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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
16
The article extols women as the budget and purchasing agents in homes theatres and schools. It notes women control buying, read ads, request samples, and compare stores. It cites 1,750,000 readers paying $1.50 yearly for The Ladies' Home Journal, valuing its advertisements.
A book about advertising is available at no cost to those interested. The offer invites readers to obtain the publication gratis.
The Ladies' Home Journal circulates over 1 750 000 monthly and The Saturday Evening Post over 1 900 000 weekly. The text credits steady growth to consistent merchandising methods and invites reader engagement.
In Rome Iowa on April 1 Special report says U L Starnes charged with murder of Douglas Harris filed a bill of exceptions alleging a court procedure error when a mistrial was declared by Judge Maddox after three days of jurors failing to agree The lead counsel Judge Moses Wright was absent and the defendant should have been in court F W Copeland waived the defendant's presence but the point is that the waiver was improper The issue is debated in the bar and a sustained bill could free Starnes
A new Underwood organization is formed in Milledgeville Baldwin County with a large slate of members pledging strong county and Sixth District backing. The list of signatories includes numerous local residents and leaders, signaling solid momentum for Underwood in the upcoming contest.
A large audience is expected for a Underwood presidential rally at the Grand Opera House Saturday night. Speakers include Congressman Heflin and Senator Vardaman, with Watson and Hutchens adding remarks. Music and entertainment promised. organizers urge all to attend for substantive political discussion.
James A. Blarney, southern manager for General Accident, reports strong East support for Underwood. After touring eastern and western points, he says Underwood has far more strength in New York and the East than rivals expect and could carry the election. He cites readership value in Store Service publicity.
Letters from Carroll to Montgomery counties praise Underwood for the May 1 primary. Prominent figures say DeKalb, Houston, Terrell, Colquitt, Johnson, Brooks, Polk, Baldwin, Burke, Clarke, Turner, Montgomery and others will deliver strong majorities. Several writers report solid support in Carroll, Douglas, Bulloch, Pike, and Wilkes counties, with expectations of a sweeping southern Georgia win.
Waycross Ga April 18 The Georgia Hunters Association met to elect officers. Will Zimmer was chosen president John M Cox first vice president Harry Kendall second vice president Bradford Bird secretary Gilbert Rosignol assistant secretary S Robert Grier treasurer The next meeting will be at the Kimball House Atlanta. Resolutions proposing changes to game laws will be sent to the legislature Jesse Mercer was nominated president but declined.
Eatonton Georgia April 18 Special funeral services for Judge Thomas G. Lawson drew a large crowd at First Baptist church with out of town relatives. Two floral wagons carried pieces from the Eatonton bar county officers Mercer University and local civic groups as schools closed and stores shuttered. State Superintendent L. Brittain and Mercer University president Jamison attended. Ian Smith
Felder Harley a prominent Valdosta businessman drowned while bathing in Indian River at Titusville Florida. The death shocked many. his body was recovered and will be brought home to Valdosta for interment. His father J H Harley of Harley Hardware Company was away on business. mother departed for Titusville tonight.
Emory College at Oxford Ga announces the winners of the annual try-out for commencement speakers. From the freshman class Lewis King of Atlanta Cranston Williams Greenboro George W Matthews Thomasville C E Bickley Arcadia Fla Percy McGehee Thomson Roy P Etridge of Auburn. From the sophomore class Haskell H Baas Griffin Frank Pattillo Kandian Paul Quillan Oxford Gartetavinee Vales fom iapoca Se.
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