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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
6
A humorous column critiques Hilles records, moonshine bills, and political clamor. It ribaldly compares reform efforts, social gatherings, and state politics, mentioning Taft, Hartlett, Tippins, and Tallapoosa while lampooning conventions and public notices.
A Georgia editorial urges the plain people to take responsibility for state finances. It argues lawmakers are often partisan, asks voters to elect capable men, and cites taxes, appropriations, and income measures as vital to rehabilitating Georgia’s reputation and finances.
A Georgia writer laments erosion of respect for women after recent incidents including Mrs Cates Richard O HAre being drenched for giving a socialist lecture. He warns against midsummer madness and urges strong public condemnation to preserve womanhood, virtue, and social order.
A Georgia House of Representatives debate focuses on a bill creating a state highway commission. Proponents say central authority will harness existing road machinery to build premier southern roads, aided by endorsements from Governors Brown and Smith, the Georgia Federation of Road Authorities, and the U S office of good roads.
Obituary tribute to Mutsuhito emperor of Japan, praising his role in ending feudalism, modernizing the state, and guiding Japan toward equality with Western powers. Highlights his opposition to reactionaries, support for Western education, national loyalty, and diplomacy, ending with his legacy and his son’s expected continuation.
The Macon Telegraph condemns a Georgia legislature that cuts $250,000 in beer tax revenues while failing to raise overall funds. It cites partisan politics, Governor Brown’s veto potential, and a need for a “progressive” legislature focused on sound fiscal policy to avert bankruptcy and fund schools and censors.
Georgia senator notes Georgia has 144 counties, Alabama 67, Mississippi 78, Arkansas 75, Texas 248 despite Texas being larger. He asks why Georgia has more counties than any state except Texas. A Siam palace visit mentions a motion picture theater in Bangkok.
A garbled verse fragment describes hardship and legislative wishes to ease prices. A poet recounts a highway robbery for a poem and a man away at the sea laments travel costs, moonshine, and the inability of government to help.
The body of E F Thomas, a Thomasville native 24, was brought from Gainesville Fla for burial in Laurel Hill cemetery. He died from a gunshot wound in a dispute with W 4H Howell over an owed account while traveling for a Jacksonville firm. Elks from Gainesville and Masons from Bainbridge attended the funeral with services by Rev L T Mays.
Calhoun Ga July 380 Special A negro believed to be among escapees from the Plainville race riot shackled by a posse has been arrested and jailed with ten others. He sought a shotgun and ammo to lead a rescue, but authorities report the Plainville area is quiet and most residents have returned to work.
In Dalton Georgia Mrs M F Boisclair who lived nearby died after a lingering illness. A blood transfusion was performed two days earlier using her brother Frea Cap pers as donor but the operation failed. She was buried today after funeral services.
Jerome Jones ex president of the Georgia Federation of Labor and editor of The Atlanta Journal of Labor has accepted an invitation to deliver an address in Waycross on Labor Day under the auspices of the Trades and Labor group.
Walter Constitution argues the small independent farmer as the national foundation for prosperity and safety. He warns that overcrowding cities and land monopolies threaten democracy, urging government support for small landowners and continued rural prosperity. Reeves Canton Ga July 20 1912.
Special report notes J B Dixon finds a remedy for army worm infestation in his Parish area field. He used a small flock of turkeys to feed on the pest, borrowed neighbors’ birds, and claims two days of flock action cleared his 20 acre corn field. He says turkeys saved hundreds of bushels of corn and offered to share his method.
Americas Ga July 30 Special reports cotton sells at 12 cents a pound amid expected short crop. Several hundred bales were bought by Americas buyers through a local warehouse for September delivery. The good middling quality has dealers cautious about future contracts and delivery.
Harlem Ga July 3 Speciality Jack Harden ordinary of Columbia county buried at Leth Ga after several days illness from typhoid fever. He was survived by family members and friends in the community.
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