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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
9
Substrutio Vazable bayarta Bur et warns sunscribers via traveling representatives A. L Talbot and I Smith to avoid paying anyone else. It disclaims responsibility for advanced payments made to out of town carriers, dealers, or agents.
Georgia business leaders urge closing the economic gap by boosting corn, wheat and forage production. The American National Bank of Macon donates 600 to prize corn growers at the Georgia State Fair in Macon October 21 to 31. The effort aligns with the Boys' Corn Club movement and state and federal encouragement to diversify crops and reduce reliance on western feed imports. Dr. John Lee Coulter highlights Georgia's low share of hay and forage and the yearly 860,000 value of feed imports, arguing local production would strengthen prices and regional finances.
Judge Frank Park of the Albany circuit advocates literacy by expanding adult schools. He notes laws limit education to ages six to eighteen, leaving adult illiteracy unaddressed. His push, aided by educators and preachers, has yielded adult classes, reduced court costs and crime, and inspired plans to extend the method to other counties.
John A. Kenny, physician at Booker Washington school in Tuskegee and head of the National Association of Negro Physicians, argues that neglect of sanitation by Negroes drives four to one excess deaths compared to whites. He urges Hygiene parity, warns segregation won’t stop disease, and stresses universal sanitary policy for both races.
The passage argues for a county level, league wide corps of energetic men and women to donate time and effort to lift the shadow from illiterates. It frames illiteracy as a state curse and as a source of outlawry, while promising twofold incentives and gains in mind driven wealth.
At a Gainesville meeting the Ninth District Medical Society endorsed reforms for Georgia including stronger health laws and modern vital statistics. The article cites failures in reporting births and classifying diseases across counties, argues the state board of health lacks authority and funds, and urges prompt legislative action to conserve human life and improve disease control.
A humorous tale about a local Cubist artist hired by Colonel Wilkins ending with the mother-in-law chased to the tracks. Also poems and quips about Mister March, Venus, and sunlit wishes for spring, featuring verses from The Baltimore Sun and Cleveland Bugle reflections.
A quaint verse describes April in nature with birds, nests, and hidden romance. It paints a melodic scene of mating birds, budding vines, and springtime as love time, concluding with a playful nod to SAUGUSEN WALL.
Washington reports the U S Postal Service plans to extend free delivery to small towns and cities, backed by a 1000000 appropriations study. Parcel post growth reshapes rules, with Nashville rising in parcels and proposals to broaden monopoly and introduce new services like collect shipments and special delivery for florists. Grand Lodge Nal B’rith gathers in Washington for annual District assembly with leaders and dignitaries attending.
Tuskegee physician John A Kenny warns against alarm over negro death rates and urges preventive sanitation. He cites tuberculosis and other diseases disproportionately affect blacks, urges physicians and teachers to promote sanitation, hygiene, and school textbooks on health. He calls for home visits, early medical checks, and practical guidance on air, water, meals, and disease prevention.
Macon Georgia March 30 special President John T Williams Georgia State Agricultural Society announces American National Bank Macon offers 600 in prizes for corn growing in Georgia to be awarded at the Georgia State Fair October 21 31 1713 Open to all white persons over age Prizes include up lands and bottom lands divisions with first premiums ranging from 150 90 to 128 00 plus additional Georgia State Fair premiums All entries require at least three bushels exhibited and measured acre with affidavits witnesses and detailed farming statements to be filed with the general manager Instructions provided by J Phit Camp State Cohese
Anecdotes drawn from E J Edwards notes recount the Garfield crisis and Dr D Hayes Agnew. Cabinet members recall his quiet courage under fire, silent handling of criticism, and the high medical honor shown. The tale reflects human interest in post Civil War leaders.
The Banner lauds the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs for launching Ella F White endowment fund to support educational work in the mountains. Athens leaders welcome the plan honoring Mrs BG White, late Athens resident and federation president. State officers visit Athens to promote fundraising with The Atlanta Constitution edition, funded by local ads.
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