Governor Harris May Call Extra Session For Georgia
Governor Harris weighs a special session to fund state government and consider prohibition measures. Critics warn extra deliberation risks costly disruption, urging restraint and deferral of prohibition to the regular session next summer. Georgia farmers and officials stress stability amid two years of hardship.
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Harris
Georgia
General Assembly
Senate
House
Committee On Rules
Ftates
Georgia Governor’s plan urged to ease business downturn
The article argues Georgia needs relief from business malaise and urges Governor Harris to omit controversial fiscal foundations from the June legislative program. It stresses prosperity as the emergent issue and warns that major policy row must wait for settlement.
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Tively
Georgia
Harris
The Price Of Gasoline In Atlanta Debate
A Chicago price of 9.5 cents per gallon contrasts with Atlanta at 16 cents and Kansas City at 98 cents. The piece denounces nationwide price discrimination, urges enforcement of trade rights, and argues freight differences do not justify Atlanta’s inflated costs. It calls for congressional action under Sherman law.
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Chicago
Atlanta
Kansas City
St. Louis
Costa
United States
China’s First County Fair Inspires Modern China Tale
A extended excerpt from The Woman's Missionary Friend recounts Rosa Alice Mace's tale of Moanteinghsien's county fair. A temple moved, revenge folklore, and a sudden shift from ritual revenge to commerce fueled the event. Missionaries leverage the gathering to spread gospel amid a growing business spirit. The piece also riffs on Kaiser’s front line conduct, Dr Dumba’s quip, and Mexico and Russia military notes.
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China
Tina
Rosa Alice Mace
Moanteinghsien
Tzng
Georgia Freak 1 Snerrar-o Somg of the Little Time
A fragmented sheet includes verses on judgment day and sowing and reaping, with notes from Georgia about prosperity faith and morality. Readable lines reference angels, Satan, and temptations amid a rural hymn-like tone. Names, dates, or places are not clearly identifiable.
They Bury Him Tomorrow in a Reverie of Sorrow
A fragmentary humorous and grim column from The Russellville Record evokes fate, humor, and despair with snippets on life’s doors opening, happiness elusive, and a playful take on language and satire. Includes references to readers, editors, jokes about literary business, and a Dalton Citizen quip about Kickapoo language.
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Ke'n Eelplean
Dalton
Callen
Carranza Blames Rangers for Border Turmoil
The Eagle Pass News-Game reports Carranza accuses the Texas Rangers of causing border trouble. He says Uncle Sam’s men would fix things, but the Rangers are careless with their shooting, a claim reflecting ongoing tensions and opinions about the Rangers’ effectiveness.
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Eagle Pass
Carranza
Texas Rangers
Uncle Sams
President Wilkinson Defends Atlanta Chamber Efforts 1915
In a published communication Mella Wilkinson, president of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, rebuts a claim that Atlanta has stood still. She cites progress under past administrations, including the purchase and improvement of the Chamber building, the convention and industrial bureaus, a regional bank initiative, the Southeastern Fair, and new industries. She notes Emory and Oglethorpe universities' growth and a major warehouse project, arguing Atlanta remains financially and commercially active.
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Constitution
Whs Hamilton
Atlanta
Hamilton
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Wilmer Moores
Atlanta Chamber
Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Clearing House
J K Orr
RF Maddox Joseph A McCord
John W Grant J K Ottley
AF Coles
W J Blalock
Georgia Tech
Southeastern Fair Association
von Kreg- Bhaber Wis
Harvey Johnson
Industrial Bureau
Nen
Ro F Maddox
Cooper
South
State College of Agriculture
Emory ‘University
Oglethorpe University
Asa G Oqandier
Emory University
James R Gray
Ivan D Alten
Thornwell Jacobs
Southeast
Mella Wilkinson
Atlanta Chamber of Commerc
The Status of Cotton and Regional Prospects
The note discusses a half crop in Georgia and Alabama due to boll weevil damage. It predicts cotton could sell at twelve and a half cents or higher soon, barring further political complications. The author cites Blanchard Humber & Co. as the source.
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Haitor
Georgia
Alabama
Rights for Soutius Cotton Demanded by Wilson Critics Spur Debate
In Washington hotel corridors and clubs, a push grows to have President Wilson press England to respect neutral rights. Debates center on cotton exports and the risk of a broader embargos, with calls for swift action and firm stance against Britain while considering northern war profits.
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Washington
Berlin
England
Germany
France
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
Little Geography Lessons Archangel by George Fitch
Archangel, a summer resort at the southern end of the White Sea, attracts transfers and tourists. The town, north of Nome, enjoys long daylight in summer and early work daybreak in winter. It now rapidly grows with modern amenities including moving picture theaters, while its odd origin name remains a local mystery.
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Archangel
George Fitch
Good Old Siwash
White Sea
Nome
Alaska
Archangel Gotts
Fee Splitting Among Physicians Discussed by Eminent Doctor
Eminent doctor warns against fee splitting by physicians and operators in surgery. He argues it corrupts merit, lowers care quality, and damages professional trust while detailing how open disclosure would fail and why the practice persists among lower-grade operators.
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W A Exane
Chicago Tribune
American Coulrge of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Phiscvins
Ion
Ty Booth
Miya
Liamness
Hanvelt
Rippling Rhymes and Ads in Odd Ball Verse by Walt Mason
A humorous poem segment traces ad writing by a small shopkeeper selling hooks and eyes, praising punchy ads that drew customers, then shifts to a travelogue about Russian ports and Arctic voyages. It ends with a satirical note on pay differences between seamen and explorers tied to chautauqua fame and medals.
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