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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
8
Advertising a medical cure for hardened arteries and related heart and breathing ailments. Claims of rapid, drug free relief via the Von Walden discovery. Invites business professionals to submit case details for examination and free consultation materials by Mitchell Bide Cincinnati.
Bakers from the National Master Bakers Association and the Southeastern Master Bakers Association met at the Piedmont Hotel to urge lawmakers to oppose repealing the antimixed flour law. Officials warned repeal would raise adulterated flour risk, hurt bakers, and affect price and quality for consumers.
An ad style passage markets Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for men women and children. Claims include improved digestion and a wakeful clear tongue, with emphasis on being safe and non gripe while promising a pleasant overall effect.
Jay Burns leads national ASBO as president with Sp McDonald of Memphis as vice president and Fred Freund as treasurer. Executive committee includes SP Paul Stern Milwaukee Henry Stude Houston Harcy Meyer Colurad Bue Ohio GW Fisher Huntington Pa KR L Nafziger Kansas City and E W Long Chicago. State officers from Alabama Mississippi Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida include Geilfuss Spartanburg presiding and Delell Sears Macon treasurer Donald A Lossess Atlanta secretary Gordon Smith Mobile William Condon Spartanburg JB Tveridge Columbus GA PR Nugent Savannah William Fred Birmingham anticipate memorial to congress and addressing retail prices and flour standardization. Next national convention planned in Salt Lake City late summer under Burns to broaden public view of the baking industry and its meaning.
New York February 1 The Genial Federation of Womens Clubs of America plans to address extreme dress as a major issue. Ten thousand delegates will return home with a concrete reform program advocating modest, proper fashion rules for women and girls. The article cites scant modesty, sensational displays, and calls for four guidelines to curb indecent extremes in evening wear.
Dr William Norman Guthrie spoke in Atlanta on Uncle Sam and Old World Conquerors urging Americans to deepen self knowledge, study national history, and cultivate a vigorous patriotism. He traced citizenship through figures like Franklin, Jackson, and Lincoln, and urged integrating immigrants without losing American ideals to build a greater nation.
In a hotel lobby, Jack Pickford, Mary Pickford’s brother, abandoned his film fame to travel incognito as Moriarty. He sought anonymity to enjoy a night in Atlanta and to strike out on his own, away from his sister’s shadow and the spotlight of Jacksonville and Santa Barbara studios.
Aged tax official Teal and former tax receiver Wis Brown of Lawrenceville wed over two months ago in Decatur under Judge J R George. Teal, 87, a Confederate veteran, and his wife have grown children and plan a reception with friends on return. A wedding announcement follows their long separation as they visit relatives in Plurila and Idgewood. Locals expect a warm welcome when they come home. West Florida report notes a large pavilion fire and property damage in Key West.
The Fifth Civil Service District in Atlanta announces February and April exams for many posts. Vacancies include apprentice map engraver, chemist in ordnance, field agent in marketing, foundry helper, elevator machinist, home economies extension worker, assistant in Indian service, pharmaceutical research chemist, copyist marine draftsman, and more. Eligible ages range from 16 to 56. pay scales and application forms are listed for each position.
Virgil Hunter, 26, armed with a double barrel shotgun, barricaded himself in a five room Davis Street home early last night and warned officers not to enter. He was arrested after entering the house and taken to police headquarters for trial before Recorder Fonson at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Witnesses from Davis Street reported a man barricaded inside threatening to kill anyone who approached.
Governor Harris will deliver a campaign kickoff speech in Macon next Monday night. His private secretary FR Jones returned from Macon to arrange the event. The address will discuss his tenure as governor and outline a broader campaign focused on law enforcement and serving all the people.
John Colgan, reputed to be the first chewing gum manufacturer in the United States, died at his home in Louisville today. He was reportedly 5 years old.
Officers Daley and Arrowood raided a rooming house at 501% Marietta Street last night. Leona Bishop, Bertha Conner, and John M Colher face disorderly conduct charges while J W Rowe is charged with running the disorderly house.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral of Mr Kenney this Wednesday after eight o clock from the residence 24 Myrtle Street Intermental West View. Lodge No 8 ROTC in charge. pallbearers to be Wing gentlemen. Meet at residence. Mears HD H Fox Green Treed Wedemeyer A A Rose Frank Henrics W oS Thompson and Homer Watkens Runetal in charge.
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