Why A Man Plans for Atlanta Consolidated High School
A proposal outlines consolidating Commercial High for boys and girls in Atlanta with 750 pupils and a 16 woman and 5 man faculty. A board debate questions whether a male principal is needed when women lead most departments. The piece lauds Anne T Wise’s qualifications and argues for female leadership. It also criticizes Grady hospital neglect and calls for city action to fund hospital improvements.
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Anne T Wise
Commercial High School
Atlanta
North
North West
Germany
France
Atlanta 1
Tis
Board of Education
Chicago
Ella Fingz Young
W &. Summerall
Grady Hospital
Summerall
Cty
Grady
Atlanta Hospital Improvement Association
Atlanta School Improvement Association
Council 35
Gradys
Stis
Council
Board of Education to Keep Pace with Times
The board of education intends to stay abreast of the times and expects to follow through, believing it will act accordingly.
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Board of Education
The
Times and
The Modest Section and Moonshine Stills Echoes
Fragmented verse and dialogue pieces reflect rural Georgia life and moonshine folklore. A county fair anecdote contrasts science talk with old time rebellion while a reflective refrain notes the absence of moonshine stills and seasonal thrills.
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Billville
Moonshine
Somhometalk and wind claims spark debate at settlement
A county correspondent reports spirited discussion about suffrage gains, local disturbances, and crops as many workers seek other jobs. The piece critiques Georgia tax policy on denominational colleges, urging a ballot decision to end the ad valorem tax burden and foster support for Emory, Mercer, Wesleyan, Oglethorpe, and similar institutions.
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Mountain Patriarch
Mit
Emory College
Mercer University
Wesleyan Female College
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
Agney Scott College
Georgia
Exempt College Endowment Debate Urges Tax Exemption
The Macon Telegraph calls for amending Georgia’s constitution to exempt endowments of denominational schools and colleges from state taxes. It argues Georgia should follow 31 states, remove barriers to education, and end the embargo on funding. The editorial frames it as a moral duty to remove obstacles to public education.
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General Assembly
Georga
South
Georgia
Florida
Constitution
Macon Telegraph
Germany
Mina- Gonal College
Georgi
Ullmane
Philanthuape
As Seen by Sam Small On Washington and War Readiness
Sam Small critiques Washington indifference to patriotism and prep for war. He notes financial shortfalls for Fourth of July celebrations, laments officials' posturing, questions neutrality, and debates intervention. The piece skewersSecretary Daniels and Secretary Carrigan while praising President Wilson's steadiness and urging prudent action over rash clashes.
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Washington City
Lansing
McAdoo
Daniels
Clarrigan
Earth
Europe
Ewell
Washington
Wilson
Foley
Fanlow
Judge Merrill Urges State Highway Commission Reform
The letter argues for a state highway board to employ civil engineers to design proper road layouts, drainage, and quality control. It claims current county road work is wasteful, poorly supervised, and costly due to lack of trained engineers. A statewide corps would better allocate funds from the automobile tax, improve drainage, and raise road quality across Georgia. The author, J Mansell Verrill of Thomasville, Georgia, urges legislative action.
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Labor
Highway Commission
Rosa
Savannah
Road Institute Pou
Pulding
Georgia
Boards of Commissioners
Hi J
Mansell Verrill
Thomasville
Baxley Way Promotes Farm Tour For Appling County
Georgia towns imitate Baxley program as leading Appling farmers travel four days to inspect top Georgia farms. They visit Vizgerala Quitman Moultrie and Talon to study roads stock breeds and farm buildings. The effort aims to spur local progress, roads, schools, and agriculture.
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Clye
South
Pfers
Idea
Ilmer Light
Baxley
South Georgia
Bailey 19
Macon
Brunswick
Appling
Pit Club
Georgia
Agricul
The
Elks
Barley
Applaws
Vizger
Ala
Tittunaldosti
Quitman
Moultrie
Talon
Leeds
Kelda
Doug
Lome
Palerimage
Gm Magny
Vpada
Ting
Gozena
Pas
Bainey
Nero
Atlanta
Georgia renters urged to own homes and cultivate land
The editorial advocates land reform in Georgia with about eight billion acres of tillable land, urging renters to own homes and practice intensive farming. It cites European rental systems, history of French unrest, and calls for a convention in Atlanta involving renters, large landholders, and railroads to promote home ownership and agricultural development.
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Pirit
Atlanta
Georgia
Europe
Should Exempt Endowments Of Denominational Schools From Taxation
A Macon Telegraph piece argues denominational schools deserve tax exemption, noting Georgia's current non tax on endowments, contrasting state aid to public education, and urging lawmakers to preserve charitable endowments, while praising religiously affiliated colleges and urging supportive legislation.
Little Sweetheart Lyrics and Doodled Fragments
A misc poem fragment about longing addressed to a sweetheart with lilting imagery of stars, night, and moonlight. The text includes garbled lines and appears mixed with stray phrases about business plans and regional references. Core theme centers on romantic yearning and dreamlike nocturnal imagery.
England and Our Cotton urging action to protect cotton exports
A poem urging farmers and businessmen to pressure state senators to urge President Wilson to act against British interference with cotton shipments to neutral markets. The appeal stresses potential losses of cents per pound and asks readers to contact Washington, DC officials to stop the disruption and safeguard commerce.
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Gonsuiuven
Ambki
Aetian
Wilson
House
Aurion
Washington, DC
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Mexico
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S Street
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Sam W. Small
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Com Fronta
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