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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
5
A clipped newspaper byline shows Howell as editor and Robinson as business manager with fragmentary text indicating a small-town publication's masthead. The obscured lines provide limited context on ownership or dates, leaving readers unsure of the paper's title or location.
The Washington Bureau of The Constitution relocates to the Hibbs Building in Atlanta area. Notices invite New York readers to locate The Constitution at hotels and newsstands. Subscribers warned against paying agents. Editorial snippets from March 22 1909 discuss politics, law, and public affairs with references to Roosevelt Taft and Cuba.
A Constitution article argues Georgia should shift from a cotton to cattle based economy. T. R. Sawtell opposes beef expansion while W. H. White Jr supports it, claiming cattle farming would unlock true industrial independence, keep food production south and reduce reliance on Northern markets.
An analysis discusses the Mafia and Black Hand networks entering the United States from Sicily. It portrays them as loosely organized bands recruiting from the lower Italian classes, led by brutal figures who coerce obedience. The piece argues for a merciless, united American crackdown to curb their rising criminal influence.
The report traces an assault on Editor John R. Green by Speaker Kinney in Brownsville after a states rights criticism. The piece questions whether Tennessee is creating an unwritten law justifying violence against critics and urges writing such law into statute to curb lawlessness.
The text argues that undercompensation of train conductors and engineers harms railway efficiency and daily services relied on by the majority, urging elimination of the injustice and fair upkeep funding for rolling stock and roadbeds.
A dramatic outcry warns of Africa's impending finish as the notable Hig Stick figure departs for the continent. The piece laments plagues, slaughter, and wealth, praising the public conscience while admonishing sensational rhetoric and urging readers to rise against mollified discourse.
The piece argues reinforced concrete is rising in favor among builders, but warns plain reasoning shows deforestation harms rainfall and water power. It cites deserts in China, drying Spain, and U S droughts as evidence that removing forests reduces water supply and regional industry.
A compact slice of regional verse and song snippets from Georgia era street life. It blends playful rhymes about weather and everyday hardship with lilting refrains and hopeful lines. The piece juxtaposes dark days with laughter and resilience, ending on a cheery, money and effort themed note.
The item collections share verse quips and musings about the town, with snippets on a professor confronting twins, a Sunshine Club, and editorials debating noted proverbs. J B Everidge of Columbus, Ga., announces a division meeting of Sumter lodge at Armerigus on March.
Rural free delivery carriers hope for relief as bills by Representative Bates and Humphreys propose 150 dollars subsistence and 252 dollars yearly for horses wagons and equipment. Current pay tops at 900 dollars with no official travel expense, leaving many carriers netting about 40 dollars monthly after costs.
Ray Stannard Baker surveys the Emmanuel movement and the shift from purely physical healing to psychical and spiritual approaches. He notes cautious optimism, calls for safeguards against charlatanism, and highlights the movement’s public reach and need for judicious handling.
Oklahoma City March 2 Farmers of Oklahoma vow to fight trusts controlling grain and cattle output and prices. An experimental cooperative, the Grain and Stock Growers Association, organized by Oklahoma Farmers Union branches, will be funded by about 500000 shares at one dollar each with max one share per person. A cooperative elevator and packing plant are planned to ship grain for export and bolster growers against packers.
A chaotic note from Catumba Ga dated March 2 outlines the Dramatic Order of the Kaighte of Khorasan 841 and a cere moted session in Olubua Mass. It mentions preparations for candidates amid new features and a grand edge of the Kombi at Pything.
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