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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
11
The fragment shows a newspaper masthead with unclear typography and partial title. referenced names include Sark Howell and possibly Edin Business Manager, but details are incomplete.
The Constitution Publishing Co announces a traveling ad sales force including W W Blackburn C S Moore and others. It lists contact details, delivery methods to hotels, and cautions subscribers not to pay anyone else. May 15, 190% Atlanta edition.
Albany and Fitzgerald take early prizes of 1000 dollars each in The Constitution's automobile endurance contests. The speaker praises their quick action to promote paved highways across Georgia, noting Jackson and other counties poised to benefit. The piece argues sustained effort will produce lasting road improvements and regional commerce gains.
The Alabama rail rate law, a centerpiece of Governor Comer’s campaign, is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear appeals. The decision enforces Georgia-like rates in Alabama, rewarding Comer’s stated reform goals and marking a political triumph over opponents who sought votes over results. The piece contrasts Comer’s focused achievement with other reform campaigns that pursued office without delivering on promises.
In a May interview with railroad magnate James J Hill after visiting President Taft, Hill criticizes Congress for pandering to public hopes with impractical panaceas. He argues only a few lawmakers control policy, hindering industry, while Senator Gallinger warns congressional tariff debate wastes tens of millions daily.
The piece praises Norman E Mack as an earnest and sincere editor fit to lead a democratic enterprise. It notes The National Monthly will pursue wide appeal across literature, politics, and editorial content, aiming to rival top magazines of the day with strong management backing.
The Peachtree road from the chert pavement end to Buckhead remains unimproved despite amonth of streetcar operation. Traffic narrows into car tracks, causing congestion and risk. All Atlanta and Fulton county residents demand prompt action by county commissioners with no further delays.
Atlanta has developed a strong habit of decorating for conventions and distinguished visitors. The Taft visit and recent music festival show the city’s hospitable spirit, with hotel and Blue colors noted as proof of vibrant local pride. This spontaneous display serves as powerful, natural advertising that visitors carry home.
A fragmented, oblique compilation blends regional phrases and literary snippets about poverty, happiness, legislation, and daily life. The text references Georgia, public affairs, and whimsical lines about fate, farming, and a chorus of everyday concerns, interspersed with stray quotes and musings.
The National Monthly will present fiction art science and politics in a high class format. Edited under Hoo Norman g E Mack its aim is to appeal to readers nationwide while spreading democratic doctrine and principles from a trusted source.
The Columbus Ledger reports that the inauguration of Hon Joseph Brown as Georgia governor next month will be directed by plain people rather than the rich and high society. The military will not be asked to participate and politicians are told to take a back seat as ordinary citizens assume charge from the Capitol to the scene of ceremony.
A letter from Joe Brown praises Governor Brown and his Baptist heritage, detailing family religious influence and piety. The writer extols Brown’s upbringing and faith as sources of public service and virtue within Georgia. A second letter from Venable of Covington defends the State Sanitarium’s leadership, praising Dr Jones, staff, and facilities, and rejects recent criticisms as unfounded.
Savannah based Bottling companies including United Betting Consolidated Bottling Griffin Works Vidalia and Dublin firms face action before Commissioner T G Studion and Attorney General John Mart over use of questionable dies and misbranding in fruit drink products. Mention of Texan visitor and Griffin Atlanta ties noted. Concord scene of boyhood visits recalled.
Hon H H Cabaniss named trustee of the Georgia Normal and Industrial College at Milledgeville. Gov. Smith appoints and discusses state treasury payments, school fund warrants, and pardons for Barton and Burton. Augustus DuPont resigns from the Seventh District Agricultural School trust. his brother La Le DuPont named successor.
Valdosta Ga May 18 Special At the afternoon session the Georgia Retail Hardware Dealers Association elected Ek Deke of Valdosta president and RR Wy Katcher Milledgeville first vice president G W Woodrum Winder second vice president C A Stewart Helena secretary and treasurer Ry Whatcher Milledgeville insurance manager The retiring president GC Wo Tillman Chiwan delivered a year review and outlined aims for the coming year The association started three years ago with forty members and now reports 6 percent of the state’s retail hardware dealers while membership rose over 108 percent in the past year The address of welcome was given by Mayor Pro Tem M R Gurley and responded to by R W Hatcher The event drew attention of visiting hardware men who will be entertained during their three day stay
St George Ga May 18 Special An announcement of much interest to St George was made today when property now in the hands of Trecever Vickery was dropped to a Nebraska capitalist August Haag who will wind up the litigation between the citizens and John F Fitzgereld The fact that two or three thousand dollars will be contributed toward the erection of a building and artesian well makes citizens feel the town’s future momentum. The property will be handled by TW Wrench who helped Haag and aims to conduct a broad advertising campaign to attract settlers to the property.
Advance guard of the Pythian order reaches Columbus Georgia as preparations for the Grand Lodge annual meeting proceed. The town glows with decorations and is set for social events marking the convention, beginning tomorrow after a two day gathering.
May 1 in Rome, 66 year old C Funderburk, a Dalton Road resident, died at his home after collapsing while paying taxes. He visited Wrights drug store for relief then went to a friend’s house in the Fourth ward, later returning home where he passed away around 7 o’clock.
An 11 year old, Harry Stover son of Rev Staver United Brethren church, drowned while bathing in a creek near Fitzgerald. The accident occurred this afternoon, as the Fitzmerat class officers hoped to attend the ceremony.
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