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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
5
A fragment argues against exaggerated low price claims in advertising. It warns about dishonest buyers and questions the ethics of retailers who inflate value or mislead customers while promoting bargains. It references Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root and critiques a salesperson’s practices.
President Theodore Roosevelt is invited to address the State Conservation Congress meeting in Atlanta on October 8. Letter from Gifford Pinchot confirms Roosevelt’s acceptance, framing the visit as a major event in the conservation movement. The congress will discuss arid lands and preservation efforts. Pinchot’s note underscores the significance. An infant death is listed in a separate notice, with timing and location details.
An old advertisement touts Imperial Remedy as a cure for eczema. It claims quick relief from itching burning and pain with topical application on absorbent cotton. The text asserts the remedy penetrates the skin kills germs and leaves skin pure and soft and promises universal success after twenty five years. It instructs buying at drug stores or mailing 100 for delivery by prepaid express from Imperial Medicines Co Houston Texas.
The gain in tax returns from 132 counties reached 98 208 735 for 1910 versus 1595, with Camden county reporting 10x 495 and 76 dogs taxed. Total dogs taxed across 182 counties stood at 151 626, with Fulton expected to add over 4.8 million, pushing the year’s increase toward about 940 million. Judge W R Jones noted estimates of 160 000 likely, but final totals may exceed that.
Two young women connected to ties with Grady hospital died after ingesting substances described as poison. Miss Milas Campbell, a Draughons Business College student from Zachry place, reportedly used rough on rat poison. The case involves doctors, a nurse, and an investigation by the coroner, with post mortem to determine cause.
Official notice from General William E. Mickle announces the twenty first annual Confederate Veterans reunion to be held May 17 1911 with next year planned to be in Little Rock Arkansas, per the Mobile decision and prior revocation.
Ex Governor Hoke Smith spoke to 2000 to 3500 people at the Hall County courthouse square in Gainesville after a depot arrival and city court adjournment. The speech was conservative, drew interruptions, and urged supporters to canvass through August 22 and vote on the 23rd, with additional stops in Buford and Sugar Hill where crowds reached about 600.
An attempted wrecking near Bayeux disrupted a special trans Atlantic train returning from Cherbourg. The engineer reported an earls bound track blocked with iron bars, forcing evasive action as the freight train slowed and the signal warned of danger. Authorities investigate the incident and review the timetable and route safety.
A political shakeup unfolds as Chairman Anton F Wright of the Chatham county Democratic Executive Committee announces Effingham county candidates A N Gravensstein and C YT Guyton for state senator. The new rule requires all counties to vote, potentially altering long standing rotation practice and widening the race beyond county lines. Also noted is a community event, a children’s cake and fruit supper hosted by The Open Door Mission at 100% Madetta Street, with door opens at 4:20 PM on Sunday and donations invited.
Otto Schulz, a German youth, is accused in the murder of Mrs. Frieda Schulz Casteleg whose body was found yesterday near her ranch outside Lancaster. Police say Schulz confessed after interrogation, claiming she insulted him and he attacked with a shovel and ax following a nose scratch and repeated taunts.
The Terra Nova carrying Captain Robert F Scott and his Antarctic expedition was sighted off Cape Point today. The ship departed Madeira on June 27 and remains about fourteen days behind its planned schedule.
The notice summarizes several obituaries and funerals: Pauline England age 22 of 20 Wout Baker Attuet, funeral at 1 o clock today with interment at Fort View Cem, Clyde S Anderson age 24 died at a private sanitarium. services held at Greenberg Bond & Bloomfield chapel with interment in Garland, Ga. Captain J B Veal Confederate veteran died after a stroke and burial in Montezuma. Co M Bruce Kingston died after paralysis, funeral with Masonic rites. Leila Scott daughter of Dr W Scott died after months of illness, funeral and interment in McDonough. survivors listed include family members and relatives.
Walter Seott and James Seott of Decatur and La Sharpe of Conersa are named in a list of relatives including four aunts Mrs Emma Hull Mrs Tula Cemp Mrs John Manning and Mrs W H Sharp. William M McNeal, 39, died at his Challandoma residence. The body was taken to Atlanta for funeral arrangements with Harry G Pooles undertaking and will be interred at Luxomni Ga. Mary Crawford, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ak Crawford, died at the Marlette Road residence. The funeral is set for 9:00 AM at Harry Pooles chapel and body to Palmetto Ga.
Tennessee GOP leaders ready for a large state convention with Sanders supporting Evans allies. Robert Sharp favored for governor while A A Taylor named temporary chair, with a tie for permanent chair between Taylor and LB Anderson. Negro issues linger as independents back GOP effort.
Mayor Gaynor shows steady progress toward recovery from a bullet wound. Surgeons expect him to leave hospital in two weeks and return to City Hall within a month. His son Rufus and Hutus plan a toy gift run for two orphans in the St Mary hospital ward. Detectives probe a rumor of an external plot but no evidence found. The mayor had tetanus antitoxin as a precaution.
Irby Brek of Oak Mountain and Andrew Bulloch of Bullochville fought aboard a Southern railway passenger train from Atlanta to Columbus. Brek fired two shots in the smoking car. one hit Bulloch. Brek reportedly attacked Bulloch with a knife before the shooting. The clash stemmed from a gubernatorial race dispute. Hornbrook Takes His Life, Lexington August 1. Ernest A Hornbrook, a minor railroad official, drowned himself in the reservoir of the city water works, citing ill health as the cause.
Continued from page one to urge Congress on Appalachian reserve and to fund state offices. Bills cover tax districts for schools, stock certificates for banks, mortgaged property recording, and tax collector records. Also proposed are elections for local school taxes, fertilizer inspections, nurses training, and state sanatorium tuberculosis care. Additional measures seek to boost public printing funds and authorize secretary of state to grant powers to certain corporations.
The compilation lists acts regulating municipal finance and elections, authorizing tax assessment processes, and approving public works. It includes provisions for dissolution of corporations, protections for sinking funds, and rules on elections to decide local taxes. It mentions pay for public official Catherine Murray and successor M E Collum, and supports the idea of Watids.
Professional cards list PH Brewster Alpert H weldry Hugh M Dorsey Arthur Hey ior Dorse Brewster Howe Heyman attorneys at law in Atlanta. Notices request information on S M Douth former collector and appropriating salary due the assistant librarian. Plans for refunds and payments to clerical staff and legislative stenographers. State librarian to lure Bish ports to city courts and plans for Georgia Agricultural College at Dabonegs.
Georgia newspaper letter praises James A Perry of Gwinnett County for city tax assessor and railroad commission leadership. The writer highlights Perry’s early responsibility, business judgment, energy, and widespread support across the state, urging readers to support him in the upcoming primary on August 28.
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