Cochran Park Improvement Plan For Grant Park
Cochran, park general manager, outlined summer and fall improvements for Grant Park. Upgrades include cement walks on Cherokes avenue, Brakine fountain at Ormond Street, a 12 foot walk by the lake, four miles of cement gutters on drives, eight new concrete bridges, a spring house at Burns street, irrigation and maintenance work, and ongoing upkeep by a small park crew.
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Cochran
Parks
Grant Park
Park
Cherokes Avenue
Brakine’ Fontain
Ormond Street
Constitution Springs
Bears’ den
Burns Street
Park Department
Cherokee Avenue
Texas
Sedifon
Sherman Hell Shrugged Off as War’s Side Show in Europe
Dr. Walpole Brewer, Atlanta physician serving with the American Red Cross hospital in Wien, writes that Sherman’s hell is a minor sideshow next to the European war. He notes censorship, romance and drama abound nearby, with the front unseen as shrapnel and hand grenades overflow.
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Sherman
Hell
Europe
Walpole Brewer
Hotel Ancley
Atlanta
Wien
Austria
Brewer
American Red Cross Hospital
Peddlers Duping Bargain Hunters Declared Men
A national vigilance bulletin says Scotch and Irish peddlers dupe women with offers of low priced goods from a wrecked ship salvage. It warns no record of the Sultana wreck and cites arrests for false advertising and misrepresentation in Ohio and other cities. Authorities urge reporting any sightings and to warn the public.
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Ad Ad Men's Club
National Vigilance Committee
Associated Advertising Clube of the World
G. J. Campbell & Co
New York
Springfield
Ohio
Hugh Barry
Peiling
Barry
John McGinley
Stephen McNulty
Finn
Wiglienes Commalttcy
Indianapolis
Barbecue Day For County 4H Clubs At Liberty Hall
Crawfordville Ga August 18 a bright crowd of boys and girls gathered on Liberty Hall grounds for a barbecue hosted by Thomas L Asbury farm demonstrator. The Boye Car club and Girls Canning club were the invited groups with Miss Nada Rhodes in charge. Afternoon demonstrations by Miss Rhodes drew praise and both leaders noted strong county farmer cooperation.
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Crawfordville
Liberty Hall
Thomas L. Asbury
Boye’ Car Club
Canning ‘Club
Asbury
Nada Rhodes
Canning Club
Miss Rhodes
Mr. Asbury
Bankers of Atlanta to Attend Seattle Meet
Prominent Atlanta bankers will represent their institutions at the American Bankers Association annual meeting in Seattle. Joseph A. McCord, governor of the Atlanta Reserve Bank, departs for a western tour before Seattle, with Haynes McFadden of the Southern Bankers following. Georgia delegates include Hubert Maddox Ernest Woodruff W H Hillyer and John Selley from the Fourth National Bank.
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Atlanta
American Bankers’ Association
Seattle
Joseph A. McCord
Atlanta Reserve Bank
West
Haynes McFadden
Southern Bankers
Georgia Bankers’ Association
Hubert F Maddox
American National Bank
Ernest Woodruff
Trust Company of Georgia
W. H Hillyer
John K. Selley
Fourth National Bank
Playground Festival Postponed by Showers on Wednesday
Thousands of children and families faced a rain postponement of the annual field day at Piedmont Park. The event, featuring folk dances and cups donated by The Constitution, will now be held Friday at 4 PM with the same program and participants expected to attend. The day includes games, races, and dances for all ages, with over 3,000 children anticipated.
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Bain
Piedmont
Florence M. Tibbets
Chinamans Trial Delayed for Chemist Report
Yeo Wong, a young Chinaman, awaits a chemist’s report after government raid at Gé Enat Hunterstreat. He is held for the federal grand jury on opium manufacture and possession charges. Proceedings to hear more cases tied to the dope paddling are set for Thursday and Friday.
