Georgia News Summary Echoes National Debate on Law and Mob Rule
A Grand Rapids editorial praises Georgia's move to curb mob violence after a Savannah incident, urging strict adherence to law and order. The page also warns of malaria risk from mosquitoes, urges public cooperation, and muses on a shrinking world as travel and communication speed up.
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Georgia
Savannah
Atlanta
Grand Rapids
Constitution
Uss
Michigan
Grand Rapids Herald
Precautions Against Standing Water and Flies in Atlanta
Citizens urged to remove standing water from homes and cans to curb mosquitoes and prevent disease. Emphasizes flies as deadly threats, advocates flyscreens as vital to family safety and health.
Weathered Heat Wave Grips Atlanta and Nation
For a full week a blistering heat wave swept the east and central west, prostrating hundreds and causing many deaths. Relief appeared unlikely until approaching storms arrive, though storms may bring violence and danger. Georgia reported no oppressive heat in Atlanta, with residents using fires at night to temper cool air and praising the city’s mild climate year round.
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United States
Atlanta
Georgia
From Georgia and Other Bits of Summer Fun
A collection of verse and light sketches in a vintage Georgia-rooted tone. Humorous snippets about summer fishing dreams, editor misprints, and the antics of Uncle John and Lady Thunder. A slice of column-like miscellany with folksy humor and regional flavor.
The Ten Books I Have Enjoyed Most
Philip Moeller lists his most enjoyed works including Moliere plays The Brothers Karamazov Leaves of Grass Huckleberry Finn and Browning poetry. He notes aut biographies and essays on Cellini Chekhov and the Bible among favorites with mentions of Baldridge.
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U.S
Alliance
Philip Moeller
Laywright
Moliere
Chekhov
Browning
Shaw
Over There by Charles W Hubner
Poem recalling returning friends waiting on the Heavenside shore. The author speaks of loved ones who await those crossing the river and expresses shared joy at reunion.
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Charles W. Hubner
Union Plasterers In St. Louis Win High Wage Award
Union plasterers in St. Louis announced they secured a fourteen dollar eight hour day, claiming this wage as the highest paid for their craft in the United States. The announcement highlights a major victory for workers in a key skilled trade.
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Union Plasterers
St. Louis
Union
Pithy Paragraphs and Scopolamin in Old Newspaper Fun
A jumble of verse and dialogue mocks a new truth serum scopolamin and the idea of exposing truth. The piece riffs on Miss Kate O’Neal and Mrs. Tessie F. Stockbridge traveling to Loew’s Grand Theater, with playful quips about soap ads, theatrical promotions, and light satire on sensational claims.
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Georgia
Kate O'Neal
Tessie F. Stockbridge
Loew
Grand Theater
Thia
Missouri
Kate St. O'Neal
Bor
Jessie F. Stockbridge
Urges Precautions Against Mosquitoes
AER in charge of the Mosquito Brigade in Atlanta Georgia asks citizens to keep oceans and other water holding vessels empty on premises or adjacent vacant lots to prevent mosquitoes. He notes water standing long enough breeds mosquitoes and seeks widespread cooperation. Dated June 25.
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A. T. Fuller
Atlanta
Rocky Mountains
AER
Mosquito Brigade
Atlanta, Ga
Call to the Conscience of Georgia
James A Hollomon urges a statewide Atlanta meeting of leaders to promote balanced agriculture and cooperative marketing. The call, backed by The Constitution, Georgia papers, and business leaders, aims to spark action to improve rural life, wages, and state progress with an open forum inviting all to participate.
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Georgia
James A. Hollomon
Atlanta
Lett
George T. Bet
Turner County
Bull fighting plans spark New York talk of Spain
Tex Rickard targets bullfighting in New York with blunt spears and protected bulls at Boyle Thirty Acres in Jersey after scouting Spain for matadors. A Madrid matador visits New York while circus gossip points to Moquin’s cafe relocation amid Prohibition. Jazz bands mix new rhythms in Cafe Royal as Broadway chatter swirls around celebrity figures and nightlife.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Spain
Boyle Thirty Acres
Jersey
Ickard
Madrid
Scahdal
Cafe Royal 1
Sandau
Iowa
Ted Lewis
Gospel Tabernacle Continues Meetings Under McArthur
Gospel Tabernacle services continue this week under Rev. William T. McArthur of New York with Ralph Rader of Chicago assisting as evangelistic song leader. Two services daily begin at 9:20 am prayer meeting, 10:00 am sermon, and 7:80 pm sermon. Rader will lead congregational singing and perform solos at each service. Miss Tuey Fant, daughter of evangelist D.J. Jeans, is playing keys.
