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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1915
Page
2
A vintage notice promotes indoor sewing during Sewing Week at Rich's with displays and sales of fabrics and dressmakers holds. It lists 10¢ per dozen fasteners, elastic, pins, buttons, dress shields, twilled tape and sanitary items priced from 5¢ to 50¢, urging shoppers to stock up for home sewing projects.
Rose bud design or solid color options include white pink sky blue and lavender as fabric choices. Suitable for apparel or crafts with a soft floral or pastel palette.
Ribbons priced 75c to 1.25 dollars with 49c line tags. Fancy silk ribbons range from 6 to 8 inches in stripes, plaids, Persians and flower designs for sashes bows and trimming.
Listing several lace and embroidery items with prices from 6 to 75 cents. Includes 9c Swiss, dainty edge insertions, embroidery, entredeaux and ribbon beadings, waist and underwear trims, child clothing. Items described for sewing needs with per yard and piece pricing.
Berkelly 7 Sateen yard wide, smoothly woven from fins cotton with lustrous satin finish. Black white and every color on the card. Buy a summer full at 15c.
An old time silk blend lining fabric marketed as strong and versatile, labeled A. B. C. It is described as half silk half cotton with a reputation for durability in underwear waists dresses foundations shirts and linings. Available in full yard width in black white and lead colors at 39 cents.
Lining remnants priced at 5 cents to 25 cents per yard, with sateens and percalines in white and colors. Yard lengths range from 12 to 44 inches, some pieces rumpled or slightly soiled. Sold by the yard.
The Pictorial Review presents fashion for spring with four pages of formation and a 15 cent pattern coupon worth 25 cents. March patterns are in, offering fresh styles and printable value for readers seeking the latest outfits.
Henry T Hayes license inspector dies after a short illness at his home 273 Spring Street. A 60 year old Wilmington Delaware native, he spent years in England then moved to Atlanta thirty years ago and joined Gate City Gas Light Co. He later entered insurance. Survived by wife Mary McGovern of Columbus Georgia, two sons Harry and Joseph, six daughters Alice Belle Christine and Cecil Hayes Mrs J H Galhouse and Mrs Charles Mallinson. Funeral Wednesday Sacred Heart church with Oakland cemetery interment.
In Albany Georgia February 1 a 12 year old Negro woman Anna Johnson died during an exhortation in Friship church in the southwestern section. She suddenly fell to the floor as she shouted and a physician pronounced her dead. Report says she had been in good health prior to the incident. Members of the friendship congregation say they have shouted for the last time.
Washington February 1 Nomination for the new federal trade commission expected to be sent to the senate this week includes Joseph Davies Wisconsin B Hurley Illinois George Record New Jersey Will H Parry Washington state and William J Harris Georgia Davies Hurley and Harris are Democrats Record a Progressive Parry a Progressive Republican Parry director of the census and others are lawyers and trade experts
Sumter County commissioners voted unanimously to transfer a large force of misdemeanor convicts to Americus to work on city streets. Sixteen convicts will be taken over immediately, resolving a long dispute between city and county authorities amid recent favorable legislative action.
Thomson Georgia February 1 Special The town will have waterworks soon with no bonds. It owns a power plant pumping station two artesian wells and water mains on every street for fire protection. One more well is under consideration and artesian water will be used for firefighting and household needs. The plan will be improved over time to reach a state standard waterworks system.
In Thomson Georgia on February 1 a special report notes a strong local market for farm goods. Merchants exchange merchandise and pay cash for corn and other items. One firm has sold 2,000 bushels of speas to farmers in the area over recent months.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper as a remedy for weak kidneys and bladder. It lists symptoms such as cloudy urine scalding and dribbling, backaches, puffiness, eye spots, leg cramps and breathlessness. The copy urges buying from a druggist and claims the potion cleanses impurities and neutralizes uric acids to restore natural function.
Virgil H. Davis stands trial in Glynn Superior Court for the third time on charges of murdering his wife Mary Davis. Jurors were hard to obtain as many had heard prior testimony. The case traces to October 1913 when her body was found near Oster man and Thalmann, with Albert Davis’s (the brother) alleged confession later surfacing from New Orleans. The defense body argued illness and confinement, while prosecutors press a circumstantial case built on alimony tensions and reconciliation attempts. The trial is expected to extend through the week.
1B J Oglesby of 1083 Highland avenue son of Revenue Officer Oglesby was stabbed in the neck by two unknown negroes rushing from a negro beer saloon near the Washington Viaduct on Decatur street. Julius Collome and another man arrived to help and he was taken to Grady hospital where doctors deemed the wound dangerous but not mortal.
Raleigh February 1 cotton farmers statewide urged to reduce acreage by 50 percent this year. Officials in other cotton states urged to back similar action. Resolution passed by North Carolina Senate and mirrored by the House last week.
Chicago February 1 County Judge Scully ruled that women voters in Chicago must disclose their ages when registering tomorrow. They will answer the same questions required of men, a rule campaign managers say could deter many women from registering and signing their names on the rolls.
The Booth Tarkington story The Man From Home plays to a large Atlanta audience. William H. Sullivan stars in the lead with May, Chaffee, and Baldwin in supporting roles. The Forsyth and Grand theaters host vaudeville and the new photoplay The Price He Paid with strong local crowds.
A vintage advertisement warns against calomel saying it causes sickness and loss of a day. It extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy that cleanses the liver without upsetting the stomach, guarantees gentle action, and can be given to children.
A historic note asks the weatherman to dismiss clouds and bring sun as Ground Hog Day nears. The piece playfully imagines Atlanta pleading for a sunny day and warns that a visible shadow would signal lingering winter, while no shadow means winter ends.
Attorneys Douglas and Douglas announce that the accident insurance of the late Charles B. Reynolds, who died by a gunshot wound from an unknown party, has been paid by United States Casualty company. Life insurance from Knights of Pythias Home and Aetna Life was paid earlier.
Montgomery dates report that Annie M. Cook wife of James H. Cook a wealthy contractor shot herself last night at her home Her body was found this morning by her husband who had been at his plantation He says she asked him to show her how to operate an automatic revolver before he left for the country No cause is given.
The Frank case is scheduled for a hearing by the U.S. Supreme Court on February 23 before its June recess. Atlanta reports say both sides rush to file arguments as the defense led by Harry Alexander and colleagues and the prosecution led by Solicitor Borsey, Warren Grice, and BAL Stephens prepare.
Colonel N M Gomez a well known resident of this state was stricken with paralysis Thursday night and has been in a very critical condition since Colonel Gomez who now resides at Marietta with his daughter Mrs K I Smith was formerly a resident of Rome Winder and Acworth Ga
Jack notes steady spring suit business as the one price $35 idea wins favor with Atlanta professionals. The tailoring art draws them back, and C M J interrupts with a new selection to consider.
Lexington dispatch reports Daniel H. Combs 35 son of Leslie Combs former minister to Guatemala died at Hickory Valley Tennessee from a self inflicted revolver wound. The death occurred February 1 and word reached Lexington today.
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