Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

11

Tanlac boosts cited as fat man’s club proves Atlanta trend

Reported weight gains surge across the South as Tanlac is praised by many. Testimonials describe increases from 20 to 48 pounds in weeks, with one Nashville engineer and others attributing renewed energy and health. Local clerks joke about a “Fat Man” club as people from cities like Atlanta, Columbia, and Knoxville tout dramatic improvements.

Jacobs Smith Nashville Wiles Dickson South J H Crew Ll Willedge Avenue Tanlac Dean Bern Bwadeoresthy Wallis Trent Columbia Penn JeRe T Goss Street Knoxville Wanati Tie & Casualty Bldg Taniaes Soli Lanta Eternatory Jeants Pharmacy Company

Democratic Aid Sought by Women in Suffrage Hearing

Washington December hearing before the National Democratic Committee drew suffragists and anti suffragists for an hour of debate on votes for women. Six suffrage leaders urged a federal amendment, while anti suffragists argued suffrage is a state issue. No action was taken.

Washington National Democratic Committee Democratic Party National Society Congressional National American Women Suffrage Association Clark Champ Clark Llurenc. Kelley Rew Lok National Consumers Jeague Wo Men West Democratic Congress Susan B Anthony Antoinette Punk Congressional Committee National Woman Suffrage Association Pica Kate Gordon New Orleans Southern State Suffrage Association Miss Gordon Arthur M Dodge New York National Association A J George Boston Anti Suffrage Organization Congressional Union Congressional Lninn GO H P Belmont Rational Executive Committee Wis Margaret Wilson

Britain fears German intrigue in China and far east

London December 7 Sir Edward Grey told the house of commons the British government earnestly considers ways to block German machinations in China and in British colonies in the Far East and in the foreign concessions. He said questions about expelling Germans from their remaining positions are complex but the danger is being anxiously reviewed.

London Sir Edward Grey House of Commons China Far East Edward

Charleston Primary Sustained by Court

The South Carolina supreme court refused to interfere in the Charleston Democratic primary held in October, rejecting former alderman candidate George Mossaddin’s petition. Mayor Grace failed to gain renomination amid a heated contest. A fatal shooting affray disrupted the first executive committee meeting to canvass returns. later, committees met under militia protection and declared the results. Grace did not contest the election.

Columbia SC South Carolina Supreme Court Charleston George Mussadin Grace

French Submarine Fresnel Reported Destroyed

Paris reports at the marine ministry that the French submarine Fresnel was destroyed December 5 by an Austrian warship per a German radiogram. Two officers and twenty six men were captured. Fresnel, built 1908, 167 feet long, 392 tons displacement, carried torpedo tubes and a crew of twenty four.

Paris Fresne Marine Ministry Fresnel

Czar delays meeting of Russ Parliament

Emperor Nicholas postpones indefinitely the opening of the duma and the council of the empire. The budget committee has not finished the budget. A Petrograd dispatch says the duma could reassemble on December 8 after prorogation since September 16.

Petrograd London Nicholas Duma Council of the Empire

Pope Benedict vents over Italy clash and church freedoms

The pope condemns Italian actions limiting papal prerogatives and church governance as ambassadors depart Rome to protect dignity. He warns that changing rulers could worsen the Holy See’s position and urges prayer and charity amid the crisis.

Roma Benedict Holy See Italy Ambaanndert Chitat

Government responds to papal allocution in chamber

In the chamber of deputies the minister stated that the Italian government will treat the law of guarantees for the pope and papacy as a national measure with liberty toward the church and no contractual character, aligning with prior policy.

Ment of Justice Chamber of Deputies Thelian Gove Rome

Earthquakes Shake Memphis District in December

A series of tremors rocked the Memphis district with shocks in Cairo Jonesboro Paducah St Louis and Cape Girardeau. An earthquake at 1245 pm felt across multiple cities caused buildings to shake and pictures to fall with no reported damage. The weather bureau noted tremors lasting from 12 to 40 seconds in various locations.

