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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1914

Page

6

Rural Credit Banks bill aims to empower farmers through a nationwide system

Washington February 7 Special Rep Willam Schley Howard proposed a bill creating a system of rural credit banks owned and controlled by farmers. Local banks would join a state organization and a central agricultural bank, enabling collective credit for mortgage loans with long terms and realistic amortization. The plan ties local banks to state and national farm land banks, ensuring farmer oversight and direct benefit from improved loan terms.

John Corrigam, Jr Washington Willam Schley Howard Europe Mr. Howard United States Farm Land Bank Farm Land Central

JITNEYS DRIVING ATLANTA MOTION PICTURE BOOM

By Dink Jemixon the piece details that twenty five thousand five hundred jitneys daily power Atlanta’s nine major white theatres. It notes the public’s heavy daily attendance, the impact on actors and production, and quotes several managers on peak hours and preferences for comedies, love stories, and wholesome dramas.

Dink Jemixon United States of America United States Atlanta Motion Picture Menu Atlant Auburn Avenue Avery Gallilee Jerusalem Rome Fime Amotion Pictures Othar Otheys

Central bank plan for agricultural credit proposed by senator

The speaker advocates a centralized agricultural banking system with local banks guaranteeing long term mortgages, a state bank backing them, and a central bank issuing land bank bonds. The model relies on collective farm credit, double guarantees, and amortization payments, aiming for unified interest rates and farmer ownership. It emphasizes cooperative action, local ownership, and that agricultural banks be owned and run by farmers.

Sheriff Dockins Delivers Two Prisoners for Rabun County

Sheriff John B Dockins of Rabun county escorted Gordon Nauions and Jesse Moss to Rabun after warrants charged abduction of 17 year old Miss Welleyes from Mathis. The pursuit began in Atlanta where the pair stayed at a hotel before being captured and returned. Judge O H Brand indicates informal bid for re election to the Western Circuit bench in Georgia.

John B Dockins Rabun County Atlanta Gordon Nauions Jesse Moss Mathisda Mabun County Walrants Miss Welleyes JA Ives Mathis Aiscal Hotel Sherrif Duckins Woodateck Dockins Athens O'H Brand Georgia

Players 10 Help Build Hospital for Negroes

Members of the Players club Atlanta's leading dramatic group back Nat Goodwins Brent play The Genius at the Grand Opera House the week of February 2 to raise funds for a hostel to isolate negro patients with contagious diseases. The club's charter forbids using proceeds for members. Mayor Woodward approves and offers assistance.

Players Club Atlantas Foremost Dramatic Organization Nat Goodwins Brent Grand Opera House Marth Adan Crank Taylor Wallace Draper Hamilton Rowglus Jr Dana Beiger Charles W Weller C T Burawitz Jessie McKee Barnes Vieg Virginia Bowman Drs RT Small Helen McCullough Mra C. Wo Weiler Woodward Club Cne

Eczema Cured By Cuticura Soap and Ointment

Mrs Claude Bingham of Fort Smith Arkansas narrates a winter eczema ordeal on her hands lasting thirty years. After trying many treatments, she found relief with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting her skin cleared and never recurred for over a year. Free sample and book offer via Cuticura Department T Boston.

Fort. Smith, Ark Claude Bingham Cuticura Dept T Boston

Death by Own Action Is Verdict At Sickels Inquest

An inquest by Coroner Donehoo over George B Bickels 67, wealthy retiree and former president of the George G Sickels Marble company, found death by own action at his home 161 St Charles Ave after midnight Saturday. He slipped to the bath and shot himself in the temple. He had long health issues from a Civil War wound and family in the Northeast alerted. Funeral arrangements pending.

Donehoo George B Bickels St. Charles Avenue Auride George G Sickels Marbia Company Tate, Ga Atlanta Lillian Heid Chaburns’ Avenue Frankie Wells Rutland Mary i Perry Pomona Cal W HL Stevens Monneapolis Lula Iraser

Gambrell Named to Fill Pendleton on Executive Committee

Hon W 3 Barris announces the appointment of P H Gambrell to fill the vacancy on the Democratic executive committee following the death of Charles R Pendleton. Gambrell, a business manager at The Moon Telegraph, succeeds Pendleton who was a long-time member from the state at large. Harris indicates Gambrell’s appointment aligns with Pendleton’s former business associate. Harris will be in Atlanta briefly before resuming his duties as census director.

Atlanta Volunteer State Life Jay Rentesen Hii Ae State of Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Oese Germany Mve Barris H Gambrell Moon Telegraph Stove Democrat Charles R Pensleton Colona Pendleton Harris Washington

New Trial Granted for Ed Fowler in Downtown Stabbing Case

Judge Bench of Fulton Superior Court granted Ed Fowler, a Black man, a new trial after witnesses failed to sufficiently identify him in the downtown street stabbing of a youth last year. Fowler had been sentenced to life imprisonment for the serious assault, with the case described as Heod Neusume 4% shite in the damaged text.

Ed Fowler H Od Neusume Fulton Superior Court

Oranges and Grapefruit Sale by Tropic ia George F Ensey

The advertisement offers Indian oranges and grapefruit from Tropic ia George F Ensey. It promises fresh fruit delivered by parcel post from Keece with options including 16 grapefruits or 150 oranges for $8 and a full orange box for $4 to customers in the Keece area.

Weiter Ward Flagtur Ube Daler Keece George F Ensey

10 Year Old Girl Fatally Shot by Brother in Rashville

Rashville reports a tragic incident as Tom Putch, 22, allegedly shot his 10-year-old sister Hello during a prank. The loaded pistol discharged, striking her in the heart. she died instantly. The sister was laid to rest at Loughlege tomorrow.

Rashville Sper Tom Putch Fenny Putch Lough Lége

Hot Springs Liver Bits Ten The Colon Purifier Sale

An ad touts Hot Springs Liver Bitton and related purgatives as a general tonic to improve digestion, bowels, and energy. It claims benefits including cheerful feelings and renewed ambition, with chocolate coated pills, samples available, and price of 25 cents at druggists.

Dyer Hot Springs Hot Springs Arkansas

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Howard Moving Pictures John Evins Vandette South L. T. Dries Mims H. Derryler Montgomery Jackson Savoy Indy Alcazar Theater Murray Alamo Patrona A. Denickel G W Daniel iManager Mmsti THE Hotel OF American Ideals HOTEL Powhatan Washngton, D. Cc Clifford M. Lewis Wayvager Harry L. DIX, Inc. Diamond Merchants and Mfg. Jewelers Candler Atlanta, Ga Sheriff Dockins Rabun Brand Sickels Commerce George Carson Sr T Thurmond Senate Carson Volunteer State Life Insurance Company Patten Chattanooga J. Will Taylor Insurance Commissio Lesa TOTAL A. W. Jackson Third National Bank Gambrell Pendleton
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