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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
5
A compact notice in the edition titled The Constitution announces a Sunday publication cycle for the Daly tri weekly edition. It notes scheduling details and the publication cadence for readers and advertisers.
The item, dated December 17, 1906 from Atlanta GA, outlines notices about the Constitution Publishing Co and its distribution in New York, mentions travel reps and solicitors, and comments on public policy topics like eight hour work laws and tax ideas. It references various figures and places, including John Corrigan, C. H. Donnelly, and New York Broadway locations, with a tone typical of a busy newspaper page.
The article discusses the forthcoming national Pure Food Law set for January 1 and flags its likely delays. It highlights widespread adulteration in maple products and drugs, citing Canadian maple samples and New York City health department findings. Wisconsin dairy and fruit products show numerous illegal items, while the Meat-Inspection Law enforces stricter standards, banning certain practices in canned beef and chicken products.
Government reports from Lincoln Hutchingon show South American demand for cotton goods at 80 million annually, rising to 100 million. Germans and English lead in trade due to local banking ties, native representation, and market knowledge, while American firms rely on surplus shipments and broad slogans rather than tailored, country-specific approaches.
The article lauds Henry Watterson's Homespun sources as a moral anchor in journalism and nation building. It cites his Kentucky Society of New York remarks urging fidelity to traditional values, civic virtue, and suspicion of excessive wealth influence, seen as applicable to Georgia and other states.
The annual meetings of stockholders for Lanett Cotton Mill West Point Manufacturing Company Riverdale Cotton Mill and Chattahoochee Valley Railway Company were held. Reports praised last year’s business and dividends were declared with no officer changes aside from the election of George J. Lanter as a director and vice president. Lanter has led these southern mills for many years.
Waycross Ga December 16 Major Fred Brackett of the treasury department in Washington is in the city to recommend the best site for a proposed United States government building. Eleven sites were offered when bids were opened months ago and Brackett is expected to propose purchasing a lot not among those initially listed.
A note from Huntertie Alabama on December 10 outlines a proposed bill for a dispensary or tavern license. The article notes reform aims and regulatory steps for establishing a trade facility tied to Madison rosetty and local commerce.
The ladies of the Baptist restoration group hosted their annual sale to raise funds for the peatortum project. The exhibition was unusually strong and funds collected far exceeded promoters' expectations, surpassing prior targets.
ISIL Priry of Ganenville argues for a single farm education institution per senatorial district to teach practical farming, oppose detached university style programs, and spend for farm life training. A reader from Toccoa appeals for new legislation to protect birds and cotton pickers, urging laws against lead pollution and hunting without permits.
Gordon circle of King's Daughters meets at the Home for Old Women on Mitewoll Street Tuesday at 3 pm. Nine full attendances desired as officers discuss the Christmas offering for the fifteen inmates, following a prior year’s gift tree that delighted the residents.
A fragmented poem or reminiscence evokes a mother’s soothing presence amid grief. Surviving lines reference a child, memories of care, and a quiet longing as imagery shifts between sorrow and memory, ending with Augusta Wall as a possible signature or attribution.
Judge Foam will convene the circuit court as trials proceed this week. Hubert Turnage faces charges in a criminally assault case arising from an incident at 28 Jones Avenue and is expected to appear as a defendant with witnesses ready for testimony as the term of court continues.
Police commissioners will hold a meeting to address routine unfinished business and prepare a report to the council for next year on estimated costs of running the police department in 1907. No officers face charges and no trials are planned.
Marcus Pharr, 12, son of prominent Washington businessman M A Pharr, was accidentally shot by Loy Meegtekin during a bird hunt four miles from Washington. The boy was taken to Washington and treated by Dr. Doughty and Dr. Johnson. an operation was performed to repair injuries to the left lung and intestinal tract. Condition described as serious with slight initial improvement, but prospects for recovery are poor.
In a tidily comic condensed tale James Gordon Montague or Minter Jimmy moves with his wife to a new home the wedding gifts arranged like a jewelry store and the kitchen promised as the power source for housekeeping. The piece tracks their honeymoon end and their plan to face nine children, kitchen farce, and domestic ambition.
Mrs Maud Booth visits the Atlanta federal prison chapel delivering a practical talk to inmates. Warden Mayer presides as Booth urges adherence to prison rules, moral reform, and hopeful paths within the system. Her visit leaves a strong, positive impression on prisoners and staff alike.
A fragmented account notes John Sharp Williams discussing tariff revision and political faction aims. The piece mentions a general store owner in Minnesota, overdue checks, a creditor letter, and a sharp reply from Williams. It alludes to local officials and police in Dahlonega with references to December 1 and related city administration.
Montgomery division justices will hear top cases next week shaping major litigation for Henry Mt. Gray et al. vs Louisville and Nashville railroad amid anticipated moves by the railroad commission. Governor appoints new officers including W. R. Windham justice of the peace and J. J. Wallace notary public among others in elaborated state notices.
Micon Georgia December 16 Special Rev W H Sledge resigns his charge at Tatnall Square Baptist Church to pursue evangelical work with the Southern Baptist Convention. A deacons committee will draft resolutions. the resignation takes effect on the first Sunday in January.
Hartwell Ga December 22 sale by Hodges and Yulian McCurry features the disposal of valuable business properties including the A T McCurry lot burned years ago facing the public square and the adjoining storeroom. The corner Depot and Carolina street parcels across from the post office are included. Hartwell’s growth boosts real estate prospects.
Covington Ohio December 16 The Covington Royal Arcaneum No 721 reports a record year with officers elected Rockwell regent Marwell vice regent Suleida secretary King Powell treasurer Bennett Kentey trustees Portes and chaplain listed among new leaders in the sizable local council.
A brief note reports that a person had been entrusted with five dollars for change but the money was not returned to the proper person. A hearing is scheduled tomorrow before Recorder Cabanica.
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