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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
12
A rural lesson advocates using poor loose soil for onion sets to encourage small bulbs, while richer soil yields larger, tastier crops. It stresses soil fertility through humus from manure and renovating crops, warns against overreliance on commercial fertilizers, urges livestock integration, and offers practical farming and storage tips.
The article compares roughage quality of oat straw versus crabgrass hay peavine hay and sorghum, with Indian corn grain included. It lists proportionate aggregate values from analyses and asks how to sow oats after peas, debating methods like cutaway harrow or turn plow to prepare the land.
An older article argues longevity improves with time spent in fresh country air. It cites Budapest physician Dr Deiso claiming urban wear and environmental hazards hasten aging, urging periods of retirement from bustle, calm diet, avoidance of stimulants, and simple vegetable meals for a healthier, longer life.
Atlanta theatergoers face a packed program with General Leo Wallace’s production and the Bells of Bethlehem allegory. Major acts include Miss Offord and her elephants, Fant Mickelson in a dramatic cartoon, the Vivians as sharp brigadiers, Ward and Jenner in dancing novelty, Ruthoye in a musical comedy, and Hartley Campbells The White Slave at Lyric with Ravert Campbell directing. Bijou hosts Jewell Kelley company and Nobody’s Claim with California gold field scenes and dramatic mining plot.
The Columbia theater opens a week of entertainment featuring Charlie Gremlieh the great Dutch comedian in BY the Sad Sea Weves with revisions and catchy songs. Gray Engle offers a unique Indian act as the headline. Matinee today at 3 and evening shows at 7 20 and 9.
London reports a disastrous premiere of Are You There at the Prince of Wales theater. Bad book, weak music, and stage effects drew furious crowd reaction with boos and jeers. Producers De Courville and Wayburn faced sharp criticism, later attempting rapid revisions.
In Wheeling West Virginia a large gathering of about five hundred citizens including bankers business and steel workers met to protest federal actions dissolving the steel corporation. They commended the company for supporting workmen's compensation old age pensions safety devices and overall betterment of workers. A seven hundred citizen protest urged against breaking up the corporation and a committee was formed to file the matter with the Department of Justice in Washington.
Washington reports detail a Senate readying a broad money bill as Democratic negotiators resolve disputes during a late night conference. The plan includes bank deposit guarantees, a Treasury–appointed Fed board, and a phased move from current notes to regional notes with bonds retired annually. Proposals on comptroller placement and emergency currency extension face floor debates amid ongoing party unity efforts.
Lost and found items are described under Georgia law with rights and duties. The finder who cannot determine the rightful owner must surrender or safeguard items and may be reimbursed for caring for property while awaiting returns. The notice continues in the next column.
A fragmented rail timetable lists routes from Union Passenger Station Atlanta to Brunswick Waycross Thomasville Augusta Covington Lithonia and other points. It references Pullman cars on trains between Atlanta and Thomasville and notes various departure times and connections including Chicago and North Western and Knoxville lines with several station offsets and service details.
A garbled page lists numerous lost items and notices across Atlanta areas including a gold bracelet, brooch, locket, bank packs, a bulldog, a brindle collie, and a Persian cat. Rewards offered at several addresses such as 18 Equitable Building and 227 Peachtree, with contact details like Ivy 5190 and Ivy 265 for returns.
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