Congress urged to curb usury by national banks
Washington dispatch reports Congressman William Schley Howard of Georgia introduced a House banking and currency resolution demanding a full inquiry into usurious interest rates charged by country national banks. The measure seeks witnesses, full fact-finding, naming offending banks and officers, and proposes penalties to prevent future usury.
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United States
Mexico
Atlanta
Holliday Constitution
Washington
1727S Street
John Corrigan
Constitution
New York City
Hotalings
Broad Way
Forts Second Street
Times Building
Nindth
Broadway
Twenty Ninth Street
Congress
William Schley Howard
Fifth
Georgia
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Sk 11
House of Representatives
Wiliams
Wi |Liams
Howard
John Corrigan, Jr
Washington T. C
Federal Reserve Bank System
Federal Reserve System
Moonlight School Record Spreads in North Carolina
The moonlight school idea began as an experiment in North Carolina and has spread widely. Cleveland County alone reports 22 moonlight schools with attendance from 10 to 75 students, while other counties plan similar efforts. The program is praised for its strong teaching force and the effort to boost evening education.
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North Carola
Shelby
Recall the Recall in Atlanta Ends in Urgent Plea for Halt
A strong editorial urges Atlanta City Council to rescind the recall elections arguing the process disenfranchises thousands, cannot settle Beavers’ fate, and risks deep political division. It warns courts, taxes, and registration flaws prevent a fair vote, calling for repeal to restore order and public trust.
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Atlanta
Police
Beavers
Council
Development Council
Lem Ragsdale
Cotinel
Literacy campaign drives North Carolina effort in education
Readable fragments describe teachers working for the masses with a relentless county by county literacy push. Mentions moonlight schools drawing crowds, Georgia’s parallel effort, and a humane reward in education. Also includes light commentary on Christmas, Father, and cartoons.
Night of Christmas Dreams and Small Town Echoes
A collage of holiday verse and local anecdotes traces Christmas memories from old houses to bustling town scenes. It blends nostalgic dreams of home with brief notes about editors, a football game report, dance fiddler tunes, and satirical quips on marriage and society, all in a faded newspaper page tone.
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Ofbe Varity
Russell
Comanche Vanguard
Sam Davin
Vanguard
Hico
Comanche
Sicelles
Sam
Hamilton Herald
Lafayette
Ind) Journal
Warren County
Practical Christmas gifts to suit every home
The article catalogs practical Christmas gift ideas for women and homes, from comfortable chairs and furniture pieces to tableware, linens, blouses, and accessories. It highlights furniture in various styles, table settings, embroidered items, and travel bags, emphasizing usefulness and tasteful presentation for the season.
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Alanta
Artichs
Nominations for 1916 officials of Decatur Board
Nominations have been made for officers and directors of the Decatur Board of Trade for 1916. Names include A R Altman president, Dr F T Hopkins mayor as director, Wylie 8. Ansley vice president, George R. Jones second vice president, Walker White third vice president, A S Turner treasurer, Julius Scott director, and O H Hlount treasurer. The election will be held the first Monday in January by ballot with a nominating committee led by Charles D McKinney. The board plans extensive work for Dekalb county with further details announced in January.
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Decatur
Decatur Board of Trade
A R Altman
Bank of Decatur
F T Hopkins
Wylie 8. Ansley
George R. Jones
Jones & Ramapech
Walker White
Emory University
A S Turner
The
Johnson Company
Julius Scott
Georgia Cordage Mills
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Congressmen demand probe into usury by banks
Congressman William Schley Howard of Georgia introduces a House resolution calling for a thorough investigation into alleged usury by national banks. The measure cites Comptroller of the Currency disclosures and seeks subpoenas, witness attendance, and documentary evidence to report findings promptly.
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Howard
S Aid Committee On Banking and Current
Duces Lecam
Tollalies
Federil Res
Sud
Pie satire by George Fitch on the pie as weapon and art
A humorous piece lampoons pie lore from New England origins to widespread use. It mocks varieties and flavors while playfully warning against overindulgence and bad pies, comparing culinary craft to art and critiquing amateur bakers.
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New England
Sangatuck
Saguenay
Knights Key
Bellingham
England
America
Old Veteran Walks Eight Miles To Get Soldiers Home
A Jasper county veteran named John D Binion walked eighty miles to Atlanta to seek admission to the Soldiers Home. City officials aided him with funds for shoes as he sought shelter and care after a long trek and rough treatment of his aged feet.
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Starn and
Jasper County
Atlanta
George P Freeman
John D Binion
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