Telephone rates and Atlanta Chamber of Commerce plea
The notice lists postage rates for newspapers in 1916 and urges Atlanta readers to join the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. It includes advertising and distribution details, plus a strong call to civic unity and progress under a unified, strong organization. It frames chamber membership as essential for Atlanta’s development and civic projects.
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Atlanim
United States
Mexico
Jez Ad
Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Chamber of Rammerce
Janta
Street paving plan urged to unlock Ivy and West streets
Conservation advocates press council to accelerate regrading and leveling of Ivy and West streets to enable traffic, arguing funds already allocated will otherwise waste. They cite prior projects and suggest methods to finish the paving, matching work done on nearby avenues and delivering relief on Peachtree Street.
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Council
Peachtree Street
Dinent Avenue
Streets to be surfaced to serve local needs
The speaker states funding to resurface certain streets to improve their service level, noting the locations and grades already suitable for such work and asserting the streets will be rendered capable of proper utility. The plan emphasizes upgrading infrastructure to meet current usefulness and accessibility standards.
Atlanta faces decision on 75 thousand for Southeastern Fair plant
The city finance committee weighs a 75000 dollar appropriation to finish the Southeastern Fair planta plan that Fulton county backs with matching funds and labor. Three buildings including administration and show features will occupy city property, potentially boosting a major regional exposition in 1916.
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Council
Atlanta
Finance Committee of Council
Corneilia
Fulton County
Lakewood Lake
Fair Association
City Steels
Tesla airship dream promises new aerial weapons
The Indianapolis News reviews Nikola Tesla's manless airship concept described as a speed of 30 miles a second propelled by electricity with no wings or engine. Tesla claims practical transmitter tech can project energy to any distance for peace or war, potentially defending cities like New York and allowing timed airship strikes, while world events and figures noted in passing.
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Tesla
I Tor
New York
Prophesying Weather and Human Riddles in Verse
A poem reflects on weather and human fate as intertwined mysteries. The speaker notes that forecasts are uncertain while people’s actions confound prediction. The refrain repeats that the weather may be clear yet humans remain the true riddle hard to read.
The Good Times and Verse From The Arkansas Democrat
A collage of verse and snippets styles like quotes and thoughts from The Good Times Word and The Arkansas Democrat. Rhythmic lines praise, reflect doubt, and urge faith, perseverance, and resilience amid war, blessings, and daily striving.
The Poorhouse Move For Old Man Gordon Noel Hurtel
An aged man faces removal to the Poorhouse as family ties fade and social support thins. A lament in verse recalls a life of shifts and broken homes, ending with burial in the Potter’s Field of the Poorhouse under the name Gordon Noel Hurtel.
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Potter's Field of the Poorhouse
Gordon Noel Hurtel
Georgia Officials Appoint Delegates to Forestry Meeting
Governor Harris named five Georgians to represent the state at the American Forestry Association meeting in Washington January 17 and 18. Among appointees are Charles J. Haden Atlanta James B. Berry Athens Alfred Akerman Greensboro Dr Craig Arnold Dahlonega and L R Aiken Brunswick.
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Sajes
Washington
Nat
EB. Harris
National Gapitel
Methodist Educational Board Set to Meet in Atlanta
The Methodist Episcopal Church South educational commission, including four bishops and eight laymen, gathers at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta tomorrow and Thursday to discuss Emory University and the Southern Methodist university. The group, chosen to locate the South’s university east of the Mississippi and the Dallas men’s college west of it, will review reports and directions from their last meeting. Members arrive Tuesday night to join a meeting noted for southern Methodist educational influence.
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Piedmont Hotel
Educational Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Emory University
Southern Methodist University
Atlanta
University of the Southern Methodist Church
Mississippi River
Dallas
Pleamont
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Morality Play The Starry Way At Unitarian Church
A morality play titled The Starry Way by Alice Halaship Ware will be produced at the Unitarian Church on January 20. Mrs. W. C. Spiker leads Atlanta amateurs in an allegorical sketch recalling medieval morality pageants with costumed actors. The cast includes Henry Heinz as an angel, Howard Ware as Training, Frances Clarke as Aspiration, and several others. Rehearsals are set for Wednesday evening with admittance by invitation only.
