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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
5
A dense catalog of patent medicines and household products with prices ranging from 10c to $1.50. Brands include Listerine Darby’s Fluid Peruna Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Welch’s Grape Juice, alongside Tonics, Digestives, and beauty aides listed with varied prices.
Baltimore August report states former Texas senator Roger Q Mills underwent a successful surgical operation in Baltimore and rests comfortably at 76. The Thaw bankruptcy filing lists liabilities of 453 140 43 and assets of 128 052 58 with creditors to meet August 21 while Pittsburgh hopes to host first meeting.
J Montgomery Sears, a Boston millionaire, died after a crash near Providence as his car, traveling about 80 mph, plunged over an embankment following a sharp curve. The victim, 1 August their unknown illumination. state authorities confirm the accident and hospital death unrelated to others.
A special round trip fare of $1.00 from Atlanta to Gainesville and return is offered at 6:55 a.m. every Sunday until September 127. This advertisement sets a limit date for the sale.
Tokyo officials mobilize for the October 17 arrival of the American battleship fleet. The government plans a grand reception with a cost near 500000 dollars. Each sailor and officer will receive a silver keepsake of the occasion.
The second session of the commercial secretaries of the south opened at 9 am in Chattanooga Tenn with addresses from C G Dawe of Montgomery Alabama and others highlighting mineral and timber regional advantages. Notables included E J Watson of Columbia South Carolina Sidnay J Roy Shawnee Oklahoma J 8 Kendall Greensboro and Paul Roberts Nashville. Permanent officers named last night include Permanent Chairman S Shannon and Permanent Secretary EB S Johnson.
New Haven August 12 The first session of the national convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America was held here. It was brief and at its close a pontifical high Mass was celebrated. The sermon was by Bishop Canavin who praised the organization which he said represented more than 100000 Catholics pledged to total abstinence.
Perry officials report traveling salesman B K Pullen of the Atlanta Paper Company died by his own hand at the Wells hotel. He left a note to his wife and a large pool of blood surrounded his body. Police and coroner were notified. the body was brought to Atlanta for handling.
An advertisement for Clinchfield Domestic Coal urges buyers to act while prices are low. It highlights Clinchfield as a high quality domestic coal and directs readers to contact dealers or write to Clinchfield Coal Corporation in Charlotte.
Herman Weaver eldest son of C Weaver and nephew of Judge Lamp Weaver of Birmingham died when a vehicle crashed after a runaway spooked the team. Weaver held a responsible post with the Daniel Mercantile Company.
The Georgia State Geologic Survey releases a long cited volume on Water Powers of Georgia. Authored by A B Mo Haf and SP Wall, the 424 page report details river flows, discharge, stage, and rating tables for power potential. Free copies available from the Georgia State Geologist, Atlanta.
In Birmingham on August 12 delegates plan a formal protest against increased freight rates. Nesbitt of the railroad commission and Judge Samuel D Weakles will travel to Washington to present the case to the Interstate Commerce Commission and will also meet Attorney General Bonaparte. A formal interview was not released but action plans may involve other states. Also in Texas, JC Rhodes of Grand Saline was nominated for governor by the State Socialist convention in Waco after an all night session today.
Dawson hosts a Methodist Chautauqua starting next Wednesday through August 30 with a roster of eminent speakers. The program includes Dr Rufus W Sm ith president Taurange Female College, Prof J F Tuckey of Emory, Bishop W A Candler of Atlanta, and Rev Charles The scriptural Mods, among others.
The article describes a telephone switchboard with fifteen sections and three operator positions per section. It explains how each operator can reach every subscriber but can only answer a limited number of calls, the handling of new sections, and the rush of callers. It highlights supervision, teamwork, and invites subscribers to visit an exchange.
The renowned actor Wilton Lackaye has signed a multi year contract with Liewler & Co and will perform this season at the Grand Opera House in Chicago on September 22 in a new play titled The Square Destiny. Cleveland Moffett notes the piece is based on President Roone elie Kaving.
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