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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
4
Georgia column by Frank L Stanton blends verse and playful notes on home joy and warming fires. It surveys weather whimsy, local quips, and light cultural jabs while celebrating home and cheer despite hard times.
The Arizona senator proposes amending the federal constitution to begin terms for president and congressmen in January after election rather than March 4. The measure, before the judiciary committee, aims to improve government efficiency and align with modern fast transit and instant communication. If ratified, it would take effect after the next presidential election.
The piece revisits the soldier settlement concept to finance World War I veterans seeking farms, noting Mondell bill attempts and Congress debates. It argues southern lands, especially Georgia’s idle acreages, could yield productive homesteads with loans and irrigation, urging community groups to push a Georgia focused plan for land settlement.
John Harley, owner of Liberty bonds and Victory notes, runs a hardware business. A trial balance for 1920 shows sales 250,000, cost of goods sold 150,000, operating expenses 107,700, and interest and other income totaling 2,869,003. Deductible taxes are explained, with net taxable income calculated at 72,000 for the period, and notes on deductibility rules and future continuation.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce launches a movement to revive memories of Atlanta’s master builders. The effort honors the valiant souls whose labors and sacrifices formed the city’s foundations, urging future generations to remember their indefatigable courage and steady progress.
A proposal honors men and women who built Atlanta's commercial and industrial strength and enriched its literary and artistic culture. The plan envisions a hall of fame plus an educational program to refresh memories for schools and homes, extending to business offices and workplaces.
Interviews with big business representatives across regions show improved conditions with widespread optimism. Firms are increasing advertising budgets as signs point to a revival, urging owners to turn optimistic sentiment into concrete action and avoid complacency during a looming cold wave.
Physiologists challenge autointoxication as a real condition linking bowel waste to poisoning. Emphasizing retained wastes in blood or tissues, the article promotes exercise and oxygenation as primary antidotes. Metchnikoff’s view is noted, with cautions about intestinal origins. A suggested regimen includes two miles of walking three times daily for detoxification.
Diary style from New York January 16 recounting breakfast with D Clark the pamphleteer and an omelet, social scenes, a hospital visit for the children, a burlesque show, and a dog with a hemorrhage. A cattle dealer dispute over a steak price at Times Square hotel. Observations on office boys in theater, detectives targeting women, and a renewed romance.
A six year old girl named Lottie Sprouse in Effingham county Illinois waved to passing trains from her cot with infantile paralysis. Trainmen learned of her gesture and organized a Christmas gift of a wheelchair robe and blanket with two Illinois Central trains stopped for the presentation. The workers pledged to care for her, while she receives needed medical attention.
Today's list marks David Lloyd George in his fourth Premiership year born in Manchester 68 years ago, Admiral Beatty born 50 years ago, former Idaho governor James Hawley born in Dubuque 74 years past, Dr. Palmer Ricketts RPI president born Elkton Maryland 65 years ago, and Rosa Sayre Wilson’s grandson born at the White House six years ago.
A 1920 horoscope warns postponing new partnerships and agreements. It predicts documents about aviation and possible aviator accidents. It notes a pessimistic trend unless warned, and a year of travel and change for birthdays today while money requires care. children born today may be artistic but extravagant.
Anniversaries list notable births and deaths including Benjamin Franklin born 1706 in Boston died Philadelphia 1790 Charles Brockden Brown born Philadelphia died 1810 Henry Wood author East Lynne born Worchester England died London 1887 Don M Dickinson born Ontario New York postmaster general died Detroit 1917 and historical events such as Longwy bombardment in 1871 Felix Faure elected 1835 and Prussia bicentenary 1901.
News brief notes the birth centenary of Ossian B. Hart Florida's ninth governor. It also marks the 60th anniversary of Charles Brockden Brown a pioneer American novelist. Weekend events include National Thrift Week and Calgary Alberta winter sports carnival opening attracting visitors.
Atlanta editorials on water power development and public service prompt Mr. N P Pratt letter dated January 3 discusses the need for facts. Federal Judge Wade cites misunderstandings in public utility matters and urges clarity to prevent claims of corporate profiteering while urging fair rates based on fair value.
Henry, years in a cafe in a white apron, talks of retirement and rebuilding life with his wife. They plan a small cottage outside the city, a garden, and chickens, seeking quiet away from urban glitter. He says she is aging kindly and laughs again, and they will move toward a peaceful finish to the chapter.
Atlanta resident H. Atkinson argues the city’s opposition to rate hearings harms water power development. He asserts Georgia Railway and Power struggles reflect broader finance and capital access, urging fair, just rates based on Supreme Court standards to attract investment and sustain city growth. He cites past refusals for city cost-sharing of audits and valuations and warns continued obstruction threatens future power and prosperity.
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