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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
5
A 1907 reflection on Christmas as a democratic force uniting rich and poor, blessed by the Christ Child’s spirit. The piece contrasts celestial imagery with public notices and editorial debates on currency, education, and southern progress, citing The Constitution and The Washington Post.
A satirical rant mocks Dr T. J. Allen of Aurora Illinois for an absurd plan to end dining and labor by a freak diet of peanuts and bananas. The piece imagines chaotic social upheaval from this scheme, warning readers to reconsider the danger to cooks, restaurants, and livelihoods.
Front page contains a collage of verses and dialect pieces centered on Christmas themes. It includes a children’s Santa Claus poem, regional dialect humor about Christmas bills, moral quips about celebrating the holiday, and reflections on law, wealth, and faith from Georgia writers. The excerpts present nostalgic, homespun language and local color.
A Georgia reader laments persistent grocery and labor issues as reform agitation weakens confidence. He notes rising prices, job losses, and calls for betterment in 1908, urging reforms while condemning shoddy economic signals and urging continued work toward relief.
The Atlanta Constitution backs a plan to issue US treasury notes against 70 percent of cotton value, rejected as an “imbecile” monetarian scheme. The author denounces the bill as morally corrupt, warning it would shift government into cotton trading on margin and ruin rational minds and southern virtue.
Editorial excerpts criticize cotton crop policy and a Senate proposal by Senator McLaurin. It discusses using cotton to back currency and the need for government bond security. The piece reflects national debate on financial solutions and the status of married women’s rights in the era.
State officials discuss potential reforms at the capitol with warden resignations and abolishment proposals. The piece notes that no successor would be elected, suggesting the office be eliminated as the system outgrows the role.
Adjutant General A J Scott and Major Michael J O Leary will represent Georgia at a national meeting in Boston on January 13. The plan calls for extending nine months National Guard service without loss of company identity, federal funding for equipment and clothing, and US government payment of troop maneuvers to avoid drawing from state appropriations. The changes aim to improve state service efficiency and budgeting.
Reverend William F Quillian formerly president of Warthen College in Wrightsville Ga departs for Monterey to assume pastor duties at First Methodist Church He is a noted eloquent young divine and recently preached farewell sermons at St Pauls and Eatonton Ga prior to his missionary assignment in the Mexico field
Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor announces sealed proposals for constructing the Gainesville post office building funded with 50 000 dollars. Bids due by 3 p m January 71, 1908, at the architect’s Washington office, copies available at Gainesville postmaster or Washington office.
Second Lieutenant Robert M Campbell of the Twelfth cavalry, detached as aide to Brigadier General J. M. K. Davia in the department of the gulf, is announced as inspector of small arm practice and representative for department athletics. He will command the detachments of enlisted men at headquarters, relieving First Lieutenant Archibald F. Commiskey of the Seventh cavalry, who was recently named assistant adjutant general under Colonel H. E. Robinson, adjutant general of the department.
A brief excerpt shows a dialogue on writing a play. One asks for a play and the other lists seventeen specialties as possible material, implying a satirical take on available topics and the breadth of options in playwriting.
Dr Heidt reports the North Georgia Conference of The Methodist Church South produced a year book and minutes for the forty first session held at Certeraviile November 20 25 presided by Bishop Ward. The book includes an engraving of Sam Jones Memorial church a frontispiece of Bishop Ward and an alphabetical list of ministers with conference history. The printing was completed within a month and the volume issued by a local firm.
Dr R D Grigg Judge J Boone Judge F M Loden and G Martin returned from Clermont after a grand master designation to constitute Cone Lodge No 412 F and A Masons. Officers chosen include Worshipful Master W Lockhart Senior Warden Dyer Junior Warden W H A Stat Secretary Roof Blackwell Treasurer G P Jones and Heagon Hulsey. Located in Ipp ey r part of Hall County.
In Senoia on December 24 Aneel F Hallobnge was defeated by R Arnall for mayor by a good majority. Arnall, son of the late J J Arnall, is trusted to steer city governance. He is tied to Arnall Drymonds and admired for integrity. Councilmen elected were W L Cotnenner, T W Coo, W OB Fargarly, and G Rnett. Mrs Longworth recovers from appendectomy at Washington residence. Government rests in Walp.
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