Notice to Subcribers and Early 1900s Press Snippets
A garbled 1906 front page note to subscribers details traveling representatives and a call to subscribe to a New York Constitution Printing issue. It mentions hotels, theaters, and a commentary on Cuba, Roosevelt, Taft, and Bryan in 1908 with scattered remarks on the Maine, Panama, and warship fates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Bolteiten
W. W. Blackrien
M F& Dickson
Charles
Moore
T. Wontt
WD. Bromaelor
Col Tila
New York
Thurey
Hotaling
Brafiway
Port rate now urged by Georgia rail line foes
The Georgia railroad commissioners adjourned after a lengthy session with no port rate decision. The piece urges immediate action to grant the port rate, arguing a delay wastes roughly seven hundred thousand dollars monthly for shippers and producers. It notes political momentum favors bold freight reform and cites public opinion, newspaper coverage, and the campaign platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commissioners of
Georgia
State J
Macon
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Commission
Friends of the
Atlanta
Friends
Fragmented OCR yields odd political musings and satire
Readable lines hint at a chaotic chronicling style with references to Mr Littlefelds testimony, Gompers, and republican labor lists. The piece parodies press paranoia and political chatter, mentioning Georgia politics, football, and speculative foreign ties amid a fragmented narrative.
Atlanta Officials Call Immediate Action on Meat Plant Sanitation
Dr Walter Terder chairs Atlanta council committees urging strict enforcement of sanitation in slaughter houses and markets. Mayor Taylor backs urgent reforms to protect public health amid widespread concerns over impure meat and lax oversight. Public confidence hinges on decisive sanitary measures now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Walter Terder
Council For the
Mayo
Taylor
Council
Sanitary Department
Letters From The People 4 pages Judge Bay Mot a Candidate
A 1908 letter from Lucian L. Ray of Jackson Ga withdraws from a potential court of appeals race due to ratification timing and calls for amendment support while thanking friends. Also included are letters about the law of suggestion from Robert H. Harrison and a memorial notice from the Grady Hospital Medical Board honoring Dr Charles D Hurt with formal resolutions and tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Mot
Court of Appeals
Lucian L. Ray
Jackson
D. Hurt
Grady, Hospital
Ikwan
Cis
Hart
Borin
Charles D Hurl
Norrow
Prodigal Homecoming and Old Georgia Dream Fragment
A collage of verses and letters from a vintage newspaper page. It juxtaposes a nostalgic poem about memory and love in Georgia with a letter noting a Texas prodigal’s return and references to moonshine, cane work songs, and seasonal imagery. The piece blends personal longing with rural Americana and period dialect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
The Success of Women in the Domestic Sciences in the South
An examination by I8ma Dooly argues for expanding domestic science in Georgia schools, highlighting alumnae such as Miss Mergia Baphent and advocating women’s economic and social roles. It notes the Confederacy memorials and proposes monuments that fund practical education for young women to master home economics and teach domestic arts, including a plan for bronze statues commemorating southern women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren Speaker Cannon
Campatem Pasqballa
Maine
Joe
Ates
Cou
Stara
Matos
Cau
Lourera
Atlanta
Endy
Columbia University
Atlante Public School
Syndec
Publc
South
Notusa
National Bank
Mia
Sten Ris
Fashion
Hema
Georgia
Dowehere
Confederar
Winnle Davia
Miate Normal
Rabun Gac
Mountain Gire
Fnally
Chia
Sona of
Aubmit
Confederate States
Montgomery
Confederacy
Virginia
Macon
Incete
Paml
Georgia Orphans Work Day Appeal Seeks Georgia Aid
A historic appeal urges all Georgians to join a statewide Work Day on September 28 to support orphan homes. The message promotes a full day of labor or fundraising to help funds for expanding facilities including the Magdalen Home in Hapeville and the Georgia Industrial Home, aiming to assist thousands of destitute children through unified community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Magdlat
Hapeville
Clinton
8. C
Gute Ntate
W. P Jacobs
Deene
Macon
Atlanta
RJ. Cuinn
Deratur
At-Lanta
Ajanta
RA Bonnia
SS. Joseph's
SS. Joseph's Orphanige
Washington
Inntma
George
Shell
H. L. Crumley
Cost Crompton Nearly $2000 In Losing Railroad Race
Report details expenses for a losing Alabama railroad commissioner campaign. Items include postage, stationery, hotels, travel, newspapers, entertaining friends, and other costs totaling around two thousand dollars. Testimony from Congressman Wash Taylor and references to local counties and nominees appear in fragmented notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
UIA
Compton
Alabama Railroad Commission
Ital
Cameron Han Wood
Wash Taylor
Ae Colary
Hares
Yo Lmoen
Lander
Colbert
Frank In
Maran
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Canada
Mexica
Sones
Moses Pao
wreRry
Sony South
Wauty
Malte
G Streets
Chan
Fda
Dahker Stenstaret
Stripew
Taft
Roosevelt
Cuba
Ty Smith
Taike
Aubyugapot Don
William Jennings Bryan
Cuban
Evtrado Palma
Panama
Kaiser Dt
New York City
New North River
Katimere Ann
Eli
Harvard
London
D Wflley
K A Spwall
Cambridge
Wren
Littlefelds
Gompers
Cermon
Labor
Distri
Dean
Brean
Wiliam
Georg
Helen
Tech
Te Fe
Havana
Constitution
Washington, Ga
Robert Hayan Hwarribon
Empire State
Texas
Bil
Wien
Numan
Lund
Lahore
Thors
Sans of Veterans
Crompton
Kaghiyes
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