Atlanta Employment Ads Show Diverse Trades and Services
A scanned 1915 era listing advertises sewing schools and dressmaking, corset fitting, and professional services across Atlanta. It includes moving of the Business Men's Employment Bureau to 507 Fourth National Bank Building, requests for barbers, blacksmiths, salesmen, solicitors, clerks, and various trades, plus nursing, maternity care, and millinery training notices. Numerous firms seek managers, teachers, and help-wanted columns target both city and rural applicants.
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Luckie St
Fourth National Bank
N. R. Gant Sonsult Mme
Funk
Grand Theater
Southern Detective Agency
Docatur
Bell Phone
Decatur
A. Bor
Guaranteed Remedy Company
Ala
Ladieq’ Alor
H. McCarter
Tatlor
Whitehall Street
Infanta
Infante
M. T. Mitchell
Windsor Street
Charlies D. Barker
Allie Gallaher
EBM CO
Atlanta
Wheelan
Ivy
Care Constitution
the Casualty Company OF America
Adureas
Aragon Hotel
After & Pl
Navy
Postofice
Moler Barber College
Suckle Street
Wallie Smith Goes to Minneapolis in Baseball Trade Talk
Manager Bill Smith of the Crackers received a letter from Wallop Smith indicating he would play with Minneapolis in the American Association this year. Rumors of a sale to Indianapolis circulated, but no official verification exists. If waived by a class AA club, Wallop is likely to join Minneapolis, linking the Senators to that club through a working agreement.
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Bill Smith
The
Crackers
Wallop Smith
Washington Senators
Minneapolis
Wallop
Indianapolis
Senators
Flurry Holland
Matt Williams
Morley Jennings
Ree Wallop
Smith
Wallie
Clark Griffith
Griffith
Chattanooga Scribe Raps Pitcher Cook
The Chattanooga News notes Roy Cook, a pitcher from Lancaster, Pa now with the Crackers, reluctant to move south due to malaria and heat. It argues healthful climates in the South suit athletes and mocks his hesitation amid Southern league calls and rival pressures.
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Bali
Roy Cook
Browns
Billy Smith
Crackers
Cook
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Atlanta
New York
Chicago
Malary
Cookie
Iit Mb
Harry McCormick
Briscoe Lord
Chattandoga News
Gunboat Smith Beats Jim Flynn in Newspaper Boxing Match
In Cincinnati on February 1 Gunboat Smith won a newspaper decision over Jim Flynn in a ten round bout. Smith dominated on points throughout the contest, using a jab and cross to the jaw while Flynn fought in clinches and tried to rally at times. Flynn showed grit but could not mount consistent offense against Smith.
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Cincinnati
Gunboat
Flynn
Smith
Marist Tech High clash sets morning prep basketball
Prep league action centers on Marist versus Tech High on the Marist court at 3 pm with a 25 cent admission. Earlier results show Donald Fraser beat G M A, while Marist defeated Donald Fraser and G M A edged Peacock. Friday schedules include c & M A at Marist and Macock at Tech High.
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Marist
Tech High
Donald Fraser
Tech
GM. A
Donald
Fraser
Peacock
Macock
Virginia Football Schedule Announced
Charlottesville Va February 1 Special The complete University of Virginia football schedule has been announced The slate includes Randolph Macon in Charlottesville September 25 Maryland at Charlottesville October 3 Harvard at Cambridge October 16 Georgia at Athens October 23 V M I at Charlottesville November 6 South Carolina at Columbia November 13 North Carolina in Richmond November 25.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Virginia
Randolph Macon
Irginia Male
New Haven
Octhesia
Richmond College
Harvard University
Cambridge
University of Georgia
Athens
Virginia v. V. M. I
South Carolina
Columbia
North Carolina
Richmond
Semi Final Round Set For YMCA League Basketball Wednesday
The YMCA league will hold its semi final games Wednesday night with Apaches facing Comanches Cherokees facing Ottawas and Mohawks meeting Winnebagoes. Winnebegoes lead the standings with a perfect record and a strong finish is expected as the season ends next Wednesday amid high rivalry and spectacular play across all six teams.
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YM. C. A
Apaches
Comanches
Cherokees Ottawas
Mohawks
Winnebagoes
Winnebegoes
Georgia to join new Southern Conference of Solleys
Athens Ga Feb 1 Special to be one of five southern universities to form the new Southern Conference of solleys for athletic members with Virginia North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee. If Professor Sanford returns from Columbian S C where the organization was effected to be ratified by institutions. Georgia likely to stay in the LA A A and play Tech Mercer Auburn if rules allow.
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Athens
Georgia Ga
Southern Conference
Solleys
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Sanford
Columbian
S.C
Georgia
Tech
Mercer
Auburn
The
L A. A
Heinie Wagner to Manage Providence Grays Next Season
New York reports veteran Red Sox shortstop Heinie Wagner will take over management of the Providence Grays next season. He would succeed Wild Bill Donovan, now with the New York Yankees, and is described as a brainsy and born leader suited to guiding the team.
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New York
Hennis Wagner
Boston Red Sox
Providence Grays
Wild Bill Donovan
New York Yankees
Warner
Ner
Red Sox
Kilbane Wins Narrow Decision Over Young Kansas in Buffalo
Johnny Kilbane of Ireland outboxed Young Kansas of Buffalo in the final three rounds of a ten round featherweight fight. Kilbane weighed 123 pounds to Kansas 122. The bout, held in Buffalo, featured little punishment as Kilbane edged the decision after seven even rounds.
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Buffalo
Johnny Kilbane
Eland
Young Kansas
Kansas
Kilbane
Andy Rogers Downs Shelton in Montgomery Pool Match
Andy Rogers defeated Brady Shelton 100 to 68 in a pool game at the Montgomery Whilliard parlors. Rogers completed a run of twenty three balls and will face Evans Callahan tonight in what is expected to be a close match.
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Montgomery
Andy Rogers
Brady Shelton
Evans
Callahan
Atlanta Motorcycle Club to Organize Second Meeting
The Atlanta Motorcycle club will hold its second meeting tonight at the Southern Motorcycle company offices to adopt a constitution and by laws. All members are urged to attend as the club plans weekly runs barbecues and other events and invites any motorcycle rider in Atlanta to join. Ocala Florida February 1 Wild Bill Donovan arrived to inspect spring training quarters for the New York Americans and will decide among Gabanna Pa Tatka and Ocala.
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Southern Motorcycle’ Company
Atlanta Motorcycle Club
Atlanta
Ocala
Fla
Wild Bill Donovan
New York Americans
Pa Tatka
Gavannah
Trial of 1 100 Voters For Selling Ballots
Pikeville witnesses describe bribery schemes at the November election as 1 100 voters go on trial. More than 2 000 indictments were returned in eastern Kentucky against persons alleged to have purchased votes. Today's case continues prior dispositions.
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Pikeville
Kentucky
Freddie Welsh Outpointed by John Griffiths in Akron Bout
In Akron Ohio on February 1 Johnny Griffiths, a featherweight, outpointed champion Freddie Welsh in a twelve round bout. No decision was given, with newspapers split on the winner. Griffiths showed late rounds strength, while Welsh pressed and boxed for much of the contest. Both weighed near 135 pounds, Welsh refusing to scale, fighting at catch weights around 139 pounds.
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Akron
Ohio
Johnny
Grifiths
Freddie Welsh
Griffiths
Welsh
Mobile Gulls Hold Out After Salary Cuts
Mobile Alabama February 1 contracts of Pitcher Tetrick Cairo D1 Shortstop Tepe Cincinnati Pitcher Rube Hinton Stamp Ark received by Mobile Southern association club to date. All players on team with three exceptions were cut in salaries this season and are said to be holding out. First Baseman Calhoun secured from the Boston Nationals. Pitchers Homy and Brownsend Second Baseman Perry Outfielders Miller and Northern are said to be holding out.
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Mobile
Ala
Tetrick
Cairo
Charter Resolution Sent to Committee on Municipal Research
Council discussed auth orizing a charter election to submit three charters to voters. Alder man Edwin Hors regolar oil and Alder man Albert Thomson chaired the committee meeting. No action was taken on the Atlanta Retail Merchants Association urging submission of charters. Johnson proposed appointing two drafting committees for two charters plus a third for the current form. Two elections were proposed with the top two charters to go to a second vote.
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Edwin “Hors
Albert Thomson
Atlanta Retail Merchants’ Association
Johnson
Miss Hedda Burgmeister Charged in Koehler Murder
In San Antonio on February 1 Miss Hedda Burgmeister failed to appear for her murder trial over Otto Koehler's death on November 14. Her lawyer delivered a letter stating she is en route to Europe to nurse wounded soldiers, dated January 28 and written on a train between Pittsburgh and New York. Koehler, a wealthy brewer, was shot while visiting Burgmeister’s home. she was found with a wrist knife wound. The shooting’s motives were not disclosed.
