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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
9
A mosaic of satirical notes on railroad politics media figures and socialisms. Mention of Lipton Cassie Mrs Chadwick Cortelyou Peary Root and Rockefeller with quips on prohibition sports and diplomacy. Courtly disputes and naval disarmament chatter mingle with everyday concerns of taxes rates and public school discipline.
The piece argues the recent narcotic drug law, though wise and beneficent, was enacted hastily. It cites cases of morphine addiction where patients suffered death due to barred access and urges provisions for care of addicted individuals, warning lawmakers’ oversight may endanger lives.
The Georgia railroad rate changes prompt focus on 2000 mile interchangeable mileage books offered at 40 dollars. Travelers' Protective Association lobbies for wholesale price reductions while commissions consider uniform 212 and 2 cent classifications. Legislatures in New York and Georgia face a flood of measures. Judge Parker proposes judicial review before passage, with mixed reactions from the New York Globe.
A northern editorial asserts that blacks and whites live in harmony across the South despite outbreaks in other regions. It cites a leading Negro figure’s remark about peace in the South versus misperceptions in the North, Europe, and abroad, urging fair editorial scrutiny.
A critical essay by Hannia Tay on Noah and Pelatiah Webster arguing Pelatiah authored the original plan of the federal government. The piece contends public canonization of Noah Webster was oversimplified and urges recognition of Pelatiah as the true designer behind the Constitution.
An observer notes London's Limehouse Chinatown near the Bank of England area. Narrow streets host small clean shops with Chinese signs such as Wah-hup and Lum Gut Wah. Inscriptions promise prosperity by honesty and righteous prosperity among residents.
A poem-like reminiscence contrasts a sick child with Willie Jones whose Christian parents give him gentler care. The narrator recalls being treated badly with strong smelling remedies, slick poultices and mustard plasters.
Governor Smith greets State Senator J. J. Flynt in the reception room as they clash over influences on policy. The visit includes Judge E. E. Hammond and Rep Joe Boyd. The Griffin delegation seeks guidance on Griffin city court law and Boyd requests support for a cotton seed oil refinery appropriation, hinting at lobbying efforts.
Letter from J Dabney Palmer of Monticello Florida requests readers help locate Dr J N Winston of Alabama. Palmer notes Dr Winston’s father was governor of Alabama and asks for the address to facilitate contact.
Georgia readers share reminiscences and satire on prohibition as a theme. The Atlanta correspondent notes how the state voted dry, pondering effects on Peachtree Street, barbecues, and social life while invoking poetry and religious imagery. The piece blends humor with concern over changes in Georgia society.
A Houston Post reader responds to a 29th instant editorial praising antebellum slave owners and calls for corrections on terms used. The writer discusses who were called crackers in the piney regions, contrasts slaveholders with non slaves, and reflects on past days of confidence and chivalry before modern dishonesty and crime, signing as Kim.
The piece urges James Fenimore Cooper to be honored in the Hall of Fame, praising his realistic early American settings and loyal national spirit. It also profiles Henry Watterson in Harper’s Weekly, describing his appearance, energy, and influence at The Courier-Journal, paired with notices of forthcoming literary works and authors.
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