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Unitarian
Unitarian Church
Alice Halaship Ware
W. C. Spiker
Atlanta
Henry Heinz
Howard Ware
Frances Clarke
Elizabeth Little
Pu Us
Hebrew Benevolent Congregation to Celebrate 49th Anniversary
The Hebrew Benevolent Congregation marks its forty ninth anniversary at the Jewish temple with the annual supper and meeting led by President Isaac Scheen. David Marx will present his twentieth annual report, urging noble work and continued faith, governance changes to be discussed, and a focus on education and service within the congregation.
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Hebrew Benevolent Congregation
Jewish Temple
Isaac Scheen
Scheen
Rabbit David Marx
America
Tetua
Chousehold
Israel
Isaac Schoun
Ballad and city politics mix in 1915 column notes
A fragmented column by Councilman Maria F Johnson surveys local politics and policy debates. It cites term limits for mayors, potential charter changes, and an ongoing fight over establishing a city probation office alongside police. It also notes timing of tax office clerk elections and a new film ordinance prompting firms to relocate.
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Department of Police
James W. Maddox
Sorry He Spoke
A Pittsboro Chronicle Telegraph excerpt reports a senior at a large manufacturing firm scolding a boy for whistling on a store counter. The boy explains he has bought woods and is waiting for the bill, not employed by the firm, prompting a terse reply about paying him off.
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Pittsboro
Dixie Highway Field Secretary Addresses Atlanta Woman's Club
The Dixie Highway field secretary spoke at the Atlanta Woman's Club with Mrs. P. J. McCovern presiding. Mr. S. W. McCallie discussed Georgia's mineral resources and the museum at the state capital. W. S. Gilbreath highlighted good roads progress, citing Georgia officials, geology data, and the planned road beautification efforts.
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Dixie Highway
Woman’s Club
Atlanta
Gilbreath
Chattanooga
Woman's Club
Atlanta Woman's Club
Atlanta Constitution
South
Dixie Land
Georgia
Clark Howell
Anderson
Macon
B. ¥. McGovern
Good Roads
Federation of Wayane Clubs
King Urged for Place on Supreme Bench
Georgia bars and members across the state endorse Alex King of Gainesville for the vacancy on the supreme court bench following Justice Lamar's death. Gainesville Bar Association votes unanimity, Spalding County Bar and Brunswick members also forward endorsements with notes on city absence.
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Georgia
Alex King
Supreme Court
Justice Lamar
Mr. King
Bar Associations
Atlanta
Gainesville Bar Association
King
Spalding County Bar Association
Brunswick Bar
Brunswick Bar Association
Stanton's New Year Poem Highly Praised
The Charlotte News notes The Atlanta Constitution front page New Year poem by Frank L. Stanton. It praises its baby portrait and the poem Good Morning, lauding Stanton for tender, hopeful verse that frames the new year as a fresh morning full of life and promise.
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Stanton
Charlotte
N. C
Atlanta Constitution
Frank L. Stanton
Kiea
Frank Stanton
Island Secured for State Game and Fish Preserve
The state commissioner of game and fish announced Blackbeard's Island in Sapelo sound is leased for use as a game and fish preserve. M. F. Boisclair of this city named custodian. The island, once an immigrant station, was leased from the federal government for 5 dollars per year. Hunting and fishing will be forbidden. patrols may use force to keep people off. The lease allows no subdivision without treasury approval and requires surrender during a 90 day notice by the government.
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Treasury Department
Georgia
Progressive Georgia Leader in Chicago for Conference
Co W McClure heads Georgia progressives in Chicago for a party conference ahead of the campaign. He spoke in Chatta ngas on Saturday opposing coalitions with Republicans at the cost of principles and urged keeping the progressive party unless Republicans adopt pro gressives plank terms. He is expected back in Atlanta soon. Colorado Agric College notes fresh dry snow as a leavening agent relies on entangled air, not ammonia.
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Co. W. McClure
Progressive Party
Georgia
Chicago
Mr. McClure
Chattangags
McClure
Atlanta
C. B. Vail
Colorado Agricultural College
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