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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1914
Page
11
President Wilson signals support for forthcoming trust legislation aimed at clarifying the Sherman law. He warns against vague constraints that leave business decisions to vague enforcement and promises steady, principled leadership to avoid demagogy and political tinkering.
The United States government recognizes the great American farmer as the agriculture bill nears House consideration with nearly nineteen million dollars. Secretary Houston stands out for his grasp and technical knowledge, shaping recommendations to ease farm life now reflected in the appropriations bill.
A passage urges valuing the farmer behind the plow and lightening the farmer's wife's load. It praises Houston as a reforming, decisive secretary who modernizes the department, yet notes Congress' failure to fund initiatives. The piece argues that under Houston the farmer will be better served and less obscured by rhetoric and pork.
A Fiddlers' convention at the Auditorium showcases rural fiddling that pleases both common and cultivated audiences. The piece lauds the homegrown, spirited music that captures the communal joy and melancholy of country life, contrasting it with formal opera and classical tech ne nique.
Georgia Techs night school reports a record 210 students as the spring term begins Monday March 2 The program serves mature workers seeking technical education and is extended by most of the Plant and faculty The night school acts as a recruiting station for the industrial army shaping the Souths development
The Constitution lauds Dr Maurice A Bigelow of Columbia for endorsing sex education in public schools while asserting the home as the proper source of guidance. It cautions that classrooms are not suited for such instruction and urges parents to assume responsibility, noting cultural and political tensions surrounding the issue.
The long and celebrated Tichborne trial saga centers on Arthur Orton who posed as Roger Tichborne heir to the estate after the 1871 reveal. The two tumultuous perjury trials span 1871 1874 with verdicts of perjury and a 14 year penal servitude. The case drew massive public funds and sparked riots before Orton’s collapse and later life in poverty in England.
A fragmentary reflection on Shakespeare's legacy with Stratford imagery, praising nature and immortal fame while urging readers to honor the master. The text blends theatrical reverie with reverent notes on Stratford's influence and a call to acknowledge genius across ages.
The excerpt chronicles village life with Deacon Bert Walker and Philander trading tales and jokes. It notes a festive mood, references to government edicts, and a surge of local conversation about prosperity, laughter, and community events amid colorful dialogue and small-town banter.
A fragment notes Virginia and Tennessee culinary tradition, praising old fashioned Virginia black flat cake. It lists a fruit rich cake with raisins candied cherries pineapple and spices, detailing quantities and a six hour slow bake. The text references MKS TOHS K SHILIDS Wie and Senator Fram, sharing a family recipe heritage.
A humorous sketch mocks a pushy book tout for the Panama canal and its backers. Through a farcical couple and locals, the piece satirizes public curiosity, political talk, and a stubborn hen as a foil to ambitions of national progress.
Cornelius J McGillicuddy, nicknamed Connie Mack, is portrayed as an overlooked American figure praised for his baseball greatness. The piece aligns him with managers John McGraw and the Essio nian mummy in art, while noting his humble origins and controversial place in sports history.
The piece recalls Judge William Eve of Augusta whose home burned long ago, noting his long tenure in Georgia courts. It highlights his integrity, his influence in Richmond County politics, his cautious pursuit of higher offices, and his pride in a frugal, service‑driven career spanning nearly four decades.
A garbled note notes Trigger Thinker now owns two baseball teams, including Eddie Collins and the Philadelphia club, with plans for succession and study of pinch hitting as bosses seek the presidency. the text is unclear but hints at management shifts and batting strategy research.
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