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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1912
Page
6
An essay extols advertising as the light that reveals a product from manufacturing to sale. It argues good will is the chief asset earned by honest goods and public disclosure, citing The Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post reaching 3,300,000 families.
A book on the subject of advertising may be obtained gratis by those interested.
The Ladies' Home Journal prints over 3,750,000 copies monthly and The Saturday Evening Post exceeds 1,900,000 weekly, with Curtis asserting leadership in publishing using proven merchandising methods.
Friends of George Muse a prominent clothing merchant in the city are glad his condition is not critical. He has suffered asthma and has been unable to work at his Whitehall Street store for several days. Physicians expect rest to restore his health in a few weeks.
City hall schedules a busy week as council meets Monday at 3 pm. The ordinance committee will discuss a gas and electric rates investigation, the electric light committee will hold a public session on telephone rates, and other panels meet later in the week. The tax committee Wednesday, street committee Friday, and board of health Friday at 3 pm.
National guard leaders across Georgia report both militia members and friends plan to vote for Oscar Underwood on Wednesday. A Constitution reporter found only one of about sixteen interviewed officers leaning to Wilson. Many Macon militiamen vow support for Underwood, with strong turnout expected statewide while gifts from American missionary societies topped 13 million dollars in 1911.
Macon Georgia April 28 Special Macon is fast decorating for the Confederate reunion May 7 9. Buildings in the business district glow with bunting and flags while prizes are offered for best home decor. The city hall glows with red and white lights and a Welcome message to Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Veterans crowns the top. Merchants install permanent white way lights costing 98000. Haynes Charged With Forgery Macon Georgia April 28 Special C T Haynes a young white man is arrested for forging a check bearing Alderman P L Hay s signature. He presented it at a drug store and received cash. Hay later identified the forgery. Mgat Popular Bachelor Macon Georgia April 28 Special Judge Augustin Daly named most popular bachelor in a contest by Sons of Veterans, beating J W Preston Jr by a wide margin.
The Constitution urges contestants to intensify effort over the final two weeks of the campaign. Plan a strenuous push, fix weak spots, and secure subscriptions before deadlines May 6 4 PM and May 11 midnight to ensure ballots count. Readers urged to support favorite contestant and watch for final closing details.
Last date for old clothes to reach Carnegie Library for flood victims. No contributions after noon. packing must finish by 6 PM. Needlework Guild ladies will stop receiving as needs are met. many garments already collected including underwear and other wear.
John L. Moore & Sons advertise Kodak Headquarters offering new Kodakery items and expert developing and printing services. A trial order is urged to convince customers at 42 North Broad Street.
In Cartersville Georgia on Monday evening April 29 the Cartersville Lodge No 42 Knights of Pythias will host Supreme Vice Chancellor T J Carling and other notable Knights for a display of rank work famed in the south followed by a banquet. Picked teams will exemplify first and amplified third ranks and a Frare treat to locals and visitors is planned.
Pastor Russell spoke on Which in the True Gospel at the Lyric yesterday, expressing sympathy for Titanic survivors. He urged gratitude that a Bible understanding helps sorrow without despair, noting past questions about saints and souls after the tragedy.
Motorcyclists of Atlanta and vicinity are invited to a May 2 meeting at the Transportation club Walton building top floor at 7 90 o clock to organize a local club. F A M officials Atlanta dealers and many owners back the move. A buffet supper is provided by Elyan Austell company. Tickets are free for identification. Riders eye the May 11 Mill climb with four prizes offered.
Fulton county gears up for a joint primary with a single ballot for president and local offices. Voters will choose among Clark Harmon Underwood Wilson for president and contest two or four candidates for several county posts. Poll hours vary by precinct, with city four counties at 7 am to 7 pm and other precincts 8 am to 3 pm. Total registration 15 717. estimated turnout under 10 006.
Robert D Edwards leases The Hotel Baldwin in Milledgeville Georgia and promises modern up to date service after previously managing Hotel Griffin in Griffin Ga. He plans improvements and seeks to reassure friends and travelers of better accommodations.
Washington April 23. The Southern Railway expands freight traffic offices in the north and west to boost markets for eastern products. New commercial agents are appointed at Buffalo Detroit Peoria and Los Angeles with further posts in Omaha Minneapolis and Seattle. The move aims to develop traffic from lines traversed into regional markets and to disseminate information on southeastern products.
In Eufaula Alabama on April 24 a mob of about sixty three men reportedly seized the armory of the national guard station. The crowd reportedly broke in under the direction of a local commander and security forces were dispatched to restore order.
Able Underwood organizes a major rally at East Point for College Park and Hapeville residents. Speakers Thomas B. Felder and James L. Hollowell will explain campaign issues to Wilson sympathizers to help voters decide in the next day’s primary. Music and features accompany addresses, with 8 pm start and 10 pm close.
In Brunswick on Saturday two large lighters in tow of towboat Bob White sank in St Andrews Sound while being moved along the Satilla river. The cargo valued at 810000 perished. Captain Dave Berrie, aboard the lighter, was rescued after a struggle in turbulent waters. The towboat arrived at shore undamaged.
New York announces B F Keith has purchased the Percy G Williams circuit of eight theaters in New York City. A deal with Meyerfeld Beck and others paves the way for work on territories east and west of Chicago. The arrangement aims to unify booking and management to avoid conflicts. The Williams circuit includes six vaudeville houses and two stock theater venues uptown and in Brooklyn.
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