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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1921
Page
10
Zone chairmen are appointed to direct the effort to raise a $40,000 fund for expanding the Georgia Children’s Home Society. The notice details the appointment and the formation of the related leadership group to push the campaign forward.
An old time recipe promises to restore dark color to gray hair. By applying a sulfur and sage mix with a sponge or brush, hair darkens naturally and evenly, and luster returns after a few uses.
A Georgia society details a plan to divide Atlanta into four districts along major streets Peachtree Whitehall Marietta and Decatur with four leaders recruiting from the general campaign committee and citizens. A meeting is set for 4:30 Monday at the society offices in the Atlanta Theater building to confirm the advisory panel and home offices as campaign hubs.
The misread text discusses wage increases claimed by management and workers, referencing December 1917 and a railway company. It notes public meetings about the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway, urging residents to consider the implications of wage and working condition changes and possible abandonment of the road. The piece warns against hastily judging the situation and stresses official statements and community impact.
The thirty sixth anniversary of the Mohawk Tribe of Red Men will be celebrated at the Wigwam on Central avenue Friday evening. A roll call rally is planned with talks by Joseph T Maygon city attorney and Frank F Smith city tax collector, among others. John S Wood of Canton is expected to attend as presiding sachem and a banquet will be served.
Miss Ingram and Miss Heckham were honored at a tea on Peach Tree Road. The room featured red and white rose decor, decorated tables with dual cloths, and prize cards for top score and consolation. Guests included mutual friends and local residents among whom were Mrs Murphy, Mr Tellégen, and Mr Maddox. the event followed a theater outing and supper at the host’s home.
Parla February report announces actress Sarah Bernhardt and composer Gustave Charpentier promoted to officers of the Legion of Honor. Also named knights include J R Gavin, director of the American Fund for French Wounded, and Hale Smith, an American who aided the army.
Automobiles trade group leaders report definite steps toward affiliating the Atlanta Retail Merchants association at the regular weekly meeting. President Lancey names a committee from five lines to negotiate terms and report at next meeting.
Miss Vera Hi Lumpkin and Willem A. Beres wed in the Southern railroad office where both work. The ceremony occurred amid a company circle as colleagues and officials attended. details describe the setting and participants, noting wedding plans and a forthcoming banquet with attendees including Dr. G. S. Wilner and Rowert A. Smytythe.
About 25 former Rainbow (42d) division members attended a reunion Thursday night at the chamber of commerce. The gathering, with no business on the agenda, focused on fellowship and promoting civic engagement among veterans.
A schedule cites the Second Baptist church gathering at 8 30 oclock Sunday February 6 with Reverend leaders and musical features. Arranged by Jones as chairman the event includes Mrs Frederic and Mr Albert Thornton among officers and board chairs for the federation meeting of women’s clubs in the city. The Chicago Chamber of Commerce auditorium hosts a 3 o'clock session this afternoon for federation officers and committee heads.
Augustus Edwards and families announce a birth and travel plans. Nataly Alexander Preston Denton and Mrs Dozier appear in social notes. Margaret Gauze of Atial and Nellie Migs are referenced in social captions. Mrs Wilcox convalesces after a tonsil operation at her sister's home as others depart for the first month posthospital leave.
A vintage ad warns that neglecting a cold can worsen into bronchitis or tuberculosis while touting Elung-A-Tóné from Maladine Laboratories Atlanta as a remedy. The copy references bottle sizes and pricing in archaic language.
February enrollment has begun at the Southern Shorthand and Business College at 12 Whitehall Street, Atlanta. The ad urges young job seekers to acquire commercial education at a reputable school, highlights Gregg shorthand, typing, public accounting, auditing, and a business efficiency program, and touts Col. W. E. Breston and A. C. Briscoe as leaders.
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