Million Dollars for Better Schools Campaign in Atlanta
Mothers of 15000 Atlanta schoolchildren organize the Million Dollars for Better Schools drive aiming to raise 1 million dollars for improved and new school facilities. Leaders plan a citywide educational campaign with PTA and civic groups, inspect schools, and push for bond issues while Open Air and extended session plans are debated by officials.
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Atlanta
Council
Re. M. Walker
James G. ‘Woodward
Clark Howell
Jesse W. Armistead
Lee School
Armistead
Mempera
Mothers of
Green
Dam W. Green
Third Ward
Greenwood School and Civic Improvement Association
Commissioner Green
Board of Education
Powerfeus
High Wheat Price Raises Bread Cost in Atlanta
The Atlanta market faced a sharp wheat price rise due to the European war, with wheat closing at 1.65 the highest in seventeen years. Bread remained five cents a loaf, but weight varied, with 13 to 18 ounces observed. Bakers warn of possible changes to 10 cent double loaves if costs rise further, while stressing the need to balance supply and demand.
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Atlanta
Herman Malchow
American Baskeries Company
Malchow
England
Cea Ananian
Woman's Curiosity and Thrift in Advertising Bias
A study of gender myths argues women may be more curious buyers and thrifty by nature. It notes women frequently scan advertising columns to spot bargains, while advertisers who persist in promoting their goods in The Constitution may reap strong returns.
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Constitution
Bolters Float Caucus of Party on Ship Measure
Washington reports a secrecy bound Democratic senate caucus plans to break opposition to government ship purchases. The group aims to amend the bill, attract more support, and possibly set a two year cap on government ownership while exploring retirement from operation. Progressives and bolting Democrats seek revisions to satisfy concerns.
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Bolters Float
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Senate
Sup
Kern
Bern
Clarke
Fletcher
Wilson
Wletcher
Simmons
Martin
Bankhead
Camden
Hardwick
Hitchcock
O'Gorman
Vardamat
Shipping Corporation
Amedments
Venturs
Former Illinois Governor Named in California Divorce Fraud Case
Richard D. Yates, ex governor of Illinois, is named as co respondent in a San Francisco divorce filing by Edward R. Freeman of Eureka California against Emma Freeman. The complaint alleges visits with Yates in Willits and a jubilee at a public cafe during travel from Eureka to San Francisco. Yates calls the charges untrue and says he learned of the suit while on a lecture tour in California.
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San Francisco
Richard D. Yates
Illinois
Edward R. Freeman
Eureka
Cal
Emma B. Freeman
Richard Seely
Yates
Willits
Freeman
Hureka
Tali
California
Flurry of Snow After Midnight Across Town
Intermittent heavy snow began at midnight though not lasting long. Flakes melted quickly due to mild temperatures while skies remained cloudy with brief sun breaks. Citizens expected wintry weather as flurries persisted and melted on impact well into the night.
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Gi Hog
To Incorporate Boy Scouts Washington February 24
A report states the Boy Scouts of America sought incorporation under a federal charter. The committee announced the filing on February 24 in Washington.
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Incorporate
Boy Scouts
Washington
Boy Scouts of America
Old Winter Takes Whack at Country
Washington February reports describe one of the worst winter storms from the middle west to the middle Atlantic and New England. Rain sleet and wind disrupted rail traffic, downed wires, flooded low lands, and forced plant closures from Illinois to Ohio and New Jersey with heavy snow in the northwest. Flood warnings persist but relief is hoped by midweek as conditions ease and roads reopen.
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New England
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Maribel
Wis
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Middle West
New York
New Jingland
Ogdensburg
Rochester
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Monongahela
Allegheny
Otyers
Pittsburg
Ohio
Martins’ Ferry
West Liverpool
Potteries
Weather Bureau
Raritan River
New Jersey
Isc
New Brunswick
Dominion
Toronto
Seabright
N. J
Sonth
Send Unemployed Back to the Country
Georgia Federation of Labor through its president 8 B Marks launches an exchange to match city unemployed with farm work. The program aims to bring work to the man with no cost beyond communication, supplying tenants or laborers as needed. Farmers and unemployed job seekers must contact 32 Rosalia Street Atlanta Ga and state terms.
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Labor
8. B. Marks
Ffarmer
Demir
Atrang
Maris
Atlanta
Marke
Georgia Federation
Georgian Federation of Labor
Rosalia Street
Atlante, Ga
Building so cold U S judge makes contempt charge
Fort Smith Ark February 27 Post master W J Johnson cited before Federal Judge Frank Youmans on contempt of court for a building too cold for comfort The postmaster ex officio custodian said fireman absent on leave and civil service rules provided no replacement He offered to pay for a fireman himself and escaped punishment The judge ordered transcript to Washington and said court will adjourn unless the building is properly heated
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Fort Smith
Ark
W. J. Johnson
Frank Youmans
Youmaris
Washington
Augusta Increases Its City Tax Rate
Augusta Ga February 2 Special City council has increased the tax rate one fourth of one percent for 1915, making the rate 1.50 or 106 against 7.25 last year. It is estimated this will increase the city income.
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Augusta
Desperate German Drives Fail to Break War Fronts
German efforts to break the deadlock on the eastern and western fronts faltered as Allied counterattacks restored trenches and inflicted heavy losses. Von Hindenburg renews attempts to relieve pressure on Hungary and East Prussia while a German submarine threat lingers in the English Channel and British hospital ships face torpedo risk.
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Warsaw
Hungary
East Prussia
Dardanelles
London
Flanders
France
Wianders
Saer
Ana
Noyon
Poland
Germany
English Channel
Englsh
Irish Sea
Thane
Georgia Weather Forecast Clipped for Wednesday and Thursday
Local report notes generally fair conditions in Georgia for Wednesday and Thursday. The text includes placeholders for temperatures and rainfall, mentioning lowest and highest temperatures, mean and normal values, and inches of excess rainfall since the start of the month and since January 1.
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Georgia
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