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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
7
The fragment mentions a postal matter at the Atlant Zaafl post office and postage rates for United States and Maxton papers. It references an 86-page and a 6-page pane, with names such as CLARK HOWELL HOLLIDAY and others appearing as part of the byline or staff.
A jumble of 1811 text from Atlanta outlines ad rates and subscription notices, interwoven with political commentary and travel notices. It references Quinide pricing, notices to subscribers, traveling representatives, and assorted political asides about Cuba Taft and the Chicago convention, all in a late period newspaper voice.
A concerned essay urges thrift and saving habits drawn from French practice. It cites savings banks, postal savings, and the efficiency of French middle class finance as a model. It argues Americans should set aside a nest egg, while still enjoying essential pleasures and avoiding wasteful spending.
The American Medical Association session in Atlantic City commends seeking fuller government data on diseases among workers in certain occupations. It argues that with clear statistics and cooperation of social workers and factory owners, life and efficiency taxes can be cut. It cites an annual illness toll of about 772 million and claims 25 percent could be saved by prevention and education, criticizing federal and state underinvestment in human health compared with animal health and crops. It calls for broader, universal health conservation as a duty of state and nation.
A debate echoes the Russia bill allowing women to practice law. Georgia’s legislature is urged to pass a similar reform, arguing it shows enlightenment and aligns with other states. Critics call it a delicacy, but supporters insist women should practice law as they do medicine. The coming session is viewed as the moment to act.
The piece humorously contrasts a 200 pound congressman and a 135 pound reporter in a Washington clash. It questions why reporters are lean while statesmen grow fat, speculating on diet, pay, and lifestyle, and notes that some reporters, especially rising "cubs," may trend to heavier waistlines due to success and access.
A fragmented column mixes verse and local notes. It recalls a Georgia outlook with moon prophecy and a weather crow motif, then shifts to Billville observations about politics, health, and small town life. It mentions a railroad fortune, settlement health, and a wary take on public office.
The London Chronicle notes Balfour praising literature for uplifting spirits. It recalls an artist who sacrificed himself for a heroine’s health, referencing Clarissa Harlowe’s saga where Clarissa dies after volumes, and a misguided fan offering Richard son $5,000 to revive her in the next volume, which Richardson declined.
A Harper’s Magazine excerpt recounts a drug clerk charging a woman customer 110 for a preactip ion, only to discover the dollar was counterfeit. The proprietor brushes off the issue, noting they still profit a nickel. The exchange highlights complacent attitudes toward counterfeit money in a small shop.
A vivid fragment shows a guest yawning at a stylish party while another guest muses about leaving together. The first man declines, insisting he cannot leave because he is the host, revealing social tension and humor in an elite setting.
A Tit-Bita item laments a superstition that buries a living wife with her dead husband, calling it terrible for the husband who gains no relief in death. The brief excerpt questions this custom and expresses sympathetic irony toward the living spouse.
Rome Ga June 9 Special Dr J R Christie of Columbus preached the commencement sermon at Shorter College to a large audience in the college chapel The art exhibit displayed in the art department studios pleased visitors with works by about thirty students under Miss Imogene Coulter Miss Nettle Allen of Shellman Ga completes a five year course and will receive a special diploma Her copies of ancient Greek sculptures drew praise Also highlighted were original sketches for The Ange the college annual by Addie Wright and praised pen and tilt sketches by Alice Hicks of Burmah India
In Athens, two strangers visited D. P. Haselton and revealed they were schoolmates from Charleston High School era. They explained a loan from 1872, offering to settle the debt with interest, and Haselton accepted as they squared the original loan after recognizing the sign over the door.
Thomasville June 9 Special Coolidge in Thomas county plans electric lights and waterworks within sixty days with a 9000 appropriation. The town in the northern county is rapidly growing with new homes and brick stores. Mayor G F Knight leads a progressive board including J T Kelly W H Moncrief W F Carter Frank McGahee and Frank Daniels.
Hartwell Ga June 9 Special Hon J Rod Skelton secretary of the congressional committee from the eighth district states he will call the committee together within the next few weeks The date and leadership battle between Howard Tribble factions remains unresolved with the Mell led group possibly asserting control The meeting is expected to be held in Fiberton and will settle the district committee affairs once convened.
The weather bulletin predicts a return to normal temperatures across most of the country after a spell of unseasonable cool weather in the middle west and the south and east. Fair weather is expected in the east and south, with a low pressure area moving east from the western plateau bringing local rains in the middle west early week and in the east and south later.
Americus Georgia hosts the Georgia dentists for the forty fifth annual meeting of the State Dental Society. The three day session opens Tuesday at 10 30 am with President Dr R Holmes Mason of Macon presiding. Local committee chaired by Dr H H McKee arranged entertainment for visitors.
Macon Georgia June 9 United Confederate Veterans unit R 4 Smith Camp met and adopted a resolution commending the Gettysburg reunion aims. It pledged hearty cooperation to General A J Weat Georgia Gettysburg commission representative and expressed support in efforts to back the reunion.
John Corrigus imagines a Belva Lockwood led cabinet with women and men in key posts. Names proposed include Knox, Hetty Green, Andrew Carnegie, Clara Foote, Longstreet, Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Addams, Gifford Pinchot, and Harvey Wiley. He argues such a ticket would provoke party splits yet note the political whimsy of a suffrage era fantasy.
Judge J C Pritchard of the fourth federal circuit visits Avanta to deliver Tech’s annual commencement address. A reception for him is planned Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm at the University Club with the North Carolina Society and Atlanta Bar Association hosting.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Bacon of Georgia argues that modern business leaders live longer by achievements. He details a busy day in the Senate, telephones a cabinet minister, and highlights time-saving devices. A separate note offers $1 for readers of a 25-cent book by Joseph Jordan evney, promoting Individualism. The Washington Society page mocks a new dance rule at the Chevy Chase Club banning turkey trot and bunny hugging, framing it as an attack on personal liberty.
Washington June 9 A group of Confederate veterans and allied organizations gathered at Arlington cemetery to honor fallen soldiers. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia delivered the address urging loyalty to southern heritage. The event featured a floral cross tribute and flowers on graves including the unknown dead and Fighting Joe Wheeler. A Confederate monument statue, soon to be placed, was reported near completion for the cemetery.
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