The Constitution Ideals and Subscriptions Ahead of 1910
An early 20th century notice outlines subscription rates for The Constitution including daily weekly and tri weekly options, with carrier delivery terms for Atlanta and outside territory. It notes Washington Bureau, hotel delivery, and advertising contacts, plus a digest of assorted editorials and local jests on public figures and politics.
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Washington
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John Corrigan
New York
Hotaling
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Twentyninth Street
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Forty-second
Park Row
Madison Square
Banks Can Break Cotton Conspiracy In South Market
The article argues bankers can stop a bear raid on cotton by supporting merchants and planters who hold stock bought at higher prices. It claims intrinsic cotton value remains sixteen cents, with margins protected by credit and collateral. Bankers are urged to defend local merchants and farmers from conspirators and profit from turning losses into gains for responsible stakeholders.
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South
Banke
Colonel Deen Urges Georgia Railroads to Advertise Widely
Colonel George W. Deen of Waycross and Deenwood leads a push to develop Georgia by persistent advertising in western and southern papers. He commends The Constitution for driving southern systems toward enterprise and cites a letter to Southern Railway asking why southern resources aren’t advertised in the west. He notes the returns from Georgia’s own campaigns and laments southern railroads’ reluctance, urging heed to self interest and obligation.
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Georgia
Southern
Southern Railroad
Deen
Southern Railway
Richard H. Edmonds
Atlanta Puts 5 Percent Pay Rise for Grammar Teachers
The Atlanta city council approves a flat 5 percent salary increase for grammar grade teachers starting September. The ordinance, softened to a uniform rise after debate, faces praise for progress amid calls for a more nuanced system reflecting service, experience, and fidelity. Local rivals have already adopted similar policies, forcing Atlanta to retain skilled teachers.
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Atlanta
Boards of Education
Well Known Educators Unite to Expand Brenan College
Dr T J Simmons and Dr H J Pearce consolidate two Georgia institutions to form a larger Brenan College. Simmons, longtime Shorter College president, and Pearce, Brenan College Covservatory leader, plan a June effective merger to launch the 1910 11 term with expanded capacity and stronger faculty. The move aims to elevate southern education for young women.
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T. J. Simmons
Shorter College
Rome
H. J. Pearce
Brenan College Covservatory
Galneaville
Brenan
Georgia
Dr. Simmons
Pearce
Beil
Brenanny
Simmons and Pearce
South
Loving Lords Hating Landlords Budget Battle in England
In England the budget struggle nears its climax as the Uberale underwrite a sweeping document wavers. The liberal party appears set to win a working majority aided by Irish votes though Premier Asquit fears the shift. The campaign centers on property revaluation and a tax on unearned increments affecting hereditary owners of large estates.
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England
Uberale
Liberal Party
Asquit
Rural Liberal Backlash Faces Budget Shifts and Landlord Ties
The report notes rural English districts lean toward conservatism and noblesse heritage, dampening Liberal gains. It argues Lloyd George's budget aims to empower tenants, risking a shift in country sentiment as rural voters confront the clash of landlord influence and reforms.
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Reas
England
America
Lloyd- George
Moving Betimes Against The Fly In Georgia
The Georgia Medical Society moves to combat Musca domestica with a statewide fly campaign. A 180 member fly committee reports at the health conference and plans further work to warn against the insect’s role in spreading typhoid tuberculosis and other diseases. Efforts include sanitation, garbage control, and house screening as Atlanta shows progress toward a flyless future.
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Atlanta
All Georgia
Great Britain
America
Jack Frost
Guarding the Southerner of Tomorrow
A summary of a Atlanta conference on hookworm and public sanitation. Health authorities discuss tuberculosis, typhoid, and rural sanitation as key southern issues, urging Southern medical societies and chambers of commerce to cooperate for the health of future generations.
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Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
The Negro Who Complains and Leaders to Inspire Labor
Bishop E W Lampton urged a practical leadership in a Louisiana AME conference to reach the race’s loafers and transform them into productive workers. He argued against academic or political leaders and warned that loafing undermines thrift and trust, urging Booker Washingtons and Wrights to preach labor’s doctrine for racial welfare.
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E W Lampton
Louisiana
African Methodist Church
Booker Washingtons
Parks
Wrights
Texas Leads Nation in Road Bond Issues as 1999 Progresses
Texas issued more road bonds in 1999 than any state and continues the lead this year as counties authorize about 5,000,000 for road construction. The Texas Commercial Secretaries Association coordinates county statistics and a statewide campaign to speed road development through organized effort and public sentiment. Georgia’s groups are urged to emulate this model to advance highway projects.
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Texas
Lone Star
Texas Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Georgia
Just from Georgia and the old time gospel crowd
A fragmentary page excerpt portrays a preacher style scene with calls for Amen and old spiritual tunes. It features remarks from Brother Dickey, quips about pride and appearance, a Bullville matron, a youth poet, and brief notes on tragedy, poetry, and the Old Philosopher. the tone recalls a rural community column with humor and social vignettes.
Is The Bond Issue Crisis In Atlanta Opinion Letters
Readers urge support for bond measures to fund city growth in Atlanta while stressing the need for a forward mayoral leadership. Ralph Cochran and Asa G. Candler are cited, with emphasis on water, schools, paved streets, and the 3 million bond plan. Dennis Grady comments follow on mayoral candidates amid bond controversy.
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Atlanta
Nickajeck Street
John Jones
Bill Smith
Secul
Strenta
Ralph . Cochran
Lincs Meyer Madder
Carr
Bob Madde
Asan Candler
Candie
Ito
Atlante
Jim
J Pavers
Candler
Isaac
Henry W Grady Avanta
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