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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
5
An old newspaper ad touts fresh Christmas produce and nuts, urging early orders. It highlights New Cluster Raisins, Corsican Citron, Lamon and Orange Peel, cleaned currants, almonds, pecans, walnuts, shelled and salted varieties, promising only the finest quality.
An advertisement lists crystallized fruits including white cherries red and white pineapple limes and apricots with quantities 1800 600 and 800 boxes. Also mentions imported crystallized ginger in boxes and references a local seller or brand name in uncertain text.
Advert says Cresca Washed Figs in baskets sold at 1 and 2 1b sizes with 250 Cresta Figs advertised. Mentions Cresca Stuffed Dates with price bex 980 and stuffed items described as rat meats and aface frufte in a dated, noisy OCR.
Olivas the finest olives from Spain are presented in assorted sizes and bottle options. Choices include plain or stuffed with peppers, celery or capers, with prices listed as 100, 280, 350, 600, 760 and 1000 units.
Batavia Preserves and Batavia Jellies are advertised as unequaled in the market. The ad lists Batavia items in 1 lb jars and 4 lb jars, including Guava Jelly and Home-made Jelly with various prices and sizes.
The listing promotes Wince Meat, Prum Pudding Batavia Mince Meat, and Almere's Minos Meat as top quality fruit and wine products priced per bulk or per pound. Several price figures appear for Batavia Plum Pudding in different portion sizes, including references to vendors and catalog links.
Known as Atlanta's best mail order grocery the firm boasts expert mail and shipping clerks and guarantees perfect satisfaction with every order.
December report from Kentucky notes J C W Beckwether taking oath for a third time as governor. Inaugural events featured a 3,000-strong parade and ball. He pledges honest, economical governance with strict enforcement of laws and support for public schools while criticizing opponents’ motives.
In Niagara Falls region a winter rail tour offers visits to famous sites including the Niagara Fells and Ue Springs with unlimited stops and tickets via a direct line from Cincinnati to heat Ri Hoston. The service emphasizes conductor guidance and included dining car options for travelers.
Berlin reports reveal Frulein Freida Boelke, leading Metropolitan theatre dancer, was killed at a Cologne hotel on December 2 by Ferdinand Tezeler, a French machinery maker and nationalist candidate. They had dined together. a quarrel over her looking at another man led to a deadly struggle. Tezeler killed himself after fatally stabbing Boelke. Police recovered weapons and Lourdes relics on his body. The full details were withheld until the dancer’s burial.
In Copenhagen on December 8 the Danish emigration debate drew backing from a broad group. The Danish association supported by substantial funds plans to expand emigration aid and accelerate progress, with officials noting large sums secured for future efforts.
New York December 8 Aged recluse Maxi milien Herschel’s heirs move to divide $2,650,000 in securities taken from four safety deposit boxes by his attorneys. Herschel named Brooklyn heiress Mrs. William Georgi as beneficiary, while German relatives await their share. The will and distribution were arranged with attorneys for both sides.
The National Fiombers Marble Deals Association will hold its annual meeting at the Piedmont hotel on Monday December 14 attended by thirty leading marble manufacturers. Vermont Marble Company president W E B Highes and Evans Marble Company secretary John R Hugg head the group. A special train will tour Georgia marble plants including Kennesaw Marble Co Tate Georgia Marble Co Sciples Co Tate and Southland Marble Co Marble Hill Canton T M Brady plant as hosts.
The czar and Foreign Minister Lamsdorff concluded a one and half hour conference on Japan's proposal for Corea. Modifications were minor, with Russia recognizing Japan's influence in Corea and rights to protect. A separate understanding will cover Manchuria, while Japan retains coast defense interests. Russia to acknowledge Japan's trading privileges with China, likely via a note rather than treaty. A brief time may suffice to finalize the negotiations, driven by moderation to preserve peace.
A memorial to General Bedford Forrest may be erected on Forrest Avenue as a bronze tablet detailing some deeds of the Confederate leader. Thomas Peters leads the movement with plans to discuss with Confederate camps of Avanta and neighbors. The council decided on spelling Forrest Avenue with two rs and ordinance naming the street in honor of General N B Forrest was adopted.
A 1902 advertisement promotes Zon Phora as a self treatment for monthly sickness, womb troubles, and related pains. It claims easy use, privacy, and that women can cure themselves at home by applying the remedy to the nervous system, with testimonials from Dr. Jemna B Chaney and others. It urges consulting a husband and avoiding doctors’ local treatments.
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