Prolific Proverb Play While Politics and Weather Dominate
A jumble of wry quips and snippets spans politics in Washington, temperamental weather notes, and social issues. Proverbial lines lampoon Sena tor Tilman and Speaker Henderson while jokes about Proh ibition cockfighting and loyalty to Uncle Joe Cannon mix with regional references to Hawaii, New Jersey, and Missouri. A jail arson case in St Louis and thoughts on Kansas City depot memories pepper the loosely connected clippings. The piece closes with a note on malaria research in New Guinea and a jab about New Jersey boarding houses advertising new insects as a lure.
The Young Man's Opportunity
President Samuel Spencer of the Southern railway urged Georgia youths to pursue industrial education over traditional professions. He warned that few meet employer needs, calling for practical training in electrical, textile, and technical fields to prepare leaders who can shape industry and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Greater Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia
Spencer
The
Kimball
South
Spencer Well
Mr. Spencer
Mental Insanity Theory Spars with Court in Young Case
A New York murder case features Judge Herrick upholding a life sentence by distinguishing medical insanity from legal insanity. He argues that many criminals retain knowledge of right and wrong, and that overuse of expert opinion may erode accountability. The piece decries the insanity defense and stresses free moral agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hooper Young
New York
Herrick
Jerome
Young
Ife
Revolution in Cane Man of Quitman Innovates Sugar Syrup Industry
South Georgia citizens drive cane syrup revival with Judge Joseph Tillman of Quitman as a leading figure. A Georgia weekly exchange hails him as the inaugurator of the sugar cane industry, noting his early foresight and persistent work in developing this field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia
Joseph Tillman
Quitman
Georgina
Tillman syrup process touted for Georgia cane
The piece discusses a new syrup making method attributed to Judge Tillman, claiming it could boost prosperity in the flatland by expanding a nascent industry. It cites Brooks County farmers producing up to 1000 gallons per acre and projects potential price improvements while stressing Georgia cane yields high quality syrup yet to mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Georgia
Florida
Brooks County
Columbus Progress Celebrates 1903 Assessor Gains
The Constitution hails Columbus as entering a boom era after the 1903 assessor report shows taxable values up by 878000 dollars and realty up 20 percent over two years. New public buildings and homes rise as plans for spring projects unfold, signaling faith in a strong industrial future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Death of Dr J G M Curry noted in southern papers
Across Georgia and nearby states newspapers mourn the death of Dr J G M Curry. Descriptions call him a prominent educator and a gallant Confederate veteran who contributed to southern education and public service. Kentucky and Tennessee papers echo regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
J. G. M. Curry
Asheville
South
Curry
Albany
University of Georgia
Nashville
Alabama
Congress
United States
Confederate States
Spain
Sinter For
Columbus
Ledger
Augusta
Atlanta Votes and Views on New Post Office
A compilation of editorials from several papers praising Atlanta on civic gains. Discussions note 39,743 crossing the Whitefall street viaduct and support for a new million dollar federal post office building. Local papers predict a larger terminal and emphasize Atlanta’s influence with Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Tribune
Whitefall Street
Atlanta
Early County News
Ofice
Congressional Committee On Public Buildings
Brunswick News
Atlanta Terminal Company
St. North Georgia
Salvation Army
Congressional Committee
Winder Democrat
Savennah
Macon
Augusta
Columbus
Brunswick
Athens
Rome
Bowden Intelligence
Sam
Tennessee Governor Leads Legislature Visit to Knoxville
Governor J B Frdzler and about fifty Tennessee lawmakers arrived in Knoxville to inspect the University of Tennessee, Eastern Hospital for the Insane, and the School for the Deaf and Dumb. Some legislators planned to tour Brushy Mountain State Prison in Petros afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
J. B. Frdzler
Tennessee Legislature
University of Tennessee
Eastern Hospital
Insane of Tennessee
School For the
Deer ‘and Dumb
Petros
Brushy Mountain State
Prigon
Legia
Keep in the bright way believers and look to spring
Religious editor writes of hope through winter and death, urging patience and faith. Poetic verses from local contributors weave Georgia optimism, nature imagery, and moral reflections. Names include G Edenfield, Brother Edenfield, Dickey, and Amos R Wells, with notes on cemetery fence and local editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sease
Swainsboro
Elam
Edenfield
Brother Edenfield
Letters on Sunday lectures and hiccough remedies debated
A series of letters discusses Sunday lectures as a form of urban education, praising potential programs with lectures on topics from education to taxation. A detailed account compares hiccough remedies from Newark to Southern experiences, noting varied public interest and a range of methods, some quackish.
Funeral of Dr Dostor Prominent Blakely Physician Rested
The funeral for Dr B R Dostor, a prominent Blakely physician since 1858 and Civil War veteran, was held yesterday. He died from Brights disease and left one daughter. The Jefferson Medical College graduate had long served the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
B. R. Dostor
Dr. Dostor
Bright
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Bride Hilda Clark Weds Frederick Flower in City Home
New York reports the marriage of Hilda Clark of the Bostonians and Frederick Stanton Flower, a millionaire broker, at the home of Mrs Clarkia. Clark, once famed as Bride-elect, and Flower are linked to the late Roswell Flower of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Clark
New York
Frederick Stanton Flower
Misa Clarkia
Miss Clark
Mr. Flower
Naphi
Roswell RB ‘Flower
Our Queer Neighbors in Spanish America
A detailed portrait of Spanish American nations from Venezuela to Chile, noting past conquests and current traits. It emphasizes courage, periodic revolutions, hospitality to Americans, and cultural differences in punctuality, trade practices, and social rituals. The piece cites Crespo’s revolt, diplomat observations, and compares Venezuelan society to southern planters, ending with remarks on interchanges after turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Panama Canal
Rio Grande
Terra del Fuego
Cortez
DeSoti
Deleon
Tigarro
Baibea
Georgia
Europe
Manana
Venezuela
Crespo
Venezuelan Congress
Gerdcua
Caracas
Jeader
William A. Scruggs
Harope
Uncle Sam
England
Germany
France
Holland
Diehand
Heaven
South America
Dr. Talmage
United States
Republic
Brengere
Planter
Tole
Peple
Spratt
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Constitution
Clark Howell
Roby Reginild
Business Mannner
Cartier Delivery
Nichols & Holliday
Constitution Building
Canada
Mexico
W. 3. Overbey
Ir. Sultcttors
W. W. Blackburn
Muuile
J. OH. Carroll
Carter
Constitution Publishing Co
James T. J
Guatemala
Salvador
Reds
Kaiser
Liz
Tilman
George Washington
Alton B. Parker
Henderson
Aoe
Secretary Courtelyou
Hawaii
Treasury
Sears
St. Louis
Avi
J. Bull
Louise
Joe Cannon
Lincoln
Green Goods
Chicago
Morocco
Kansas City
Cole
St. Joseph, Mo
Russell Sage
J. Jubious Hill
Tele Russ
New Guinea
New Jersey
Cweparer
America
DR. Gurry
Dickey
Wiregrass Blade
Job Pardoe
Amos R. Wells
William Riley Boyd
Constitution
Edwin Wallace
Associated Press
Newark
Francis B. Bays
Dowda Southerner
Jerome Dowd
Professor Dowd
North Carolina
Commonwealth
Trinity College
Clement Dowd
Dowd
Gospel of State
D. B. Nicholson
Rochelle, Ga
Maine
Hampton
Toada
Spanish America
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!