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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
9
A Atlanta taxpayer asks The Constitution to explain the proposed tax rise from 1.25 to 1.56 per hundred. Answers cover necessity, duration, city payrolls, and possible salary cuts. The piece critiques Georgia's school funding and notes the state hospital for the insane nearing capacity due to budget shortfalls, urging fiscal reforms and better governance.
A composite of hometown columns and verse from Excelsior Springs Standard and nearby papers. It weaves songs of resilience with light humor about pies, poultry, and hops, praising unity and homeland sentiment while noting local quips and curiosities. The piece threads Uncle John rhymes, puppy love, and poetic reflections on parting, courage, and community.
Mississippi’s 1918 tax equalization law, run by a three member state tax commission, sharply reformed assessments to curb inequality among counties. It boosted local accountability, pushed supervisors to raise under valued properties, and eyed a county map system, timber taxation reform, and a stronger income tax to stabilize state finances and support schools, prisons, and government expenses.
The National Reform Association, a Christian citizenship group founded in 1863, plans the next World Conference for 1923 to be held in the South. It seeks harmony between federal and state governments and the nation’s founding ideals, opposing permissive laws and moral decay. The association lists leaders and professionals among its members and notes past conferences in Philadelphia 1910 Portland 1913 and Pittsburgh 1919. It urges holding the 1923 meeting south of the Mason Dixon line in Atlanta or nearby.
Senator John H. Jones commends James A. Hollomon for his Florida Louisiana tax and fiscal reports. He urges Georgia readers and legislators to study the statements to push Intelligent action and consider radical tax reform proposed in constitutional amendments.
An 1921 literary digest cartoon showing The Law seizing a condemned criminal is cited as context for Atlanta voters. The piece notes the tension between law and reform, urging residents to support the Constitution and a shift against rule by a few. Colton Lens notes the upcoming vote and appeals to public action.
Active and passive sweating discussed as health practice, debunking myths of sweating removing poison. Emphasizes oxidation of toxins, benefits of daily active sweating, winter emphasis, and cautions on chilling after exertion.
The Atlanta Constitution reports a busy weekend with a crowded mayor's court handling drunkenness cases consolidated from Saturday and Sunday. Calaboose inmates numbered thirty five, with many taken out for exercise along the Loyd street culvert. Loud praise for Wenone lodge of Good Templars anniversary at the skating rink highlights decor, refreshments, and temperance themes. Charles W. Hubner Jr. installed as head of The New Era, welcomed warmly. Louis Ha Orme hosted a reception for the graduating class of Atlanta Medical College, with notable guests, fine refreshments, and music by Lowe and Dr Billups.
Willis A Sutton appeals to Atlanta high school students to back a tax raise to fund city schools. He warns delay could mean summer or year long closures, harmed athletics, discredited college entrances, and stalled bonds for new schools. He urges students to persuade parents, organize rides, and remind others to vote on August 31.
New York life column recounts Jack Dempsey at the Palais Royal with a party of eight in evening dress, his nervous glances and brief interactions as dancers pass. The piece blends celebrity sighting with street observations and stray notes on Fourteenth Street cops and a slice of city life.
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