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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
11
A fragmented advertisement extols Vitalitas as a natural tonic for chronic ailments. It claims mineral waters and dietary routines boost health, urging readers to seek Nitattas or similar remedies and to consult local suppliers at Whit Hall Street for details.
The colored people of Atlanta plan a Christmas season entertainment led by LR Holmes of the Holmes Institute to raise $2000 for charitable and educational aims. About 2000 tickets have been sold. Events include oratorical contests, debates with insurance reps, and student prize distributions. The campaign starts December 2 and ends with a grand event at Big Teas 4 MB church on December 7. Tickets cost 10 cents each, refreshments funded by philanthropists, and clubs form to contest a $50 prize for most tickets sold. Executive committee members listed include Reva Pol Meming, LE Kin, YYounr, and others.
A new automobile lease tax law tightens enforcement. It creates a Secretary of State office clerk position with a 1200 salary and allocates funds from tag fees and chauffeur licenses to cover administration and enforcement, potentially yielding about 4000 annually for inspectors to pursue delinquents.
Atlanta censors approve Birth of a Nation after a Macon viewing by a city committee headed by Councilman Farlinger. The film, long debated for its merits and demerits, will be shown in Atlanta next week with matinees daily after Monday. Seats go on sale tonight and official orders have already driven demand in advance of show time.
Mini Blanche Tros describes a home recipe to darken gray hair and make it soft and glossy. The mix uses water bay rum barr powder and glycerine applied twice weekly to achieve a younger appearance. She claims benefits include hair growth itch relief and reduced dandruff.
Employees of the firm saw the purchase in New York and were sent to attend the opening night together, with 36 seats bought in one block for the event.
Fred B Connolly of San Francisco president of the National Retail Grocers Association visited Atlanta yesterday. He spoke to a large gathering under the association, urged local patronage of home manufacturers, and backed price control and bankruptcy law amendments. The visit culminated in luncheon at Piedmont and dinners at East Lake and Ansley venues with local hosts and officials.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution opposing Dallas as the site for the next Democratic National Convention. Ivan B Allen introduced the measure, Dallas visitors were to travel by special train, and Dallas had raised 100000 dollars with a 30000 pledge for auditorium improvements in preparation for the event.
Auto Owners buy Cone's denatured alcohol and glycerine to prevent auto radiators from freezing. One gallon sold at $1.00, recommended by manufacturers. Cone's three central stores.
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