Opinion: The social juxtaposition of newspapers

The front page of the July 27, 1875 edition of The Atlanta Constitution reported Hartwell high school had opened with 50 scholars and that the new Baptist church was set to be dedicated the fourth Sunday in August. (First page from Georgia Historic Newspapers)
The front page of the July 27, 1875 edition of The Atlanta Constitution reported Hartwell high school had opened with 50 scholars and that the new Baptist church was set to be dedicated the fourth Sunday in August. (First page from Georgia Historic Newspapers)

If I were to ever go back to school for a Master’s Degree, I’d probably write my thesis on my headline. 

 

Since that isn’t in the cards, here’s an abridged version of what that thesis would s…