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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1923
Page
8
Fashion notes urge matching coats and skirts in street suits with capes returning for spring. Navy blues rise as cane motifs and bright silks reappear, while designers show a three piece suit in dark twill with a blazing finish and refined detailing.
A testimonial from Mrs. Sara Blaise of Keeseville New York credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her female weakness and fatigue and improving strength. The letter urges others to try the remedy while also praising the Liver Pills. The text blends medical ad copy with fashion commentary and historical sleeve styles.
Experts say fashion continues into autumn with long waistcoats of cretonne India cotton and embroidered crepe worn over shirtwaists. Sleeves remain sleevetear but garments are richly belted, with galloon embroidery and belied finishes influencing worn clothing.
In 1922 guidance for using leftover ham suggests sandwiches with minced ham and cheese, ham on toast with cream sauce, ham salad with potatoes, and a ham and cheese trifle. Recipes include minced ham paste with butter and mustard, and a ham dish baked with milk and flour.
Oklahoma City April 6 Governor A C Walton said he will commute all death sentences at the state penitentiary to life imprisonment and will not forward the cases to the next governor by a series of reprieves. Six prisoners are awaiting execution for murder at the state penitentiary.
Vineyard Raven Massachusetts April fog lifted revealing a trawler near Cuttyhunk coast guard sighted a steamy vessel with charade signals. The craft suddenly sank. no crew was seen and no lifeboats appeared.
Elsie Ferguson celebrated for her melodic voice in an article praising tone and range. It discusses how proper vocal care and practice shape attractiveness, noting Americans’ shrill tendencies and urging careful control of pitch and volume for lasting appeal.
Mrs Bertie Wright dies, service at Penmarree Street home. Burial at West View Cemetery, with family attending. Born in Morristown, she moved to Atlanta at age three, survived by husband, a daughter Bertha C Wright and three sons James Fyht, Thomas, and Bilwart B Wright. H W Patterson and Son oversee arrangements.
Judge Johnson fined eight persons $10 plus costs each after a Thursday night raid at an apartment on Courtland Street. Names listed include B. C. Smith, Walter Whitfield, Mrs. Margaret Jennings, Ruth Moore, Mrs. J. J. Jennings, G. W. Winston, B. R. Saxon, and J. T. Jackson. Mrs. Jenkins, the resident, was ordered to move within two days.
S D Gordon from Central Union and First Baptist Church will lead a men only meeting Sunday at 3 40 PM at the Rialto theater. His topic The Story of a Man Who Got Eat. Business Men's Evangelistic Club will run the program with music.
Jecen Purr Council Royal Select Masons will hold an extraordinary session May 2 in the Masonic temple beginning at 420 PM Three decrees will be conferred Applications for this work must be filed with recorder W A Sims 710 Atlanta Trust Company building by April 2 with the required fee A banquet will follow in the temple banquet hall Officers listed include Moses Holland Illustrious Master Bartis Goodman Deputy Master O C Lang Conductor of Council Join Be Addicks Conductor of Work R Geeslin Captain of the Guard Byron Eward
Federal agents and local officers seized three 400 gallon copper stills near Swan in Fanning County and Emanuel County, destroying about 9 000 gallons of beer. Four arrests were reported in connection with the raid led by United States Marshal George McLeod and agents J H Gastley J R Kinney.
Internal Revenue official T Teose warns operators of amusement venues such as parks halls outdoor shelters and traveling shows to collect taxes per the law. Full guidance is available at the collector's office. Noncompliance carries fines up to 1000 dollars as stated by Mr Rose.
J W Myers sues G G Long and Emma Long of 335 South Ash by Street in Fulton Superior Court seeking 25000 for injuries from a Lee Street crash. Myers, 54, alleges incapacitation and hearing loss after the other car struck his vehicle at Campbellton Road intersection, claiming high speed and great suffering. The case is brought by Colquitt and Conyers.
Four Atlanta high schools expect the largest graduating class in history for the 123 session. Superintendent Ree Hunter announced at a meeting of principal and district officials. Final names of the graduates to be announced later. Commencement ceremonies are set for May 20 May 30 May 31 and June something.
Announcement of new classes to be conducted at the Atlanta School of Oratory and Repression Baptist Tabernacle for business professionals. The program is split into two sections with the first meeting at 7:30 and the second at 9:00 each evening, offering sessions for working adults.
Waman Smith files for divorce against Sophie Sarah Smith claiming she broke open their baby’s bank and took 87.00. He says they met in New York during his Navy service and married December 25, 1918. They then moved to Atlanta where he alleges extravagance and neglect of their daughter Annie Lois. He recounts giving 60 to cover bills, while 100 went to groceries. suit filed by John Y. Smith.
Dr George T Brown a former Atlanta resident and ex Fall legislature member now heads the newly organized George T Brown and Company stock and bond house at 600 Trinity Place New York City His daughter M Wasnagist ha served in the Georgia legislature while he was a member.
Officials announce a large apartment house to be built on Peachtree Street near Bershing Point. The project, to be managed by the building inspector's office, has an estimated perimeter and structure cost of 150 dollars, with total cost around 200,000 dollars. Architects Liesd Preacher and Gude and Company Builders are involved, and the site is described as west of Peachtree near seventeenth Street.
A. W. W. Adair, clergyman of Adaireville, Ca, died after a kick to the abdomen during an altercation on Wednesday. He was transported to hospital where an autopsy found fatal internal injuries. Interment will be in East View Cemetery. Survived by widow and several children.
In Savannah on April 6 a sealed verdict upheld the will of Mrs. Sarah Foyall, whose estate valued at about 85,000 was contested after the death of Elianbeth Lritehard. The jury found in favor of admitting the will to probate, ending a three day trial that drew wide local attention.
An interring Friday afternoon tea at Mrs. Wroston Cocknight's Pluchloom home in Druid Hill honored Mrs. Arthur Childa and her daughter Mrs. Phillip Childs of Buston Mass. Georgian Terrace guests. room decor featured dogwood and crabapple blossoms and a Madeira centerpiece. Virginia Bowman poured with several ladies assisting. attendees included Mrs. Glenville Gilines Mek, George PL Eroward, Mrs. Walter Colquitt, Mrs. James Ragen, Mr Swell Gay, Mrs. Joel Hurt and Mrs Flord McRae.
Victor E. Innes, convicted Tuesday of using the mails to defraud Mrs Eloise Nelms, is set for a motion for a new trial this morning before Judge Samuel J H Sibley. Attorneys filed the motion last Wednesday alleging the verdict contradicted law and evidence. Innes, tied to the disappearances of Nelms and two Atlanta girls, faced multiple trials over years, with a murder investigation tied to earlier fraud charges.
The regular meeting of the Boys Cotton Club was held at the cabbee rooms on West Batomen Street. After the business session led by President Fra Tevber and Secretary German Swint, speeches were given by Aristan from the State College of Agriculture and I. F. Batemore of Central…
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