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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
10
A vendor asserts a guard and device to hold eyeglasses in place, noting warm weather challenges. It claims wide fitting capability and occasional custom guards for difficult cases, encouraging readers to allow fitting.
The Atlanta Barrel and Keg Company, reorganized under W J Blow of Louisville, grows into a major southern cooperage and stave producer. The Hapeville plant, largest in the region, handles 400,900 staves and up to 85 barrels daily, supplying Coca Cola and turpentine and soft drink manufacturers.
A terse message urges people to drink from legitimate fountains while avoiding unsafe additives. It warns against illicit drugs and stimulants and emphasizes careful beverage choices to stay hydrated and healthy today.
Resolutions passed by Atlanta camp 159 United Confederate Veterans urge Chief Cumming of the fire department, city council, and fire commissioners to prevent disbandment of Atlanta's Firemen's Drum Corps. They call it one of the citys best assets and deplore its possible loss at Memorial Day events and public gatherings.
An ad urges households to choose the best and daintiest stemware including tumblers goblets iced tea glasses and wine service. It stresses fashion and the observant housewife knowing the correct choice and promises attractive stemware.
Hon John N Holder speaker of the house has served twelve years in the legislature and may run for Congress if his home community urges him to. After adjournment he completed signing bills and returned to his Jackson county home yesterday when asked directly about his plans.
HON JOHN N HOLDER of Jackson, Speaker of the House, says it is early to announce formal plans. He hints at seeking reelection to the House with the aim of again becoming Speaker, while noting he will heed his constituents at home before deciding between returning as Speaker or running for Congress.
Prominent prohibitionists file with Secretary of State Philip Cook for The Temperance Life Insurance Company of America. Capital stock $200,000, risk acceptance limited to strict teetotalers. Offices planned in Atlanta. Barwick to lead stock subcriptions. Promoters claim abstainers live longer and that the venture will advance the temperance cause as a substantial business.
The Calhoun News announces a purchase of an engine and related equipment for its Railroad Street plant. The move signals strengthened operations and public support after a confident meeting with local stakeholders.
After thirty years of county road building Captain Thomas J. Donaldson, Fulton County public works superintendent, received a new automobile from the county commissioners to speed inspection and maintenance. He pioneered wood road building and macadamized boulevards, earning praise for humane treatment of convicts and high expertise in grading and paving.
Savannah August 17 A warning note for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was delivered by Mrs W A Murdoch of Chattanooga The address urged members to remember they are laborers despite the group’s aristocratic label The session opened as 1000 delegates arrived Alderman H UT Wilson and Attorney Frank M Oliver welcomed visitors The convention will hold secret sessions tomorrow with a separate auxiliary gathering and a trolley trip to Thunderbolt planned for the afternoon
A stray sparrow humorously disrupted the Birmingham Atlanta game as Clarence Angier faced the bird while Ring Wells laughed nearby. Witnesses say the bird may have entered Wells or Angier's mouth, though Wells claims otherwise. Taunts follow the light moment. In Hunselsville, Ala, O P Melane of Vina is charged with embezzlement for $34 in city fines not turned over. bond set at 700.
A mass meeting in Blue Ridge Ga endorses a 65 mile macadamized road from Blue Ridge to Clayton to link the L M N railroad at Blue Ridge with the Southern at Clayton. Resolutions praise The Atlanta Constitution for pro road efforts and outline bond proposals and a county chain gang plan to employ felons on the highway project.
Special from Molena Georgia August 17 Miss Carl Rigging a member of a prominent family attempted suicide by jumping into a well under the veranda around 4 AM. She was rescued after being lowered by rope and was unconscious and nearly frozen. Her health has been poor for months and her brother died six weeks ago.
A large crowd gathered on Luckie street as the Baptist Tabernacle broke dirt for a new auditorium with a 6000 seat capacity. Speakers praised Dr Broughton and the church’s growth, noting plans to spend about 128000 dollars and the project’s impact on the city’s Christian work. The ceremony included deacons, building committee members, and Mrs Broughton.
The Bartow county automobile bill passed by the general assembly and signed by Governor Brown aims to regulate licenses for operators, display numbers, lights, and speed limits. It sets penalties as misdemeanors and restricts intoxicated driving, with enforcement through county officials beginning after three weeks’ notice.
Public health warning urges residents to avoid germ laden foods and unsafe water. Advertises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle permanent laxative for all ages, claiming it tones the stomach, cleanses the bowels, and costs 60 cents per bottle. Sample offered by mail or at local druggists with home delivery.
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