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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1910
Page
11
A collage of reflections on politics, society, and daily life, noting bond day and public figures. References to Taft Aldrich Cannon and Aunt Carrie Nation frame a skeptical, era-tinged view of living costs, elections, publishing, and social reform with humor and caution.
A spirited rally in Atlanta promotes the bond issue with veteran supporters leading a united front. The host emphasizes civic duty, urging every registered voter to attend tonight's meeting and pledge to mobilize an overwhelming Tuesday vote despite weather and distractions.
A columnist warns that trusts may trigger a financial panic stronger than 1897 if the government pursues anti trust enforcement. It argues trusts should be curbed and law enforced, while considering repeal or amendment if Sherman Act proves harsh, but rejects threats of destabilizing the economy. The piece notes roughly twenty two combinations may be subject to dissolution and urges decisive action to maintain public order.
The Council of Jewish Women plans a Valentines Day drive to raise 500 for the Educational Alliance to fund an institutional building in Atlanta aiding unfortunate classes. Mayor Maddox backs the effort. Volunteers will distribute valentines in business districts urging small donations as they deliver a memento of the cause. The project promises a handsome building and broad community support.
Opponents of shifting Atlanta from Central to Eastern time argue about disruptions to railroad timetables. Proponents claim earlier daylight improves worker health and endurance, with minimal long term confusion once schedules adjust.
The article discusses adopting the Eastern standard time as a standard, noting that workers and employers largely agree it would ease confusion and improve life balance. It emphasizes that the change hinges on adjusting working hours and is expected to follow adoption, with broad support from both sides.
A Georgia dispatch lauds large families as patriotic, noting a Macon couple who over fourteen years raised thirteen children. The piece mocks fears of decline, claims Georgia’s destiny depends on sturdy citizens, and envisions a growing population aiding the state’s future.
A compact collection of dialect verses and snippets from regional songs and humorous lines. The text blends rustic images of winter, home, and valentines with two brief newspaper-style notices about local editors and humorists, reflecting a playful, scattershot snapshot of rural life and seasonal cheer.
Atlanta members of the Boys High School class of 1898 are asked to meet in the New Kimball lobby at 6 p.m. to elect a new president. Louis E Hirschfeld of New York City will preside. he is connected with a local Atlanta business and also operates in New York. The class of 99 graduated forty four students, the largest in school history. Attorney Carl Hutcheson, secretary, urges all to attend. he led the class as president for five years.
Atlanta and state schools celebrated the anniversary of Oglethorpe’s landing with activities in both public and private venues. In the Boys and Girls High Schools Bascom W Torraner and Miss Laura Cooper won prizes for best essays on The Legends and Ramances of Georgia Before Colonization. The Georgia day arose from Women's Federated Clubs and was championed in the General Assembly by Senator John M Sipton, passing with near unanimous support. A Macon report notes a federal fraud jury summoned for Monday to investigate Siegal liquor traffic.
Letters to the Constitution argue for and against adopting Eastern Time in Atlanta. Advocates claim more daylight and consistent schedules with work hours. opponents warn of railroad schedule chaos and multiple time standards causing confusion and inefficiency.
The article notes Lord Fairfax as the sole British peer born in America who received one vote in the election of sixteen Scottish representative peers at Edinburgh. It describes the process, protests, and attendees, and discusses abeyance and succession practices for English baronies by writ, with reference to Bicton and Clinton heirs.
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