Cairo Lil Weather Bureau Memphis Tenn Focal Weather Bureau Memphis Jonesboro Ark Paducah Paduegh St Lews St Lewis University Guist Cape Girardeau Mo

Contest Wages For Lumpkin Postmaster Seat

Washington December 7 Special Representative Crisp receives many letters from friends of Lumpkin postmaster applicants. Mrs Sarah Ard seeks the job, likely to succeed after a Cleveland appointment endorsed by Speaker Crisp. J G Pinkston also candidates. Mrs A Williams favored as sister of BL Carter, Third District chair. Senator Hoke Smith names George Roper as senate page. Fire rescue medals awarded to six youths Waters Henry Buckley Solomon Hamminaky Furman King and George Dana Hand for rescuing a man from a sinking vessel.

Washington Crisp Lumpkin Sarah Ard Cleveland Crisp J G Pinkston A . Williams BL. Carter Diutnce Edwards Firat 'Chatriet Treasury Innah Waters Henry Buckley Solomon Haminaky Furman King George Dana Berthold Coast Guard

British editors on the message in wartime policy

London editors debate the Monroe doctrine and American neutrality as World War I reshapes global power. The Daily News backs British naval defense as essential and argues US independence would falter if Germany wins. The Daily Chronicle and The Times urge decisive US action to restore security, while praising President Wilson's resolve and the need for swift powers.

London Times Wilson Daily News London United States Germany South America Wilsons Daily Chronicle Amsnein

California travel ad promotes Golden Stars Limited train service

An ornate travel pitch touts California as a land of beauty and encourages routes via the Golden State House and Rock Island Lines. It extols transcontinental service to California aboard the Golden Stars Limited with the Californian Witc observation car, offering scenic mileages and over forty excursion tours, with reservations and ticket information through Rock Island Lines and Southern Pacific agencies.

California Galdan State House Dirset Linn Innestititudes Rak Itland Paso Rock Island Lines Atlanta Southern Pacif Fourth National Bank Atanta Mulu

The Times Imitates War Debates On Wilson and Germany

The Times notes growing world tension as Hoy- E4- Ven Papen controversy unfolds and President Wilson faces hard battles over national defense. It contrasts German misunderstandings of American aims with hopes that Wilson’s message may still advance policy before sharp divides deepen.

Ng Song Times the Times America The Daily Graphic Wilson Congress Germany Telgium Ameria

German Intrigues Outspoken as President Voices Plain Warning

The Standard notes a president showing determination to counter German conspiracies while most Americans have yet to grasp the true character of German culture. The Daily Telegraph applauds his frankness on German intrigues and independence of the republic.

Daily Telegraph Wson

Attractive Girl Surprises Traveler With Bag Incident

A student from Emory College witnessed a traveling bag incident involving a young woman and a man named Turner Jr. He recalled seeing a girl with a similar suitcase at a West Virginia city station and believed a mix up could have occurred. The report notes the bag contained small clothes and prompted speculation about mistaken identity during a layover.

Oc Turner Jr Fmory Calluse Walker Wes Ana Gard Turter Twtr

Fine Healthy Child Convincing Evidence

Mrs Juste Richardson of Philpotthy endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a superior laxative for children. She cites her son William Jr enjoying a pleasant taste and health benefits after a year of use. The remedy is described as a simple herbal laxative, free from narcotics, widely sold for fifty cents a bottle with a free trial offer by writing to Dr Caldwell in Washington Street, Mantgell.

Juste Richardson Philpothy Thouganda Jand

Also Mentioned on This Page

FAT Man's Club Burton Black Lace Carlton Whitehall National Committee Britain Morton and Moore, Forsyth Pope Aly Journal of Italia Hue Thessar Sigred College Thy Pontut Senor Griando Justin Tol Cairo Hoke Smith George Roper Worth Senate Superior E.G. Willingham’s Sons Saya Wimardson Galdwell Washington St Doug Blue Ridge Plateau U.S Army U. S War Department J. C. Woodward A. M College Park Teosnard Exulusive Edit Pashion M. Rich & Bros. CO Santa Ceemony Choice Rtve Weesra AWW Am. Rich Bros.o.my Niewsparm
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication