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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
13
The Dublin area reports brighter business with optimism rising in home and general business conditions. The Courier-Herald notes gradual pickup, improved markets, and a more satisfying overall outlook after a tough period.
In Atlanta s Edgewood district, home owners vote unanimously against a one half of one percent emergency tax levy of 1 300 000 for school improvements. They prefer bonding as a first option and warn against heavier taxation, urging trial of alternatives before direct taxation.
The article argues that while some critics cling to pessimism, progressive countries thrive on the go-ahead principle. Businesses push forward, emphasizing cash purchases and forward momentum, which in turn supports happiness and prosperity for all.
Community welfare gains emphasis as the Georgian state section of the American College of Surgeons partners with Alabama and Florida sections for a Atlanta public health meeting. World authorities discuss hospital standardization, cancer control, prenatal care, and economic value of such work.
A miscellany of verse fragments from local papers and readers, including humorous lines about life, travel and work. It cites nameless sources and snippets from Conway Log Cabin Democrat, How ard Courant, and others with quips about New Year timing, babies, homes, and a line about a mule getting kicked.
A columnist reflects on letters about infant health, noting the impracticality of addressing each case individually due to time and resource limits. The piece extols a baby’s smile, contrasts maternal joy with inevitable worry, and humorously laments the chaos of early parenthood and the longing for a healthy home.
Seen in Washington on January 13, a columnist mocks overeducated aspirant Arthur MacDonald for the census director post under the Harding administration. The letter from MacDonald lists extensive studies at Rochester, Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Clark University, and Berlin. The piece argues that practical politics favor a strong scientist in charge and urges action to push Henry Lincoln Johnson for the post.
A New York City column notes idle thoughts while strolling Manhattan. The narrator mocks onions eating, admires models, mentions Chinese porcelains exhibit, sees Bud Fisher with horses, and jokes about Broadway slang and prices. Caruso earnings, bells at his hotel, and rich desserts at a Delaney street cafe are briefly described with humor.
Governor Hugh M Dorsey called a meeting at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to plan social events and conferences during the visit of Vice President elect Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge. They arrive January 26 with Mr and Mrs Frank Stearns of Boston for a Southern Tariff congress gathering and tariff talks with southern business leaders.
Funeral services for J C Young 60 of Hightower road will be held at 3 oclock today at the church. He died at a local hospital after being struck by a Buckle street car on Wednesday afternoon. Survived by wife Tyrant T R and Tr Young, daughter Miss Mar Bow Young, and brother G T Young.
Evangelist J T Botts of Louisville Kentucky will present an illustrated lecture titled The Land and Life of Our Lord at North Atlanta Baptist Church Hemphill avenue and Tenth street Friday at 7 46 PM Lantern slides will illustrate the talk He plans similar lectures Sunday at Jefferson Street Methodist Church and Monday at Buckhead Street Methodist Church Lectures begin at 7 30 PM on the respective evenings.
Mrs. Octavia N Nealy longtime Atlanta pioneer and widow of Captain James W Nealy died Wednesday night at 187 West Fall Street at age 76 She was mother of Claude B Nealy assistant city editor of The Georgian active in Central Presbyterian church Funeral services are set for Saturday at Central Presbyterian Church with Rev B He Lai Sot and Rev W H Bell officiating and burial at Oakland Cemetery
James Norwood faced a five to fifteen year sentence after a Thursday verdict in a waterwellling case. Trial occurred in Judge John C D Humphries' division of the superior court, with an earlier conviction and appeals leading to a second trial that spanned weeks.
The International Bible Students association began its Atlanta convention with opening prayers by W N Pickering of Providence R I and talks by Benjamin H Boykin of New York on The Peace of God and W C Rice of Schenectady on Thankfulness. Judge Rutherford was slated to speak at 3:30 on There Are Millions Now Living Who Will Never Die. Various leaders including G J Woodworth and R J Martin attended as the event aims to draw about a thousand members before Sunday’s closing sessions.
Final plans for the annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World were outlined at the Atlanta Advertising Club meeting at Capital City club on January 14. Samuel C. Dobbs urged full attendance and announced that National Advertising Association officers would be honored guests. Speakers included Mayor Keys and Miss Tommie Dora Barker of the Carnegie Library. A long list of committee assignments for the 1921 Ad Clubs of the World was read, covering entertainment, registration, decorations, transportation, and other duties.
George Akans age 51 of 45 West End avenue a prominent Mason and longtime Atlanta resident died Wednesday in a Knoxville hospital after illness began Sunday while visiting his parents at Tate Spring Tennessee Funeral services and interment were held there He is survived by his wife Lula two daughters Alice and three brothers Wall Arthur Lenwood Akans He was a Thirty second degree Mason member of Ala Jents Commandery No 3 Knights Templar Atlanta Consistory No 2 Scottish Rite and Blue Lodge and Royal Arch in Birmingham He had worked thirty two years with the Southern railway as master mechanic at the Atlanta railway shops before his death following a stroke
Fragmentary listing of Georgia Supreme Court judgments involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants across counties such as Berrien Laurens Liberty Jackson Cherokee Putnam Randolph and others. Mentions reversed judgments and various counsel. appears to be a courtroom decision record with numerous names and appellate references.
A dense outline of tax rules covering installment sales, real estate lots, annuities, improvements, and forgiveness of debt. It details how to report income from personal and real estate property, including repossession, installment plans, and replacement funds, with references to Art 42 43 44 46 47 Reg 45 and Form 1114. It notes constructive receipt and specific cases like patents, bonds, and dividends, ending with a note that the article continues tomorrow.
At the annual election of officers of the People's Loan and Savings company, H. W. Ren named president to succeed W. S. Richardson who resigned to become tax collector of Fulton county. AL Hudson elected vice president, Augustin Eamns secretary and treasurer, W. S. Wheelock manager. An 8 percent dividend for the year was declared and Wheelock praised. Directors named: W. S Richardson, Paul S. Etheridge, J. E. Shelby and W. B. DuPra.
Mrs Jones of 176 Nelson Street reports an unknown Negro man snatched her purse at about 5 30 Thursday evening near the corner of Nelson and Haynes streets. Officers John Davis and Walt McWilliams searched the area but failed to identify the thief who escaped before their arrival.
A trolley switch near Lee and Gordon streets split an automobile belonging to the Morris company and nearly injured the driver on early Thursday. The car, heading toward Hapeville, buckled as front wheels crossed the switch while rear wheels veered onto Gordon Street causing a long delay.
Dr John F Purser executive secretary of the Atlanta Four Minute association announces at Capitol Avenue Baptist church meeting that a Baptist council will be urged at city churches This council aims to handle denominational affairs and each church will elect one lay member Twenty four men will be selected to indicate church membership and assist the executive committee in establishing the council The move is supported by church leaders including Dr Meyer and Dr Meconnalt and officers elected at the Thursday night gathering
In Montgomery on January 13 the state systems court ruled that women voters in Alabama must pay poll taxes the same as men if they participate in future elections. The decision came from the case Mary Lou Graves versus A. H. Bubeck, appealed from Montgomery County.
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