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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
6
A medical ad claims pimples and skin eruptions stem from bowel toxins. It recommends four ounces of rad Salts in hot water each morning for a week to cleanse blood, aid kidneys, and prevent toxin buildup. It notes rad Salts are lithia based and create a pleasant effervescent drink.
London reports a royal proclamation extending the contraband list. It now includes gold, silver and paper money and all negotiable instruments and realizable securities. This broad move tightens wartime controls and potential penalties for commerce with enemy or restricted groups.
Sealed bids endorsed by bidder name and addressed to the Purchasing Agent will be received at City of Atlanta City Hall until 3 pm Friday April 4 1916 for paving West Peachtree Street from North Avenue to beyond Sixth Street with creosoted wood blocks and for paving Jaygood Street Capitol Avenue to Martin Street Prado from Piedmont Avenue to Westminster Drive Greenwood Avenue Highland Avenue to Briaretitt Greenwood Avenue Highland Avenue to Frederica Street Krulin Street Morenden Avenue to Euclid Avenue Yippe Street Stewart Avenue to Hoblis Street for granite blocks sidewalks brick sheet cement and hexagon tile Specifications obtainable from the undersigned The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids CHAMBERS Purchasing Agent City of Atlanta City Hall
The Atlanta Ad Men minstrel show at the Atlanta theater drew a full house with musical pieces comic skits and satire of local figures led by Meyer Woodward and Robert Maddox. Performers included Julian Boehm as the mayor and others in broad caricature of city hall life.
Sam F Garlington, state representative from Richmond County, resigns citing business reasons and plans to devote himself to building up his law practice. Governor Harris will call an election for his successor. Woolworth Dividend Increased in New York. Directors raise quarterly dividend on common stock from 1 to 2 percent.
The House passed without opposition a bill for federal acceptance of the Kentucky birthplace house and farm of Abraham Lincoln from the Memorial Association which maintains the homestead. The measure now goes to the Senate.
An advertisement denounces calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable tonic that cleanses the liver without causing vomiting or salivation. It claims quick results, money-back guarantees, and suitability for children, urging readers to switch medicines tonight.
London April 12 Hdwin and Montagu financial secretary of the treasury announced in the house of commons that the government has decided to withdraw the tax on railway tickets due to difficulties in collecting it.
Fragmentary lines evoke a sea voyage and longing for guidance. References to tides, darkness, departure, and hope for a Pilot face to face suggest a lyric meditation on travel, fate, and reunion beyond time and place. The garbled text hints at a classical nautical theme and the peril and solace of the sea.
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