Fragmented Georgia-Ons and Local Newspaper Notes
A reader flurry of dialect poetry, humor items, and column snippets from the Bilmvitle Banner and Newport Ark Citizen scribbles. The page mixes rustic quips about life and work with brief local notices and a dance report across the river, all in vintage small-town voice. The column includes poems by A. T. Davis, a Practical Prescription joke, and social commentary on manners, labor, and Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport, Ark
Bengal
Civic groups rally for Atlanta bond issue drive
The Advertising club of Atlanta and civic, commercial, and humanitarian organizations back an 8 850 000 civic improvement bond issue. Mayor confirms a qualified bond commission and a city wide, ward by ward organization plan to secure a maximum vote. Parent Teacher groups push through schools and neighborhoods to mobilize every home for a strong turnout.
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Advertising Club of
Atlanta
Bond Commission
Thas
Parent-Teacher Association
Railroad strike fears greet new Harding era in Washington
Washington dispatch notes Republicans fear a nationwide railroad strike as the Harding administration begins. The piece describes rail labor unrest, McClintic's quorum tactics in the House and reactions around church prayers, Madden’s rebuke, and the Snell bill pushing forest protection and reforestation through federal state cooperation, with a survey of forest resources and expanded national forest plans.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
G. O. PL
Snell
Secretary of Sericulture
Secretary of Agriculture
Alabama Supreme Court Voids Highway Bond Plan
The Alabama Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the state constitution amendment authorizing 25 million dollars in highway bonds. The ruling halts 774 miles of projected road work across 45 counties, delaying public improvements and labor opportunities. Proponents hope the decision is temporary and that the plan can be saved despite the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Supreme Court of Alabama
Supreme Court
Georgia
South
National Treasury
No town like the hometown drives southern progress
The Albany Herald notes Georgia and Alabama push forward with multi million highway plans and federal aid while rival towns like Tifton Cordele compete in advertising and development. The piece lauds loyal local spirit, cooperation, and the drive to grow towns through shared enterprise and pride.
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Albany
Herald
Tifton Gazette
Tifton
Cordele
Hard Times and Moral Lessons From a Satirical Poem
Walton Tribune recounts a poem about real hardship and perseverance. It contrasts the darker tale of calamities with a hopeful rebuild, praising resilience and industry. It also notes remarks by a bank president and a jab at postwar reparations and political photographers.
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B. S. Walker
Bank of Monroe
On Being Led by a Child and Soldiers as Leaders
The piece reflects on leadership drawn from innocence and duty. It cites biblical guidance that a child leads, honors General Lawton’s sacrifice, and recalls a northern general praising Jackson as a stone wall. It argues leaders emerge from those they serve, guided by unseen forces and human connections, amid a shortage of true leaders.
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Jackson
Today's Anniversaries Recap of 18th to 20th Century Events
A dated list highlights events and births such as 1725 James Otty, a prominent orator and statesman born in West Barnstable, plus 1810 May birth year notes. It notes 1837 ironmaking advancement, 1861 Blenheim Palace fire, 1871 gunpowder explosion deaths, 1900 treaty signing in Washington, 1901 European royal departures after Queen Victoria's funeral, and 1911 Jefferson City capital destruction.
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James Otty
West Barnstable
Base
Andover
Mass
Ore Bull
Bergen
Norway
Blenheim Palace
France
Washington
London
Stata
Jefferson City
Bits of New York Life in Society and Sport
New York social life quivers as pugilists Benny Leonard and Richie Mitchell clash in a Fifth Avenue home after a ball. A pale, polished Carpentier entertains, while legendary producers Warbs and Leuscher pursue Broadway plans. A Japanese head waiter amid Prohibition slumps headlines a city scene. An audacious thief eludes police through Central Park West, ending by lounging with poems in a stylish apartment.
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New York
Society
Benny Leonard
Richie Mitchell
Fifth Avenue
Carpentier
Park
Madison Avenue
Central Park West
Central Park End
Gantarar
Spaces of God and Self In Quiet Verse
A short reflective verse by Nancy Prince Spalding explores vast spaces within life. It muses on alien spaces and their meanings, contrasting cosmic, oceanic, and sandy spaces with inner soul perception. The poem ponders understanding and personal view.
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Nancy Prince Spalding
National Holiday in Mexico Marks Constitution Anniversary
Today Mexico observes a national holiday honoring the constitution. The note recalls last year’s severe North Atlantic storm that tied up the seaboard and a 25 year old protest over coal price increases. A five day Young Women's Christian Association conference opens in New York, while Great War Veterans meet in Ottawa to discuss ex service welfare.
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Mexico
North Atlantic Seaboard
Young Women's
Christian Associaton
New York City
Dominion
Great War Veterans’ Association
Ottawa
Hearing ends in Gloer alimony case this Saturday
The alimony suit brought by Mrs Louise Hilgloer Gloer against W T Gloer general manager of the Adams Detective Agency will conclude Saturday morning before Judge John T Pandleton in the civil division. The trial, which began Friday and was continued to Saturday, alleges continual quarrels and strikes by Gloer and cites spousal separation. Gloer counters by suing his brother in law for damages claiming affections. Mrs Gloer is represented by John Tye. Gloer by Reuben Arnold Lowry Arnold W F Buchanan and Herman B Evins.
