Subscription hater in the Constitution era ad rates
The notice details subscription terms for the Constitution and its Washington Bureau with rates for daily and Sunday editions. It lists pricing in Atlanta and outside Atlanta, places advertising contact, and cautions against out of town carrier advances and absent responsibility for payments.
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Sarr
United States
Mexico
Imo
Atlanta
TZ. & Molleday
Constitution Building
Washinngton Bureau
S Street
N. W
John Corrigan
Constitution
New York City
Broadway
Twenty-ninth Street
Twenty-nintth Street
The Negro and Domestic Service and Air Power in War
A two part discussion on domestic service among African Americans and the role of aircraft in war. It argues rapid social change post-emancipation disrupts home life and calls for domestic science schools and organized home economics. The second section critiques early air warfare, noting limited combat effect, high costs, and potential value only in reconnaissance.
Medicine as a Lifeline Not a Luxury Tax
An eleventh hour proposal to tax patent and proprietary medicines as part of war revenue is undemocratic. Medicines are often essential for the poor, sometimes the only chance to ease lifelong illnesses. Taxing them burdens those in greatest need and undermines health.
Tax on Medicines Sparks Senate Revenue Debate
The article discusses the democratic principle against luxury taxation and notes a proposed stamp tax on each medicine bottle or package. It questions the senate's readiness to adopt this idea, highlighting the burden on consumers and the pressure on manufacturers from wartime costs as drugs would likely transfer price increases to buyers.
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Democratic Party
Senate of
United States
Senate
House
War’s toll leaves French homeless and hearts in pain
A neutral observer notes at least ten million French exiled by war endure bitter distress as homes and livelihoods vanish. The piece rails at royal ambition, recalls a peasant’s pride, and warns that divine favor cannot soften the misery wrought by kings.
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Hines
27 y GEORGIA and the World Rolls On Through War
A brief poetic note contrasts global war with a hopeful message of love and light. It asserts the world continues toward a brighter dawn amid conflict, invoking faith and resilience. The verse speaks of a divine plan guiding humanity toward night giving way to grace and a peaceful future.
Beautiful days and war verses touch Waxahachie life
The column reflects varied readings from The Waxahachie Light and The Dallas News with poems and snippets. Folger McKinsey sings of autumn beauty while editor remarks about post office mail routing. humorous quips and rural sayings mix with wartime reflections and a poet’s take on the war.
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Folger McKinsey
Would Fight Bull Weevil By Preserving the Birds
John M Harrington argues in a September 1914 Farm Journal piece that quails, bank swallows and other birds eat boll weevils and weed seeds, supporting a campaign to protect and increase quail populations in cotton states. He urges investigation by agricultural departments and policies to halt trapping and kiting quails for at least five years.
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Farm Journal
Washington Square
Philadelphia
Texas
G& Cotton
Georgia
Federal
Department of Agrigilture
Vanderlip warned of war risk shaping US business outlook
Alfred Greene Duncan of Boston told the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers in Lenox that Europe’s war threatens US business. he urged America to reshape financial ties with London and Europe, finance South American expansion, and create an international US backed exchange while cutting distrust of big capital. He cited US indebtedness and London’s vast advances as warning signs and urged US control of its own finance and distribution.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
United States
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Lenox
Mass
Alfred Greene Duncan
Boston
Mr. Vander- Up
Vanderlip
Duncan
Association
France
England
Belgium
Holland
Germany
London
John Skelton Williams
George Paish
Mr. Duncan
South America
Europe
Antil
New York
Man Without Party La Follette Stance in Wisconsin
The Philadelphia Press notes that Senator La Follette appears unaffiliated with any party in Wisconsin, and suggests no party there claims him as a member. The piece emphasizes his independent stance and the lack of formal affiliation in Wisconsin political circles.
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Philadelphia
la Follette
Wisconsin
Responsibility for War as Seen by James Bryce
The article reviews James Bryce and Norman Hapgood views on the causes of war, tracing responsibility to German historian Treitschke and General Bernhardti. It notes Bryce argues Britain bore no blame, cites Belgium’s invasion as a turning point, and quotes Treitschke on war as a civilizational force and the dangers of peace efforts.
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James Bryce
Hrntiah
Norman Havwood
Kaiser
Heinrion Treitschke
University of Berlin
German Empire
Harper's Weekly
Mr. Hapgood
von Treitschke
Bismarck
Hapgood
Mr. Bryce
London Times
New York Times
General Bernhardt
Germany
Empire
Bernhardt
England
Bryce
Europe
Great Britain
Belgium
Friends of Peace
Hernhardt
Bernhardi
von Traitschke
Treitschke
Treftschke
Poutik
Hay and Directors in the Nation’s Light Vein
A humorous essay contrasts hay farming with a critique of corporate directors. It highlights hay’s economic value, fields, and harvesting, then skewers managers who serve on many boards, drawing wit on dummy directors and high dinners. It notes directors’ $14 to $26 per meeting pay and the absurdities of corporate governance.
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New Jersey
Wong
Anander
United States
New York
The Woman Who’s Always Sweet in Matrimony Culture
A satirical portrait contrasts the "sweet" woman with the self respecting partner, arguing constant sweetness breeds control and lack of respect. It also critiques the unmarried man who sponge off married friends, noting motives and social dynamics in courting and home life.
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Morena
Abé
Government should quit meddling and open season on directors
The speaker argues government interference with business should end and that the law should permit an open season on directors. This line reflects a stance against regulation and for aggressive leadership changes.
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