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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
3
At Brookhaven society notes describe many young people enjoying boating and swimming with several breakfast fishing parties following morning sessions. The piece highlights good luck stories from anglers and the popularity of morning fishing events at Brookhaven Country Club yesterday afternoon.
A dramatic health warning claims acid stomach causes vast suffering across America. The piece details belching, heart palpitations, bad breath, eruptions, constipation, and mental despair, urging immediate use of Pepsino Hat as a preventive tonic. It reads as sensational alarm with numerous exaggerated claims and promotional language.
An article argues women must continue essential duties at home while participating in public affairs. It mocks male delays in legislation, praises chivalry era service at a Red Cross barbecue, and urges women to study face veils and fashion as part of their civic role, warning of looming federal responsibility.
Americus Ga August 20 Special Committees have been appointed to raise Americus apportioned 2600 dollars for prizes at the Sumter County fair to be held in October The total to be raised here is 1800 dollars with committee members named including J G Holst J W Westbrooks G M Brage T M Furlow A R Royal Frank Turpin and others Members will meet Friday afternoon to plan campaign details.
General KE Van Zandt announces Miss Cora Dic Cord Brown of Marietta as a maid of honor on his Confederate reunion staff for October. Brown, daughter of ex Governor Joseph M Brown, is a noted figure in Marietta and Atlanta society. Other announced staff include Mrs Charles Hyde of Chattanooga and Miss Eliza Bennett Young of Louisville with several other maids of honor.
A 1910 report notes that China borrowed 4,000,000 rubles from Russia to stabilize finances. Most funds bought brass Buddha images and paid Russian manufacturers. The piece also mentions Irish transport workers union affiliations on the coasts.
A detailed account describes a lanterned lawn event with a tropical garden theme. Guests will enjoy flowers, a dinner at 3 pm, then Jimmie McGowan to perform as singer and dancer, followed by general dancing and a prize contest by silent vote.
A Red Cross official Mary Ann Abel notes a mountain boy improved after returning home from service. She recalls the boy’s early trouble as he knocked a window and built a makeshift corn place, then walked ten miles to seek help from a Red Cross worker.
A Georgia leader noted as a prominent Georgian and two Fort Valley figures lawyer Houser and James C Harrig traveled to Washington on official business. They departed by boat to Norfolk returning to Georgia while Walter Golem of Georgia was also in the capital for official matters.
The sugar surplus held by the war department is under inquiry after a Georgia senator pressed the War Department and the Sugar Board to allot sugar to Columbus without delay for the Georgia canning season. The army may reclaim some sugar if more is needed. An English flax harvesting machine is described.
Advertises mercorived wax as a facial treatment to remove dust sun damage and freckles. Claims one ounce at drug stores cleanses, whitens, and revitalizes the complexion by applying cold and leaving overnight for best results after travel or sports.
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