Notice for Constitution subscribers and staff
The Constitution announces its Atlanta headquarters contact, New York bureau details, and hotel delivery options. It lists traveling reps W Blackburn C Moore W Overbay Ch Donnelly W F Steeie, and notes July 27, 1909 publishing from Atlanta. It also includes satirical political quips about tariffs and figures.
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W. Blackburn
C8. Moore
W. H. Overbay
CH. Donnelly
W.F. Stceie
Els ‘Constitution Publishing CO
Good roads by bond issues described as installment plan
A Georgia reader urges education on financing road improvements via county bonds. The editorial argues bonds are a prudent means to fund highways, with safeguards like 7 percent debt limits and a two thirds voter approval, plus sinking funds, ensuring gradual, taxpayer-friendly repayment and long term gains in property values.
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Georgia
Ho'ton Warner
North Carolina
South
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Crossroads
Simpson Pass
Alps
Senate
Godley
Camden
House
City Court of
St. Mary’s
Fitts
McCurry
Jackson
Mathews
FREAK LEGISLATION AND BIENNIAL SESSIONS IN GEORGIA
The piece denounces Georgia's push for biennial sessions and criticizes a bill banning horse riding by girls over 12. It laments a 10 cent per gallon tax on soft drink manufacture, arguing it harms Georgia’s future industry by driving business to neighboring states.
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General Assembly
Georgia
Safeguarding a future Georgia cattle industry
Senator J. D. Price pushed two bills through the Georgia senate to organize campaigns against cattle pests like ticks and similar future invasions. The measures aim to introduce system and method, clearing obstacles to expand cattle, beef, and dairy business and bring wealth to Georgians.
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Georgia
J. D. Price
Georgia Senate
When Politicians Turn A Deaf Ear
The Philadelphia Record contrasts current Republican tariff disputes with pre French Revolution turmoil. It warns against complacent monarchic impulses within politics and rebukes the notion that Bastille events were mere revolt. The piece argues Bourbon allies in Congress manipulate tariff interests.
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Bastile
Gra
Congress
Political shifts and trust in public will emerge in Roosevelt era
Analyzing how trust, reform promises, and public sentiment shaped politics. The piece contrasts Louis Philippe era reforms with American Republican revisionism, noting Roosevelt's public pulse and risks for politicians who ignore the people's voice. It highlights business America veering toward revision and McKinley as a symbol of reform.
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Louis
Republicat
Congress
America
Personality of Dover Correspondent Elevates Early Bleriot Story
A vivid Dover AP correspondent, famed for dramatic yet accurate reporting, shaped the Bleriot cross-Channel feat into a compelling narrative that captivated American readers at breakfast. His distinctive, energetic style exemplifies journalism’s power to shorten distances and spark imagination across a nation.
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Dover
England
Bleriot
English Channel
America
Just from Georgia and the Trusts in Song
A fragmented collection of verses and notes reflecting social strain over prices and trust influence. The piece includes a chorus about wages and everyday life, inserts about a seashore note, jokes on bathing suits, and satirical lines on politics, beer laws, and dress in a dated regional voice.
Senate Rejects Marriage License Reform Amid Stamp Bill Action
The Senate killed the marriage license reform bill 20 to 17 after amendments and debate. It would have barred licenses for applicants with communicable diseases and required medical affidavits and physician certificates. A second trading stamp bill passed 26 to 0, aimed at outlawing most stamping programs except when retailers issue stamps themselves.
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Senatore McLain
Rudiell
Senate
Morris
House
Messrs. Vinson
Baldwin
Garlington
Richmond
Green Trading Stamp Company
Letters From People Important to Peach Growers
The editor notes government experts have achieved satisfactory summer treatments for blackspot brown rot and curculio in peaches. A government specialist will be in Athens during the Georgia State Horticultural Society meeting on August 4 and 6 to share methods. Peach growers statewide are urged to attend.
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Athens
Gegrets State Horticultural Society
Georgia
Georgia State Horticultural Society
Wounding of Private Vaughn Committed in Camp Night Incident
General Order No 9 from St Simon's Ga dated July 22 1809 deplores Private D C Vaughns wounding by a sentinel during night duty at the camp. It punishes the act and commends Private Clements of Company D for proper conduct. Colonel Pomeroy orders further action on Vaughns conduct and commends Clements for his steadfast duty.
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B. Pomeroy
Sentinel
St. Simon’s
F. M. Cochran
St. Simon's
D. C. Vaughn
Vaughn
Clements
Pomeroy
Frank MM
Kagutant
Georgia bill seeks ban on women riding astride
Dr. Wright of Stewart introduces a measure to outlaw female astride riding in Georgia for anyone over 12, with fines of 10 to 100 dollars. The bill allows circus riders within show grounds and tents. Wright, a former Atlanta bicycle officer and physician, argues the plan protects health and public morals.
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Georgia
Mr. Wright
Stewart
Wright
Stewert
Holder
Hardeman
Jefferson
Atlanta Patrobman
Gus Wright
Dr. Wright
Atlanta
Henas
Stewart County
Weather showers and a stray shower tale
Forecast notes showery conditions with breaks of partly cloudy skies east of the Rockies. A gentle drizzle began as locals stepped out near the capitol, lasting over an hour while observers praised the forecaster. Walter McElreath employed a newspaper as head protection amid the light rain.
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Rockies
Capitol
Walter McElreath
What the Simple Life Did for the GOPHERS Friend
A brief note highlights how a simple life approach benefited a key ally of the GOPHER group, outlining modest gains and community ties. The piece emphasizes practical steps and local support that helped the friend improve daily routines and social connections.
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