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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
9
Senators pause the cotton hedge tax for a year amid farmer protests in the South. The piece attacks the move as political fakery and argues hedging should be treated equally across commodities and securities.
Georgia cotton advocates led by Wil Kiser of Atlanta praise The Constitution Information bulletins as vital, noting farmers and merchants rely on private data from exchanges and traders. They criticize state agriculture departments as out of date, calling for reforms under the new administration and praising Dan Hughes for capable state statistics on weekly cotton movements.
The plan aims to gather essential market information with minimal expense and without exhaustive state scrutiny. It would cover the key cotton market trends for practical purposes, with potential expansion to additional crop reporting later. Mr. Huser notes benefits for both Georgia business interests and farmers.
A Georgia prosperity forecast from bankers and business leaders cites a cotton belt split, western shortages boosting prices while the eastern belt remains normal. Atlanta, as the region’s commercial hub, is urged to prepare for rising profits as cotton receipts in Georgia towns stay strong.
Brief analysis of the Maine third district election shows Republican Peter, Democrat Pattangall, and Progressive Lawrence with 15 106, 14 333, and 6 487 votes respectively. It notes the rising GOP and shrinking Progressive influence alongside national figures and tariff politics shaping the outcome.
A collage of Georgia verses and lore from Just From Georgia notes a wedding of Miss Prosperity and the Word, with moonlight humor and rustic philosophy. The piece blends images of land, crops, and rural life, ending with a tongue in cheek line about a preacher guarding a watermelon patch.
A tale recalls Charles V era court life as Don Anthony of Guevara cites bizarre German dishes such as roasted horse, cat in jelly, lizards in hot broth, and other meats. The narrator laments the strange feasts and urges readers to judge the page without breaking their hearts.
A nostalgic roundup recalls 19th century press humorists led by Ho Clay Lukens. The piece lists notable names like Bob Burdette Charles B Lewis J C Goldsmith Lukeos George L Catlin and others, noting who survives and who fades, with reflections on enduring humor and era.
The Pall Mall Gazette recalls scandals at the Bank of England including the 1863 dismissal of a chief cashier and cases of note forgery using paper from Laverstoke mills. It notes 1803 fraud by cashier Robert Aslett who diverted Exchequer bills valued at nearly £200,000 and served a prison term.
A London Chronicle note recalls a hermit in Clare Market whose lone shelter was a collar and a remnant of a demolished house. He survived on scraps from nearby tradesmen until a journalist exposed him and authorities moved him toward a “clean and respectable” life, a fate he did not endure.
A whimsical verse from the Rochester Union and Advertiser features Teddy declaring his avoidance of cocktails and strong drinks while praising a clear water dubbed Polly Water. The poem contrasts his past hedonism with a newfound preference for pure refreshment amid humorous wordplay.
The article recounts the 1898 explosion of the USS Maine and the ensuing court inquiries by both the United States and Spain. It notes no definitive proof of responsibility, lists various theories, and stresses unresolved questions while recalling the wartime sentiments and the phrase Remember the Maine.
Industrial Index expert W C Woodall, visiting from Columbus, endorses The Constitution’s crop and business reports as accurate. He predicts a strong fall season for Georgia with excellent cotton yields, rising prices, and widespread construction plans across Atlanta and the Southeast, signaling a general prosperity surge.
W Kiser of Atlanta writes in 1913 praising The Constitution for publishing weekly cotton movement data in Georgia. He urges the state agricultural department to adopt regular bulletins, lauding editor Price and statistician Hughes and stressing broad benefits to farmers and business.
Poetic meditation on the wind as a choir among trees with murmured refrains and distant echoes. Evokes spirits, celestial voices, and a longing for immortal symphonies carried by the wind through dim aisles and silent landscapes.
Edward Smith notes 1904 Mexican travels where Drake’s fame induced fear, a woman calming a tempestuous child with Ahí viene Drake. The fear echoed along the coast, with threats of distant buccaneer names and Black Douglas imagery, showing Drake’s lasting menace in the era.
A concise exhortation on clear speech and purposeful thinking. The author praises direct, calm action and stresses aiming for a single central idea, avoiding wasteful details to hit the bull’s eye in communication.
Mr Milne, somewhat deaf, attends a dinner with a friend. The host lowers his voice to say grace but Milne asks for a repeat. Laughter spreads as the host raises his voice in frustration, finally shouting that he is saying grace.
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