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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
9
The article praises the move to defer the bond decision to the new administration starting next month. It argues harmony is best for schools, sanitary services, hospital and municipal facilities, and warns Atlanta faces a crisis unless a bond issue is adopted. The new council must act promptly to avert further deterioration of school plants and city facilities.
In a discussion on moving to a federal prohibition amendment and women’s suffrage, analysts note the house defeat by 61 votes and predict a national referendum. The piece argues alcohol affects employment, with railroads and industries pressuring temperance, while moral sentiment and medical and insurance concerns push change.
The passage notes that a broad ban extends to industry and business generally and questions how people will vote on two embryo amendments. It states voters will soon have the chance to decide on them, with most understanding the general ban in effect.
Von Herrmann, a longtime Atlanta forecaster perched on a tall building, denies the belief that a harsh early winter = an early spring. He reviews November and December records, showing temperatures align with historical patterns and predict a late spring.
The Associated Press notes rising public opposition to the war in Austria and hints of passive revolts in non Teutonic provinces. It emphasizes Austria Hungary as an unstable, loosely knit realm shaped by force and treaties, with discord among diverse peoples and strong esteem for Francis Joseph. The piece critiques diplomacy and foresees possible uprisings as troops falter.
The report that Japan may send troops to Europe to aid the Allies provokes misgivings in France and elsewhere. French officials warn such a move could fail to turn the tide and complicate postwar settlements, while the United States weighs potential implications amid broader fears of Oriental power in European politics.
A collage of holiday verse and editorials from The Milan Standard, featuring nostalgic Christmas reflections, musings on memory, and lighthearted bits. It includes a puzzled editor’s riff on Jacob and Rachel, playful songs about a sweetheart at a Christmas dance, and satirical notes on wartime and local life with humorous wordplay and local names.
The Federal Reserve Board notified the Atlanta and Richmond banks that discount rates effective December 28 will be five percent up to sixty days, five and a half percent for sixty to ninety days, and six percent beyond ninety days. Previously, thirty-day loans were five percent and longer terms six percent. The article discusses the implications for Aldrich-Vreeland currency and the broader banking system, with statements from bank officials and the press office on the policy's impact and reasoning.
A reader recounts a 1930s incident where a Black man entered a hardware store and asked to see razors. The clerk showed safety razors, the customer examined them with a critical gaze and stated he did not want one for everyday use but for social purposes.
The piece argues that 1914-15 autumn and early winter were not as severe as feared. It cites two very cold days in Atlanta 14 degrees on Nov 20 and 11 degrees on Dec 15, yet notes November 1914 was warmer than many historic Novembers. It details short cold spells, above normal precipitation, and a notable 22 inch snowstorm in 1912 to put current conditions in perspective.
A humorous verse praising tavern frolics and Bacchus as it urges revelry with brandy and whiskey. The speaker revels in merry excess, mocks worries, and calls for joyous, heedless indulgence through the night.
The letter from Hotel Winecoff urged Americans to support products made in the United States. It argued Europe wants our goods yet U S imports from Europe drop. It attacked reliance on foreign labels and called for buying American to lower living costs and keep work in U S mills.
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