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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
17
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local obituary or memorial item honoring an individual named Egie, with references to adoption, a meeting or committee action, and distribution of leaves or legacies. The readable text lacks dates, places, or complete names.
An old style advertisement outlines the Atlanta Trust Company as a secure, reliable institution for savings and government securities. It lists executives and affiliated firms, highlighting services through the Federal Reserve system and urging trust in its financial operations and credit facilities.
Lieutenant Fambrough, a Back Home singer, praises Y and the M. GA organization. He notes soldiers’ spirits rose after the war while entertaining troops, though early shows varied in quality. Prices for the shows were reasonable and entertainments improved over time.
War department reports over one third of a new peace army of a hundred thousand men has been recruited with Atlanta district among leaders. Final hearings today urge awareness as citizens gain naturalization credentials. Nearby a fatal shooting occurred this morning. four shot in August 14 incident as authorities investigate.
Quitman, Georgia reports historic flooding after a night of heavy rain. Okaplika Creek and Withlacoochee River rise rapidly, isolating the city. Residents on South Court Street faced 10 foot water. women and children were rescued by tub and swimmers. Blue Springs and surrounding areas are submerged. roads and telephone lines are down, rail service remains the only link.
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