Telephone Main 5060 1915 Subscription Rates Notice
The Constitution announces postage rates for US and Mexico papers, with various page counts and prices. It lists daily and weekly subscription options in Atlanta and outside, with in advance payments and addresses, including the Washington Bureau and New York distribution notes.
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Atlanta
United States
Mexico
Imo
Washington
N. W
John Corrig
New York City
Hotalings
Broadway
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Times Building
Thirty-eighth Street
Twenty-Ninth Street
The County Schools Appeal for Rural Schoolhouses
A rural county appeals to state and local authorities to fund a $500 school building and to mobilize communities to stamp out illiteracy. The piece urges a local tax base, shared sacrifice, and a coordinated effort with the state, citing Taft and Tift counties as models for a nationwide pledge to educational uplift.
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County Board of Education
Taft
Tift
The Baseball Test in Ames Disclosed Odd Scene
A fragmentary Ames note describes a deserted scene with chimney eps and empty rocking chairs, implying a peculiar or symbolic setting. The readable text hints at a quiet, abandoned location and a cryptic tableau surrounding a baseball test.
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Ames
Baseball Test Of Youth In National Life
The Baltimore Sun argues that the supreme test of youth is enthusiasm for baseball and that President Wilson fits the youthful mold. It questions where Teddy Roosevelt and Taft stand in this crisis, noting democrats have a living leader in the game. The piece suggests keeping a sunny view of life proves the nation's vitality, with baseball symbolizing ongoing vigor.
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The
Baltimore Sun
Wilson
Sun
Teddy Roosevelt
Taft
A Relic of Barbarism and Illinois Hanging Policy
Governor Dunne denounces Indiana style public hangings as a scandal and disgrace to the state after a Jackson County hanging drew over a thousand deputies. Executions should be private, with only necessary witnesses. Illinois should join up to date states and stop the morbid spectacle.
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Dunne
Ilinois
Jackson County
Tifois
Illinois
Georgia
Submarine balance shifts as Britain backs German woes
In wartime commentary, the piece questions why German submarines fade from the English Channel while British subs dominate the Baltic. It notes sinking German transports, hints at England’s countermeasures, and suggests Germany may have hidden assets ready for a dramatic return.
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Germany
English Channel
Baltic
England
Georgia Snowy Day Echoes in Old Man Winter Ballad
A fragmented verse from The Baltimore Sun evokes a wintry Georgia scene with Ole man Winter, a gray head, fire in the fireplace, and a possum dinner. It moves to a humorous note about age, dancing, and a log cabin humorist’s light take on national life and a birthday vision.
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Baltimore Sun
Georgia
Whangdoodle Mourning and Appalachian Bitten Wit
A compact, humorous collage from The Charlotte Observer and regional papers. It quotes verses about the whangdoodle mourning and includes satirical takes from The Gravette News-Herald The Whitsett Courier The Adams Enterprise The Columbia State and other small notes. It also mentions local humor and rural life in Lee County and Georgia tater bank anecdotes and a prayer for prosperity.
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Arkansan Gazette
Gravette
Georgia
Tater Banka
Apple Song Poem Fragment by Charles G D Egi
A fragmented poem snippet describes sun kissed apples in orchards with red and yellow fruit shining under a blue sky. The verse mentions maples ablaze and baskets in mirth as the earth yields fruiting bounty.
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Earth
Charles
G.d.egi
Walker on Teachers Pay Law in Georgia 1915 outlines funding plan
Senator John D Walker explains the Walker bill to pay teachers promptly by issuing warrants funded by future tax receipts and discounted at a low rate. He highlights federal reserve backing, governor McCord, and potential annual savings of 50 000 to 75 000 while ensuring teachers receive timely payment despite the state’s delayed funds.
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Georgia
Wee
Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
Joseph’ A‘ McCord
Federal
Reserve Bank
the Treasury
McAdoo
Wyeseree Bank
Georgig
Bleckley Plaza to Be Discussed at a Big Meeting Tonight
A large meeting at the Chamber of Commerce hall at 8 o clock will discuss the Bleckley plaza plan. Mr Bleckley will display a colored picture of his plan and other city views. Ladies arranged the event with M R Wilkinson presiding. several state and city leaders will speak. All Atlanta residents are invited.
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Bleckley Plaza
Bleckley
M. R. Wilkinson
Dobbs
Blackburn and Atkinson
Messrs
Martin Amorous
H. ¥. McCord
J. Orr
Robert P. Jones
Cecil Poole
Les M. Jordan
Rotary Club
Julian V Boehm
Ad Men's Club
R. F. Otis
Real Estate Board
Atlanta
Let the new temperance law take effect at once
W B H Searcy Sr argues against extending liquor licenses past December 31, 1915. He condemns any delay that would extend the evil of intemperance and urges the law to take effect from passage, with immediate steps to end liquor traffic. Griffin Ga October 15 1915.
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Morais
Heaven
W. B. H. Searcy
Griffin
Rotaryan Returns From Long Tour With Better Business Stories
Russell Compton, back from a three week tour of Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Mississippi and Georgia, told Rotarians that improved business and rising cotton prices are evident. He predicted the cotton crop under 10 600 000 bales and ongoing prosperity with mills running full time and strong collections. He urged crop diversification and noted hard times appear over. Guests included BH Coapman and John W Hancock.
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South
Russell Compton
Rotary Club
Georgia
BH. Coapman
Southern Railwa
John W. Hancock
Mgega
Rome
Marion Ramsey
Macon
Tia Mascon Club
Atlanta
Carl Mott
Rotary
Dhapreal & O'Vlack
East Lake Country
Clnb
City Hall rally derailed marquise petition and finance deficit
In Atlanta city affairs Alderman Maddox denounces nobility as a marquise petition stalls before the council while Mayor's secretary Sidney Ormond sits ill and speculation swirls over October finance sheet and a $146,000 deficit with a veto battle looming.
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Maddox
Jim Maddox
Many Jims in Atlanta City Government Prompt Quirky Names
A readers’ note lists numerous local officials named Jim or Tim in Atlanta, joking that such common names invite playful confusion and spoofs. The piece mentions a misprint in a parade notice replacing survey with surrey and notes a 3 PM water board meeting to discuss resolutions from the previous session, with queries about mayoral attendance.
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Atlanta
Sim
Elai
Jim Woodward
Jim Engish
Jim Mayson
Jim Seawright
Jim Maddox
Jim Renfroe
Jim Goldsmith
Jim Cooper
Tim Fuller
Jim Meade
Jim Forsyth
Jim Belcher
Jim Andrews
Jim Key
Fire safety and city reforms raise alarm in a town
A letter laments the Boys and Girls High lack of fire escapes amid 270 boys in a top floor classroom, questions enforcement of fire safety laws, and critiques ward politics that push for marginal improvements while demanding accountability. It cites a recent fire and a sermon on cooperation as context for reform.
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W. J. Peel
Atlanta
Georgia Railways and Health Board Faces Scrutiny Over Policies
A state rail commission statement denies a blanket right to require deposits from applicants for service. The piece notes a court case about odors from animal products, a governor’s fair visit, a large hunting party, a Georgia farmers union ward bill, and a city budget debate amid critical views on Atlanta salaries and public spending.
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State Railroad Commission
Georgia Railway and Power Company
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