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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
9
In a region still recovering from hardship, farmers note cotton prices rising from six to nearly twelve in value while crops and mills rebound. The author credits providence, favorable weather, and collective effort for a postwar upturn with record crops, abundant supplies, and renewed peace and happiness.
Thousands of Atlantans have explored the annual Atlanta Art association exhibition at the Ponce de Leon apartments ground floor. The display has drawn broad public support and is set to close by week’s end. The group, led by prominent Atlanta women, aims to boost civic beauty through better architecture and the plaza plan for downtown. The association’s enthusiasm for this year’s results has strengthened its resolve to further cultural and urban enhancements.
The association, though young, has achieved much and vows that art and its cultivation will expand yearly. It aims to weave culture into city growth, bringing added beauty and strength to Atlanta. The public is urged to support the effort, as benefits will reach every resident.
The Boston Globe urges bipartisan, nonpartisan handling of national defense funding. It argues taxes will be paid for defense, but defense policy must remain a business decision rather than a partisan football. The paper calls for slow, prudent expansion of navy and army with no territorial aggrandizement.
A critic challenges Dr Samuel Maxwell’s disparaging view of southern negro farmers after a 3700 mile trip. Monroe N Work defends progress among black farmers, citing census gains from 1900 to 1910 and noting both poor and prospering examples. Opportunities and modern methods drive improvement.
A lively Christmas and Thanksgiving medley through Georgia’s towns and editors. Notes old customs, hope, and community spirit as editors celebrate a changing world and the humor of daily life. References to regional editors, new laws, and red flannel garments appear amid a nostalgic chorus.
John Temple Graves a Navy league director will lecture Friday night at the Lori theater on Preparedness under the league’s auspices. Col Graven Wr Van Harlingen will introduce the speaker and announce a local highlight. The Georgia Military Academy cadet band and cadet corps will attend with committee members named.
Dr A R Holderby interprets Jesus as opposing earthly war and urging spiritual battle. Merrill Hutchinson argues the gospel calls for combat with the sword of the spirit, using love, truth, and righteousness to defeat sin and secure peace.
The city hall will be closed all day for official thanks led by the mayor as Atlanta contemplates blessings to enjoy for years. City officials express gratitude and plan to observe the day together.
A correspondence blasting a critic for misstatements about Southern Black farmers. It cites census data showing rising farm values, increased livestock, poultry, equipment, and land ownership among Black farmers from 1900 to 1910, and argues against the claim of universal failure.
Mrs Maude Saltington Booth arrives in Atlanta Saturday at 5 pm by Sea board Air Line from New York to deliver lectures on crime prevention and regeneration of the Hopeless. Notable guests include Governor Nate Harris Alan Candler Y W S Witham H Y McCord Captain James W English Judge Nash R Broyles J C Logan. She will stay with Mr and Mrs Witham on Peachtree Road and attend services at the federal prison before speaking at the Baptist Tabernacle.
Charitable organizations prepare special Thanksgiving services and meals for the poor in Atlanta. Inmates at federal prison and stockade will receive elaborate dinners and free Turkey and desserts funded by church and philanthropic groups. Local ministers announce union services and a citywide pause in business as churches host meals and programs for the year’s holiday.
Jackson reports nineteen visits across three states leading to seventeen Juvenile Protective Associations. Alabama Mississippi and Arkansas cities including Huntsville Decatur Corinth Hyshalia Molly Springs Oxford Water Valley Canton Tupelo Greenville Indianola and Grenada established new branches. Jackson endorsed a state reformatory and juvenile court plan, supported by Governor Theo Silver.
Atlanta spent 35 300 on Thanksgiving dinner this year with 7000 workers set to adorn tables and four carloads of turkeys brought to market. Celery oranges and grapefruit shipments boosted costs as Atlanta brokers claim this proves regional prosperity despite heavy reliance on outside supplies.
School children will learn about tuberculosis and its prevention with an hour of instruction on December 10, designated as Tuberculosis Day by the Board of Education. Advanced classes will write compositions on tuberculosis topics. health plays and information bulletins will aid the program. Local merchants contributed Christmas seals to support the effort, with many firms donating two dollars or more.
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