Constitution Advertising Details and Newsstand Availability
In Atlanta advertising costs 55 cents monthly or 12 cents weekly. Outside Atlanta 8 cents monthly or 14 cents weekly. J R Holliday, Constitution Building, advertising manager for all territory outside Atlanta. Washington Bureau address No 1727 8 Street NW Mr John Corrigan Jr staff correspondent in charge. The Constitution goes on sale in New York City by 2 PM the day after issue. Available at Hotaling's Newsstands Broadway and 42nd Street Times Building corner, 38th Street and Broadway, 29th Street and Broadway. The Constitution not responsible for advance payments to out of town carriers dealers or agents.
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New York City
Hotaling
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Times
Thirty-eighth Street
Twenty-ninth Street
Witham Banks
Cobb County
Chattanooga
Emss
Atlanta
Bond plan urged to curb Atlanta municipal crisis
The bond committee backed a $3 160,000 package to fund schools with $1 000,000, sewers and disposal plants with $750,000, waterworks $650,000, Grady hospital $225,000, fire department $160,000, and police sub stations $100,000. The March 3, 1915 election date is set to allow public education on the issue amid a worsening city crisis.
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Atlanta
Grady Hospital
Robert J. Lowry
Grady
Fire Department
Police Department
Friends of
Two Neglected Streets to Gain White Way Lights in Atlanta
Broad street from Marietta to Mitchell and Alabama street from Forsyth to Central avenue near the Georgia railroad freight terminals will receive white way lighting. Once thriving Alabama street has faded as nearby avenues grew, while Broad street remains well paved and poised to become a major commercial artery if similarly lit and maintained.
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Broad Street
Marietta
Mitchell
Alabama Street
Forsyth
Central Avenue
Georgia Railroad
Atlanta
Broad
Alabama
Move to install street lighting urged by city officials
The article argues that current conditions threaten property depreciation and that one owner cannot refuse to join the lighting movement. It states the street must be bettered to raise property values, urges immediate action while materials are cheap and workers available, and emphasizes the best time to start is now.
Burglary Menace in Atlanta Sparks Call for Police Doubling
A wave of burglaries and petty thefts grips Atlanta. The author urges an immediate, thorough investigation into causes, blaming police understaffing and urging doubling the police force to curb the crime spree and deter criminals.
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Atlanta
Georgia Chamber Plan to Find Cash Markets for Food Crops
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce proposes a practical plan to create cash markets for surplus food crops to diversify and stabilize the agriculture economy. President Haden asks growers to send detailed information so chamber officials can connect producers with buyers, aiming to reduce cotton overplanting and support southern finances. The plan relies on cooperation from farmers, landlords, and bankers, with strong prospects given their shared financial interests.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Haden
Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Nellie Peters Black
Atlanta
Gordon County
Europe the Battleground and the Falkland Victory
The article argues that British naval victory off the Falklands provides limited impact on overall war terms. It contends decisive battles will occur on land in France Germany or Poland, with land victory outweighing sea supremacy. Sea power helps by bottling Germany, but rapid land victories and supply exhaustion remain decisive.
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Europe
Falkland Islands
France
Germany
Poland
Davy Jones’ Locker
Song Parody and Political Toasts From Georgia
A Georgia paper reprints a humorous poem in response to Hon Bridges Smith and the Pot Liquor song, lampooning omission of Dodgers and praising the lingering spirit of the old songs. It also notes an election affidavit from Kentucky promising devotion to family and heaven. The piece ends with a short verse encouraging perseverance and keeping the fire burning.
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Bridges Smith
Smith
Stanton
Dodgers
The Village Deacon and Dixie Joy on Weather and Charity
The Osborne Farmer column quotes the Village Deacon on grief from waiting to secure the barn and boastful vanity. It blends poems and dialect pieces about weather, dances in Dixie, charity, and reminders not to overindulge in worry or treasure, urging shared happiness and goodwill.
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Osborne
Jasper Tightwad
Jasper
Old Colonel Vigorous Displays Timeless Air and Agility
An evocative portrait of Old Colonel Vigorous who remains youthful at twenty one, excelling in physical display from trapeze work to outdoor strolls. The piece praises his vitality, cheerful visage, and unblemished heart as he enjoys fresh air and autumn skies.
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Cate
Ann
Ola
Farmers Seek Fresh Market In Georgia Farm Letter Exchange
Farmer Black and banker W S Witham debate sustaining a local market for farm goods in Georgia. Witham argues diversification and timing for selling crops like alfalfa oats cowpeas hay and hogs while noting freight rates and markets affect farmer profits. Mrs Black replies grateful for the exchange and stresses rate effects and practical farming experience.
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Nulie Peters Black
Farmers Invited to List Food Products For Cash Market
Georgia chambers of commerce announce a campaign to create a cash market for Georgia grown crops. Farmers are urged to send lists of corn wheat oats hay and other food crops with quality quantity shipping station and other essential facts to connect with buyers and boost state cash sales.
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Hositor
Middle
South Georgia
North Georgia
Co. J. Haden
Georgia Chambers of
Comine
Monkey in the Bandbox at Vanderbilt Hotel
A hatbox in the Vanderbilt cloakroom brought a startled scene as a monkey emerged from the box. Mike the attendant and Thomas O Malley responded quickly, the monkey was captured, and the owner returned after dinner to reclaim her pet.
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New York Times
the Vanderbilt
Mike
Thomas O'Malley
Mr. O'Malley
Holland Letter on War Trade and Neutrality Reflections
The Holland Letter notes that cotton exports to Germany will rise while US firms face reduced overseas orders since the war began. It discusses neutral trade, possible arms embargo talk in Congress, and the ease of cordial German social relations amid ongoing conflict, alongside reflections on Justice Hughes and a peace meeting planned for Carnegie Hall.
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Germany
Europe
United States
South America
Financial
Congress
England
New York
France
Myron T. Herrick
Berlin
Serrick
Herrick
Elihu Washburne
Judge Gary
Gary
Prenei
Public sentiment on school bonds amid Grady hospital need
Col Robert J Lowry argues for education funding while lamenting the 1890s Grady hospital bond defeat. He notes public pressure on voters, praise for local women’s hospital efforts, and the hospital’s strained facilities amid Atlanta growth. He urges prioritizing humanitarian needs and questions public readiness for new school bonds without hospital support.
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Grady Hospital
Atlanti
Womer
Atlanta
Ats
Robert J. Lowry
Smokers Help Swiss Soldiers Endure Better
The Boston Post notes a Swiss army report finding smokers outlast non smokers in marches and show greater stamina and cheerfulness. Smoking reportedly boosts discipline and reduces fatigue, improving overall soldier effectiveness.
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Boston Post
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