This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1910
Page
5
A jumbled editorial snippet warns about bonds on voting day mentioning Dr. Cook Taft and editors, with satirical asides about politicians and liberty, flags, Leap Year, and various figures. The fragment references Atlanta, England, and Chicago politics and hints at a broader debate on fiscal bonds and patriotism.
A civic rally urging Atlanta residents to devote one day to voting on bonds. It emphasizes the city’s greatness and the impact on families, urging workers to poll with employees and friends to support bond issues for a healthier, more prosperous city.
Georgia Day and Flag Day activities by the United Daughters of the Confederacy promote a $10,000 Francis Bartow Memorial Educational Fund. Funds support scholarships at Andrew Ritchie Industrial School in Rabun Gap for mountain boys and girls. Urgent need to complete the fund to extend educational opportunities in north Georgia.
Richard H. Edmonds frames southern development as a keynote of prosperity at the Macon Chamber of Commerce banquet. He credits southern pioneers in iron, mill building, agriculture diversification, railroads, and coal to opening wealth for farmers, merchants, and workers, noting future harvests require effort and promotion.
A University of Wisconsin professor argues boys should be allowed rough play to develop fitness and character. The piece questions this stance and warns such acts could harden into trouble seeking impulses, contrasting theory with practical youth guidance.
National Association leader A Nevin Pomeroy questions the use of political cartoons as a dangerous weapon, arguing cartoons can influence public opinion and policy. The dialogue suggests concern over media influence and editorial standards.
The piece argues cartoons and writings wield strong influence in campaigns from Tweed to modern elections. It notes readers react differently to images than text, yet warns both cartoonists and writers can mislead. It compares U S and England to show cartoons as potent, sometimes deadly weapons in politics.
A traveler reports Stephens County now has more taxable property than Habersham before the split, and Toccoa plans a 40 mile rail line via Carneaville and Danielsville to the Seaboard system. Habersham and Franklin show growth, with fruit yields near Mount Airy and farms in Stephens producing cotton and corn.
Robert Hudson, a young farmer, received a severe wound from an accidental discharge while hunting near Macon yesterday. The gun misfired, causing a deep leg injury. he was attended at Macon Y hospital.
A nostalgic meditation on Valentine day, its rise as a beloved holiday, and the playful rituals of children and young lovers. The piece retells the Saint Valentine legend, linking it to modern customs of exchanging lace edged envelopes, fluttering hearts, and the enduring charm of youthful affection. The essay notes how the day teaches joy and kindness, with a brief history of the saint and the tradition of sending messages.
City Attorney James L. Mayson explains steps to fund a 3 million bond issue by allocating existing appropriations for hospitals and crematories first. He outlines a sinking fund plan paying one thirtieth of the total yearly from the city treasury surplus, aided by anticipated revenue increases from annexation and higher water department income.
In Atlanta a proposal by Henry W. Grady suggests dismissing students 15 minutes early on Tuesday so they can urge male family members to vote for bonds. Mayor Maddox endorsed the idea and plan to raise it with the bond committee, aiming to boost election attention and enthusiasm.
Habersham Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution staged tableaux at the regent's home celebrating Georgia Day. The scenes depict Georgia settlement by Oglethorpe and emigrants, his treaty with Indians and Mary Musgrove, early gospel brought by the Wesleys, growth of orphanages, and notable Georgia achievements such as the powder magazine rescue by Habersham, the first gatling gun, steamboat, and sewing machine, plus the capture of Governor Wright and the life of Nancy Hart.
The Constitution reports on a Savannah meeting where the Woman's Board of Home Missions advocates enfranchising women in the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Local Methodist laymen split, with H L Collier supporting some voting rights for women within the church and Dr James W Lee also favoring women voting.
Madrid dispatch notes Joseph Brucker, aspiring aeronaut, will attempt an Atlantic crossing in a dirigible balloon. He will be accompanied by Colonel Shack and A. Masner. The airship will be used and aims toward New Porto Rico and Cubs.
Fire of unknown origin gutted a new brick block in Charlotte's wholesale district, causing about 75 000 dollars in losses. Started in a basement of a plumbing establishment, it burned six hours amid extreme cold and limited equipment, the stubbornest blaze in the city's history.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.