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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1910
Page
3
A persuasive piece argues that advertising is essential for any business to grow, and that newspapers with high standards will attract honest advertisers. It stresses the need for persistence, credibility, and clear reasons to appeal to the public, concluding with a note that the ideas could guide advertisers toward better results.
The weather forecast from Washington calls for fair and cool conditions with moderate winds on Monday and Tuesday. Citizens anticipate pleasant days as political heat fades and autumn games wind down, hopeful for a brief streak of Indian summer before winter.
Spring City Tennessee August 18 Speer expresses gratitude after winning the state treasurer primary. He thanks the people of Tennessee and especially personal friends across counties for their active support and tireless efforts contributing to the victory.
A Knoxville style report outlines a conference on uniform state laws starting tomorrow in the federal building. The primary topic is a proposed law on corporate incorporation and stockholder liability to creditors. It details drafts by Charles T Terry of New York and expectations that each state retain powerful control over chartering to prevent wildcat corporations and watered stock schemes.
The 1910 census shows Atlanta with a 72 percent population rise, leading medium sized cities between 100,000 and 200,000. Toledo and Oklahoma City show notable gains while several cities are excluded from calculations for abnormal factors.
Atlanta theater season begins with arrivals of advance men and stars. Business manager Harry Aaweneman of Tim Murphy opens at the Grand on Sept 5, with Sin Mrs Opp 8 dramatization of Elisa Hegn Rica. Mrs Eve Bey leads Forsyth, Mre Fay profits from public interest, and John Cort plans Atlanta visit amid Klaw & Erlanger and Shubert booking tensions. The Orpheum to feature New York attractions via Southern routes. Globe of Death to thrill at Forsyth. season includes Pally at Circus and a potential return of last week’s New Orleans troupe after the regular run. Robert Moran
The thirty fifth senatorial convention will convene in room 104 at the Kimball house at noon to nominate Senator John Slaton for the district after the August primary results. Delegates from Clayton Cobb and Fulton will attend and Slaton will be unanimously named, with a dinner to follow.
Frank Harrell has leased the Aragon hotel and will take over management on September first. At 38 he is likely the youngest south sized hotel manager, with his father joining him and plans for major improvements and improved service. Harrell aims to run a popular priced American and European hotel and has hired Joan Root of Philadelphia as steward. Fred Hauser H A Tiedel and McN Holmes will stay in office posts.
The Korean emperor and Japanese allies announce the dissolution of Korea’s sovereignty with Cho Sen as the new name and a plan for governance. The decree promises religious freedom, amnesty for minor offenses, tax relief for the poor, and mass public works while urging order and loyalty. Public sentiment says Koreans expect prosperity under the new administration.
In Van Buren Arkansas on August 28 a southbound train No 105 crashed into a double header in the Iron Mountain yard. Conductor Kirk Tunnah of Little Rock was seriously injured with a fractured spine and engineer J H Paulette was seriously hurt. Sixty passengers were wounded, many injured by shattered windows and thrown from seats.
The eleven o’clock service at Wesley Memorial witnessed the launch of a deaconess program, the first such effort by a Methodist church in Atlanta. Miss Carolyn Smith, appointed as deaconess, will serve as pastor’s assistant and work with young women, including Bible study, physical culture, and domestic science classes. Daisy Davies, fresh from Europe, spoke on the program's aims, praising the new outreach.
Dr WR Scarritt of Milledgeville preached at St Luke's Episcopal Church that permanent Negro uplift depends on evangelization before education. He cited The Constitution editorials urging Southern churches to reclaim the race through Christianity, arguing religious renewal precedes civilization and moral reform. He urged church unity in the South to meet this duty.
Louieville notes August call acceptance for Dr Samuel Reid after twelve years as pastor of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. He will resign to lead the Atlanta church, seeking broader religious work and education for the negro, with plans for seminaries and mission training across the state. Dr Scarritt advocates regional conferences and joint denominational effort to elevate race religious education.
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