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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1916

Page

9

Congress Faces Very Busy Week Ahead

Washington notes a packed schedule as Congress tackles conservation legislation and Colombian and Nicaraguan treaties, debates ship purchases and Philippine independence, and scrutinizes Brandeis Supreme Court nomination with hearings beginning Wednesday. Defense, navy, and insular matters convene in committees amid protests and staffing changes.

Washington Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court Congress Colombia Nicaragus Senate Brandeis Mr. Brandeis United Shoe Machineries Company Padgett Naval Committee Navy Department United States Naval Academy Blue Mabel Huardman American Red Cross House Continental Army

U S Trade Chamber Plans Defense Discussion

Washington February 6 delegates representing more than 760 commercial bodies gather for the National Council of the U S Chamber meeting to discuss national defense and preparedness. Secretaries Garrrison and Daniels will outline defense plans while a special chamber committee leads the defense debate. President Wilson is expected to close the convention with an address on preparedness.

Washington National Defense Chamber of Commerce of the United States Counsellora Benqant Wilson

Panama Exposition Opens Amid Delays and Pageantry

President Por ya formally opened the Panama national exposition on February 6 after postponements due to construction delays and missing exhibits. The Panama exposition features many U S government displays from the San Francisco Panama Pacific show and runs for one hundred days with numerous American visitors attending the ceremonies.

Pennain Porya Eshivita United States San Francisco Parrar Balbano Panama

Stock market rally fades as war fears weigh on investors

In New York on February 6 the midweek stock recovery showed little bite as uncertainty grew from the Lusitanian controversy and coal mine disputes. Bankers head to London and Paris amid signs of international loans. Steel, copper, and railroad shares fluctuated with broad business improvement evident in textiles and bank clearings.

New York Stock Exchange Wilson Washington Berlin France Italy Russia London Paris Wchers Crus Eible Steel Lackawanna Steel United States Steel Corporation Middle West Unitedtates Bradutrest’ Journal Cann Ban Agersgate Evious Chicago Fhiiedel Boston Kansas City San Francisco Piisberg Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati Minneapolis Milwaukee Loulaville Atlanta Beutus Bullsio Portland Ore A. Richmona Ae Denversretlee Nashville le Ancknonville Fla. Wy Austin Gakianoms Birmingham Little Rock AY Ise Chattanoors Linceta Dayton Alconsie Precy Portian Wilmington Sacramento Charleston Trenton Canton Auguste Cedar Rapids Knoxville Waxerina Harrisburg Wilkes-Barre Youngstown Boux Falla Mobile Erte Stockton Columbia Lexington U. We Ontalde Uest

Bari opens at Atlanta theater amid praise and crowds

Henry W. Savage's operetta Bari launches a four performance run at the Atlanta theater with the Wars company led by Dorothy Webb. The production touts strong reviews, a full eighteen piece orchestra, a superb chorus, and brisk patron interest across the South.

Avlantay Henry W. Savage Bari Atlanta South Wars Company New York Dorothy Webb Charles Maskins Miss Webb Am Orcheatra Ametinas

Zeppelin bombs cause minor damage in Worcestershire raid

At a Worcestershire county council meeting reports state forty five bombs were dropped by Zeppelin airships on two raids in the English provinces. The only damage noted in Worcester shire amounted to 25 pounds. Eight unexploded bombs and a propeller fragment were found after the raid.

London Worcestershire County Councy Worcestershire

Trade Activity Surges in January and February Outlook

Bradstreet reports January showed remarkable trade activity despite industry downturns in other sectors. February opened with widespread buying, shortages of dyestuffs, labor costs rising, and high prices. Rail and shipping disruptions persisted, but retail demand remained strong with abundant new enterprises, increased wages, and heavy consumption supporting prices.

Bradstreet Misalsaipp Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Nebraska Texas

Cotton Market Slips Amid Bearish Influences In February

New Orleans February 6 The cotton market shows heavy offerings and low spirits with prices down 13 to 17 points for the week. Trading months fall 24 to 27 points from prior close amid long-liquidation and bearish outlooks. Buyers hold back as supply and fertilizer costs rise, boll weevil fears loom, and acreage plans emerge amid political tensions with Germany.

