Atlanta Leads South in Dwelling Permits in 1920
A U S Bureau of Labor Statistics compilation shows Atlanta ranking first in the South for dwelling and apartment house permits issued in 1920. Summary figures: 552 one family houses costing 2,672,000 dollars and 39 apartment houses costing 1,579,000 dollars, housing 1,176 families. The article notes these figures exclude business buildings and suburban construction. It suggests 1921 may surpass 1920’s record.
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U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Atlanta
South
United States
New Orleans
St. Louis
Omaha
Louisville
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Rome Daily Tribune Herald Sold to Local Syndicate
The Daily Tribune-Herald of Rome has been bought from former sole owner Mrs. J Lindsay Johnson by a Rome based syndicate of business and professional men. New directors include T W Lipscomb J D McCartney G E B Maddox W S Rowell John M Vandiver E E Lindsey and J Nephew King. The paper will retain its constructive political and progressive policies under Mrs Johnson and the new board.
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Daily Tribune-Herald
Rome
J. Lindsay Johnson
T. W. Lipscomb
J. D. McCartney
G. E B. Maddox
W. S. Rowell
John M. Vandiver
E. E. Lindsey
J. Nephew
King
Johnson
North Georgia
Tribune-Herald
South
Course at the Center of Future Leadership Noted
A brief item notes the course that has made its mark through the personnel slated to direct it in the future. The article highlights the people involved and hints at planned leadership roles and the program’s growing influence.
Call for State Auditor Bill in Georgia Senate
The senate acts with wisdom in reporting the state auditor bill by Senator Manson which should pass both houses. An expeditious passage could save thousands of dollars this session as only limited work has progressed. A legally created state auditing department not tied to any department would curb investigations and save time and money.
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Senate
Manson
Assembly
Haa
Georgia
Faders
State College] of Agricultures
State University
State College of Agriculture
Smith-Lever
Hughes
Ari
Batandes
Postal reforms praised by Postmaster General Hays
Commentary praises Hays for reorganizing postal service with better delivery times and box collections. Reopens New York and Philadelphia tubes to ease congestion and reduce street traffic. Critiques Burleson economy, urges nonpolitical, businesslike operation. Mentions future events and other political notes.
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Hays
Burle
Mat
New York
Philadelphia
Burleson
Germany
The State's Contral of the Pistol Nuisance
A historical analysis argues the Second Amendment does not guarantee concealed carry as a daily right. It reviews militia origins, precedents, and state powers to regulate arms. The piece cites Robertson v Baldwin and Presser v Illinois, noting political tensions over concealed weapons and prosecutions.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Ppen
National Congress
Mmm-Ana
Congress
South
Georgia
United States Supreme Court
Robertson
Guiding Your Soul: A Call to Moral Choice
A preacher’s terse exhortation urges readers to use God given senses to discern right from wrong. He asks how one treats neighbors and how the soul should be guided, urging reflection on inner building and heart vision. Based in Atlanta, Ga, attributed to N Sargent Hamilton.
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Sargent Hamilton
Allanta, Ga
Today's Anniversaries
1811 William Makepeace Thackeray born in Calcutta died in London December 24 1863. 1834 Lord Melbourne becomes British premier. 1836 William White first Episcopal bishop of Pennsylvania died Philadelphia born April 4 1748. 1847 U S frigate Macedonian sited from New York landed food for starving Ireland. 1861 First overland coach arrives at Leavenworth 17 days from San Francisco. 1862 Cincinnati alarmed by Confederate movements in Kentucky. 1872 Attempt to assassinate the king and queen of Spain at Madrid. 1873 Death of Sir David Salomons first Jew in British House of Commons.
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William Makepeace Thaelberg
Calcutta
India
London
Lord Melbourne
William White
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Ireland
Leavenworth
Kan
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Spain
Madrid
David Salesmana
House of Commons
Agriculture or Quit: Georgia district farms' future in focus
Georgia newspapers debate district agricultural schools, urging either full agricultural training nationwide or consolidation into county high schools. The piece cites Granite Hill, Tifton, and statewide funding as stakes, arguing for uniform curriculums and practical, science based farming education across all districts.
