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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
9
A reflective editorial laments Europe edging toward a colossal war. It notes decades of armament, intrigue, and national rivalry undermining Christian ideals and peaceful progress, warning that millions’ peace and prosperity hang in the balance as quarrels threaten to be settled by force.
The Georgia house passed a public health bill creating a bureau of vital statistics under the state board of health, aligning with a Senate-passed vital statistics bill. Both measures interlock to form a true public health service, ensuring data on disease and death rates guides action, addressing Georgia as one of the last states without such provisions.
The passage of the public health bill in the Senate and the vital statistics bill in the House is anticipated as crucial to fighting disease and reducing the death rate. The text emphasizes the inseparability of these measures in improving public health outcomes.
Georgia politics settle the capital issue for the year as no legislature will pursue moves to transfer the capital from Atlanta to Macon. Nat E Harris signals Macon remains the target only for an office move, not a state capital shift, ending the controversy and avoiding further agitation.
The senate judiciary committee backed passage of a Georgia Torrens land title bill with local option, aiming to fix chaotic land titles for rural credit. Bankers warn that clearer titles are essential for farmers to access full rural credit and foreclosures. Congress may act soon, urging state reform to stay competitive.
A WaL Winburn plan proposes local holding companies buy and subdivide land, then sell to new settlers on easy terms. Georgia trade boards urged to back the scheme, citing Maryland success and state needs. The note also touches on national issues and political climate in Mexico, Texas prohibition, and a safety campaign at The Outlook.
A Georgia piece satirically notes how faith and providence guide daily work and weather, contrasting a campaign scene with a rural belief in divine control. It mocks political campaigning, offering jokes about speeches, stumping, and feeding crowds to keep voters content.
A collection of fragmented verse and local quips from council grove era papers. The editor corrects a misreported injury, a playful verse about light and harvest, a county nomination joke, Florida scene caption, and satirical notes on political prayers. Notable names include Sackett and Linda.
A reflective essay likening the human body to a republic where brain and muscles act as governing parts. It argues true leadership arises when all faculties work in unison, creating a self governing, democratic life.
Editor Constitution notes discussion on securing desirable settlers for the south. A Maryland land settlement by a club of American Panama Canal Zone workers offers homes and farming, with a holding company to sell land at cost and ten-year mortgage terms. The plan aims to fit Georgia and Alabama buyers, aided by railroads and commercial groups, to quickly develop communities along the Central of Georgia line. W A Winburn president Central of Georgia Railway endorses exploring the experiment. Savannah, Ga.
Henry R Slack thanks the Constitution editor for yesterday's editorial Mr Hardwick's County and urges tax equalization. He recalls Professor Ely at Johns Hopkins criticizing Georgia's property assessments as unequal. He hopes Washington returns are not received and expresses gratitude.
The piece reviews Honduras as an American republic, noting its geography just south of Mexico, population mainly Indian or mixed, and a libertine political system that tolerates dissent only if it does not oppose the administration. It cites a national debt of about 100 thousand dollars, American and British corporate influence, a single railway, mahogany forests, and historic wars with Nicaragua.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Thomas Day author of Sandford and Merton at Marys Wargrave churchyard where a memorial honors him. The tale weaves Day with his wife, planned marriages, a French fashion pursuit, and an accident that ended his life. It cites his works The Dying Negro and foreshadows Uncle Tom's Cabin.
The Brown family mobilizes at headquarters with Mrs Joseph M Brown directing envelopes and other tasks while son Joseph and “Battle Joe” Joe Brown devote hours to campaigns. Dorsey, Smith, and Edmonson announce speeches. Slaton campaign gains momentum nationwide with letters from supporters.
Several bills were introduced in the House on Thursday morning. Hawkins proposes establishing a city court for Boston and Thomas counties. Galton calls for extending Atlanta city limits to include a tract by Ponce de Leon Park. Hart seeks to amend Vanna town charter. Gower seeks rules for voluntary surrender of franchises. Wart, Ailen, and Taylor push changes to game and fish laws, allowing sucker fish catching in nets when grand jury recommends.
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that diplomas from thirty U S medical schools are often unrecognized by state boards, leaving graduates unable to sit for licensure. Prospective students are urged to verify that training and diplomas will qualify for licenses in any state.
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