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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1921
Page
15
A fragmentary item notes a citizen's readiness to agree on an issue described as Thia 2 A. The readable text provides limited context and names, leaving the central action as a brief agreement with unclear broader implications.
The new Atlanta council faces a pivotal choice on funding for permanent school system improvements. The mayor urges action, cites dire conditions at Tech High and other facilities, and weighs direct emergency taxation against bonding. He argues not less than five million dollars is needed and discusses pros and cons of each method under evolving state law.
Nathaniel P Pratt of Atlanta urges readers to identify why Georgia's water resources are underused and costly power hinders development. He praises The Constitution editorial for highlighting wasteful hydro power and high coal prices, while arguing for an expert audit to reveal truth and remedies.
A fragmented reader page blends verse and small town clippings. It echoes a Georg ia themed poem about longing and exile with scattered lines and titles from local news items and humorous quips. The items mention Moonville Republic, cash notes, mumps, and a petty robbery report from Big Sandy News.
A nostalgic poem by Charles W laments migratory years that speed by without return. It mourns past dreams and memory while hoping for a future New Year as days fade into oblivion and sorrow blends with sacred dust of remembered hopes.
Spartanburg January 4 5 prominent county citizen Button driver of an automobile wrecked in this city last August killing four people was placed on trial today for manslaughter. The county claims the accident resulted from reckless driving.
In New York January 4 poverty and old age haunt the city with a grim severity. An elderly woman selling theater publications near Times Square barely escapes despair, while worn laborers—cleaners and custodians—struggle nightly for meager work. An uptown Swiss charity hosts aging residents who play cards and pipe tobacco, though many lose finances to old age. An employment manager notes men dye hair and mimic youth to find jobs, as Bowery lodging houses host dawn arrivals seeking small gigs. A high society woman linked to thieves is arrested after a pistol battle. A raid on an East Side wine cellar nets ten men and one woman, the latter married and sociable with refined airs. A walking club atop the Woolworth Building sustains workers’ health, and Maurice and Walton plan to renew their dancing partnership after divorce, hinting at potential remarriage.
Letter from an editor praising The Constitution editorial series on water power, urging public utilities to earn fair value or for the public to take over and build for Atlanta. Argues for a transparent rate principle, notes Georgia railroad commission dynamics, and stresses timely action to develop Georgia’s hydro potential for industrial growth in Atlanta.
Joseph Ht Pelker of Monroe Georgia argues in a January 4 1920 letter to the Constitution that cotton prices are driven by speculative short selling and that current laws fail to curb gambling on exchanges He urges drastic measures including making short selling a felony and credits Senator Capper with a potential bill though doubts it would pass He laments the lack of a farmers lobby and calls for a constructive bill like one once championed by Adamson to protect farmers and curb bear raids
Dr Brady disputes the existence of acid dyspepsia and peptic ulcers as commonly described. He argues healthy digestion produces acid juice, warns against mislabeling dyspepsia, and criticizes reliance on antacids or improper dieting. He urges seek intelligent medical care rather than self treatment.
A daily prayer service will be held this week at Gordon Street Presbyterian Church with a different minister each evening. Tuesday's service was conducted by Rev. The remaining evenings will feature Rev. J. E. Hemphill, Rev. I. W. Caldwell, and Rev. D. P. McGeachey. The church’s regular quarterly meeting occurred Monday with officers' reports read.
Lester H. Heath of Atlanta recalls travels from the United States to South America describing life in Brazil and Argentina. He notes installations under construction in La Resistencia including cotton seed oil and peanut oil mills, a gin, an ice plant and a compound factory, with a diverse workforce and cultural details.
Milton Nobles, famed stage figure, headlined the Kiwanis luncheon discussing his theater reminiscences. Miss Margaret Treegar of the U S Bureau of Education criticized jazz, calling attention to musical education methods for children. Debney praised as Decatur’s new commissioner. several new members were introduced to the club.
Atlanta Chi Phi Alumni chapter calls all members to lunch at the Kimball House at 1 PM each Saturday to foster touch among Eta Gamma and other chapter members and promote interest in the National Chi Phi convention in Atlanta in November 1921. The local records list 156 Eta men 82 Gamma men 74 Gamma men and 20 others. Tele to old roommate to meet at the Kimball House next Saturday.
American Red Cross aid is not required in Cork Ireland after a fire. The British Red Cross reported no relief is needed following interviews with Cork officials and church leaders. Assist ant Manager Legare Davis of the southern division relayed the telegram from American Red Cross headquarters Monday, confirming the decision.
The Morehouse College Alumni Association and friends completed a forty day fund drive and gave an automobile to Dr. John Hope, the college president, on Christmas day in appreciation of his twenty two years of leadership. During World War II he spent a year in France supervising YMCA work among Negroes.
Littles Rock Ark January 4 Troops stationed at the Arkansas penitentiary for ten days were ordered withdrawn after a penitentiary commission meeting today.
Georgia faces a potential record low in agricultural output with the smallest crop in twenty five years. Cotton acreage likely to drop the most due to boll weevil pressure and a state campaign led by Commissioner J J Brown to reduce cotton planting. Farmers, banks, and experts warn price deflation persists unless acreage is cut and diversification increases.
W B Leathers petitions to prevent Eva n Leathers from working at Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills claiming she leaves their children unsupervised and attends questionable places. He states he offers a salary for her to stay home and care for the children. Hearing set for January 8 at 9 30 before Judge W D L Leathers. Attorneys Lawton Nalley and H W McLarty represent the petitioner.
Fire caused about 2500 dollars in damage to a building at 187 Whitehall Street occupied by Mrs. Catherine Rowe and a bakery on the ground floor. Flames spread Tuesday morning before discovery and the blaze was led by a man named W. D. Harwell. Cause unknown. The property is part of the Emmett Height estate.
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