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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1921
Page
5
RU Salmons argues that California and New Jersey weigh truck loads to deter overloads. He warns overloads endanger roads, trains, and motorists, urging strict enforcement and proper scale use to protect highways and taxpayers.
Georgia Woman Suffrage Association will not disband for several years more, say officers led by Mrs Mary L McLendon. They warn that figures barring women from voting in 1920 may recur in 1921 and urge women to join to protect rights. The group cites state Democratic executive committee actions and past registration bans as justice denied to women in Georgia ولاية.
A January Atlanta editorial condemns vehicle overloading as dangerous and wasteful. It cites accidents from eight ton loads on 6 ton dump trucks in the Cumberland Mountains and stresses adopting a uniform motor-vehicle law to curb abuses. The piece argues overloads harm business by clogging transportation and urges states to standardize rules on speed, height, width, and road use.
In Fulton County a tight race concluded Saturday with L. H. Hicks winning the post over B. F. Donehoo 76 to 61 after a rerun from a tie of 44 each. The election was among the district’s closest contests.
Cox College resumes classes on Tuesday with most students back and many enrolled. Savannah club forms with officers, new students from Perry and Rollers Park enroll, and concerts by Fritz Kreisler and Zimbalist noted. Lanier Literary society elects new officers as the year begins.
Fragmented OCR reads a roster of female members and men including Fan McCaay Margaret McLaughlin Jean McAlister Rachel Rushton Frances Charlotte Markey Janet Preston Eben Wilson Charlotte Betl and Margaret Bert. The text shows names related to a senor in House with several unclear spellings and punctuation.
Agnes Scott college students and faculty heard a lecture by Dr Rogalie Morton on conditions in Serbia during World War I. She detailed hardships caused by German occupation, war injuries, and shortages, noting Serbia’s efforts to educate refugees and the establishment of American scholarships.
W W L Schell, manager and buyer for the shoe department of Caritan Shoe Company, travels to the eastern markets to purchase spring goods. He will attend the Manufacturer's convention in Boston. Gall Belle Isle Taxicab.
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