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Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Granite Hill
J. L. Herring
Tifton
Tifton Gazette
Herring
Ganette
Run
Hughes Bi
Too Much In Life Says George Matthew Ad
George Matthew Ad argues in a talk that excess in any form harms balance. He notes too much work, food, or pleasure dulls vitality, warns against excessive wealth and ego, and urges moderation, recreation, and healthy hobbies to sustain genuine progress.
Today in History and Elections Across North America
Today marks Watteau's bicentennial death anniversary and Benito Juarez holiday in Mexico. Grand Forks hosts the North Dakota state fair through the week. Ontario becomes bone dry at midnight after a provincial vote. Alberta voters decide whether Liberal Premier Stewart or the opposition leads the province.
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Watteau
Mexico
Benito Juarez
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Ontario
Stewart
Alberta
Health Talks on Mosquito Bites and Mosquito Control
Health talk advises relief for bites with soap and warm baths for children, and suggests peroxide, iodine, glycerin, and ammonia remedies. It covers preventing bites by removing standing water, cleaning receptacles, screening wells and barrels, and draining ponds. It lists homemade repellents including cedar oil, citronella, lavender oil, and bottle scents to deter mosquitoes and extend protection.
Earnest Appeal for State Support of GNJ C School Milledgeville
A letter to Georgia legislators pleads for generous state appropriations to the GNJ C School at Milledgeville. It extols Dr. M. M. Parks and staff for high standards, discipline, modest attire, and self reliance, arguing public funding is preferable to profit schools and important for young women’s future independence.
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G.N. de J.C. School
Milledgeville
M. M. Parks
Georgia
Milledgarville
Milledravilla
Star predictions warn fickle women and fragile diplomacy
The column predicts a lucky day for lovers while warning that women may be fickle. Diplomatic negotiations may fail despite expectations. A serious crisis is forecast in South African affairs with large hospital requests during the summer. Birthdays point to travel and changes this year, while children born today may be careless.
Chronicle urged to retain agricultural schools in Georgia
Editor J L Herring argues Chronicle overstates flaws in district A and M schools in Georgia. He cites Granite Hill and Second District at Tifton, praising enrollment growth, graduates entering college and teaching, and the broad rural impact. He warns abolishing the system would waste donated land and utilities and burden state with debt.
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J. L. Herring
Chronicle
Tifton Gazette
Georgia
Nakethe
Granite Hill
Ita
the Chronicle Ia
Gona
Ife
Grorala
Sdng
The
Tifton
State College of Agriculture
Board of Trustees
Titt
Gaa
Tifton City
Mwmite
Bits of New York Life by Q O Mintyre
A diary style column recounts a bustling day in New York with social scenes in dining and theater. Pepyslike observations include H Hobart breakfast, auction curios, and chatter about actors, musicians, and fashion. Watermelon season, penny slices, and a rogue roulette at Fifth Avenue soda fountains frame a vivid urban panorama.
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New York
Q. O. Mintyre
Samuel Pepys
Tnerry Alscourgue
H. Hobart
Grea Avor
B. Dudley
Paris
Mr. Pepys
J. Montague
H. Deheaver
Bert Willams
Ding
Nicholas Bongworth
Alice
Vera
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Allants
Etto
Bingte Gosive Ally
D. BR. Hulliday
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Ouigida
Constitution Washington
Raleigh Hotel
James A. Holloman
the Tribune-Herald
Marshal Foch
William Hale Thompson
Henry
Alabama
Supreme Court
Shall
Y Som W. Small
James A. Hollomon
Augusta Chronicle
Granite HI
Gaorgia
Airata
Granite Hin
James, J. Hui
Northwest
America
Terrall
George Matthew
Wilson
Governor Cox
France
Chateau-Thierry
William Brady
Strets
Oura
Soule
City
the Chronicle
Democratic
A. A
Schoors
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Ammony
Moerly
Tift
Titt County
Bexex Street
Duke of Blagiaet
Ethel Haller
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Fifth Avenue Soda Fountains
Plano Ceater
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