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Washington Chemiata
Yeo Wong
Gé Enat Hunterstreat
Eisbona
Carter
J. B. Brock
Preueberger
Yee Wong
Charlie Lee
Commissioner's Court
Sobs Fail to Secure Freedom for Jessie
Jennie Holms appeared before Recorder Johnson on a charge of violating section 1776 of the Atlanti city code. She was fined 10.75 dollars for being a street walker. Earlier the same Jessie, or the girl, cried through a recital of hardships and was released on promise of good behavior.
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Jennie Ms Holms
Recorder Johnson
Jessie
Showers Forecast for Atlanta Today
Weather report from yesterday afternoon predicts showers in Atlanta today and tonight. Temperatures should stay moderate, not exceeding 86 or 87 degrees, with a hint of autumn in the air as Wednesday’s highs were below usual.
Improvement Bonds Passed in Coolidge in Thomasville Ga
Coolidge election results show bond issue approved with wide support. The measure funds improvement projects including street lighting and public works as announced in a Thomasville special report.
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Coolidge
Floyd county ex-sheriff shot by son at home in Georgia
Rome Georgia August 15 Special W C Dunehoo former Floyd county sheriff was shot in the jaw by his son Henry Dunehoo at the family home near Silver Creek six miles from Rome. Dunehoo at Ideal Hospital with slim chance to recover while his son surrendered to a deputy. Eyewitness said Henry warned his father not to strike his mother and rumors said the elder Dunehoo advanced with a knife. A shotgun blast at close range mangled the jaw. Dunehoo a longtime politician had sought re election in 1914 but withdrew after a dispute with Wash Smith. Crowds lined the hospital and jail area awaiting news.
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Rome
W. C Dunehoo
Floyd County
Henry Dunehoo
Sheri Bobo
Dunehoo
Sliver Creek
Jake Williams
Henry
Dunahoo
North Georgia
Ght
Wash Smith
Smith
Dunshoe
Miss Edith McCallie Narrowly Escapes Drowning
Miss Edith McCallie and Miss Mario Dow, both young socialites, nearly drowned near Canal Creek Falls in Dahlonega, Georgia, while a swimming party led them beyond their depth. Rescue came with difficulty from Dr Craig Arnold and fellow party members after a perilous plunge.
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Faith McCallie
W “McCallie
Dahlonega
Atlante
Mario Dow
Montgomery
McCallie
Canal Creek Falls
Mountain Imn
Craig Arnold
Wife Electrocuted, Husband Sues for 430000 Damages
Nelson C. Brown filed a civil suit in Decatur against Suburban Gas and Electric Co. through Dilson and Burgens claiming his wife Jennie A. Brown was electrocuted at their home on July 31 due to a improperly grounded service wire. The death occurred when the live conductor touched a ground.
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Jennie A.brown
Decatur
Suburban Gas and Electric Company
Nelson C. Brown
Dilson & Burgens
Mra Brown
Jacobs Liver Salt Promises Gentle Purge and Vital Cleanse
Jacoke Liver Salt is billed as a nine gent stimulant that dissolves uric acid and polazonian toxins while flushing the system. It warns that fermentation of heavy foods yields waste and poisons that damage organs, claims Jacobs Liver Salt prevents disease and restores vigor without drastic side effects. Obtainable at Jacobs WA and Kripleists chemist outlets.
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Jacobs Liver
Calomel
Jacobs’ Liver
Jacobs WA
Kripeists Eonermlyreef
Silk Fabrics The Taffeta and Messaline Descriptions
The Taffeta is a soft chiffon finished fabric suited for skirts coats suits and dresses. The Messaline is a highly lustrous smooth finished medium weight silk for all uses.
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General Council
CFTY
Woodward
Beavers
Walter McElreath
McEilreath
Mitchell Street
J. N Renfroe
Council Street Committee
Renfros
Icouncilman
SIM
Theelty
Clifford Ragsdale
M. Ragsdale
Hee
California
San Francisco
Chinaman
Thomasville
Bert
Sherif
Floyd
W. C. Dunehoo
Edith McCallie
Phoenix
Bilk Hose
Phoenix Silk Hosiery
Phoenix Silk
Freds. Stewart CO
Whitehall Street
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Dame Fashion
Marseilles
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High CO
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