Woman Civic Clubs Mobilize For City Improvement In Atlanta
The Women’s clubs in Atlanta report progress toward civic work after forming ward groups. The Sixth Ward endorses a resolution for covered garbage carts, with plans to have all wards back the measure. The Second Ward’s report highlights organizing April 11, 1918, led by Mrs Courtland Winn and Mrs J J Sommerfield, detailing committees, pledges for Cleaning-Up Day, and sanitation actions. The Third Ward notes wide areas of the city, need for more inspectors, enforcement of garbage can rules, and improvements in roads and street cleanliness.
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Atlanta
Indorse
Atlamnta
Chivirrgen
Aux
Olgier Alba
Second Ward
J. H. McCreand
T. Marshall
Trounstine
Emly Jekyll
Jacob Hells
Max. W
Margaret Shearer
Walter Parker
Boykin Turman
J. H. Bradfield
Cola Spears
Nehevis
0Br
Sumter
Annie T. Wise
Netrin Sergeant
Tues
Lidles
Nettle Sergeant
Atvs
W. ©. Manry
Mra
M. J. Brittain
James Bell
Chaffin
Canltel Avenge
Hter Jentzen
Sanitary Department
Southern Railway
Aleraine Coday
General Council
Council
Board of Health
Parker
Impies
F. Manry
M. L. Brittain
Martha Boynton
J. T. Eichberg
A. Visanska
M. V._ Shearer
S. B. Turman
Whison
Spurlock
Ingram
Curran
Benner Club
F. J. Spratling
Emma Stewart
Seventh Ward
Third Ward Club
N.H. Kirkpatrick
Little
Connally
Visregard
Third Ward
Civic Club Aims to Clean Up Ward Nuisances and Beautify Homes
The Third Ward Civic Club seeks to curb billboard nuisance and improve home surroundings by mobilizing women to take responsibility in their wards. They report progress in addressing complaints and influencing cleaner, brighter community spaces.
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Third Ward Civic Club
Mary's Graduating Gown Shows Taste and Consideration
A period essay argues for Mary’s graduation dress reflecting circumstance and modesty. It favors simple white muslin gowns for large classes and urges thoughtful consideration of others, reserving extravagant lace and embroidery for wedding day attire.
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Mory
Mary
Turkey Bondan for Supper Parties
A quirky recipe note outlines a turkey supper plan with canned turkey, sweet breads, mushrooms, cream, eggs, butter, pepper, lemon juice, and a two hour steam bake. It also lists a Mountain Mufttos dessert with butter sugar egg milk flour baking powder and salt, creaming and layering ingredients before baking.
Ansley Park Lots Auction Sale Today 3 30 P M
Edwin P Ansley announces an auction of Ansley Park lots at 3 30 this afternoon. The notice also mentions Edwin P Ansley as organizer and notes the location in Athens Georgia. A second item reports Gerard Thiers planning to establish a branch of his Atlanta voice school in Athens with weekly visits while the Atlanta studio remains active.
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Ansley Park
Edwin P. Ansley
Athens
Albert
Gerard Thiers
Voice School of
Atlanta
Cox
Atlanta Conservatory
Hei
Gerard- Thiers
Mr. Thiers
Seer An Ideal Spring Table From An Atlanta Hostess
A thoughtful Atlanta hostess majored on dinner details with azaleas as a centerpiece. A huge red azalea bouquet in a silver loving cup set the table mood, with silver candlesticks and shades reflecting the hue. Place cards featured basket motifs, and dogwood blossoms framed the buffet area.
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Atlanta
We Have Moved Our City Office and Stationery
The notice states Foote & Davies Co has moved to No. Six North Broad Street and lists Main 61 as the contact phone for the City Office and Stationery Department.
