A R Da Stinson Urges Moral Unity for Race Elevation
R Da Stinson of Cedartown Georgia argues that four goals guide Black progress: moral integrity, capable labor, deep South engagement, and practical education. He condemns vice dens, calls for organized action by the responsible class, and stresses home and church instruction to lift the race toward a better future. December 7, 1906 Cedartown.
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R. da Stinson
Moresorn Colee
A. M.H. Church
South
Abe
Correct Speech and Language Reform for Courtesy
J Colton Lynes of Atlanta urges preservation of word meanings over rapid spelling reform. He condemns slang and excessive superlatives, advocating early culture and daily practice of pure English to reveal true breeding and manners in speech.
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J. Colton Lynes
Oh for Faith of a Little Child Poem Fragment
A short verse fragment praising childlike faith and innocence with biblical allusions. The text references Jesus’ blessing of children and expresses longing for simple belief and meekness. The tone is devotional and lyrical, focusing on spiritual faith from a child’s perspective.
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James Walker Heatherley
Jesus
Turtle
A Great Mistake About Our Prehistoric Tails
A humorous essay contemplates the loss of human tails and imagines how tails could aid in art, acting, oratory, music, and dance. The author muses on tail use for balance and expression, noting how famous figures like Booth, Beveridge, and Tillman might have benefited from a tailed past.
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The
Mariner
Moat
Booth
Iago
Beveridge
Tillman
Boclety
Smoke Nuisance in Atlanta Sparks Public Outcry
A letter to Atlanta authorities urges action against smoke pollution. The writer cites health risks from dust and smoke, calls for anthracite burning inside city limits, mandatory street washing, and stricter spitting controls to protect residents and visitors. The appeal targets railroads, factories, and the streetcar system.
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Limus
Atlanta
Poem Excerpt and Letter Urging Southern Presidential Candidate
A mixed text presents a poetic lament about sleep and winter imagery followed by a letter to The Georgian editor urging a Southern Democratic presidential candidate. Ernest C. Kontz argues that Southern freedom from large capitalist influences would lend prestige to the party candidate, signed as Augusta Wall and Southern Man For President.
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Democratic Party
South
Ernest C. Kontz
Luke-Warm Prohibitionists Debate Temperance Reform
A snippet from three Atlanta papers questions half hearted prohibitionists and the temperance era. It argues a calm test of reform, notes perceived failures in Georgia, and suggests compromise mixing moral sentiment with government control and revenue to shape policy.
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Atlanta
Frogs
Egypt
Georgia
Unfit Poultry Complaint Urges Food Safety Oversight
Smith of Atlanta Georgia warns that half starved and diseased poultry is sold by merchants and served in restaurants. He cites a Sunday Constitution article on poultry treatment and urges a city official to inspect stores and ensure only healthy birds are sold.
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Zxprene
City seeks payment for lost corner lot with no owner found
West End reveals a corner lot at Lee and Columbus streets with no documented owner despite five years of search. Contractor F G Lake and city officials question ownership while the city attorney advises paying $26.93 and taking title to sell the parcel.
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Lee and
Columbus
West End
F. G. Lake
Streets Committee of Council
Mc Lake
Lee Street
Lake
Lumber Plants Close Because of Car Famine
Special to The Georgian Jackson Mississippi December 16 Lumber manufacturers in the southern part of the state report plant shutdowns due to inability to secure freight cars. Some letters bitterly complain of treatment from railroads and the railroad commission.
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Jackson
Miss
Railroad Commission
Jesse Rawlins Busy Firing Steam Shovel
Special to The Georgian from Macon Georgia December 15 Jesse Rawlins works the steam shovel at the Cherokee Brick Company plant and will soon receive further lessons in operating the machine He is limited by a long jail confinement in Valdosta and doctors advised rest for now
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Macon
Jesse Rawlins
Cherokee Brick Company
Valdosta
Macon Fire Department
Emmett Barnes
Seaborn Wright Attacks Rome Elks Club Buffet
Seaborn Wright accuses the Rome Elks Club of operating a "blind tiger" buffet serving liquor to members. A legal battle looms with Judge Moses Wright presiding and Judge A W Fite possibly hearing the case, amid broader prohibition tensions and local politics in Floyd.
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Seaborn Wright
Doughty
Elks Club
Rome
Elks
Seaborn
Floyd
Terrell
Roman Elks
Capital City
Piedmont Driving Club
Moses Wright
Judge Wright
Ee Wright
The
A. W. Fite
Cherokee Circuit
Atlanta
Pete
Pioneer Hostler Dies Under Wheels of Georgia Train
In Madison Georgia C Binson a 65 year old pioneer servant was killed when struck by a work train while crossing tracks. Known as a longtime resident at Silver Lake area he was retired and unmarried. The report notes his deafness and associates describe him as well known and beloved.
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Pioneer Hostler
Georgia
Bossial
Madison
Geo
Glock
C. Binson
Ci Muens
Atkin
Lom Silver Lake
Federal Prison Christmas Dinner Planned at Atlanta Facility
Warden Moyer will host a Christmas dinner for inmates at the United States Penitentiary in South Atlanta featuring roast turkey with cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, layer cake, and fruit. An elaborate program with instrumental music and readings by local residents is being arranged, with final details to be announced by the chaplain.
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Moyer
United States Penitentiary
South
Atlanta
Tupper
Langford
Ter
Conore
Mra
Vance
Hattie Marion Hood
H. Edgar
James E. Lee
Cha
Holiday Celebration Preparations in Rome
Rome Ga December 16 labor salons prepare for a large holiday celebration on the night of January 1. The Central Trader Union meeting Thursday arranged committees to organize a suitable program for the event.
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Rome
Nice
Lary
Ieee At & Moeeti ‘Central Trader Union
Eee
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