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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1921
Page
8
Fragmentary item notes the farthingale skirt was introduced in England during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. The rest is an advertisement style snippet for Pape's Cold Compound claiming quick cold relief with affordable cost and no quinine. The text blends historical note with dubious consumer ad.
In a Senate shift Democrats push for a vote on the Fordney emergency tariff bill while Republicans largely resist. The debate drags on as leaders seek a second reading and a final vote date, with discussions of taking care of veterans and sugar trust claims interwoven amid political maneuvering.
Announcement by John Dean Stewart chief deputy clerk says Judge William B Sheppard of the United States court in Pensacola will arrive in Atlanta within days to preside over an emergency session of the federal court. Judge W S Grubb of Birmingham will leave Atlanta later this week to preside in Jacksonville.
Valparaiso hosts the United States Pacific fleet as President Alessandri and cabinet meet Admiral Rodman aboard the New Mexico. Some twenty five US warships lie in harbor with full dress, salutes planned, and a parade and banquet arranged. Chilean officials, society, and the American colony organize events amid mutual respect for the Monroe Doctrine.
The A P Morgan company floral grain dealers and hay brokers face sale of nearly 1000 bags of wheat middlings condemned under the Pure Food and Drug Act. Seized after deficiency findings showed rice hulls and crude fuel adulteration, the shipment from Gateway Milling Co Kansas City was declared unfit for animal consumption and slated for sale after ten days notice.
The Atlanta chapter Junior Red Cross council meets Friday at 3 pm in Commercial High auditorium presided by president elect Eleanor Rogers. Features include R E B Dale singing A Norwegian Mother's Song and the Junior Red Cross film America, Junior. Reports on European relief fundraising from Atlanta area schools will be presented.
The Atlanta Alumni club of Phi Delta Theta will hold its weekly luncheon at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon. The gathering takes place at Ruse and Cason cafe in the Majestic building. All members are cordially invited to attend.
A benefit musicale will be held at 3 oclock Friday evening at Mrs Richard Palmers residence 644 Ponce de Leon avenue. Proceeds go to the charity fund for the chanter. The program includes violin duets soprano solos recitations and dancing with performances by Dorothy Cruselle Allen W Palmer Mrs B O Carlton and others. The event marks the first such chapter organized by any church in the city to aid the needy.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah M McClure, 87, who died at her son C W McClure’s home on Elizabeth Street, will be held in Coultersville Illinois, her home city. Survived by two sisters, two brothers, two daughters and two sons. McClure Ten Cent Company to close at six Friday in her honor.
The Tech School of Commerce offers a class in commercial research for the term beginning Monday evening. Instructor will be R. J. Dennison, assistant professor of commerce, with business and teaching experience. Registration is at 18 Auburn avenue 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. A broad slate of courses includes accounting, commercial law, finance, advertising, salesmanship, business English, and commercial Spanish.
Gill Manufacturing Company petitions in U S district court seeking an injunction to bar W N Wolcott from using a trade name. The case, filed in Chicago, alleges unfair methods of competition and that Wolcott misleads customers by branding his piston ring business as the Chicago firm. Judge Lemuel H. Sibley will hear the matter February 26.
The Urban League launches a thrift campaign with a novel “taking the bank to the people” approach to boost savings among those reluctant to visit banks. A Wednesday start at Ashby Street school began with 78 students opening savings accounts via weekly visits by a bank cashier, using savings books as admission cards.
C F Lewin general secretary of the American Prison Association will speak at 4 PM to the state council of social agencies at the chamber of commerce. He plans to outline prison reform legislation and the public is invited. Delegates may be chosen to represent Georgia at the American Prison Association meeting in Jacksonville. Lowerparagraph notes trench digging machines used to build a 126 mile Havre to Paris pipeline.
Washington reports say President-elect Harding will appoint Judge Hughes secretary of state despite Senator Penrose and other old guard opposition. Expected roles include Andrew Mallon as secretary of the treasury and James J. Davis as labor secretary.
Senator Kenyon stated support for creating a department of education and social welfare but said fourteen appropriation bills and probes into profiteering block action this session. He added the department will be a priority for the next Congress as Dallas wives form the Ribs club and men form the Bonehead club.
A young woman distracted by shopping wandered into Whitehall Street traffic seeking directions to 172 Broad and Alabama via a traffic officer. The officer confirmed 172 Whitehall as the Home Art Supply Company and resumed control, easing the jam she caused.
A health ad explains rheumatism as caused by uric acid buildup and urges a daily dose of Jad Salts. It claims the remedy stimulates kidneys, aids elimination, and clears the blood. notes it is inexpensive and harmless, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, used by thousands.
A skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for fiery itchy eczema. The preparation is said to destroy germs, bring relief from irritation, soothe, and heal the skin, leaving it clear and smooth. Consumers are advised to obtain a small jar from a reputable druggist and use it like a cold cream.
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