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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
9
A collage of satirical notes cites campaign names like My Mooses and Mooseville to mock party antics while praising the Senate’s unopposed passage of a mileage coupon bill. It argues the federal railroads use mileage books to spur travel, while southern lines lag, and notes weather, politics, and public opinion shaping adjournment and reform debates.
An Atlanta editorial condemns a Grant Park melee and cites gangs of deadbeats disturbing parks. It urges stronger police patrols, criticizing economy-driven cuts, and calls for strict enforcement to protect public safety and city reputation.
Colonel N F Tift, head of Dougherty county roads and revenues, argues the Georgia tax system is unjust and archaic. He cites unequal county returns, delayed public improvements, and the state borrowing to cover shortfalls. The Constitution notes the legislature blocked a measure to equalize returns, calling the system a beggaring patchwork.
An Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis association idea for a Tuberculosis Prevention Day tomorrow calls on ministers to warn congregations about avoiding infection and on methods for prevention and cure. It cites Atlanta’s climate as favorable to recovery, urges cleanliness, neighbor cooperation, and public provision for indigent patients, stressing shared democratic duty in fighting the disease.
A collage of verse and brief sketches from a local column includes lines about love and dream imagery, a mock letter from Atlanta about a father at the legislature, and humorous poems reflecting rural life and city dreams. The piece blends sentimental poetry with light social satire and rural-urban contrasts.
Ivor Stratford died after falling five stories following a clothing fire in an Albany film factory. A second man was killed and the total loss is reported at 200000 dollars.
In Americas Georgia on July 19 a watermelon market collapse stunned growers. Prices fell below loading costs as fifteen carloads stalled on sidetracks near Andersonville, with a Philadelphia commission house offering only five dollars per carload after expenses. Growers face discouragement and financial strain.
The portrait of the late Senator Steve Clay, originally dated for today, will be presented next Tuesday in Marietta. Senator Harris and Mr Cheney of Marietta will speak at the ceremony.
A Georgia Federation of Good Roads meeting endorses a bill for county tax assessors to reduce inequities in local taxation. Albany cites 60 percent real value city taxes vs 76 percent county valuation, arguing a 50 percent basis would ease funds for roads and reduce bonded debt. Reformers clash with office seekers. Walter R. Steed voices caution on reform rhetoric and political posturing.
Cordele Georgia July 19 Special Plans for several new enterprises emerged in Cordele. Most prominent is the move to organize another bank for Cordele with a capital stock of 100000. Promoters are L. and J. A. Wilson. The bank would be located in the new back block at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Eighth Street.
The first services in the new Cordele Methodist church will be on Sunday July 21 with an interesting program of talks by deacons and church members. Held in the basement the service showcases a project costing about 40000 dollars and aims to become a prominent South Georgia church edifice.
The piece argues early trade practice favored deception until advertising reshaped commerce. It claims ads build trust, convert merchants into representatives, and encourage consumer confidence. It urges readers to rely on advertising in daily purchases and recognize its role in fair play.
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