New Orleans Mississippi River

Personal and business notices flash through old Atlanta page

A mixed page lists a Madame de Lyle Scintiet spiritualist, a private sanitarium offering limited smoking cessation care and infant adoption, and several professional cards and services. It mentions addresses in West Peachtree and Hart building, plus sewing and beauty services and golf/billiard parlor ads.

Madame DE Lyle Simpson West Peachtree Hart Bidg Otanta Infante Mra M. Tmitebill Michell Windnor MME Valaire Bours Whitehall Mein Cadies New Era Sewing School Carnegie/ onl Uarda Folsga Mariette

Big steel contracts under negotiation around the globe

New York notes ongoing steel orders with railroads, shipyards and fabricators seeking tens of thousands of tons. France and Russia close or near closing large deals, while wartime needs push billions in billets bars and forgings abroad. Domestic demand includes wire, sheets, and heavy products from automotive makers and U S Steel units.

New York France Russia New Yor Rndar Great Britain Italy United States Steel Products Company

Treasury condition reports mixed receipts and debt

The report shows total receipts of 2 091 727 dollars and public debt transactions. It notes the year over year comparisons and references a forthcoming convention of railway conductors in St Louis.

Washington United Jew Treasury Esterday St.Louis Lours Order of Railway Conductors Erder

Cost Of Local Want Ads In The Constitution

Classified ad rates are shown as ten cents per line and six nine for inserted lines with a minimum two lines. Ads must be ordered in writing not by phone. The notice emphasizes protections for advertisers and states the paper is not responsible for multiple incorrect insertions.

Help Wanted in Stores and Trades

Fragmented classified notices show openings for a roving man with business experience and a rapid accurate typewriter operator. Includes addresses, salaries, and vague qualifications. plus millwright, barber training, and shop positions.

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Salesmen Wanted for Southern Territory Positions

Multiple classified ads seeking traveling salesmen and business producers. Requirements include sobriety, clean records, and references. potential earnings often cited as up to 100 per week or $3,000 yearly. Positions promise permanent work, advancement, and territory management with firms listed as Conde Conacist and Industrial Employment Go.

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AGE BOOKER T WASHINGTON DEAD AND AGENTS WANTED

Fragmented classified page notes memorial books offered for sale with prices, plus numerous “agents wanted” lines for varied products and job ads. Locations cited include Atlanta Ga and Cairo El. includes barber trade training and sewing school promotions.

Booker T. Washington Blaife Frederick Hi Gutlite Rta Philips Pab- Lehing Co Atlanta James Wood Waat Point Neil Hare End Seckara Hixon Company Cairo Auickest Sailers Washington Holmes Hirth St. Waukes Win

Wanted Help Advertisements Show Wide Variety of Jobs

A collection of old situation wanted ads seeks reliable workers in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Listings include positions in bookkeeping clerical sales and engineering roles, with references required and contact through The Constitution office. Several entries request immediate employment and offer favorable pay and opportunities.

SITUATION WANTED Multiple Help Requests

An assortment of help wanted notices includes companions readers clerical workers and a cook or laundress seeking home or office work. Entries list contact numbers and addresses in Atlanta and nearby, with requests for day or hourly arrangements and advance payments. The Consolidation Aifles and the Clearing House for Employment at 611 Chamber of Commerce Building are cited as sources.

Chamber of Commerce Branging Skopa AL Dnitu Mitenellse Atlanta ONCI2 Ivy Spring Street Phone Mainla S. Mayson Sally Irwin Adalah Clearing House Auaca

Jacobs Auction Co Cash Price For Furniture

Classified line items advertise auction house Jacobs Auction Co Decatur 6 Matin with phone 2286 and listings for cleaning services and mattress renovation. Includes hatters at 20 East Hunter and related vendor mentions.

Furnitars Jacobs BS Auction “Co Bi Decatur Mall Ordaia East HUNTER_&T Gamete ‘Mattress Co Biodm't Aries Wasevin Sti Wains C Christensen Ta East

Investment offers and loans advertised in old notice

Classified style notices advertise high interest loans and investment pitches. Requests for secrecy and specific box mail replies appear, listing sums like 416,009 for fire related security, 32,500 loan, 72,000 loan, and various commissions. Names and addresses such as P.O. Box 386 and P.O. Box 63 are shown alongside vague property and mortgage terms.

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