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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
9
Infants' garments offered at half-price include briar-stitcht rolled whipt embroidered lace-edged beaded hemstitched dresses and nighties. Yokes feature varied designs with small tucks hand-wrought sprays or chaplets of fancy stitching and baby lace set among briar work.
Special report outlines how cotton manufactures contribute about one seventh of all tariff revenue, with twelve article classes dominating duties. It details the complex tariff system, key duty rates by cloth thread counts, and the challenge for customs officers to assess value and quality, highlighting historical duty trends and the 1907 lace and textile duties.
Former Governor Lowry has improved after a period of illness at his daughter's home in New Orleans. In the past twenty four hours his condition shows notable betterment, sparking hope among relatives and friends.
Display showcases tissue paper outfits for the Tissue Paper Ball including a wisteria costume by Dennison Mig Ca New York and a Morning Glory dress by Mrs Geo Colvin of 39 N Broad St with orders taken. Rich's Millinery offers bold red white and blue decor while Kayser and Goldschmidt gloves suit spring wear. Bronze stockings arrive with matching bronze blippers and babies caps add charm in the infants department. Silk kimonos and Japanese silks priced at 3.08 are on sale today.
The body of Hon. Floyd Lawson Scales arrived in Waynesboro Georgia this afternoon at 3 o clock and was taken to the residence after a special report.
Funeral services conducted by Dr. J. H. Beruges of the Methodist church were held on Liberty Street. Interment followed at Magnolia cemetery. All business paused for the burial as tributes were laid on the grave and many telegrams of condolence were received. The community expresses sympathy to the bereaved family.
In Montogmery Alabama April 2 special report to the State Optical Association session shows a marked rise in membership since the last meeting. Secretary W F Wells of Montgomery notes growth as Hardwick Ruth opens the gathering with papers by E Folsom Atlanta on building an optometrical practice and others from H J Rogenarth Union Springs H P McDonald Mobile C E Corwin Atlanta and J H Tinder Birmingham. The importance of attending the American Association of Opticians meeting in Atlanta June 21 to 24 is urged by C E Folsom.
Ghent Kentucky April 28 residents woke to find an effigy of Governor Wilson hanging in front of the post office. A placard accuses Wilson as a friend of the tobacco company and pardoner of criminals. The straw figure remained until 11 this morning as authorities investigated the incident.
April 28 in federal court at Kansas City Kanass Hamsteer pleaded guilty to signing his wife’s name to love letters written to Nell Jenneen of Atchison. He was sentenced to one year in jail after admitting the deceptive scheme lasting six months and totaling about 3600 dollars. his wife knew nothing of the affair until exposed.
Rome Georgia April 28 Special G Peters the Michigan capitalist who recently purchased the 16000 fares of iron and timber land in Chattooga Walker and Whitfield counties is in Rome with H H Shackleton his representative He has been in frequent conference with committees representing the Manufacturers and Merchants Association Peters has stated the terms upon which he will bring the railroad to Rome and there must be no doubt that the conditions will be met and that within a year and a half Rome will have another railroad.
Fragmentary notes from Montgomery Alabama outline preparations for an extra legislative session. References mention books and sessions, resignations and vacancies in the Senate, with names such as Foster Tasais Lovelady and Lovelady Jefferson Jo Lauderdale.
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