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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1913
Page
13
An editorial reflecting on the reunion of Civil War veterans in Chattanooga. It honors Confederate survivors and their toil in rebuilding the South, credits their courage with shaping postwar America, and asserts a lasting obligation of gratitude to those who suffered, fought, and returned to rebuild.
President Roosevelt sues for libel against a Michigan editor, highlighting a growing push for press accountability for unfounded personal charges. The piece notes partisan heat and calls for censorship proposals, warning against mistaking liberty for license in a free press and government.
The article argues for a high ethical standard in journalism while condemning rabid or irresponsible individuals who abuse rights. It supports Roosevelt’s chosen remedy to curb reckless attacks on private character and uphold public figures against unfair vilification.
The piece argues farmers may soon access cheaper credit via national banks and rural credit societies, but warns the tenant cropper will still be bound by lenders and landlords. It stresses diversification of crops, especially away from cotton, as essential for true agricultural reform in Georgia and stresses the individual farmer must embrace change rather than await a single cure.
Retiring Nicaragua minister Dr. Salvador Castrillo predicts a future U S canal across Nicaragua. He argues the route could shorten the Atlantic Pacific voyage by about 2000 miles and may revive interest as traffic grows. The piece contrasts Panama versus Nicaragua, notes Bryan’s receptive stance, and mocks editorials and political jabs of the era.
A muddled mix of verses and notes references summer scenes by the river and daisies, a Veterans meeting in Chattanooga, political musings on offices versus farming, and satirical quips about politicians and war. The piece interleaves folk poems with local patriot commentary and rural life imagery.
By RE J EDWARDS. The late Benjamin Douglas Silliman born 1808 with long career in law and politics recounts Whig conventions of 1839 at Harrisburg. He notes proposals for vice president included John Tyler and Leigh Almagi and argues alternative picks might have altered 1840s outcomes.
The piece questions the role of public defenders in trials, noting how legal theatrics obscure justice. It argues for providing counsel as skilled as the state's, to reduce miscarriages of justice, while acknowledging advocates' sincerity and limits.
The origin of the term Yankee is debated with theories tracing to Indian mispronunciations of English, the Puritans, and even a Persian derivation. Early uses appear around 1775 in hostile British letters. Webster cites Yenghees, but evidence remains uncertain.
The writer urges legislation to have a state text book commission edit and print all school books by competitive bids. Citing Ontario's cheaper pricing, the author notes Ontario saved hundreds of thousands while Georgia spends over a million annually, arguing for reform and cost efficiency.
A cow wandered into a yard last Sunday night and ate the early vegetables. The writer directed city authorities to enforce the existing ordinance requiring cattle to be penned, noting it is not currently enforced.
Sam Jones joked about Presbyteriana and noted his objection was the small number of adherents He would have found the recent Great Street gathering in Atlanta colorful but likely still insufficient to change his view.
Brief line notes farming struggles and infections amid concerns in Bilton County. Community figures urge calm and resilience as the local news speaks to hardship and recovery during tough times.
A satirical tale in which a talkative narrator debates undertaker charges and a widow's handling of funeral arrangements. He defends the undertaker as misjudged while skewering public pretenses and the pomp of elaborate funerals. The piece blends wry humor with social critique of debt, class, and display.
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