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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1914
Page
9
The last night of the old time fiddlers convention decided the state championship. Fiddlin John Carson of Blue Ridge won first prize with 3290 in cash, Shorty Harper of Monroe took second, and J Q Hudson of button counts earned third. About ten minor prizes were awarded.
Advertising spreads goods from producers to consumers and creates desire for products. The Ford and Hoard Automobile Co examples illustrate how advertising supports employment, production cycles, and company stability by turning intermittent demand into sustained activity.
The article argues that selling through advertising enables a factory like Ford to run three shifts year round, avoid costly shutdowns, and achieve full distribution. It links advertising to steady demand, labor use, and lower per car costs, then connects this to local retailers using planned sales to keep trade uniform and maximize consumer value.
Floods and storms sweeped Southern California causing extensive damage. Los Angeles reports more than 150000 dollars in street damage and over 100 homes destroyed. Rail lines and utilities suffer major losses isolating many towns. Widespread wrecks along Santa Fe and Southern Pacific lines hinder rescue and relief efforts amid advancing floodwaters and washed-out bridges.
Yuscaloosa Alabama February reports Sheriff claims three detainees H B Waldrop L Preddy and C Hardin were held tonight in connection with the Queen and Crescent train robbery near Birmingham Thursday. Authorities say the trio arrived from Birmingham and were arrested where another robbery suspect had been seized after a runaway train incident. The sheriff states the men are not implicated in the Birmingham robbery.
Governor O Neal ordered a special term of court in Shelby county for April 7 to try James G Oakley former president of the state convict department on a charge of embezzling state funds. The indictment concerns embezzling 2517 dollars of state funds. Oakley headed the convict department when Theodore Latey was chief clerk. Latey is jailed in Montgomery County on numerous indictments alleging embezzlement over 90 900 dollars of state funds.
Knoxville banker H Gass, president of the defunct Knoxville Banking and Trust Co, convicted of accepting deposits while knowing the bank insolvent. He was denied a new trial in criminal court and given an indeterminate sentence of two to six years in the penitentiary. An appeal to the Supreme Court was taken.
John Zimmerman of Springfield enters the Democratic race for the United States Senate seat. Fellow aspirants Timothy S Hogan Ohio Attorney General Charles L Swain Cincinnati Speaker John J Lenty Columbus former Congressman among those who have declared. Burton retires? both? The field widens as more names enter.
Amateur drama in three acts The Parsons Perversity was staged at the Austell fish school house on February 21 for church benefit. Participants included Roy W Spith Vence Scott James Woodall Carl Haynes Misses Lucy Veal Grace Shelvertor Nelije Boy Wilson Kate Smith Lertie Smith. A large crowd attended with Mrs AH Irwin as committee chair.
The Associated Charities of Atlanta announces new officers led by Robert Foreman as president and three new directors Henry W Davis Rendall Weisiger and Pheodina. The group reports aiding over 100 widows 150 deserted wives with dependent children and nearly 50 poor families daily aided by ten workers visiting homes. In 1912 they spent over 2000 assisting those in need and the program highlights working women and girls ages 12 to 40 with average wages around 5.90 weekly and calls for industrial education to help self sufficiency.
Senator Owen introduced a February 21-4 bill to bar products of child labor from interstate commerce. He urged the Senate to rise above the demands of those profiting from mines mills canneries and workshops and to guarantee to American children the opportunity the republic should provide.
George Tumlin of Carrollton Georgia has been appointed as superintendent of the federal prison farm in Atlanta. He assumed active duties last week and will oversee farm operations and inmate labor programs.
Attorney General Mcfternalds announced that the government has won the test case in the eastern district of Arkansas involving title to more than 100000 acres of timber and agricultural lands in the northeast. He said victory likely leads to removal of nearly $1,000,000 in timber taken from the lands and notes many similar suits are pending.
In Juarez a court martial found William Benton guilty of aiding the enemy by supplying cattle and forage and aiding Huerta factions. Benton testified he acted to report rebels and protect his ranch, denying political motives. The trial noted his foreign status and that Villa’s forces prevented his return to Mexico, with Benton lamenting his loyalty to his ranch and vowing to resist displacement.
