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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1921

Page

13

Cotton acreage curtailment urged by Georgia writers

The piece presents two Georgia correspondents, Joseph H L Felker of Monros and George O Kelley of Winterville, arguing that cotton production must be reduced to lift prices. It warns the industry faces a mild winter but a boll weevil threat, urging farmers to plant less cotton, grow food staples, and promote broader diversification to support prices and carryover stock.

Joseph HL Felker Monros Mr. Felker George O'Kelley Winterville Amon Avery Mr. O'Kelley

Tech Board Calls End to Bitter Feud Between Universities

A Georgia Tech trustees' statement urges immediate steps to harmonize athletic relations with the University of Georgia. It proposes joint committees to craft a modus vivendi, ending petty bickering and fostering gentlemanly conduct between students, with broad state support for resumed friendly athletics.

TECH Georgia Inl University The Olive. Brane Oth Ing Athens

From Georgia to Home Ground: A Patchwork of Notes

A collage of brief items and verse fragments from various papers. Quoted lines reflect nostalgic reflections on time and home. Odd snippets mention water use in Jovlin, a fire anecdote in Lib erty, and humorous notes about possums and Missouri gatherings.

Hopeninge Jovlin Springfield ‘Leader Solomon Hamilton Herald

Health Talks by William Brady M D Combines Poisonous Food Claims

A critical talk argues against alleged poisonous food combinations promoted by distance specialists. The speaker mocks claims that coffee with cream is harmful and notes widespread misinformation. The piece satirizes advice from “food specialists” and questions their scientific basis while urging readers to ignore alarmist warnings.

Humber Rome Joe North America Bobbie Catanae

Mayor rejects sidewalk closure permits amid traffic safety push

City debate over building contracts prompts two requests to close sidewalks for construction on Peachtree and Marietta. The mayor refused the exemptions, urging consistent enforcement of ordinances to protect public safety and street traffic while contractors seek to avoid bridge costs. The piece argues for statewide consistency and cautions against favoritism.

Peachtree Marietta

Senate Debate Delayed On Bill After Navy Info Request

In a tense session on Charles South, Carolina opposed immediate mediation of the bill and persuaded Senator Ball to defer action until tomorrow to obtain information from the Navy Department.

South Carolina Senator Ball Navy Department

New York Wanderings and Streetscene Snapshots

Fragmented observations from a Times Square stroll describe crowded sidewalks, curious characters, a beauty doctor, steeplejacks, and a crime wave rumor. The narrator recalls a passerby’s banal exchanges as portraits of urban life, noting fatigue in aging workers and vivid street chatter.

Remedial Cotton Acreage Plan Advocated in Georgia

An essay suggests a multi state governor meeting to push extraordinary sessions for acreage reduction, plus a unified occupation tax on farming. It outlines tiered cotton allocations per farm size, asserts constitutional amendments to permit tax, and argues the policy would raise cotton prices and revive the South's economy. The piece cites U.S. Supreme Court support for occupation taxes and urges action in 1923.

Dorsey Bill John United States New South Southand United ‘States Supreme Court Seach Taeyars Joseph A

Farm Supplies Shortage Amid Bankruptcy Talk

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a bankruptcy and shortages of farm supplies. Mentions Sava Winterville and a farmer, with vague phrases about business, men, and bankruptey. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are deducible from the text.

Lynching as American institution argued in 1921 Georgia

In a Clarkston Georgia editorial dated January 6 1921 the writer denounces lynching as a national vice. The piece argues public sentiment tolerates mob punishment and counties govern justice, criticizing the U S federal and state systems for allowing thousands of county republics and a chaotic court structure.

America Itaélf Rfad Iedra Epedd Ierga Supreme Courts Georgia I - America

College election forecast hints at comeback forces

George Oren of Winterville Ga reports January 5 1941 that Cox and Roosevelt could guide a Monday casting effort amid a noisy crowd. The note emphasizes expected turnout and political momentum at the college.

George Oren

Camp Gordon Property To Be Sold If Congress Moves

The War Department will sell Camp Gordon Georgia under Public Law 819 of 66th Congress if Congress takes no action before June 30 1921. Proceeds will go to the Treasury and redevelopment will end public lands and buildings control. Georgia Tech site plan hinges on sale terms and competitive bidding for all improvements.

Waa Carin Gordon Camp Gordon Georgia Tech

Atlanta Directors Meet on Opera Plans for Metropolitan Season

Directors of the Atlanta Musical Festival association will meet this afternoon at 3 in the offices of the vice chairman to discuss plans for the Metropolitan Opera company's annual season in Atlanta. With Colonel Peel ill, chairman Mr. Atkinson will preside. They will decide if opera will be staged this year and when the program of operas will be announced, noting last year’s financial and musical success as justification for Atlanta's continued support.

