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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
5
A Christmas editorial contrasts global strife with American peace and unity. It invokes the hymn Jesus shall reign and urges readers to embrace tolerance and good will, wishing a merry Christmas to all, noting Santa Claus and herald angels as symbols of enduring childhood spirit.
A brief note urges continued attention to bond issues for Atlanta's school system. It stresses bonds are key to standardizing the system and cultivating productive citizens, urging readers to keep the future in mind while holidays and gatherings proceed.
The Constitution publishes a gubernatorial resolution from seven African Methodist Episcopal conferences expressing gratitude for the paper’s efforts to ease race tensions. It notes the denomination’s 1,000 pastors and 160,000 members, praising journalism’s role in guiding the negro toward citizenship and dispelling delusions.
The piece argues that black advance requires self leadership and white support, especially from Southern whites. It praises a new practical leadership among Negroes that teaches citizenship and discourages inflammatory aims, asserting harmony comes from understanding and mutual tolerance. The Constitution commends this Negro leadership.
Alfred Henry Lewis, famed for western stories and sharp humor, died recently in New York. He helped shape modern western prose and vernacular, rivaled Bret Harte and Mark Twain in influence, and later worked mainly in journalism and magazines. His books and articles built a large readership and he was widely respected in the writing craft.
Roy Dorsey president of the Atlanta Peace society outlines motives and causes of organized peace. He argues war waste and political brutalization clash with Christian ideals, noting the hundredth anniversary of peace with England. The piece urges continued effort despite discouraging outlook as darkness precedes dawn.
In a sharp fusion of commentary, the piece notes German diplomacy faces skepticism from American experts, yet shows Italy’s cautious stance as Kaiser Wilhelm II’s envoy Von Buelow negotiates with the Quinal. It hints at imminent tensions as European powers recalibrate alliances and policy amid ongoing crises.
A Georgia weekly cheerfully blends rural humor with faith and mischief. The piece celebrates Christmas as a hopeful season while noting moonshine retirements, a new automobile gift, and plans to outpace creditors. It highlights community resilience, festive music, and a cheeky tone.
A collage of festive poems and editorials from December 24 1914, including cheerful verses about meeting the New Year, a satire on alcohol lines, reflections on Christmas joy by The Bentatown Bard, and brief comments from The Alkali Eye and The Houston Post columnBy Judd Lewis. The piece frames holiday warmth amid economic worry and social humor.
Roy Dorsey, president of the Atlanta Peace Society, advocates universal and permanent peace. He outlines the society's goals to educate the public, affiliate local groups with the American Peace Society, and promote international arbitration over war, noting the impact of conflict on economies and the need for citizen participation.
A Baltimore Sun item notes a Christmas history object held by a father, valued differently by family members who see it as either sentimental keepsake or practical heirloom.
The piece argues for a continuous Dixie and Lincoln highway to spur growth in the South and nation. It cites historic westward expansion, tourism as economic engine, and quotes Henry Flagler and Gallatin. It notes Maine tourism ranking, rail and road optimism, and expects tourist-driven wealth via a modern cross-country highway network.
A World headline proclaims Atlanta as the continent’s largest town for its site while the New York Herald describes it as a gay town full of murders personal crises elopements and defalcations in a broad continental context.
The Bache Review notes war influences dye supplies and fashion colors. German dye shipments are partly cut off, lifting prices for light cotton prints while darks rise less. Some heavy colored goods withdraw, yet German dress goods shipments rebounded in November. Somber neutrals and a strong black and white trend dominate, linking fashion to war’s grim toll.
A humorous verse on aging and sour mood as an old man laments noise and youth, longs for quiet, and vents at family while clinging to fading wit and stubborn temperament. The speaker complains of open doors, roaring youths, and his own senile frustrations, ending with a wish for kin to heed his advice.
The African Episcopal ministers in a weekly session express unanimous thanks to the Atlanta Constitution for reporting annual conference appointments. The letter cites 1,037 pastors and 60,000 members, praising the paper for fostering goodwill between races and urging mutual understanding in state affairs.
A child asks The Sun if Santa Claus exists and editor Francis P. Church replies firmly that Santa is real. The essay defends faith, imagination, and the wonder of childhood against skepticism, stating Santa exists as surely as love and generosity.
A country Christmas scene described by Robert Braselton with old time country life. Families pray and children sleep after festive dances as a log fire glows and a fiddler tunes the cotillion. The poem celebrates Christmas spirit and yearly gathering.
A recently deceased North Carolina Democrat who held a county office for sixty two years is praised as an inspiring example for the party’s youth. The obituary text urges a monument to honor his long public service and dedication.
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