Postage Rates and Subscription Info for The Constitution 1915
Atlanta September 28 1915 postal and subscription notice for The Constitution outlines domestic and Mexico postage rates for papers of various sizes and pages. It lists monthly and weekly rates for in and out of Atlanta and identifies advertising manager Carries and contacts for the Washington Bureau and New York distribution points. It notes availability in New York and Broadway locations and states no responsibility for advance payments to out of town carriers.
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Atlanta
United States
Mexico
Washington
Street
John Corrigan
New Fork City
Broadway
Times Building
Thirty-eighth Street
Twenty-ninth Street
Fight the devil with fire on Mexican border raids
Editorial blasts long border patrols and calls for aggressive action against Mexican outlaw bands raiding Texas. It argues the United States must invade Mexico or take decisive measures to stop raids, protect Texas farms and people, and end “watchful waiting.”
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United States
Texas
Thia
Mexico
Political poppycock about half a billion dollar credit plan
A critique denounces claims that American bankers plan to drain savings by funding a large credit line to England and France. It argues the mechanism keeps money in the U S, boosting circulation and deposits, while goods flow abroad in exchange for bonds. The piece accuses political demagogues of exploiting public ignorance to oppose U S interests.
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United States
England
France
Atlantic
Wrench
Haglish
America
Bush Shaking by Howard Promises Farm Credit Probe
Congressman William Schley Howard pledges bold action when Congress reconvenes to investigate Mr Harding’s charges that some country banks gouge farmers with high interest on money advances. He predicts developments as the probe reaches bottom, urging swift authorization and accountability.
Zeppelin raids rally England despite losses
The Zeppelin raids on England are blamed for boosting British resolve and recruitment as supporters argue they backfire by stirring patriotic fury. Commentary notes a long anticipated big raid resembles Kitchener's spring drive and cites unintended consequences including property damage and propaganda. Rockefeller Jr. appears in overalls and Villa is quoted about Carranza.
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England
Kitchener
The Texas George Bailey Fiddles Through Old Times
A garbled poem from a Georgia collection reflects a vivid mix of rural verse and political satire. It recalls George Bailey and other figures roaming from Texas to Washington, with barroom banter, rustic wisdom, and reflections on the country’s paths, justice, and happiness in a moonlit, musical landscape.
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George Bailey
Texas
Emile
Washington
Congress
George
Luke
GENERAL COUNCIL BACKS SCHOOL FOR RETARDED CHILDREN
The general council finance committee approved the boards plan to establish a dedicated school for retarded children and provided 200 for salaries. The program began last summer and proved successful enough to become permanent. The meeting also approved grant-related improvements and road projects for 1916.
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General Council
General Council Finance Committee
Board of Education
Howard aims probe of banks overcharging farmers
Congressman William Schley Howard, from the fifth district, plans a resolution on Congress's return to investigate banks charging farmers excessive interest. He cites Mr Harding of the Federal Reserve Board claiming some banks in the South and West charged rates from the legal level to 100 percent. He vows a thorough investigation, exposure of culprits, and legislation to end the practice. He is drafting the resolution and promises further action when Congress meets.
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William Schley Howard
Congress
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Howard
Fifth Congressional District
House of Representatives
South
Congressional Committee
Farmers Union urges Georgia to manage cotton profits
JJ Brown, president of the Georgia Farmers Union, issues guidance urging growers to wait for a minimum price of 12 1/2 cents per pound, then allocate sales to cover pressing debts. He notes distress cotton sold at 8 to 9 cents, warns against panic selling, and urges prudent division of cotton holdings to meet obligations.
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JJ Brown
The
Georgia Farmers Union
Georgia
Farmers Union
Farmers' Union
Jig
South
Finance Committee Debates School Funds And Recall Campaign
The finance committee after two hours of figures reduced the deficit to 47000 but an afternoon revision raised it to 111409. They consider delaying ward projects and adding 14000 to school accounts for finishing work, with members urging deep cuts but seeking funds from departments to cover the shortfall. Mayor Woodward pressurizes for certain improvements to be dropped while reminding recall efforts may be waning. the committee plans to canvass departments for conservative income estimates ahead of a late afternoon session.
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Juegling
General Council Finance Committee
Sesson
Woodward
Newt Ven
Wmeresse Ap
Evers
Orine
Utvs
Charman AW Varlinger Ldermin
H Kelley
EB Graham West Wesstant
Cit
Finance Committee
Ie Finance Committee
K G Matheson
Georgia Tech
R D Kneale
Gineer
Ted Ir
Witheson
Kneale
Tennessee
Atlanta
Matheson
Knevie
Parkinner
Ple
Athaman
Iles
Pam
Ayers
da Aft
Atlantan Invents Improved Cotton Baling Press for Gins
An Atlantan, E Little, unveils an improved hydraulic cotton baling press for gins, installed at 295 Marietta Street. The device speeds bale production, produces denser packs, reduces handling, and promises lower costs from a single operation.
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Georgia
Acon
Bibb County
EL Whitney
E Little
Marietta Street
Song
Inventoria 2
Secret Order Parade Set For Georgia Harvest Festival
Atlanta will host a mammoth secret order parade during the Georgia Harvest Festival from November 15 to 26. About 10,000 members of secret orders in Atlanta and possibly other Georgia cities will participate, with 19,600 eligible men in the order. The events committee, chaired by J Lee Barnes, assigned parade responsibilities to Walter C. Taylor Julian Bockin and Ducien Vorst, who will organize the event and coordinate city departments. The festival week includes a large public school section with 5,000 students, a Georgia Jubilee Day parade directed by Fred Patterson Lucien York West Paul Reese and others, a fashion show during the auditorium ball intermission chaired by I P Allen, and more than fifty auto tours from across the state. Banking on free attractions costing over 1200, the festival team also arranged coordination with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and other officials for a busy schedule.
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Atlanta
Secret Order
Georgia
J Lee Barnes
Barnes
Newmed
Walter C.taylor
Julian Bockin
Ducien Vorst
Neek
Taylor
RJ Guinn
Board of Education
Dax
Fred Patterson
Lucien York
West Paul Reese
Aseociation
Sir Clark
A S Adams
T. R. Gentry
W J Stoddard
Asa G Cander
John P Smith
Webb
Storge
LF McCutcheon
Beaumont Daviser
Feet
Clarke
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Macon
South Georgia
Georgia Farmers Union urges staged cotton sale to protect creditors
SHOWN, President of the Georgia Farmers Union, calls for prudent policy on cotton marketing. He argues for gradual selling tied to minimum price to reimburse last year's losses, avoid flooding markets, and preserve credit. He urges planting grain and livestock to sustain farms and reduce dependence on cotton as the sole money crop.
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Farmers Union
South
New York
Georgia Farmers Union
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