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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
7
The Constitution weighs President Guinns claim of extending Atlanta public school hours to 8 30 am to 4 pm with a 1 1 2 hour recess. It remains cautious and skeptical, urging thorough investigation and stronger arguments before supporting a revolutionary change.
The piece weighs the potential impact if Italy and Romania join the Allies, noting their large, well trained forces could shift momentum. It compares possible Allied manpower to British contingents, and questions Germany and Austria’s ability to counter new Russian fronts amid ongoing hostilities.
The article notes Austria's army is heterogeneous and not a cohesive unit with widespread mutiny and reluctance to be conscripted. It discusses predictions that Germany will lose due to superior odds and questions whether Italy and Romania entering the war will hasten the end.
The Dun and Bradstreet reports in The Constitution forecast improving business in the south. They note exports of over 1,000,000 bales of cotton in four weeks and finance shifts in New York banks aiding cotton shipments to Germany. Farm preparations suggest less cotton and more food crops, with traders already marketing for trade.
A reflective essay argues that a hypothetical earthquake death toll in Italy would provoke only a brief global reaction due to desensitization caused by ongoing World War. The piece notes that even large casualties in Europe fail to shock, as civilization's imagination is dulled by prolonged conflict.
A editorial discusses whether the United States should adopt parliamentary heckling of President Wilson. It argues such staged questioning risks personal humiliation of the president, favors genuine public enlightenment, and warns that boorish tactics would degrade Congress. It notes opposition would gain capital from such sessions and suggests alternative methods to inform and challenge the administration.
A fragmentary verse scene portrays Joy guiding a road to happiness as Trouble and a fiddled farewell song accompany the meeting. The piece shifts to an editorial tribute praising Michael Monahan of The Phoenix and quotes Richard Le Gauche nne on self editing and publishing.
A collage of light verse and light anecdotes from The Newark News and Cadiz bulletin era. Remembrances of Columbus satire and reflections on youth, spring, and patriotism. Humorous quips mix with brief notices about aging officials and civic ideals, ending with a prompt to contribute to public spirit.
Governor Hamlin of the Federal Reserve Board announces that negotiations between Great Britain and the United States to arrange payments and trade facilitation have ended. The statement, reflecting Treasury views, notes a shift from chaos to normal financial relations, credit expansion, and potential growth in foreign trade, with Davison and Paish involved in the early efforts.
A reader argues against extending the school day as the Ex tension System. She cites increased travel and meals, eye strain from limited lighting, and lack of outdoor play in winter. She worries about night work and urges consideration of children’s health and safer after school routines. Mrs Julian V Boerhm, Mysto Street, City.
Mrs James A Williamson appeals to the Constitution editor to oppose extending public school hours from 8:30 to 1:30. She cites fatigue, parental work needs, and breakfast/dinner timing affecting Atlanta children, urging the Board of Education to consult patrons before any change.
Lyman Parsons Wood of Collings Banking Service, Philadelphia, writes January 14, 1915, praising the Federal Reserve Act. He says the regional and district banks aid merchants, manufacturers, and farmers, reducing interest costs in wartime conditions and easing financial strains. He notes early criticisms fade as bankers meet governors and see simplicity and efficiency, with some state banks applying to nationalize to join the system.
Samuel Martin Inman, longtime editor of the Constitution, is mourned as a good man who helped countless people. Church and city recall his quiet Christian service at Agnes Scott College and the School of Technology, and W. B. Candler attests to the memories he leaves in Atlanta and in the lives of children.
A. R. J. Guinn, President of the Atlanta Board of Education, argues for extending the school day to 4 pm. He cites benefits such as on site lessons, domestic science and shop courses, better meal scheduling, and reduced home burden, while stressing ethical development and efficient use of school facilities. He notes no formal board action yet and predicts passage only after major reforms.
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