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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1910
Page
9
A scrambled column surveys public affairs and economic strains. It mocks Wall Street rhetoric, riffs on trusts and prices, and references Taft and Carrie Nation. It notes government pressure, harvests, and speculative markets with sharp, satirical asides.
A Birmingham News editorial reply disputes The Constitution's figures on registered packages for the fiscal year 1909. It argues Atlanta's post office handled far more packages after a sub-station transfer, contests Birmingham's claimed advantage, and invites further post office data to settle the dispute.
Colonel Wade of Corneliana challenges The Constitution's call for readjusting the oleomargarine tax. He argues branding and inspection ensure purity and that taxpayers should not subsidize an artificial product while natural butter remains untaxed. He urges consumer clarity and affordable substitutes with eyes open.
Letter from John J Woodside argues for shifting Atlanta from Central to Eastern Standard Time. He contends lighter evenings and mornings aid recreation, reduce darkness during work, and cause no disruption to hours. He urges careful consideration and notes widespread public support.
President Barrett of the Farmers Union travels to Washington to press the fight against the New York Cotton Exchange and gambling in commodities. He argues government probes reveal manipulation and law perversion harming producers and consumers and demands reforms be fulfilled now. He decries small cons piratical cliques that threaten national interests and urges Congress to act decisively.
A fragmented, humorous regional verse sketches Georgia on ice and harsh economic themes. The piece contrasts Georgia winters with skating imagery, notes winter hardship, high prices, and rising meat costs, and hints at political satire and everyday struggles. The narrator muses on roses blooming, dreams of wealth, and the need to toss troubles aside while observing local life.
Prominent Atlanta lawyer W A Wimbish is urged for nomination to a proposed Court of Commerce by Atlanta and Columbus bars. He is cited as a leading authority on freight rate cases with a long record before the Interstate Commerce Commission and federal courts, including Georgia railroad matters and successful challenges to exorbitant rates.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce health committee approves a strong resolution urging Congress to repeal the ten percent oleomargarine tax. The measure, supported by Southern business groups, argues the tax depresses government revenue and harms a wholesome, milk based product affordable to the masses. The resolution will go to directors for endorsement and be forwarded to southern lawmakers.
Letters from the Peoplers argue against oleomargarine misrepresentation and defend a ten cent butter tax. Wade asserts pure butter is essential, criticizes oleo fraud, and urges enforcement of laws while detailing cottonseed oil costs and market effects on farmers. Plus notes on factory butter costs and a Georgia editor's stance. Also includes a New York Central safety bill remark and Macon mayoral speaking invitation for a state convention.
Atlanta's post office processed more registered packages than Birmingham in recent figures, with Atlanta surpassing Birmingham by over 238000 packages. The Atlanta Constitution highlighted Atlanta's facility at the Terming depot while Birmingham residents praised their city’s growth and energy, respecting Atlanta’s achievements. The piece notes two cities and reflects on administrative budgets in New York as a separate note.
Toneville officials report a statewide probe into graveyard insurance schemes tied to Louisville frauds. Indiana Nations Life and Commercial Life, Indianapolis firms, face possible Kentucky legal action for operating without proper authority. Local solicitors Keane Olea and Needham are jailed on conspiracy charges. John J Keane released on 5000 dollar bond. Representatives from Indiana and Kentucky governors discuss legality and next steps.
Captain Hale of Columbus announces he will not seek the office of major of the Fourth Georgia battalion. Adjutant H Moven is emerging as a prominent candidate for the vacancy. Officers of the companies at Columbus Americus and Albany will fill the post.
Will Nuckolls a prominent young Muscosee counts planter who was shot by Charles Stampa weeks ago and released on request, has sustained a paralytic stroke and is critically ill.
January 23 special dispatch lists Georgia postmaster nominations sent to the Senate by the president. Walter Akerman forwards Cartersville nominee Hervey D Bush along with nominees Co ington James F Overstreet Douglas Samuel E Dalley McDaniels Jerama Poche Washington Wm H Tate Dabionega for postmaster positions.
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