Congress and the Crop
The article argues for federal action to reduce the 1915 cotton crop. It cites international and state positions, stresses uniform nationwide laws, notes constitutional delays in Georgia, and urges Congress to enact a uniform plan affecting all cotton states to achieve meaningful reduction. It critiques state-by-state approaches as ineffective.
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Congress
Folster
New York
Ivarpool
Strang
Africa
Washington
Bashinski
Dublin
Texas
Alabama
Louisiana
Georgia
Congress urged to act on cotton acreage reductions
A public appeal states that Egypt has resolved the issue and congress must act to implement relief measures. It warns that the people understand the situation and that elected representatives will be held accountable if requirements are not met.
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Egypt
Congress
End in sight of cruel double sessions in Atlanta schools
The Atlanta finance committee will report about 8000 dollars to end the double session system. The plan, with Mayor Woodward, would convert large rooms to hold up to forty five pupils and hire extra teachers for the term. The October budget is not yet reported but a hopeful step is taken toward single sessions and morning hours.
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Atlanta
Woodward
Finance Committee
Rural Carriers Pay Better With Growth Of Free Delivery
The piece argues for maintaining and possibly increasing rural carriers pay amid expanding rural free delivery. It asserts the system's value, efficiency, and broad public benefit, warning against salary reductions that could harm service quality. It notes $1,200 is the ceiling, earned by the longest routes, while most carriers earn less yet fairly deserve their pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Helping the Charities at Atlanta Alkahest Lyceum Shows
The article notes that all profits from Atlanta season performances by the Alkahest Lyceum Bureau will go to the Associated Charities. Reserved seats cost 150 and, if the full capacity is sold, proceeds could reach 4000 to 5000 dollars for charity. The Constitution cited the program details and urges public support amid wartime and civic rhetoric.
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Atlanta
Alkahest Lyceum Bureau
Associated Charities
Associated Charities of
People of
The Country of Tell in a Hazed Editorial Mix
A collage of verse and clippings from The Hazel Green Herald and The Griffin News. Poems lament toil and harvest, notes on editors and missing goods, and light satire on office seekers, summer songs, and autumn melancholy.
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Tell
Demand for Southern Relief Pledge Backed by Hon. Huntin
A letter from A Whitaker, Veli Ga, urges supporters to press Congress for legislation backing the rural credit system and crop relief. It argues that post Baltimore convention pledges should reduce next year’s acreage and secure immediate and long term aid, warning southern youth commit to action.
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BW Huntin
South
Baltimore
Whitaker
White and Colored Schools in Atlanta Face Double Sessions
In Atlanta public schools the double session system used for colored students since years past has created severe overcrowding and insufficient seating. Affected families fear increased private schooling and call for an impartial investigation, urging white residents to learn the true conditions and seek a remedy. The letter from THOSE HOLMES, dated September 28, 1914, presses for action and equitable treatment.
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Atlanta
Board of Education
Staton
Guy
Holmes Atlanta
Noted Chemist Objects to Dr Stallings Limestone View
N P F Pratt of Atlanta challenges Dr Stallings on using finely ground limestone, disputing his claim that it raises gel alkalinity. Pratt says the point is technical for newspapers and calls for discussion through proper channels. He questions the chemical basis and seeks clarification from the author.
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Stall- Inge
Pratt
Atlanta
Big Medicine Company Buys Bales In Cotton Sale
The Dr L D LeGear Medicine Company of St Louis via HC Lansford in Atlanta joins the buy a bale movement. Lansford will purchase ten bales at ten cents per pound, with twenty six district salesmen buying a bale each. The company expects to reach 250 bales, praising the plan to aid southern finance.
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Dr L. D
L D LeGear Medicine Company
South
Government Must Help In The Cotton Crisis
The Rome Tribune notes the southern press unity in urging swift government action to aid cotton farmers. Editors urge rapid emergency currency for banks to save the cotton crop, arguing the government should buy cotton to support allies as it buys gunpowder for war emergencies.
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Rome Tribune
Atlanta
Congress
Georgia
Farmer Endorses Constitution Support for Buy-A-Bale Plan
Austell Georgia farmer Womack writes praising The Constitution and Professor DeLoach for guidance on farm policy. He urges Congress to pass a curtailment bill for the 1915 cotton crop, arguing it would raise prices to 12 cents or more per pound and improve farming prospects.
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Womack
Austell, Ga
Georgia Education Appropriations See Low Per Capita Spending
Georgia faces lower per capita education funding than southern peers. The state budget tallies show public school costs and university support, while local tax efforts rise slowly. Superintendent Le Brittain cites a Russell Sage Foundation study pegging Georgia at modest expenditure per child, with Georgia relying less on local taxes for schooling.
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G H Aubrey
Georgia Land and Loan Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Aubrey
South
M le Brittain
Georsie
Metropolitan Tower
New York City
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Alabama
Ask Wholesale Men To Assist Retailers
Letter to editor from multiple Georgia merchants criticizing wholesale traders for not sharing cotton collection losses. Retailers offer customers 10 cents per pound on account while must sell cotton at 8 cents to cover wholesale debts. Signatories include L. P. Duke J F R Porter JO Stanton & Bro and others from Newborn and Harwell areas.
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Georgia
L. P Duke J
R Porter JO Stanton & Bro
M Whitten
Callaway Plan urged as sensible farming shift
The writer argues cotton prices in 1916 make a four crop year costly. Reducing cotton acreage and increasing foodstuffs yields earlier returns and uses landlord lands for food crops. Emphasizes that cutting money crops can benefit farmers financially. R L Holt Woodbury Gp.
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R L. Holt
The Woman with the Listen Habit and Other Types
A humorous portrait series outlines characters from the lazy dismissive man to the persistent listen habit woman and the hard luck aspirant. It also lampoons the sham shliish wife the easygoing host and the easy going parent exposing quirks and social foibles with biting, period voice.
Business in Georgia Is on a Solid Basis
The Savannah News argues Georgia business remains sound despite cotton price strains. It cites state treasurer figures showing bank indebtedness around 166.75 million dollars, with a projected cotton crop of up to 3 million bales could nearly cover debts. It cautions regional bank lending spreads and urges an optimistic, energetic approach to boost commerce.
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Metropolitan Museum
Savannah News
Georgia
Banka
Georga
Savannah
Augusta
South Carolina
Columbus
Alabama
Farmers urged to form national bank in cotton belt
Editor urges creation of a farmers national bank in every county of the cotton belt. Proposes $6 stock per plow to fund a robust institution enabling borrowing from New York and the government, presenting it as a remedy for current cash shortages and a lasting support for future crises. Signed by J L Sanders, Gen Bign, for SANDERS COTTON COMPANY, Cuthbert, Ga.
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New York
Sanders Cotton Company
J L Sanders
Bign Cuthbert
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