May Smith a 14 year old from Cranston Ga is in Juvenile Detention after fleeing Mrs Stearns at 708 Honttins Street West Lnd. She worked for $1 a week caring for eight children and tried to return with $200 but missed her tram. Police were alerted after recognition on the street. She prefers schooling to continued hard labor.
Dallas, February 11. Father William L Norman and his Kingston family led prize winners in Texas Industrial Congress agricultural contests. About $2500 of the $10966 in gold went to them for best crop demonstration farm of one acre showing peas, cotton, corn, and mace. Mrs Norman won second prize in the same class. the children also placed. The work was done independently by the family. The congress, founded by the late Colonel Henri Faall, aims to be perpetuated by subscriptions.
Mrs Mollie Cook of Covington dies after lingering illness at her home on Emory street aged about 13 years. Survived by three daughters and three sons. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at the Baptist Church with interment in the family burying ground. Also notices of Mrs Amanda Cahto and Mrs Maney Steele deathes with details of survivors and funeral arrangements.
William Owens of Menlo died this week after a stroke of paralysis he never recovered Uncle Billy Owens longtime resident and friend list of mourners followed by interment in Walker county on February 21 Also on February 21 Miller was found dead at home sixteen miles from the city investigation by Coroner Donaldson ruled heart failure He was advanced in age and survived by a wife and several children
Obituary items report the deaths of Mrs L H Warlick at College Park and Mrs Ether Clement at a residence on 2 May Avenue. Emma S Russell, two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs F I Russell, and Mrs Ed Roberson of Lyerly, with funeral plans and surviving relatives noted.
Miss Hither Hobertson of 91 Yonge Street and two friends were approached near 1030 PM by two men who dragged a silver mesh bag from Wiss Robertson as they fled into an alley. Police at headquarters and detectives assigned to investigate the case.
The passage discusses how prominent individuals gain lasting influence through propriety and leadership. It notes that their impact extends beyond public policy into ordinary life, shaping beliefs and behavior from childhood to old age and affecting many people through example and precept.
A fragment notes a Chicago verse pondering humanity and a belief that the country is being saved in Roosevelt's absence. The text hints at a cultural moment during a wartime or political era, with emphasis on leadership and national fate.
William Wilson, 32, farmer, was found guilty by a Oneonta court of murdering his wife and 6 year old child. Bodies were chained to the Bank of the Warrior River and later burned. charred remains were found months later. Witnesses testified to the crime and the case drew broad attention. The verdict followed extensive evidence and testimony, with Wilson’s second wife present at the trial.
The Supreme Court of Georgia affirms or reverses judgments in several cases from Richmond and Cobb counties. Judges Hammond Patterson and Morris author opinions on motions to set aside, non suits, and reversals. Attorneys Foster, Callavas Garlington Cozart, and Wisdom represent plaintiffs in error in various dockets. The decision notes reversed verdicts in some actions and affirmed others, with several cases remanded or clarified for further proceedings.
The court freed Tinam after dismissing the warrant brought by Hudson Moore the local attorney. The charge related to an alleged statement made by Tinam in a hand cage in the superior court.
Earth tremors were felt in Maine with two distinct shakes occurring within minutes. The first was at 7 o clock, followed by a second that rattled houses in the area. Col. J Wilcox Brown Dies in Virginia at 90. veteran staff officer in Civil War. Mrs Carter’s mother, 84, dies in Dayton after long illness.
A garbled note discusses a character or issue named Wilbert facing a shift toward a new, less welcoming environment. It mentions a fixation on a fixed route and a hint of past routine being replaced by a harsher setting. The text preserves curious, unclear phrasing with limited readable context.
Reduced to five dollars per ton for best high grade Jellico coal offered by Carrol and Munter. Spurred by demand, the firms emphasize quality as prices drop to a new level for local buyers.
A P Stewart announces reelection bid for Fulton County Tax Collector. He pledges a competent and courteous administration and thanks supporters for continued confidence.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a harmless laxative and general tonic. It claims they cleanse the bowels, purify the blood, and raise energy, comparing favorably to calomel and promising not to cause after effects. The product is sold in chocolate coated form with a money back guarantee from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Hot Springs Ark.
Endaresday Governors Congressten College men physicians and ministers licensed under special law establish state institutions without deposits or fees until cure. The new sanitarium near Nashville Tennessee occupies a suburban site with modern conveniences and a complete 93 bath system for nervous cases.
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