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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
6
The forecast calls for generally fair and partly cloudy skies with a cool start in the morning. Light haze and a constant breeze were reported yesterday, with warm, comfortable conditions continuing from the Rockies eastward.
Miss Gopher chats on her front porch as Brookwood dust is brushed from a chair. She jokes about the old folks returning to find the house neatly kept and muses on moving toward a simple life at dawn.
Advertisement urging a seaside trip to St Simon Cumberland via Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic. Highlights Pullman sleepers between Atlanta and Brunswick with rates for short or long stays. City Ticket Office, 70.
A Baltimore Sun excerpt urges wives to occasionally give husbands small cash allowances. It argues men work long hours, deserve periodic leisure and fun, and warns against siphoning pay or embezzling from the family envelope. The piece frames money as a tool for happier, steadier work.
A seller announces discounted diamond prices claiming values rise daily and that diamonds were bought before an advance, allowing sale at old rates. They promise supply of assorted diamonds to meet buyers’ satisfaction and urge quick contact.
A warm fall day drew thousands outdoors across Atlanta. Trolleys and cars filled Buckhead, Decatur, College Park, Marietta, and the river corridor for eighteen hours. Parks, clubs, and Piedmont drive rose to the occasion with concerts and tennis, while the weather provided comfortable sun and breeze for all.
Redan Georgia July 24 The Farmers' Union rally merged with a district school election and Rural Free Delivery men creating the town's largest crowd. Speakers praised good roads and schools. J W Phillips led the barbecue with ample meats and baskets of country fare. Rev J B Gresham presided and lauded local progress as crowds praised Independence through farming and schooling.
The writer endorses editorial calls for merit based selection of foreign ministers and consuls to expand American trade. He cites the National Business League of America promoting university training and competitive exams for foreign service, arguing diplomacy must serve commerce and national interests.
Robert J. Low of Atlanta argues for university training of foreign consuls and competitive exams to appoint capable commercial experts. He urges a substantial ship subsidy to rebuild an American merchant fleet and reduce dependence on foreign carriers, linking consular reform to expanded foreign trade and national pride. July 24, 1909.
Hiberton Ga July 26 The city council passed an ordinance fixing auto speed within the first limits at five to ten miles per hour. Police will enforce the rule, with officers stationed to ensure pedestrians are not endangered.
The Fifth Regiment National Guard of Georgia returned from Camp at St Simon’s near Brunswick with praise for the encampment. Colonel H. B. Pomeroy leads officers and men home after a week of army life with one injury reported. details list the troops and their units.
Offices are being cleared out at the capitol for the upcoming session beginning Tuesday. The building is being prepared, with Lawrence Lee taking over the office of Justice Denson for the session and Cyrus B. Brown, clerk of the house, moving into Lee’s former position.
Montgomery Ala July 25 Specials Everything looks good for the adoption of a fire marshal law at the coming extra session of the legislature Frank N Julian insurance commissioner and his deputy Maj A C Sexton are elated It is conceded that if this act is assured it will be a step along the right line that few southern states have been able to make The law on the books now is inadequate and has never been capable of enforcement and the safety of property as well as fairness to the underwriters demand that there be provision to avert the needs
Woodbury Georgia July 25 Special Meriwether county Masons will hold convention here Aug 4 Major Biln Williams will make the welcome address and Vir T D Sutton will act as master of ceremonies Grand Master of the State T J Jeffries of Atlanta and District Deputy W L Williams of Columbus will be present
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