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North Broad ST
Cardui promoted as safe tonic for women’s ailments
A reader from Pavilion Michigan recounts relief from a biweekly female complaint after using Cardui. The letter touts Cardui as gentle, vegetable, and non habit forming, claiming a strong fifty year track record. It urges readers to purchase at their druggist and requests a free booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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William Sulvan
Mich
Cardin
Former Atlantans War Memoir From Agua Prieta Battle
Letter from M J Brennan, once an Atlanta citizen, describes the April 16 Agua Prieta clash on the Mexican border. He recounts trenches, ferocious firefights, and spectators, notes captur e of a bull ring, and predicts the later court martial and hanging of Red Lopez. He recalls fights in the Philippines and China.
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M. J.brennan
Atlanta
Constitution
Olthers of the
Doug
Brennan
Texas
Jack
Dolly
Daughters of Atlants
Piedmont Hotel
Bull Pen
Hne
Bull Ring
Cuba
South America
Philippines
China
International
United States
Medina
Red” Lopez
Garcia
Agua Prieta
Fuent
Society Notes On Visitors From Chicago
Distinguished visitors Dr. and Mrs. Turek of Chicago are hosted by city residents including Mr and Mrs Thomas Felder of Wilsonia. Events feature dinners and entertainments at Piedmont Driving Club and other homes, praising Mrs Turek for her charm and broad culture as Dr Turek addresses the Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons. The couple departs for Chicago.
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Turek
Chicago
Northwest
Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons
Turck
Thomas Felder
Wilsonia
Felder E
Maddox
Piedmont
Clark Howell
Felder
Sears
Ture
Ard
Paris inspired gown copy costs little to make at home
Marie Mostaigue guides a Parisesque gown replicate with a $6 home-made plan using striped satin foulard and percaline linings. The piece describes materials, color accents, panel construction, and a blue lace undersleeved blouse with a black velvet bow, noting versatile fabrics for a distinguished look.
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Marie Mostaigue
Paris
Chronicle of a Bull Ring Battle and a Fateful Night
An American observer recounts the chaos at the bull ring amid Mexican federal assaults. He details miscommunications, shifting lines, and the dispersal of troops as confusion and danger spread. The narrative notes the tense border crossing, language barriers, and the moment when the line finally collapsed.
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Antonio Rojas
Bulleta
Chiappa
Tso
Jack
Texas
Jock
Coleone
Odd Fellows Anniversary Service At First Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows celebrate founding anniversary with Sunday service at First Presbyterian Church. Rev W J Ling will deliver the sermon and ritualistic exercises will follow. Choir music, a 2 pm hall gathering, mounted police lead, 15 piece band, and inviting lodges from Decatur East Point and College Park. Parade expected over 1 000 attendees.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
First Presbyterian
Decatur
East Point
College Park
Rebekah Ilodges
Thomas E Watson to Speak at Wrightsville Memorial Day
Wrightsville Georgia April 23 under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy memorial day will be observed with exercises and two big barbecues. Thomas E Watson will be orator of the day.
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Thomas E. Watson
Wrightsville
Galted, Daughters of the Confederacy
Jacksonville to Atlanta Round Trip Tickets Offered
Central of Georgia Railway announces round trip fares from Atlanta to Jacksonville May 15 to 18 with a May 31 return limit and June 30 extension. Fare from Atlanta listed as 10.75 dollars, with multiple daily trains at 9:00 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. via the Dixie Fly Route. Ticket offices shown in Baseme National Bank Building and Terminal Station.
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Jacksonville
Central OF Georgia
Southern Baftist
Cedtral OF
Cahorgia
Umit
Atlanta
Reliable Dixie
Baseme
National Bank
Fogg
D. F
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Isma Dolly
Francis
Price
John Cotes
Civic Club of
Highth Ward
Jerome Jones
The
Seventh Ward ‘Civic Club
Trio Laundry and Cleaning CO
Mary's
Turkey
Seeran
Mrs. Sullivan
Cardus
Ladies Advisory Rept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Mexico
Society
ODD. Fellows
Nincond
Stoddard
New York
Kupress
Dixie
Bry
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