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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
9
Swift & Co reports average beef price in Atlantis for the week ending January 9 1916 at 9.98 cents per pound as indicated by a local market summary. The figure reflects wholesale level pricing amid regional trade notes.
The wedding of Miss Creagh Bell Briscoe and Mr George King Jr took place February 11 at 30 oclock at the brides parents home on West Twelfth Street. Attendants included Mrs Aa Coving as matron of honor, Wise Tourse King as maid of honor, Mrs William Akers and Miss Tucile Thomas as bridesmaids, Hal Hart as best man. Flower girls Miss Mary Froughten and Miss Lillian Le Conte, ribbon bearers Miss Ida Thomas and Nesbet Le Conte, with Master Calhoun Evans as ring bearer. Bride given away by her father. Reception followed. The couple plans a Florida wedding trip and will reside with the Briscoes upon return. Also mention of Miss Goldsmiths Luncheon for Miss Amy McHvoy of Baltimore, guest of Mr Brutus Cia.
A society page recounts Miss Marian Goldsmiths elaborate afternoon reception in the palm room with a rose centerpiece, blue Georgette attire, and a guest list of twelve. It also notes upcoming entertainments including Miss Jordan and Miss Rotlestone’s tea at Miss Jordan’s East Eleventh Street home and a Piedmont Rebekah lodge entertainment at 423% Marietta Street. A Vesper club election names RH Atkinson as president and lists officers and directors.
A brief advert extols a five cent breakfast prepared from two Shredded Wheat Biscuits heated to restore crispness and served with hot ink, claiming a complete meal for a half day’s work at four to five cents. It boasts superior nourishment to meat or eggs and easy digestion, noting production at Niagara Falls, New York.
The Jewish Progressive club will stage a grand opening at 9 o'clock with social gaiety. On Wednesday night new officers will be officially installed at 8. Thursday brings a novel program, a smoker for members, and demonstrations by amateur and professional boxers showing their talent.
Governor Nat EZ Harris will announce his bid for reelection in Macon with an informal speech in the Auditorium next week. A formal statement outlining his platform and campaign will follow later to the press. He aims to review his administration and hint at future goals without detailing the platform.
Opened downtown movie season spurs a campaign to collect 5000 signatures from Atlanta women who wish to vote in municipal primaries. Headquarters on Whitehall Street ready. Central engrossing committee includes Mrs N C Wing Miss Ethel Merk and Mrs E D Brewer. volunteers sought for the week.
A meeting of the Junior Order central executive committee in the M A auditorium on Monday night set the stage for an aggressive membership drive. Leonidas F Summerall elected general chairman with other officers to be named later. The Daughters of America back the effort as Washington Jubilee opens the campaign on Washington's Birthday aiming to add three thousand members.
The Sumter Dixie Highway Council was formed with Progestor J. E Mathis as president Crawford Wheatley as vice president Arthur Rylander as treasurer and Bounty Commissioner and E H Hyman as secretary manager. The chamber of commerce presented thirty markers of the Dixie Highway.
City park system outlines extensive upgrades including new swimming pools, tennis courts, a conservatory, a circular drive, and concrete walks. Restoration projects cover bridges, bandstands, walkways, landscaping, and facility repairs across Grant, Piedmont, Maddox, Moseley, Springvale, Oakland City, Mims, and Adair parks with Olmsted Brothers plans guiding designs.
A Flakent teacher association will be organized by Luckie Street School teachers. The meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon in the school building with parents and teachers attending to discuss support for the students.
Bank clearings for January totaled 77 631 751 19 4, far above the previous year s January at 1 167 791 48. The past month shows a gain of 1 113 994 87 over January 1913, described as the most encouraging yet. For Monday wire the figure reached 260 194 823, surpassing last year s 234 499 58.
A old newspaper ad claims Pape’s Diapepsin relieves stomach distress in minutes. It promises no stomach pain gas indigestion and sourness vanish upon contact. The ad touts a fifty cent case for a hundred dollar satisfaction guarantee and urges keeping it handy daily.
The Fairburn Electric Railway and Electric Company will replace gasoline cars on its lines by May first with modern steel cap Edison storage battery type cars. The move, announced by attorney J F Golightly, updates rolling stock from College Park to Fairburn, a 106 mile route. The old cars seat 38. new cars seat 44 and cost about 50000 dollars.
An old home remedy guide describes applying a thin layer of mineral oil over the face and body to soften rough skin. It recommends leaving the oil on overnight and washing off next morning for clearer complexion, with cautions about blotches and wrinkles.
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