Constitution-era postal rates and subscription details in Atlanta
Old newspaper item outlines United States and Mexico mail rates, subscription options, and delivery terms from January 12 1918. Includes office locations in Atlanta Georgia and Washington Bureau address, carrier pricing, weekly and daily editions, and distribution notes for the Constitution newspaper.
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Atlanta
United States
Mexico
Washington
Stree
John Corrigan
New Ueshury
Isaac Treau
Broadway
Forty Second Street
Limes Building
Thirty Eighth Street
Brosuway
How Much Longer Will Atlanta Stand For It
The finance committee wrestles with appropriations as Atlanta’s blight grows. The city’s income covers only maintenance, delaying essential upgrades. The piece urges business leaders to push for a concentrated government plan, citing benefits seen in other cities and Fulton County.
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Atlanta
Department of Nunipal
Agun Lhe
Pulon Cas
Court House
Santa
Mainmlenanee
Fulton County
Fulton
United States
Atlantas
Georgia
The Dardanelles Tragedy and World War I Reflections
A sweeping editorial assesses the Gallipoli campaign as a fatal British blunder. It argues naval feats were wasted by lack of land support, condemns missed opportunities, and notes high casualties, with broader implications for future European warfare. It mixes war analysis with satirical asides about morale, politics, and modern life.
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Dardanelles
Straits
Bosphotis
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Athes
Atlanta’s rush to concentrated government urged
The piece argues Atlanta lags as Buffalo adopts a five commissioner system with departments under elected officials. It calls concentrated government essential for efficiency, saying Atlanta’s growth strains existing institutions and civic progress, urging business leaders to push reform now.
Im Gwine Whar Im Gwine Folklore Verse
A playful column opens with the minstrel style piece Im Gwine Whar Im Gwine. The narrator riffs on survival and swagger, referencing a dog, a gun, a boss, and a journey to an unseen destination, capturing rustic North Carolina folklore tones.
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Coffin
Po Quest for Brer Rabbit and War Echoes in Campbell News
The Campbell News carriage of anecdotes mixes Brer Rabbit legends with Civil War reminiscences. Jackie Earmond notes Brer Rabbit eluding pursuers along a river, while other readers recall Appomattox and Lee, framing themes of pursuit, danger, and fate. Additional items include rural philosophy, chautauqua notes, and spring hopes.
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Brer Rabbit
Jackie Earmond
The
Campbell News
Brer
Philom
Dalton Citizen
Appomattox
Mr Lee
Appomattos
The Light of Hope Moultrie Ga
A fragmentary poem conveys nautical peril and courage as a frail boat fights a dangerous sea. The speaker seeks a guiding light to steady heart and soul amid tempests, naming Moultrie Georgia as a locale reference. The piece blends archaic diction with a plea for resilience against overwhelming odds.
Catching on to City Hall Dope and Council Talks
An old guard and new members spar over city politics with notes on lobbying lingo, the police board lineup, tax digest reception, and how street funds will be shared. Officials discuss potential tax changes, bonds, and school taxes as reforms loom amid finance committee pressure.
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James W Mudday
Poliice Board
Police Board
TAA
Tay Committee
Councl
Sims Dallas
George Bane
Audiegr Mets
Chicking
TATE
Charles Dimes Metz
Atlinia
Turm
Hareaus Biter
Fil Institut Ope
Court of Appeals of Georgia Judgments Affirmed
Court of Appeals of Georgia affirms judgments from multiple lower courts in a batch, listing defendants and counsel. The lengthy docket notes numerous cases including Montgomery Savannah Fleetrie Company Floyd County Macon Atlanta Leesburg Waycross Eastman and other locales with judges, plaintiffs in error, and counsels.
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Montgomery Savannah Fleetrie Company
City Court of
Savannah
David Freeman
Stubbs
H Bernstein
Merror Osborne & Lawrence
Central Georgia Railwas Company
Stamps & Company
Floyd County
Heece
J Ganham
McHenry Rosser & Shaw
Dean & Dean
Seven Y Chemical Specialties Company
Municipal Cowt
Atlanta
John Meclerland
Walter A! Brown
Brown
Municipal Court of Atlanio Horton Brothers
Dillon Beresa & Kobak
Query
Itv Court of Finid County
Reece Rowell
Ausata
W ‘Wilson
Tye Peeples & Jordan
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason and a Moral on Truth
A nostalgic verse piece recounts George Washington chopping a tree, contrasting honesty with blaming others. It suggests moral strength in owning one's actions and praises a spirit seen as valuable, even in humble settings, while referencing rustic wit and a shotgun era tone.
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George Washington
George
Johnson Laddie
Flobert
Imperative Need of Agricultural Education in Georgia
A historical article argues agriculture requires education to boost production. It cites 1915 gains, population growth outpacing farm output, and the impact of demonstrators and Boys Corn clubs. It highlights Louwana statistics, corn yields with and without demonstrators, and praises dairy clubs for youth engagement and farm enrichment.
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In. Martin
Macon
United States
Gor
Corn Club
Boys Corn Clubs Bean
Imes
Cora T
Canning Clube
Outlook in the South Encouraging Despite War Wreckage
The article, adapted from the New York Times, notes a hopeful South amid postwar recovery. Diversified crops, increased corn and wheat production, booming fruit and vegetable shipments, and rising livestock accompany a shift to a stronger credit system. It predicts cotton manufacturing growth, improved currency confidence, and renewed industrial activity driven by abundant natural resources and cheap labor. The tone remains optimistic about enduring prosperity.
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AW Douglas
Im Theew York Times
South
Delta
Louis
Louisiana
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Texas
Kansas
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North America
Canada
Birmingham
Appalachian Mountains
Atlantic
AL Leghanies
Potomac
Rmills
Unis
UK Wise
Supreme Court of Georgia Judgments Affirmed and Reversed
Supreme Court of Georgia affirms judgments in several cases from multiple counties including Suddeth v Calling harris v Gober and others with numerous attorneys listed. later entries reverse judgments in Baker Patton Wrench and Woodall cases. notes include judges Patterson Bartlett J Thomas A Christian and Rawlings with plaintiff in error designations.
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Suddeth
Calling
Fousrth Superior Court
Patterson Louis J Widlum
Brooke
Harris George F Gober
Smith
Horton Et al
Frogil
Patterson
Eubank Georkee & H Harris
Denny & Wright
Henry Draw & Dew
Winn
Bridges
Pouslan
Bartlett J
James JR Bedgood
T Roberts
J_R
Hutcheson
Wisdom
Neat Friend
Whitaker
Gibert
Hardy
McLaughlin & Jones
Murray
Hawkins
L Sweat
Wilson Bennett & Lambdin
Commission Allows Service Changes to Two Rat Roads
The Georgia State Railroad Commission in session approved discontinuing several flag stops on the Macon Savannah line and the Washington and Athens branches with passenger and freight service adjustments. Ogeechee remained active while other stations were dropped to streamline the schedule. Also noted were actions on discontinuing trains Nos 42 and 43 on the Washington branch and related freight services on the Athens branch, with dissent noted on some petitions under advisory considerations.
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State Railroad Commission
Sessie
Centre of Georgia Railroad
Paramore HI Searbore Ogerhee Halcyondale
Lgtpt
Atlanta
Savannah
Ogeechee
The
Georgia Railroad
Washington
Athens
Athen
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