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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1921

Page

13

Georgia optimism from Dr Soule on bumper crops ahead

Dr. Andrew M Soule, president of the Georgia State College of Agriculture, predicts brighter prospects for Georgia agriculture. He cites strong south Georgia crops, favorable prices, and reduced boll weevil impact, urging optimism and increased business activity to capitalize on improving conditions statewide.

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Pistol Law Debate in Georgia Legislature

The editorial argues for enacting Golucke bill to restrict gun carry by changing constitutional language. It condemns hip pocket pistols as a hidden lethal threat, notes rural and urban gun use across races, and urges stronger enforcement and broader legislation to save lives and reduce crime.

Senate Alvin G. Go‘fucke Geld Georgia General Assembly Lana Golucke Golucke Bil

Just From Georgia By FRANK I. STANTON

A collage of quotes and sketches from various papers and readers. Snippets on home brewers mottos, a tragedy directions gag, social commentary on ambition and shade, shoe costs, a humorous legal note on alimony, and a dialect verse.

Georgia Frank I. Stanton

Learn to Swim and the Value of Water Safety

The Constitution recalls 18 drownings on the Fourth of July across Georgia and nearby Southern towns, noting this may be only a fraction of fatalities. It urges swimming education as lifesaving, highlighting the vast water surface and the common need for rescue, and predicts swimming could become a compulsory education requirement to extend lifespans.

Georgia Associated Press

Health Talks By William Brady Md Five Foot Barrage

Dr Brady warns that ignorance harms as typhoid bacteria contaminate fresh water and outlines germ theory basics. He explains respiratory infections spread via droplets, and outlines two protective measures for caregivers: a fine gauze mask and strict hand hygiene to prevent cross contamination.

Hurta & Lo

New Schedules Sought for Gordon and Buckhead Lines

Georgia Railway and Power Co filed with the state railroad commission to establish a Buckhead and Camp Gordon route schedule. The plan calls for a twenty minute daytime Buckhead service, ten minute rush hour service, and a forty minute Camp Gordon line schedule all day.

Buckhead Camp

Governor Hardwick's Fiscal Message for Georgia

Governor Hardwick calls for immediate revenue increases and major tax reform, urging trimmed expenditures and a shift to an equitable income tax while preserving essential services. He supports Australian ballot reforms, stricter registration, and keeping the archives department despite cost, arguing road and farm needs justify current asset use and rural development.

Hardwick Department of Archivés United States Georgia Department of Archives

Bits of New York Life by O O Mintyre

New York July 6 The Long Island house party season is on with porch comedians in white flannels and open throats who exchange meals for reparties. They roam from Friday to Monday for food lodging and drinks then strip to bathing togas and ride off in cars. Sedulous matrons groom boys with catlike purrs as studio scandals are aired and wine flows until the morning. Divorce headlines fuelLong Island parties for lawyers while a rest visitor notes parties refuse dinner but host expects guests to leave after mere beggary. Apartment landlords fear empty units as rates drop and editors recount a college bred writer facing 209 rejections yet persisting toward future success.

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Bills Introduced In House Wednesday Dozens of Measures

A long list of bills introduced in the House on Wednesday covers harbor commission creation, fruit and agriculture rules, watermelons shipment, docket extensions for courts, divorce cost changes, fishing law updates, misdemeanor penalties, gun and vehicle regulations, tax levy authority, mortgage foreclosures on crops, blue sky law enhancements, larceny after trust punishment changes, state sanitarium funding, county clerks salaries, veterans and national guard matters, dormitory and school appropriations, shrimp and saltwater fishing restrictions, and judges salaries.

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Newspaper Men to Plead for Kelley Life Clemency

Atlanta journalists and attorneys prepare a last-ditch bid to save Jack Kelley from execution set for July 15 in Griffin after the State Prison Commission declined to recommend a commutation. Governor Hardwick said he will follow the commission, with clemency advocates tasked to prove the panel erred.

Jack Kelley Griffin Leroy Trexler Atlanta H. A Allen Leonard Crawford Kelley State Prison Commission Capitol Joy James Twiggs County James Hardwick Prison Commission

Local Gideons Name Delegates for 1922 Convention

The Atlanta Gideons club at a weekly luncheon elected four delegates to the national Gideons convention to be held July 21 to 24 in Bronx City, Iowa. Delegates aim to secure the next convention for Atlanta and press for a southern field secretary for a three year term. The Gideons hold annual conventions, with the fifth year termed International, while Sioux City’s forthcoming gathering is anticipated as the largest yet.

Atlanta Gideons Bronx City Towa Sioux City

Herbert Clay to Address Chi Phis at Luncheon

Herbert Clay of Marietta president of the state senate will address the Chi Phi Alumni at the Kimball House Saturday at 1 p m. Other guests include Harold Hutchens senator from the 38th district and Virlyn B Moore from Fulton House. The talk centers on the state educational system and higher learning funded by legislative appropriation.

Chi Phi Alumni Association Kimball House Herbert Clay Marietta State Senate Harold Hutchens 38Th Sistrid Viriyn B. Moore Fulton Institution of Higher Learning

Georgia Law Changes Target Divorce and Woman Rights

The article reports on Georgia legislators pushing stricter divorce laws and measures allowing women to hold office serve on juries and manage public duties. It notes Sen J H Boykin backing expanded rights, Rep Perryman proposing a 12 month marriage ban after divorce, and a "blue-sky" securities bill amendment. It also covers a harbor port board proposal to study Georgia ports, and political maneuvering around governor prospects and capital relocation issues.

Hardwick Holloway Capital Removal Association Howard J H Boykin Senate Georgia Perryman Talbott County

Fulton County Accepts Finley Road Bid At July Meeting

Fulton County commissioners approved a Finley company bid to resurface roads totaling about fourteen miles including Powers Ferry and Roswell roads and others. They also awarded 12,500 to Thornton Cromer for a cement contract and voted to borrow 125,000 to operate until tax revenue arrives while denying charity requests. Commissioner Turner opposed the Finley award over a lower McDougald bid.

County Commission Sam Finley Company Thornton & Cromer, Inc Fulton County Board Paul Etheridge Finney Company Powers’ Ferry Road Roswell Road Buckhead McDonough Jonesboro Road Lake Avenue Irwin Street North Boulevard Elizabeth Street Marietta Road Railway Bridge Inman Yards Turner Charles G. Turner Finley McDougald Company Henry Wood Finley Company McDougain Company Roswell Owers’ Ferry Road Powers’ Ferry Hoswell Thornton and Cromer Jack DeJarnette Supply Company Dixie Portland Cement Company DeJarnette Company Royal Cement Anti-Tuberculosis Association Gilbert Mills Daughters of the Confederacy General Hood Atlanta Fat Fulton County Grand Jury Committee On Pubiic

Scout Saves Youth at Knoxville Swimming Resort

Scout Harry H. Chandler administered artificial respiration to Louis Highnight seven from Danville Kentucky, saving his life after he was rescued from drowning at a Knoxville Tennessee swimming resort. Chandler revived breathing and expelled water from the youth's lungs before physicians arrived with a pulimotor.

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