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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1921
Page
2
Surfers from eye strain may be interested in a startling offer from Chicago Spectacle House. The ad promises a free 10 day trial of Tras Vision Glasses, 10 Karat Gold plated, mailed prepaid. Readers need only send name address age and how long they have worn glasses to Dept B 346 2462 W Madison St Chicago.
The hearing on A B A wage and working conditions draws wide interest from railroads and farm and industrial patrons. Officials note the wage board may lack enforcement power without Colonel Bore in Chicago and Morris Brandon present to argue the case. Vice President J L Edwards signals a speedy decision, yet refuses to reveal possible company actions post ruling. He stresses the road’s financial strain and dependence on vital service to agriculture and manufacturing, with public sentiment expected to drive final settlement.
Jacksonville February 13 Willis H Swain husband of Mrs E A South s daughter defends actions saying he always believed the children were theirs Mrs Swain in tears refuses to discuss the matter Mrs Mitchell claims no Mrs Swain exists and her books are open to authorities Secretary Blackburn pursuing welfare reforms to require mothers and fathers of legitimate children to provide support Officials say five children were adopted not from Florida nor from the Children s Home Society and both spouses consent is required by Florida law
In Atlanta, teachers and Parent-Teacher associations campaign for a bond issue to fund schools waterworks and roads. Miss Jessie Muse and Mrs Annie Teitlebaum endorse bonds as vital for safer schools and better city services, urging mothers and youth to register and vote. Other leaders like Mrs E H Guinn reinforce the call for broad female civic participation to secure Atlanta’s educational and civic future.
A traveling Mennonite group of 8 to 9 members per Pullman car spent hours in Atlanta on a sightseeing tour that began in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Led by O H Shank the party described their farms valued at 6 000 to 14 000 dollars per barn and 300 to 500 dollars per acre with no intent to settle. They visited Washington Columbia S C Jacksonville Dayton Palm Beach St. Augustine Tampa Atlanta and Asheville before returning home.
Three suspects were arrested Sunday night after a store robbery at 9 Sissleman Street. The men Rusell Duddleston 26 a painter Camden Iowa Frank Zimmerman 24 a carpenter Buffalo NY and J M Gitford 23 a laborer New York City were detained with disguises matching those worn by the robbers. Patrolman R A McDaniel with Sergeants Brown and Carter located them in a downtown hotel.
Two white bandits in a large green automobile held up Paul Smith a Black man at about midnight Sunday near Far East Avenue and Boulevard, escaping with 19 dollars. Smith employed by Quick Service Car company. Officers McWilliams and Dodd investigated the case.
Mrs T B Rogers of Atlanta died at 12 4 o'clock Monday morning at 486 Crew Street after months of illness. She was mother in law of Police Captain J B Chandler and survived by four daughters and one son. The obituary notes she had been bedridden for months and lists family members in Georgia and Atlanta.
The weather forecaster predicted continued fair and warmer temperatures, alarming peach growers Sunday night. If springlike warmth persists, peach buds may burst early, risking frost damage and great crop loss. No late chills are expected to blight the buds according to forecasts.
Georgia will send four delegates and alternates to the National Woman's Party convention in Washington February 16 through 18. The roster includes Mrs. W. A. Maddox Atlanta delegate and Miss Sara P. Grogan Elberton alternate. Others are Dr. De Vilbis Atlanta delegate, Mrs. Theodors Tilley Bainbridge alternate, and Mrs. J. Gordon Green Atlanta delegate with Miss Gladys Boozer Quitman as alternate.
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