A Minority View on Atlanta Finance and Lakewood
The piece presents R C Patterson of Atlanta arguing against the citys fiscal policy and the need for a bond issue to fund municipal improvements. It counters editorials claiming stagnation, noting hospital expansion, sewers, and the Lakewood fair as priorities, and defends bond issuance to sustain growth and services amid hard times.
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The
Constitution
R. C. Patterson
Atlanta
Humphrey
Finance Committee
Patterson
Humphey
Lakewood
Star Chamber
Lakewood Fair
Atlanta Spirit Emphasizes Common Good Over Individual Preference
The speaker champions the adage one for all and all for one as the Atlanta spirit. He argues for decisions that serve the common good rather than personal likes, urging a give and take approach to resolve differing opinions and sustain Atlanta's historic record.
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Atlanta
Mills Come in Cotton Prosperity in Southern Economy
The Cotton market quotes show south crop values near 800 million dollars with strong demand. New Orleans says rising takings for mills and higher exports. Hester reports 439 000 bales, up from 398 000, while northern mills rise to 95 000 from 62 000. The piece predicts continued cotton outward flow and southern prosperity in 1915.
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New Orleans
Hester
Congress Refuses to Ban War Materials Exports
The speaker argues Congress wisely avoids criminalizing exports of war materials to belligerents. He urges strict commercial neutrality, warning that prohibiting war munitions risks harming food, clothing, hardware, and other exports. He contends international law already guides behavior and calls for caution to protect foreign commerce.
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Congress
Probing Rich Givers and Foundations Probe
The federal commission on industrial relations plans a wide probe of Rockefeller Carnegie and other foundations to assess their influence on democracy. It argues that examining motives publicizes philanthropy and may ease distrust while enabling honest testimony from both advocates and critics. The piece compares war generalship to strategic gains and notes the era of tainted wealth fading.
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Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Rockefeller
Commission
Carnegie
Committee On Industrial Relations
Tream
The Voice of Promise and Poetic Scraps in May Meadows
A collage of verses and anecdotes from a small town page features songs of spring and love, remarks on winter and peace, playful quips on aging and birth anniversaries, and musings on civility in warfare. It cites The Hillville Banner and The Stratford Star, weaving humor, philosophy, and regional voices into a unified airmail of period sentiment.
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The
Stratford Star
Atlanta Taxpayers Oppose Bond Issue Critique Ex-Chairman
R C Patterson attacks editorials opposing bonds and attacking ex-chairman W G Humphrey on city finances. He cites past bond fights and argues funds should fix sanitation and schools rather than new bonds or lavish expenditures. Patterson urges voters to reject proposed bonds and demands fiscal accountability from council.
Great Schemes From The Youngstown Telegram Save Plan
A local couple married conceived a savings scheme doubling daily from one cent to day thirty. They calculated a total near 5.3 million dollars but deemed a weekly one dollar save pace more realistic.
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Youngstown
Arguments Pro and Con on Longer School Hours Here
Editorial debate on extending school hours challenges President Guinn and board opinions. Opponents warn against home life disruption, fatigue, digestion, and strain on teachers, urging caution and more study before any large change. The letter writers advocate delaying, citing double sessions and logistical hurdles, while urging focus on child welfare and parental involvement.
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Board of Education
Guinn
John W W. James
Atlanta
Tom
Child Labor Debate in Georgia School Reform
A letter discusses Isma Dooly’s article on child slavery in Georgia, opposing Fulton County Superintendent Professor C. Merry’s claim that farming may harm childhood more than mills. The piece argues farm life offers open air and play while factory work ruins child development, criticizing urban labor for children.
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Isma Dooly
Georgia
C. Merry
Fulton County
Special Child Labor Commission
Merry
Readers debate Asia school hours in The Constitution
In letters to The Constitution, Harriet Simpson Martin of Atlanta argues the present 8:30 am to 4 pm schedule overburdens students and suggests longer, more humane hours with balanced meals and rest. GADE of Atlanta recalls European practice with 8 am to 3 pm and supports Guinn's reforms for healthier, steadier study.
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Asia
Uabor
Brier Ambit
Jett
Ime
Senooig
Atlanta
Lfe
Missouri
Harriet Simpson Martin
Phat Wis
Eositor
Denmark
Europe
A. ¥. Gade
Atlanta, Ga
Not Up to Date in the Orchard Union on Lodge Reflection
The piece predicts a drop in Senator Lodge’s vote if he seeks reelection citing public ignorance of Connie Mack and a harsh critique of political blunders. It frames child labor, factory exploitation, and urban laxity as themes, urging action against the city father and support for stronger child protection laws.
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Oranchester Union
Senator Lodge
Reflectioh
Connie Mack
Professor Merny
Ay T
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James A. Macdonald
American Review of Reviews
St. Lawrence
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Sonnet
W. G Humphrey
Council
Hemphill Avenue
River
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Atlenta
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Peachtree Street
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Wall
Middleton, Ga
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