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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
9
A mixed compilation of verse and prose fragments from various dialect and regional sources. The pieces weave religious imagery, rural humor, and nostalgic reflections, featuring angels, gardens, and school notes alongside columns about weather, local life, and folklore.
In a key address to the Ways and Means Committee, Fuller E. Callaway urges immediate action to secure ships for American commerce. He warns that factories face shutdowns as cargoes sit idle, and calls for mobilizing navy transports or using navy ships to break a growing blockade on U.S. trade. The textile industry and cotton producers rely on swift ocean transport to reach waiting buyers abroad.
The Washington Times editorial portrays Germany as the European war instructor in the Russian conflict, noting Russia’s gains slow and deliberate, their troops becoming veterans, and Allied nations learning hard war lessons. It cites Zeppelin raids, vodka stockpiles, and the global spread of warfare wisdom, with humor about London’s early rising habit and references to figures like Villa and the Kaiser.
The speaker asserts the public's priority is ships and warns that Congress delaying or adjourning on this issue will anger the people and be blamed for failure to provide them.
The article emphasizes rising food prices and strong demand abroad, noting corn and wheat reach new highs for the 1915 crop while cotton and securities falter. It argues farmers should focus on food crops to secure prosperity, citing Europe’s demand and the home market as steady outlets.
A string of notes from a small town paper reports a court delay cite and a municipal salary debate. It notes council postponement to February 7 due to five Mondays this month and mentions a move to require city job affidavits. It also quotes a water works boss on local residency and race remarks, plus a school PTA meeting and the police court stamping routine.
Mrs J M Hall of West Peachtree Street won a verdict in Judge George L Bell's division of the superior court yesterday morning. She sought 700 dollars yearly for the support and education of her 8 year old son Jack and 2944 dollars for four years of past expenses. She outlined costs for clothing nursing and training. W T Hall the former husband was a New Atlanta business man now living in Asheville NC and did not defend the case.
Miss Betty Lee, Georgia born and reared near Thomasville, captivates Atlanta society with folk songs at Druid Hills Golf club and launches a new trend among southern belles by wearing a single jeweled ear ring and leaving the other undecorated. The New York society reception gave her an ovation.
A city court verdict awarded Mrs. J. W. Herlan damages of 382.67 against the Davis-Fischer Sanitarium for the loss of jewelry during a June 1914 operation. A nurse reportedly took valuables for safekeeping and they were allegedly stolen after being handed to the superintendent.
Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Florida responds to an editorial on Rural Credits, outlining three types of farm lending associations. He clarifies that the bill offers cooperative unlimited liability, local limited liability, and joint stock options, with choice left to farmers.
Hooper Alexander, U.S. district attorney, lectured Atlanta Law School juniors and seniors on The Phases of International Law Applicable to the Mexican Situation. He distinguished legal casus belli from extra legal reasons for war, urged careful national judgment, and urged patience toward Mexico. He cited the Monroy doctrine, Cuba 1398 precedent, and emphasized unified executive guidance amid foreign policy tensions.
George M. Carpenter returning from Argentina argues North America holds the leverage for South American trade. He warns La Follette act harms merchant shipping and cites Argentina and Brazil coal demand, high Baltic-like prices, and six months to ship goods. He urges more direct maritime capacity and Georgia business leaders to push transport plans.
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