Atlanta Musical Festival Association Asscuss Metropolitan Opera Company Atelanta Imhniemnae Colonel Peel Atkinson Atlanta Thesa S. Iave Metropean

Key Will Appointment Sparks Dixie Congress Delegation

Fragmentary OCR mentions KEY WILL APPOINT and DIXIE CONGRESS DELEGATION with garbled phrases about Harding and pensions. The readable bits indicate a political appointment related to a Dixie Congress delegation and potential pension or economic notes, but exact details remain unclear.

Key Dixie Congress Delegaticon

Robber activity reported in Atlanta overnight

Police report burglars in Atlanta during the early hours of Thursday morning. Footpads and burglary operatives pried crates and desks, stealing items worth about $35 as they struck offices and residences along several streets.

Iim-Flam Atlanta Ind

Pal And FISTB ADE SB Print Rd

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and street references with unclear context. The readable parts mention a pal and references to a print road, but no coherent event or action is discernible.

Seth

Moonshiner Fires On Officers In Ambush Near Augusta

Officer Wolfe wounded left arm as moonshiner opened fire from brush after landing a boat with bottles of liquor. Wolfe and two nearby officers pursued the suspect for a while before trading shots. the moonshiner fled into swamp. Sheriff Plunkett and deputies joined the manhunt. the wounded officer is not in serious danger.

Augusta Solte Wolfe Sheriff's.office Plunkett Reid Red Horne Tebow

Ex Army Officer Captured in Ohio for Larceny Here

Harold Morris, 31, a former second lieutenant at Camp Jessup, was arrested in June in Ohio for theft of an automobile from W. Morgan of Bon Highs. He was implicated by Private H. C. Calhoun, caught altering the engine number on Morris orders. Morris posted a $1,000 bond, fled, and Judge Humphries ordered a triple bond upon rearrest. Calhoun is serving a prison term for related charges, claiming warontosis.

Ian Harold Morris Jessup Atlanta Camp W.W. Morgan Bon H.C. Calhoun Humphries Calhoun

James J Anderson Held as Suspect in HoldUp Case

James J Anderson, a New York City resident described as a machinist, is held by police on suspicion connected to a hold-up and robbery near West and Park on Tuesday night. Private Chamberlain and Private Davie at Fort McPherson identified him, prompting police surveillance and arrest. Detectives Cody, Mosely, and Cighnley are assigned to trace his movements from Tuesday night.

James J. Anderson New York City Park Chamberlain Davie Fort McPherson Riley Whitehall Street Anderson Cody Mosely Ighnley Taesay

Mrs Julia Hirshberg to be buried Friday

Mrs Julia Hirshberg a well known Atlanta woman will be buried Friday from her Windsor home. Dr David Marz will conduct the 2 o clock service and interment will follow at the cemetery. Surviving are her daughter and two sons.

Julia Hirshberg Bunstal Julie Atlanta Aled Windsor David Fridaernoon H.faltem Urshberg

Alleged Burglars for State Courts

In a sparse clipping three names Clemons Fibert Wilkerson Meer appear as alleged burglary suspects tied to a state court matter. Details are fragmentary and no charges or dates are provided. Further context from the original report is unavailable.

AB and A Wage Cut Slashes Monthly Payroll

The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad plans a 50 percent wage reduction, cutting the payroll from about 880,000 to 240,000 monthly. Officials say the move is necessary as the road operates on tight finances and workers contemplate actions before a Monday meeting with executives. Fourteen labor delegates will discuss the scale with President B. L. Bugg in Atlanta.

Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Dimployea Aulanta Mhous Federal Board Ishorlevatta B. L. Bugg Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Fitzgerald

Fulton County Public Works Chief Is Elected Chairman

Paul and Etheridge retire as chair men of the public works committee and Etheridge Charnan Fulton commission was elected chairman at its Thursday afternoon meeting in Fulton County. Dr W I Gilbert was re elected vice chairman and a full listed personnel for 1921 was named with several chairmanships assigned across departments. The board planned a special meeting for January 11 to announce the year’s paying program and other work.

Gilbert Etheridge Hope Mills Turner Chaiirman Richardson Pomeroy Pira A. A. Clarke Oscar, Jones FR. Collier George Mathieson C. Turner H.H. Pomeroy Frank Beves Mose Holland Katherine Lovett J. W. Hurt W. J

Harding Peace Plan Faces Senate Irreconcilables

Senate Irreconcilables refuse to back President elect Harding's league of nations idea unless full sovereignty is preserved for each nation. Senator Sherman of Illinois says next steps are under discussion after meetings with Harding. Aide Harley and others familiar with the plan indicate continuing debate and possible commissions.

Senate Association “ of Nations Idea Marlon Ohio Sherman Illnois Harding Sierman Rane Alna Columbua Isiaure

Root Camp of W Oo We Nieweraprre Ah CHive

Fragmentary OCR item appears as a cryptic headline about a root camp or archive. Readable terms hint at a local organization or event, with unclear names or places. The readable fragments do not form a complete factual report ready for definitive summary.

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