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!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
14
Our holiday packages rival the finest confections in elegance and taste and we offer the freshest goods in the south. We are special agents for Xavier and carry only the finest displayed candy locally.
Local shop promotes imported copper articles praised for usefulness and beauty. Customers are invited to inspect items before purchasing.
In Mahogany finish only, highly polished saddle wood seat, a large comfortable rocker. $7.50 value for $6.00.
The report covers the Board of Consulting Engineers findings on canal type, bids for Chinese labor to 16,000 workers, and funding flows. It notes a sea level versus lock canal debate, a 1906 bid process with low wages, and U.S. Treasury transfers to Panama disbursing officers. It also details employee recreation facilities planning and initial engineering progress at Culebra Cut, including material excavation and dumps, with several new clubhouses planned.
A garbled report describes two Black men hanged at Madison on January 7 in a race related killing. The victims overpowered a person and killed a guard, with one assailant recognized by a witness before their death.
Nankinaville Ga December 20 James Summerford 18 son of T Summerford accidentally shot and killed himself with a shotgun while hunting at Pineview the load taking off his jaw Young Summerford was hunting at the time of the accident
H D Hawkins, manager of the Georgia Baptist Orphans Home at Slapeville, pleads for gifts to avoid an empty 113 stockings this Christmas. He seeks cheerful yuletide for all inmates and expresses deep appreciation for any funds or presents sent for the annual Christmas tree.
A mixed Washington dispatch notes the US will import about 80 million dollars of crude rubber this year, with 53.5 million from one source and 41.5 million from another, alongside a separate New York report on law enforcement cracking down on Black Hand activity among Italian communities. The items sit beside an ad urging consumption of a health drink.
October saw substantial tin and India rubber imports into the United States fueling the car and electrical sectors. The era’s booming automotive industry and rising use of electricity propelled demand, with millions of dollars worth entering the country as consumption expanded.
Eastman Kodak gift line highlighted with Brownie camera and other Kodak models at 42 N Broad Street inside Prudential Building. Fine amateur finishing services offered. Local shop promotes holiday stock and quick turnaround for holiday photography gear.
Christmas notices travel by Georgia Railroad not offered south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi. Round trip first class fare plus 25 cents, valid Dec 20 to 26 and 30, and Jan 1 to 7. Inquiries to ticket agents or C. MesMillin A. G I. A. A. G. Jackson, Ga. Augusta, Ga.
Mrs Addin Lon Gilbert, employed by McCord Stewart, fell on steps at a building on McCord Place. She was found in an almost unconscious condition and transported to Grady Hospital. Doctors reported a fracture and described her condition as nearly hopeless.
Washington December 20 President announced the acceptances John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers and a representative of labor and Marvin Hughitt president of the Chicago and Northwestern rails road as representatives of labor and rail interests will confer with the board of trustees to consider the duties of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Central of Georgia Railway promotes holiday excursion fares with limited dates and destinations. The notice lists reduced round trips and special rates for passengers, with validity through the end of the season.
Alonzo Blaylock, a noted resident of Caiosa County, died suddenly Wednesday while driving in Chat tanooga. He had left home early that morning and fell to the road as he neared the shore city, with neighbor Jack Carruthers present.
New York December 20 The North American Life Insurance Company plans incorporation under New Jersey law with about 2000000 in surplus and nonparticipating policies. Officials deny any alliance with New York Life and emphasize no agreements to divert business. state that organizers will recruit existing New York Life staff.
The Gainesville Midland concerns a long delayed project as crews work on a roundhouse and track upgrades. Citizens worry about the road’s progress from the city to depot areas and the impact on service while workers probe repairs.
Grain prices for the southeast region are discussed with reference to December 20 rates. Attendees include farmers and local officials from Nash Tent and nearby areas, with figures noted for Norton, George, and other stations.
A garbled OCR note reports Na Kio Coffee shipment tied to Dreembe 97 with portions eaten or missing. It mentions OMT and Arve, with unclear details about who owes what and to whom. Further legible records are needed to confirm parties and obligations.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.