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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1910
Page
11
Notice to readers outlines daily and weekly subscription options for The Constitution, with delivery details and New York distribution points. It lists traveling representatives and advertising manager, then shifts to a barrage of political and social satire reflecting on Taft, Roosevelt, trusts, weather, and national affairs.
A prominent Thomasville citizen criticizes chronic Albany connection delays on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic line. He argues the railroad commission must enforce reliable mail and passenger service and question the use of state funds to ensure adequate rail operations.
The Journal-Record of Medicine proposes shifting Atlanta from Central to Eastern time to gain more daylight. Arguments emphasize health, comfort, and recreation with minimal train schedule disruption. The piece notes English and U.S. interest in daylight saving concepts and invites Atlantans to decide if advancing the clock is worthwhile.
A historic protest against rising prices argues against quick fixes and calls for fundamental, targeted solutions. It notes population and wealth growth, urges careful diagnosis, and warns reforms won’t end decades of inflation overnight. Legislation and litigation may help but must address the core malady.
A shift in Georgia education centers on Professor M. L. Brittain of Atlanta, a resident of Shorter College, long superintendent of Fulton County schools, moving from Atlanta Boys High School to lead county administration. The text outlines his qualifications and readiness for broader duties.
The article lauds Professor Brittain as an invaluable citizen and organizer joining Shorter College as educator and administrator of exceptional brilliancy. It credits Shorter College with a strong record in women’s education and predicts a sustained, enhanced reputation under Brittain amid its traditions and healthful environment.
The Constitution quotes Mayor Maddox citing bankers from New York who say southern financiers back a cotton movement, claiming southern prosperity stronger than in decades. The piece argues western newspapers would react if southern railroads woke and redirected many of the 75,000 Americans who migrate westward to Canada.
The fifteenth annual Dairy and Live Stock Association meeting will be held in Athens January 27 and 28. Georgians interested in dairy and beef cattle and other livestock are urged to attend. Secretary George F. Huanicutt says the event will prove livestock remains vital despite 11 cent cotton. Professor Dietrich of the University of Illinois is a keynote speaker with others sharing inspiring features and railroads offering low rates. A large turnout is anticipated to push Georgia toward improving livestock production to ease living costs.
A collage of dialect verses and humorous anecdotes from a Southern cultural page. Features satirical pieces on boycott culture in Dixie, seasonal musings, a Missouri farmer tale, drifting verse, and light domestic humor about flowers and social customs. Includes scenes of rural life, dreamers, and a lynching-era warning tone through humor.
Corresponding secretary HW. OR. Bernard argues that the laymen movement and interdenominational canvassing threaten Georgia Baptists' own mission plan adopted by the state convention. He asserts Baptists should fund and follow their established cooperation committee and oppose external efforts from unidentified reform groups. He urges Georgia Baptists to defend their cooperative framework and deepen support for domestic missions education and benevolence.
A columnist argues Atlanta on the edge of Central time should switch to Eastern time to gain a full hour of daylight. Trains and business align with Eastern time, reducing lighting costs and easing daily life, with minimal disruption and a simple one hour clock adjustment.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Mrs Susie M Atkinson as postmaster at Newnan Georgia marking a notable acknowledgment of a distinguished Georgia woman The same session confirmed several Georgia postmaster nominees including Stilwell Montezuma Jones Roseville Pease Demorest Price Glensite
Hogansville Ga January 14 Walter Wood 26 a mile operator was run over and instantly killed by train No at about 7 last night. The accident occurred near the creek trestle north of town as he and friend Ace Meys were returning from Trimble. Wood leaves a wife and one child. His parents live in LaGrange. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
An entire block of wooden buildings at Bowman, Elberton county, Ga, was burned Sunday night. Ginn & Hendrick and many others including W A David & Son J L Bagwell Co Mrs F M Cann Mrs B B Wickliffe Maxwell Brothers Bowman Telephone Exchange and the Bowman barber shop were totally destroyed. Some loss was carried but totals cannot yet be ascertained.
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