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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1921

Page

10

Highway meeting to be discussed in Atlanta plan

Atlanta automobile club directors at a luncheon approved a joint meeting with the Georgia Automobile Association to hear Rev. Ira M. Boswell speak about the Cincinnati Dixie Highway convention. Boswell will tour southern routes in August and visit Atlanta likely August 11, with Rotary club talks considered.

Atlanta Automobile: Association Cincinnati Capitol City Georgia Automobile Association Ira M. Boswell Cincinnat Chattanooga Atlanta Boswell Focal Rotary Club W. B. Fitzgerald Atlanta Club J. Stacy Hill Citizens

Cotton Marketing Association opens state wide education drive

The Georgia Cotton Growers' Cooperative association announced a series of meetings from July 27 to mid August to promote a statewide educational campaign. Meetings were held Wednesday at WJ Walker's farm in Screven county and in Crawford McDonough Lawrenceville Claxton Fairburn and Conyers with a plan to resume August 1 to 15 to extend coverage. Speakers include C S Parrett A A Elmore J J Brown W T Hanson J T Wise T H Mc Coy J J Flynt A J Fleming W J Walker E K Overstreet T B Thornton L R Tillman A B Anderson J E Boddenhammer and W W Webb among others.

Georgia Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association WJ. Walker Screven County Crawford McDonough Lawrenceville Claxton Fairburn and Conyers Parrett A. A. Elmore J. J. Brown W. T. Hanson J. T. Wise T. H. McCoy J. J. Flynt A. J. Fleming W J. Walker E. K. Overstreet T. B Thornton L. R. Tillman A. 8. Anderson J. E. Bodenhammer W. W. Webp

New Publication For Power Company Employees Appears

The Georgia Railway and Power Company launches Snap Shots, a bi monthly employee publication for about 3000 workers. The illustrated chronicle will feature pictures and news about activities of workers on the company rolls and will be distributed to employees in Atlanta.

The Georgia Railway and Power Company Atlanta Power Company

Bachelors Face Tax Debate In Curious Legislation

A debate unfolds on a proposed tax targeting bachelors under 210 pounds as a tax on privilege. Jim Alexander and Henry Kennedy mock the idea while others suggest humorous remedies or seek government-backed marriage options. One speaker jokes about a matrimonial board, another notes the paradox of paying for privilege.

Teobaon Mr. Robson Jim Alexander Atlants National Henry Kennedy Fulton National Kennedy Ezrant Alexander Dudley Woolward Henry Lyons Henry Xtata Wimberly Peters Willard Patterson Tom Connally Mr. Connally Towish

Farm Demonstration Agents To Be Reassessed In Georgia

Georgia lawmakers plan to shift Smith Lever funds from farm demonstration agents to vocational training schools. Representative C H Kittrell says rural youth would gain from expert vocational education, while some seek to reallocate about 130000 dollars if federal aid is blocked. The educational committee backs district vote requirements for consolidation and an enabling act for elder carswell bond election procedures.

House Smith-Lever Fund Smith-Hughes Federal Fund Georgia C. H. Kittrell Laurens Superintendent of Education Kittrell Elder-Carswell

Many Atlantans Not Registered for the City Primary

City executive committee notes many Atlanta residents believe they are eligible to vote in the August 31 city primary but have not registered. Only those registered for the bond election or since will qualify as books close at noon August 1 and candidate entrance ends August 15.

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Atlanta Plans Fund To Save World War Hero Farm

G L Cannon of 382 Central avenue disclosed a proposal to raise aid for Sergeant Alvin York whose farm is at risk as he rejects commercial use of his fame. The plan asks every American to contribute 10 cents to a fund. Cannon notes a million dimes would total 100000 dollars and he contributes three dimes himself.

Atlanta Alvin York Argonne Forest G. L. Cannon Central Avenue York Cannon Sergeant York

Southern Business College Receives Notable Compliments

An August enrollment notice highlights the Southern Shorthand and Business University in Atlanta as a top choice with strong student training. Letters from employers and former students praise the school, its teachers, and graduates for reliability and readiness in the business world.

Southern Shorthand Business University Roati G. L. Stripling & Company Fort Valley Georgia Marian Story Thurman Waldrop A. J Yami Southern Business College Atlanta

Movie prize entrant pitches first ball at park game

Misa Reha Lawrence a leading contestant in The Constitution moving picture contest will pitch the first ball at the Lion-Civitan baseball game this Saturday at Ponce de Leon park. Migs Mercedes Foster will act as catcher. The kickoff features a brass band, dances by Miss Sarah Moulton and other stunts. Proceeds support the rehabilitation unit and auditorium fund of the Atlanta Woman's Club.

Misa Reha Lawrence The Lion-Civitan Mercedes Foster Wil Sarah Moulton Ponce Dé Leon Atlante Amnan’s' Club

Athens Firm to Issue Bonds in $179,000 Plan

An order by the state railroad commission allows the Athens Railway and Gas company to issue 179000 dollars in bonds after an executive session. The Macon Gas rate case was heard in the morning with Judge Felton and officials from both sides presenting evidence. The Ecuador government accepts a French proposal to set up 14 new radio telegraph stations.

Athens Railway and Gas Company State Railroad Commission Macen Gas Company W., H. Felton Macone Corporation R. G. McGraw Hatcher Smith Ut City Company R.G. Phinkett Macon Ecuador

Full Pardons for Edna P Godbee in Georgia

Edna P Godbee of Perkin station seven miles from Millen received a full pardon from Gov Thomas W Hardwick. She had been convicted of murdering her former husband and his second wife in 1914 after a divorce. Previously granted parole by Gov Hugh Dorsey in 1920 she had been at liberty since. French researchers announce an economical method to cast iron and steel without cones.

Edna P. Godbee Perking Station Millen Thomas .W. Hardwick the Constitution Hugh 3. Dorsey

Ad Mento Plan Campaign to End Fake Advertising in Georgia

Discussion on stopping fraudulent ads to protect the public features Governor Thomas W. Hardwick and President Herbert Lay of the state senate set to speak at a gathering in Atlanta at the Kimball House.

AD Mento Willy Ba Eciig Atlanta Kimball - House Teaoe Thomas W. Hardwick Herbert, Lay Senate Club

Solicitor to Speak at Georgia Avenue School Rally

Solicitor Jonn A. Boy Hinkes accepted an invitation to be the principal speaker at a political rally to be held at 8 o'clock Friday night at the Georgia Avenue School. All council candidates from the second and third wards will give short talks. Boykin’s topic was not announced Wednesday.

Jonn A. Boy Hinkes Georgia Avenue School Boykin

Rozwin Foot Bath Ad Promises Quick Toe Health Revival

An advertisement touts Rozwin foot bath as a French Rozium based cure for painful feet with corns bunions and ingrowing nails. It claims to relieve inflammation odor and soreness, restore health and comfort, and sell at 3 dollars at drug stores.

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Cotton Marketing Association Southern A. C. Briscoe I. W. Arnold Whitehall Street Wesley Hirshburg A. Briscor B. Universit Sorosis Shoe Parlor Athens Palm “Beach Thompson Whitehall Rozwin Foot Bath
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