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San Antonio
Texas
Hedda Burgmeister
Otto Koehler
Europe
Pittsburg
New York
Koehler
Burgmeister
Canada to pay for shooting of American duck-hunters
Washington reports an agreement with Canada to settle claims from the shooting of two American duck-hunters by Canadian militiamen. Canada will pay $19,000 to the parents of Walter Ami who was killed and $6,000 to Charles Dorsch who was wounded, plus all legal expenses.
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Washington
Dlan
Walter Ami
Charles Dorsch
Switching Order Annulled by Supreme Court
Washington records report that the Louisiana Railroad Commission's order mandating roads to set tariffs for railroad switching was annulled by the Supreme Court. The decision holds the commission’s action as interference with interstate commerce, affecting whether goods are loaded for shipment out of or within the state.
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Washington
Louiseiana. Railroad .Commission
Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution
Classified ad rates and rules are detailed for Atlanta readers. Advertisers are urged to place two line minimum ads with six words per line and to use written discontinuance. Telephone orders require a directory name and payment upon publication.
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Atlanta
Emeet
Lost and found items with rewards seek owners in city notices
A fragmented lost and found column lists rewards for locating items including a gold bracelet with three diamonds and a pearl diamond circle brooch. Notices invite owners to contact Clara Lyle and W Jess Brown, with contact details and locations like city hall and Broad Street referenced amid scattered, unclear text.
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Lowry
Third National Bank
Rogers
Clara Lyle
W. Jess Brown
Lucile Ayenw
Peachtree
Ivy
Experienced man seeks executive or general work
Male applicant, age 40, with broad experience in general accounts and credits, seeks executive or general work. High-class references, moderate salary. Respond to H-1713, care Constitution.
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Care
Macable
Thodes
Department Constitution
Atlanta Mail
Cai
Care Constitution
J. W. Holmes
Peacht Tree Street
Pobrition
Gfiicsmai
Jamea
G. C
E. R
Helen
Tennessee
Svhitshouse Drug Company
Johnsonity
Tenn
Huff
Gratham
Fai Farm
Stock Farm
A. R
Adame
Atlanta
Esso
Wanted Female Help and Miscellaneous Printing Goods
Classified notices offer jobs for a saleslady bookkeeper typist and stenographer with references, plus a desk-room trade for stenographic work. Also listed are cheap printing materials for sale including cases galley rack frames presses and related items from the Constitution Atlanta Georgia.
Diverse Classified Ads Include Coal Poultry and Pianos
A collection of mid century classified items includes high grade Jellico coal for sale with down payment terms, poultry eggs butter and produce ads, soda fountain and second hand outfit deals, piano tunings and repairs by O Becht Co, potash guano and agribusiness listings, plus assorted black cylinder records offered at 89 Marietta St.
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Atlanta
O. K
Alabama
P.O. Box
Atlanta, Ga
R.P. Becht CO
Auburn Ave
W. E.mccalla
Nat'l Manx
Marletta St
Wanted Items and Furnishings in Secondhand Market
Classified notices list requests for used mattresses renovated and cleaned by American Mattress Co at 110 Peters St. Also seeking secondhand carpet kitchen range refrigerator oak typewriter desks goose feathers and small job printing setup. Addresses include Ivy 2187 and New York Feather Co Warren Place and Turman & Calhoun 208.
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Feaers
American Mattress Co
Peters ST. Main
Ivy
Deaks
Atlanta
New York Feather Company
Warren Place
Constitution
Faraone At- Ei
Turman ‘& Calheun
Central Auction Company
East
Mitchell’ St
Iesee Furniture
M. Snider
Southern Wreckage CO
Forsyth Street
Cassh
City
Ouarter
Call West
G. K
Ford owners seek sale of 40 Sandbo starters
Classified ad listing 40 Sandbo starters for Ford cars at $26 each, offered for debt repayment at $7.75, with remittance by express or money order to L.G. Stewart. Also promotes Central Garage services, including repairs, storage, and supplies, with multiple auto-related ads for repainting, welding, parts, and incorrigible miscellaneous items.