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Gospel Tabernacle
William T. McArthur
New York
Ralph Rader
Chicago
Rader
Misa ‘Tuey Fant
Hev
D.J. Jeans
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Editorial commends Georgia law and order stance
A Grand Rapids letter praises a Michigan paper for defending law and order. The writer cites a Grand Rapids Herald editorial arguing Georgia curb of mob violence, lynching history, and the need for state and local officials to use military force when required to uphold due process and public safety.
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Mich
Herald
Savannah
TAS
Georgia
Lee
Union
Mississippi
United States
South
Health Talks Brain Fever and Concussion Truths
Dr William Brady discusses the myth of brain fever and the danger of mislabeling head injuries as concussion. He explains meningitis transmission, the misfit term concussion, and urges prompt surgery when skull fracture or intracranial bleeding is possible. He cautions against delaying treatment by false conditions.
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Conan Doyle
New President of Exchange Club Is M. S. Johnson
The Atlanta Exchange club held its first annual dinner at Burns clan Tuesday evening. M. S. Johnson was installed as president with Dr. Barret Quillian as vice president and Robert R. Jennings as secretary and treasurer. A box supper preceded a Burns tale by Pumps Ballantine, followed by musical numbers by Myrie Cox, Catharine and Harriet Jones. The group then attended a showing of The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.
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Burns’ Clan
Johnson
Barret Quillian
Robert R. Jennings
Treassurer
Ballantine
Robert Burns
Bill Bedell
Rialto Theater
Whiteny Hubner
Myr-ie Cox
Catherine and
Harriett Jones
Exchange Club
Stillman Buys West End Tract Near Park
A 100 acre tract at Beecher street end near West End Park was sold by Massell Realty to Dr. Lowe Stillman for 80000 dollars. The buyer plans a residence on part of the land with the rest likely to be subdivided into home sites. The deal followed a prior trade with Mrs. T. O. Owens.
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Beecher Street
West End Park
The
Maslen Realty Company
Lowe Stillman
Samuel A. Mussell
Magsell Company
Massell Company
T. O. Owens
Dr. Stillman
Reader Q and A brings common facts and home tips
A compendium of reader questions answered on topics from depth perception and comet names to coal weights and ivory care. It provides practical guidance on stains, cleaning gold lace, and foot care, plus notes on historical events and natural science facts.
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Sargussa
Swift
Lewis Swift
Rochester
New York Boaing Commission
United States
Sweden
Antarctic
Science Service
Hillsville
Market Company Seeks Injunction To Retain Lease
Capital City Building and Market Company filed a bill for injunction in Fulton Superior Court against Massell Realty to prevent voiding the lease of a portion of the governor’s mansion site at Peachtree and Cain streets. The suit contends the lease is valid and in effect and asks that original lessees be restrained from nullifying it due to alleged failed construction progress.
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Peachtree and
Cain Streets
Capital City Building and Market Company
Massell Realty Company
Massel
Jense
Inaamuche Aa
Fulton Superior Court
Randolph & P Prker
Serious study urged on Georgia high school problems
Dr. M. M. Parks state superintendent calls for a serious study of high school issues in Georgia. He cites rising school growth but high dropout rates and argues schools must prepare students for life as well as college. He urges practical curricula, better teachers, and efficient use of funds to improve outcomes.
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M. M. Parks
Parks
Agricultural schools should lower bars in Georgia
District agricultural schools are meant to train for practical work not college entrance. Dr. M. M. Parks urges treating the twelve schools as pure state agricultural institutions, with some gender separation and flexible enrollment. He cites enrollment, funding needs, and possible year-round operation to boost efficiency and state service.
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M. M. Parks
Georgia
Henry Ford
Rockefeller
Edison
Andrew Carnegie
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