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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
7
A garbled column parades comments on Taft Roosevelt and Taft era topics with scattered gibes about rain in Chattanooga, Prohibition era figures, suffragettes, and foreign affairs. It jabs at politicians and public figures while weaving weather and Fourth of July strains into a sweeping, disjointed critique.
The piece warns of black root disease threatening Georgia cotton, cutting yields across many counties and costing millions. It notes the need for immune seed varieties, seeks a $10,000 appropriation to expand seed distribution, and cites support from farmers and Representative Henderson.
An article arguing for a uniform road law in Georgia outlines key issues for drivers and pedestrians, including right of way, passing rules, and penalties for violations. It notes changing travel patterns, calls for equitable standards, and praises Watson as a guide in shaping constructive traffic reforms for the state.
A garbled mixture of verse and comic snippets notes a Georgia angle on a proposed night beer tax, urging legislators to tax and burden them while promising default resilience. It weaves in humorous tales, editorials, and local dialect anecdotes about rain, poverty, and reform, with scattered character vignettes and anecdotes.
Attorney General Wickersham urges federal oversight of interstate corporations, echoing Roosevelt and Bryan. The proposal would revoke licenses or stock control for holding companies to curb trusts. Administration support appears likely, but tariff critics may block revisions.
A perceptive analysis discusses the assassination of Colonel Sir William Curzon Wyllie and Dr. Calas Labaca, exploring motives and implications for British authority in India. It notes native unrest, taxation protests, and the impact of the Far Eastern war on perceptions of white supremacy and governance.
Thomas B. Watson aligns with the road improvement push in Georgia joining National President Barratt and State President Lee of the Farmers Union with officials and citizens supporting good roads. The piece stresses opposition to blanket legislation and urges targeted, practical road policy by the general assembly.
Farmers can extend post life beyond eight to ten years by treating common woods with creosote. Injecting preservative into wood prevents decay by plant life, making old field pines and cottonwood posts last twenty years or more. Treating costs about ten cents per post and requires heating to about 180 degrees F for best penetration.
A 5000-signature petition will be presented to the Georgia legislature to push a compulsory school attendance law. The effort is backed by major state groups and Atlanta citizens, with supporters citing neglect cases and remote districts. The bill allows private schooling in lieu of public attendance and faces intense advocacy in both houses.
The Georgia general assembly panel debates funding needs with a $430000 burden. The Ways and Means chair Representative Reid pushes near beer revenue to cover state expenses and proposes new licenses fees and bonds. Committees discuss enlarging borrowing and authorizing state treasurer to sign bonds for surrendered issues.
Rome Georgia wins the next Rural Mail Carriers convention to be held in Rome in July 1916. J B Lumpkin recently returned from Cordelo where the 190 session was held, and Rome was named as the site for the forthcoming state gathering.
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