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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1910
Page
7
The article humorously muses on political figures and the shifting Atlanta skyline. Roosevelt and Sherman are teased for future roles while noting changing buildings and a forthcoming Rural Life lecture. It also highlights an Atlanta author’s new freight rules manual praised by rail officials.
The piece argues the Payne Aldrich tariff provoked voter anger across the nation and tainted Republican prospects. It criticizes President Taft for wavering behind stand-patters, urging a veto threat and genuine tariff reform to avoid Democratic gains in the next House. The tone portrays a pivotal, unheeded call for decisive action as public opinion shifts.
The article argues the parcels post is inevitable once rural free delivery expands and railroads fear revenue loss. It cites opposition as business driven, notes Postmaster General Hitchcock’s cost-cutting measures, and proposes a limited test on rural routes to gain public support and extend nationwide. It includes reader letter urging wider mail service for country people.
The New York Cotton Exchange saw futures rise to highs since the Civil War as bulls tightened the market. Short sellers faced heavy pressure while the 1909 10 crop improved, and 16 82 to 20 cent moves added roughly 162 dollars per bale for delivering contracts. W P Brown led the bull pool with a 190000 offer.
The article notes a brief surge as short interests cover at 20 cents a pound, while the New Orleans and Liverpool markets show no reaction. Futures for September and October did not respond to the fluctuation, signaling a speculative burst amid otherwise strong signals for a good fall price. September NY 14.36, New Orleans 14.80. October NY 13.60, New Orleans 13.38.
Mayor Maddox and an Atlanta delegation toured municipal incinerators in Milwaukee and other western cities seeking ideas to improve city projects. Included were Alderman Pittman Winn Chambers and Commissioner Collier with city engineer Wil son. They returned with new perspectives on public works and school sites.
A collage of dated verse and commentary offers songs about love pride autumn weather and hopeful dreams. It mixes lyric snippets with wry quips and brief notes on literature and public figures, reflecting a bygone cultural miscellany tone.
The thirty fifth senatorial convention formally nominated Hon. John M. Blaton for the state senate from this district. Delegates from Fulton and Clayton attended. Ganton’s name was presented and Fulton praised the candidate as one of the ablest. No resolution was adopted regarding Senator Staton’s term as president of the Georgia senate. Czar and Czarina in Germany note appears later.
Colonel O B Stevens known as Uncle Obe faces defeat by James A Perry in a railroad commission race. He says he has fifteen months left to serve and plans to find startup work while preparing for life after his term. He thanks supporters for their backing.
In Valdosta Georgia August 79 a shipment of sea island cotton arrived but the market has not opened. Buyers offer around 32 cents per pound for the best bale though grading is low and rain has stained the lots. Short staple and cottons are dirty and likely to improve once markets formalize.
Fulton county voters backed a salary system for state and county officers by a wide margin, the only county in the state to vote on it. The result prompts questions about its statewide effect and whether a general law or constitutional amendment is needed. County officials say salaries would ensure penalty collection, though critics warn of cost.
Eatonton Georgia August 2. Benjamin Hunt notes the challenge of Georgia figs producing quality comparable to Smyrna figs from Asia. He discusses pollen needs, seed development, and attempts to fertilize hardy celestial and Capri varieties to improve seed and kernel viability for better flavor and climate adaptation.
The Wrightsville Adrian and Lyons Railway Company secured two charter amendments. The capital stock increases from 100000 to 1000000 dollars. The line extends from Wrightaville to Miledgeville via Johnson, Wallington and Baldwin counties, about 50 miles, and from Lyons to Brunswick via Toombs, Tattnall, Liberty, Wayne and Glynn counties, about 90 miles. Florida Commissioner Royal C Dunn visited Atlanta en route home from the mountains, touring the Georgia railroad commission office.
A fifty person Knoxville business delegation will visit Atlanta on Wednesday to drum up interest in the Appalachian Exposition. W J Oliver, president of the exposition, wired for an audience with Atlanta's people. A public reception is planned at the auditorium with a morning event and a welcome by a Atlanta business delegation at the train.
The Atlanta Ad Men's Club executive committee planned the first fall meeting to be held tonight at 6 30 in Cafe Durand banquet hall at Peachttes and Egawood corner. An election will select a new president to replace George M Chapin who resigned. Regular meetings will continue with each session discussing a special advertising branch by experts.
A New York dispatch laments the infant death toll and urban squalor, urging relocation of people to open country life. Gordon Jones of Cordele urges Americans to abandon crowded cities for healthier towns and rural living to curb tragedy and revive nature. Augusta Walia contributes verse on tired eyes and aging perspectives.
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