Atlanta Invites Georgia To Hog and Hominy Carnival
In December Atlanta hosts a statewide welcome with a big Hog and Hominy Carnival featuring a grand parade a ball and a queen crowning. Georgia exhibits of corn by eighteen year old growers plus canning club displays accompany the event with railroads offering low rates to join the fun and learn about better food production for the South.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Retail Merchants' Association
Chamber of Commerce
Ad Men's Club
Rotary Club
South
State Capitol
Georgia Boys
Georgia Canning Club
Athinta
Simple Justice and Southern War Claims in Congress
The piece argues Congress has ignored Civil War era claims, especially for seized army supplies, totaling about two million dollars. It contends southern representatives blocked payment for years, and asserts a new Democratic administration would correct this perceived political favoritism toward the South and deliver justice to affected citizens.
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South
Tegson
Democratic Party
SOH Press
Hhem
Feason
Bar of Representatives
Garden Orly
Southern War Claims and Pension Bias in Congress
Under Representative Gregg the House passed the war claims bill without roll call, praised by Mann, while the Senate stalled. The piece contrasts the swift action on private pension bills, blamed on political motivations, and condemns the refusal to honor Court of Claims rulings. It criticizes northern Senators and calls on Democrats to address unpaid claims from Taft era.
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Texas
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House
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Llinois
Senate
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Court of Claims
United States
Democratic Party
Christmas shopping rush urged for Atlanta and Georgia
A 1910s style plea highlights early Christmas shopping in Atlanta to secure best stock and low prices. It notes post office expectations of record holiday traffic, warns against last minute rushes, and praises store staff while urging residents and Georgians to shop early to aid merchants and the economy. The piece ends with a quip about a Colonel who shuns publicity.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Ren
Burleson
South
Here
Winter Fires and Carnival Whims in The Billville Banner
A fragmentary piece notes a big oak fire on a rainy night and winter comfort by warmth while nodding to a traveler at the door. It mentions an Atlantas carnival, local prohibition jokes, and street chatter about a festive Atlantic carnival amid rough weather.
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Joly
Fat
Fragments From a Early 20th Century Rural Column
A collage of verses and quips from a rural column features carnival chorus quips, mock advertisements, Civil War brag, weathered editorials, and reader letters. It mentions a garden party tone, a “dry state” yearning, and scattered references to local and national figures, plus a Kansas City Star note on a general’s iron crosses.
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Altoona
Shiloh
Kansas City Star
Grant
West Virginia
Kansas City Weekly Star
Atlanta Schools Need Modern Standards, Not Separate Highs
A letter from Atlanta compares local school plans with Cincinnati and Detroit, urging a visiting committee to study top systems and adopt unified, modern facilities. The author praises The Constitution for supporting schools and public improvements, urging Atlanta to emulate best practices from major cities.
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Atlanta
Cincinnati
Comei
Detroit
Cleveland
Cimcinnati
Boston
Sea
Woodward and
Mughes High Schogla
Hughes, Woodward
Walnut Hills
University of Cincinnati
Ona
Condon
The Call for Military and Naval Readiness in America
An observer urges the United States to build a strong standing army of 300000, mobilize militia, and create a large navy to guard coasts and deter war. He also advocates a robust merchant marine to secure transport and trade, stressing independence from foreign fleets and timely mobilization in any future conflict.
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Baster
Napoleon
Europe
United States
National Guard
Neces
High Seas
Tima
Congress of the United States
Krycey
Sam Jones Replies to Hastings Letter on Farmer Plans
Atlanta writer Sam D. Jones commends Hastings on The Constitution article and expands views. He argues farmers should focus on twelve months of self-sufficiency, raising ample crops for family and stock, reducing dependence on cash and banks, and eventually prioritizing food over cotton. He urges independent, year‑round effort and warns against half‑year work.
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Balter
Sam TD. Jones
Atlanta
Steve Works
Hastings
Jonca
Mr. Hastings
Georgia
Sam D- Jones
Cotton Situation and Need for Diversification in the South
Emma I. Martin of Macon argues that the cotton belt must diversify and industrialize to endure war and weevil damage. She urges farmers to grow food, manufacture goods, and educate the population, emphasizing preparedness and national efficiency while championing buy cotton goods.
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Mississippi
Louisiana
Blany
Earth
South Georgia
Germany
Europe
William
Emma i, Martin
Georgia Buffrage Association
Macon
Woman’s frugal dining advice sparks patriotic framing
A narrative from November 25, 1914, features Robert J. Lowar discussing thrift, national defense, and patriotism. He critiques political quibbling over small expenses while urging constructive action for peace through strength, urging the nation to be prepared to enforce its demands if needed.
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Congress
United States
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