemns harshly targeting housewives. It urges support for Dr Wiley and highlights housewives’ receptiveness to better health information.
A reader piece traces Kipling style praise and Harriman's return to the United States, paired with James J Hill, in a decade long struggle to dominate the western rail and land expansion. It weighs motives, ambitions, and the civilizing impact of their rival enterprises on settlers, industry, and new markets.
A clash of old time verse and humorous regional sketches. The piece mixes a Georgia growler song with autumn musings and Mark Twain references, then moves to election humor in Hillville, describing local voting quirks and satirical commentary on candidates and sobriety at the polls.
Abstract listing of 1900s era books and authors, noting Abraham Lincoln writings used to support colonization and segregation theory. Includes various publishing houses and authors, with titles such as The Making of the English Bible and The Garden of Girls, reflecting a dense catalog of reference works and literature from that period.
In Houston Arkansas FP Watson responds to a Constitution article deriding negro education. He argues education elevates self and nation, counters white degradation, and cites his Confederate service and Democratic loyalty. He challenges writers who claim education disqualifies blacks and defends equal rights under a Creator.
The article reviews Hugo Muensterberg a leading American psychologist who criticizes hygienic faddists and asserts that proper rest sleep and sensible diet are key to health. He argues against constant strenuous exercise and notes English leisure and German vigor. It discusses balanced physical culture versus overwork and the prevalence of neurasthenic traits in the nation.
Dr Harvey W Wiley head of the U S Bureau of Chemistry faces pushback from housewives nationwide over his pure food and sanitary campaigns. Critics say his tone and calls to action are tactless, though his goal to improve hygiene remains.
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