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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1907
Page
4
A vivid column blends sharp social riffs with nostalgia for Christmasville. The piece lampoons politicians, media, and 1890s foibles while drifting into a wistful meditation on childhood faith and the tender city of Christmasville as a metaphor for lost innocence.
Aged report notes wage cuts spreading through industry as Georgia Short Line Association adopts general reductions effective January 1. Observes short lines depend on trunk lines, retrenchment lowers labor purchasing power, while prices stay fixed, urging cautious optimism that conservatism will restore prosperity.
A long peculiarly voiced column debates Augusta Georgia's drought related temptations and a looming Aiken county thirst emp orium on the South Carolina side. It questions whether Augusta will seize the opportunity or be duped by outside pressure while analysts discuss tolls and refuges. It also reviews the Central American Peace Pact proposing a Central American court to arbitrate disputes between signatories and individuals, noting uncertainty about its effectiveness in larger conflicts.
The article profiles John Johnson of Minnesota as a rising Democratic figure, noting editor Charley H. Grasty’s push for his presidential bid. It recounts Johnson’s career from grocer’s son to state senator and governor, praising his integrity and moderate yet firm leadership. It also discusses the Carnegie library project in Atlanta led by Miss Anne Wallace and the permanent endowment pledge, highlighting southern educational expansion and women’s public roles.
A fragmented 19th century column blends songs, poems, and Thanksgiving recollections. Dr. Lee’s name appears with a Self-Interpreting Bible in a rural tale as children connect the Bible writer to a big turkey. The piece includes verses about Christmas trees and Christmas songs, with an elderly fiddler and a humorous line about a Christmas wish.
A reader responds to an editorial supporting government aid during cotton price stresses and the embargo era. The letter praises the administration for timely relief, cites economic benefits to Georgia and the South, and argues the end justifies the means. Includes quoted reflections and personal anecdotes from Buckhead, Ga., in December 1907.
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