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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
15
The Constitution daily weekly issue, Atlanta 1909 edition, lists editors and staff including Howells and Eoby Robinson, tariff rates, and subscription prices. It notes advertising managers and state correspondents, plus notices to subscribers and travel reps. It also contains fragments about automobile parades, pardons by poem, and various political opinions from Ohio and Kansas, with scattered references to wheat and pork crop themes.
A long article extols thrift and the saving habit in the United States. It cites American Bankers Association figures showing savings deposits around 350.8 million dollars in banks and savings departments, notes rising per capita deposits, and compares U S thrift growth with Europe. It highlights Georgia deposits of 3.69 million and urges individuals to use savings institutions. It references Roosevelt and roads funding as linked to public works and policy momentum.
A brief overview of how New England and nearby states tax corporations. It notes property and income taxes, plus mileage based schemes for some utilities, with Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut cited for varied approaches and revenue shares. The report also mentions a federal appraisal by Herbert Knox Smith and touches on broader implications for state finances and business investments.
Laurens County pledges firm effort to secure a paved Savannah to Atlanta highway part of The Constitution endurance contest. County pride and rapid action push Laurens toward new total prizes as more communities join the bid.
Enthusiasm for public highways spreads across South Georgia as The Constitution reports a Macon conference of automobile and good roads boosters. Fitzgerald led with eighteen cars while six planned, signaling strong statewide interest and future regional meetings to build cross county and state roadways.
The passage reflects a garbled remark about proving biblical prophecy and debates on whether the earth is round. It mentions Texas, North Carolina, and distrust toward trusts, with unclear connections and no clear event or person identified.
The article notes Massachusetts depends on corporate taxes for about 56 percent of state expenses, with $13,500,000 from such taxes. It contrasts Rhode Island and Connecticut practices, detailing local vs state taxation and the variety of forms for corporate levies. It cites Commissioner Smith and discusses evolving corporate tax systems across New England.
A mosaic of poems and light verse notes from the Whitsett Courier and local writers. It celebrates good roads, humor, and optimistic musings on life, with playful rhymes about fiddles, rattlesnakes, editors, and June dreams.
A Brunswick meeting with board of trade Retail Merchants Association city council and Odd Fellows delegates extended an official invitation for the 1910 Odd Fellows convention to be held in Brunswick Georgia Officials noted Brunswick can host publicly as cantons prepare for related events and a Pullman trip to Newville is planned for escort duties. In Monticello teachers were elected for the coming year led by Superintendent Horton plus several named educators.
Veterans’ Day on June 3 at White City Park will be led by Camp Tige Anderson. Veterans and families will run amusements, sell tickets, and raise funds to cover trip expenses to the Memphis reunion, with proceeds aiding veteran travel costs and reunion activities.
The Atlanta Bible School and Interstate College hold commencement events in the school auditorium at 68 Cooper Street on May 26. Key program includes sermons by Professor Thomas L Bryan, graduation addresses by Rev Rolfe Hunt, a music concert, and elections. public attendance urged.
Graduation exercises for Grady Hospital Sunses-Train the school will take place in the assembly room of the Piedmont hotel Wednesday evening at 8 30. The public is invited. Graduates include Minet Annie Beak Qeebeck from Kentucky Herta Thomenn from Georgia and Mina Julia Grant from North Carolina. The diplomas will be presented by Hon Ey Martin, with Kian F Foster delivering the class address.
Cumberland Island officials say Georgia dentists are preparing for a June convention. Reports from many points indicate a large attendance and an active program is being arranged by the secretary.
In a May gathering aboard the Minstrelship fleet Captain Fremont faced the assembly as his nomination for vice admiral sparked a ceremonial moment. Despite heat bluejackets marched proudly under Lieutenant Commander McCormack before a Dutch luncheon atop the Willoughby Riverfront. Aship ball and maritime reception followed, with officers and crew hosting locals at navigation’s head.
Fort Worth reports severe washouts across Oklahoma triggered by a storm. River banks are full with water rising inches per hour. Flooding hits towns including Sapulpa and Muskogee as crops are beaten down and business districts flood. At least four drownings are noted near Fort Wayne area and Foraker, with reports of injuries and suspended services.
In Judge Pendleton's division four divorces were granted amid stories of desertion and cruel treatment by mismated couples. Ada Costley Resta received an absolute divorce from J T Reece after she testified he refused to light a fire and insulted her, while Irene Kite and Will Kite faced accusations of violence and frequent bickering. Two other divorces, arising from desertion, were issued to Mrs Turnell against F Turnell and Jelia Sime against Lana Sime.
Macon Ga May 24 Special meeting of Bibb Manufacturing directors to discuss death of President Walter Hanson who died Sunday in New York. Tom Comer Lane B Milla of Savannah and other directors stockholders will attend to decide who will head the company and control of the mills. Joseph Duckworth of Tennessee has been conferred for business affairs and will act with local businessmen this week.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church general assembly declared adherence to prohibition principles and urged Christians to withhold support from candidates who favor liquor. An afternoon session reported pledges for church legal funds now totaling 15,090 dollars, and a memorial service for deceased ministers closed the day.
The fourth meeting of the Medical Society of the fifth congressional district of Georgia meets at College Park today. Morning session and barbecue run from 7 until 9, with an afternoon session at 3. Morning readings total nineteen minutes, afternoon nine. Tuberculosis discussed. special invitation extended to interested persons. Arrangements by Dr C M Curtle, Pr J J Foster, De Go T Tremble, Dr J H W Denard. Officers include Dr Ror Hime president, Dr F F Fincher vice president, Dr J Rows Simpson secretary and treasurer.
Government awards contract for extension at Jekyl Creek utilizing oyster shells after army engineer tests. Shells plan to replace stone, forming a cement like monolith as jetty rises, accelerating work and cutting costs. Large shell reserves and improved handling promise rapid progress along the shoreline.
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