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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
13
The piece surveys claims about George Washington's temper as part of Washington's Birthday commentary. It cites Harvard professor Uhannley and a Lodge family reminiscence, recounting Washington ordering an icebound river crossing and flinging a inkstand to motivate a report, arguing such temper forged a man.
Representatives of several farmer organizations in Washington condemn the current rural credits bill as ineffective for most farmers. They note that 60 percent are tenants and would not benefit, because loans require land as security and tenants own no land to pledge. They warn the measure would fail to meet farmers needs and may become a dead letter.
A Washington farmers meeting urged Congress to address tenant farmers with a program to help them acquire and hold their own farms. They oppose loans that favor unencumbered landowners and call for a plan that benefits the largest farming class through rural credits and secured borrowing.
A humorous foreign view notes America overpopulation of colonels ready to mobilize. Colonel Watterson explains in The Courier-Journal that in the south many reach colonel status by age 47, with some under 40, through governor appointments or sheer assertion. Fat men with 40 inch waists may also qualify, while a Civil War era Georgia remark says white men addressed as colonel by virtue of bloodline and entitlement.
The incident of the Appam rescue highlights humanity amid war. German crews freed prisoners and guided them to safety, contrasting past sea tragedies and offering a hopeful example for sea warfare. Kipling’s view on bottled ships is challenged as ships pass in the night.
The Springfield Republican comments on a Cuban preparedness movement praising readiness to rally in defense of the United States if needed and noting the reestablishment of English teaching in Cuban schools. It argues stronger education strengthens regional ties and hints Cuba would repay benefits with reciprocal service.
A collage of verse and humorous notes mixes seasonal imagery of Miss Springtime and Old Winter with editorial quips. It references signs near a water tank, rail safety warnings, and riders on trains, plus snippets from editorials and reader parries about Genesis, Albany and Savannah, and a brick-throwing anecdote.
A lyric request contrasts war news with peacetime toil asking for a tale of the granger who carries mules in the morn digs up the corn from the manger and shucks eighty bushels. The piece laments battles and bloodshed while imagining agricultural labor as a steadier story.
The Beaton Transcript recalls the Franco German war of 1470 71 where Bismarck announced that at 2 o clock the troops would exchange final shots and that the French would fire the last one. Guests at Versailles waited outside the Hotel de Reservoir, heard a German shot, then the French reply as the tower clock tolled.
JOHN IS AGAIN MI-ELECTED SECRETARY OF WATER HOARD W St John unanimously re elected secretary of the water guard for six years plus two more. The board lauded his excellent service and praised him highly. Four A chance for four right boys to get good city jobs at 25 a month each in various departments is announced as council approves committee plans, with applications invited.
A Southern plan urges farmers in the Georgia area to plant velvet beans with corn to create a home fertilizer system. The piece argues global fertilizer shortages and high prices make this self-sustaining rotation ideal, boosting soil humus and nitrogen while feeding livestock. It promotes a two year corn bean rotation without heavy chemical inputs, claiming fields will yield more cotton and quality meat with minimal cost. It notes seed costs and improved maturity varieties now allow widespread adoption.
A letter from V. H. Krieshhaber cites Duma speeches condemning Russian anti JewishPolicy and details alleged mass expulsions of Jews from Radam and Grodno provinces. The piece argues Russian authorities persecute Jewish citizens, suppress the press, and threaten harsh penalties for aiding Jews. It quotes Deputy Telegatta and Duworsky describing forced evacuations and hostage tactics affecting hundreds of thousands of Jews amid wartime strain.
A critical look at dental health as a foundation of life. New York City health officials warn defective teeth reflect malnutrition and threaten national vitality. The piece traces a 1914 health department survey of 500 employees, showing high rates of defective digestion, vision, hearing, teeth, and heart issues, with 44 percent needing medical advice or treatment.
The Georgia Bankers' Association agricultural committee offers two funds to fund education for rural youth. One provides scholarships for 15 boys and 13 girls at the State College of Agriculture Athens, based on 4H and home demonstration work, with applications via the college. A loan fund of $1,500 helps deservable students with 50 to 100 dollar loans, repayable after graduation, with strict eligibility and approval by the agricultural committee.
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