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Louise Hil Gloer
W. T. Gloer
Adams Detective Agency
John T Pandleton
Superior Court
Gleer
Gloer
Tennessee confirms J B Brown as public instruction head
The Tennessee senate confirmed Governor Tay ar's appointment of Professor J B Brown of Chattanooga as superintendent of public instruction. The appointment takes effect after the incumbent's term expires April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvile
Tenn
Tennessee Senate Today
Tayar
J B. Brown
Chattanooga
Heart Talks on Enemas and Health Myths
A health column debunks enema usage as a bowel cleaner, warns against peristaltic crutches and quack cures, and cautions about the habit harming bowel responsiveness. It criticizes modern charlatans, urges circumspection, and notes reader questions on pepsin, cascara, and salt in hot water regimens.
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Chaldtt
W. J. CG
Rev
Af. H
B. J. HL
Answehr
Births in Atlanta Show Large Gain Over 1919 Record
Atlanta birth statistics indicate families expanding with 1920 births at 6070, up 1578 from 1919. Marriages rose 185 in 1920 from the prior year, while 1919 marriages surged 730 over 1918, partly due to soldiers and sailors returning from war to engagements.
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Atlanta
Concert for the Poor Raises Funds in Garden Program
A St. Philip's Cathedral social service chapter hosted a Friday night garden concert at Mrs. Richard Palmer's home on 544 Ponce de Leon avenue to aid city’s poor. Performers included Dorothy Cruselle, Ailen W. Palmer, Selma Miscally, Mrs. W. Jay Ward, Mina Moser, Mazella Milla, and others with violin solos, dancing, and piano.
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Social Service
St. Philip's Cathdral
Richard Palmer
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Dora Arm]strong
Dorothy Cruselle
Ailenn W. Palmer
Palmer
Charles Fryeleo
Selma
W. Jay Ward
Misa Mina Moser
Mazella Milla
B. C. Peritan
Charles Fry
John F Peldel
Atlanta forecast hints at rain then warmer weekend
Forecaster says rain is expected in Atlanta today with a murky day to precede a brighter Sunday. Warm temperatures accompany the showers and, if they end by Sunday, the warmth should persist for an exceedingly pleasant day.
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Atlanta
C. F. von Herrmann
Former Legislator Seeks New Trial On Liquor Charges
Russ Hubbard a former Dawson county legislator sentenced to 12 months in a federal penite ntiary for distilling filed a motion for a new trial with a hearing set for February 17 Judge W L Grubb will preside in the Jacksonville district court Hubbard opposed prohibition while in the lower house and contends the verdict lacks evidence Julie Sheppard Pensacola Florida was named to assist Judge Grubb in the emergency criminal division proceedings
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Russ Hubbard
Dawson County
Federal Penitentiary
W. L Grubb
United States District Court
Hubbard
Grubb
Federal Court
Birmingham
Criminal Division
District Court
Jacksonville
Julie Sheppard
Pensacola
Fla
Arsega
Funeral for J K P Carlton Held Today in Atlanta
Funeral services for J K P Carlton a 17 year old Confederate veteran and prominent Atlanta businessman will be held at Barclay Brandon's chapel at 3 pm. Interment follows in West View cemetery. Survived by widow, son J C Carlton of Los Angeles, three daughters in Atlanta and Macon, a sister in Atlanta and a brother in Palmetto.
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J. K P. Carlton
Atlanta
Bualness
Barclay & S
Brandon's
West View Cemetery
Carlton
C. H. Arnold
H. ¥. McCord
Alabama Street
J. C. Carlton
Los Angeles
John W. Hardwick
Thomas EB. Bady
Pitt M Brown
Macon
H. L Johnson
A. A. Carlton
Palmetto
Morris-10 to sue city over son's death
W T Morris father of General Morris plans a $25,000 suit against Atlanta for his son's death after being sent from Grady hospital to a police station. He alleges city blame and seeks damages, following a visit with Mayor James L Key. Counsel Mill ing and Chambers prepared the claim. The coroner's jury urged Fulton grand jury to probe Morris death.
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W. T. Morris
General Morris
Grady Hospital
Atlanta
James L. Key
Key
Morris
Bor
DeKalb County
Byron L. Milling
Hewitt W. Chambers
Penne
Fulton
Parents urged to aid in bond election at P T A meeting
The Tenth Street school P T A held its monthly meeting with Mrs. Robert Emmett Harvey presiding. Tech High principal Professor Sutton urged mothers to support the upcoming bond issue and spoke on education’s goal of shaping real men and women. Mrs. Albert Thornton explained the City Federation of Clubs, and the association voted to join. Attendance prizes were awarded to Grade 5-1, 1-1, and 2-2 classes. About 250 mothers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Tenth Street School
Robert Emmett Harvey
Sutton
Tech High School
Albert Thornton
City Federation of Clubs
Tenth Street
Mra Newport
Mofthers
Collingsworth
Miss Berman
Denny
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Constitution Building
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Clintic
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Germany
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George One
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Philippine Islands
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