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Ford
Remit Express
P.O
L. CG. Stewart
Healey
Auburn ‘Ave
Honest
OHN M. Smith Company
Eisemann Imagneto
Pegraim Motor,Car Co
Peachtree St
Warlick
Mfg. Co
WEARG
Edgewood Avenue
Forsyth St. Main
Atlanta
Pope-Hartford Motor
Forsyth
E. H
New Kimball Under New Management Offers Welcoming Rooms
A vintage ad notes the New Kimball hotel under new management offering well furnished rooms with heating and hot water. Central location near Luckie street and Gate City Hotel with special weekly and monthly rates. Telephone and address details appear for contact. Forsyth area references conclude the listing.
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Kimball
Gate City
Forsyth
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items
Multiple short ads list used cars in various conditions for cash or terms from Atlanta area. Entries include 12- to 49-hp Cole and Ford models, Baby Maxwell, Spider Ford racer, and a 100x360 lot nearby. Several offers request exchanges or easy terms, with contact through box numbers and streets in Decatur and Cone.
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Peach
Tree Street
Maxwell
Folsom
Cone
James Streets
I.Y. Harrell
Auburn Ave
Cole
Atlanta
Constitution
Brookhaven Club
tTo
Ford
Feta
Parrott
Decatur
Atlanta Rail Schedule Arrivals and Departures
Railroad schedules list daily passenger arrivals and departures at Terminal Station Atlanta. Effective January 24 the Brunswick Waycross and Thomasville service shows morning and afternoon times with night trains offering sleeping car service between Atlanta and Thomasville.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Brunswick
Waycross
Thomasville
Waycroug
Atlanta and
West Point Railroad Company
Waese Pt
Colum's
Columbus
Monts
Central of Georgia Railway
Thomasyliia
Jacksonville
Savannah
Sacksonville
Arm Alban
Macon
ECON
Aim Savennah
Jacksonviks
Yarksensta
Acon
Thomasy’s
Albany
Southern Railw
South
Iy Fackso le
Kan
Sity
Wastin
Colums
Jackso’le
Chicago
Shréve't
Richar'd
Toccoa
Chatta’a
Charlotte A Inckgo
Ig ‘Occol
Colum's, & Cincinn
Pra Ie
Brunei
Cinetan
Washin
Ban, City
Central
Hime
Peachtrea St. Union
Eorgia Railroad
Scharlen
Allew’s
Augusta
New York
Louisville
Nashville
Cincinnati - Owinville
Northwest
Cincinnati
Blue Ridge
Seaboard Air Line Rrakway
Danart
Birm
Norfolk
Monro
Weshl'n
Rome
Memphis
Nashyvillie
Terminal Station
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Atlanta Sewing School
New Chamber of Commerce
Pryor Street
H. Brewster
Albert Howsell
Hugh M. Dorsey
Arthur Heymen
Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Heyman
Kiser
G. C. Branning
Atlanta Barber College
General
Wales
Bteen
Macauley
Ansley Hotel
Denver
Ford Starter Corporation
Candler
Benoda
Losin
Whitehall
Winleard
Auburn Atlanta
ACM
West Hberal
Frea
Healey Bidg
Allanta
Wallie Smith
Cracker
Chattanooga
Jim Flynn
Marist-Tech
AL A
Cigar Department
Brown & Allen’s the
Bruir
Express
Atlantic National Bank
Fis
Heinie Wagner
Providence
Shelton
Conn
Waterbury
New Britain
Eastern Baseball Association
John Griffiths
Akron Lnd
Committee On Municipal Research
Canada
Tight Ginger
Coeth
Christian, Sherif
Preston
Constitution Office
Sanstizution Orica
Formwalt Street
Call Main L
California
Jellico
Burnwell Jellico Coal CO
St. Main
Ecatriague
Marbut’& Minor
A. DT. Buttles & Co
Miller Union ‘Stock Yards
Baldwin .& Star
Peters St
Smith Bros. & Les
South Broad Street
D. B. Traxler
Greenvilly
C. Sneed Nurseries
Ata
Marrow, Ga
H.C. Blake
Malin
Atlante
Westlere
Decatur St
Adam E. Boswell
England
Courtland
Hurstraring School
Bach J
Car
Edgewood
Stewart
G. D. J. Care Constitution
Fischer
Sanitary Barber Shop
East Hunter
Zie
Miss Thompson
McKenzie
West
Cail Man
Belle Isle
Treasury
International Timber CO
Leader-News
Cleveland
North Georgia
Young-Rosser-Goodboe CO
Peters Butterings
Frank , Watson, & Co
West Mitchell
W. Smutey
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