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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1906

Page

5

Peach Crop Fears Rise As Frost Threatens Florida Treestand

Extracts describe widespread anxiety over 21 10 fruit crops facing frost in the southeast. Reports note possible rot, damaged fruit, and high winds, with warnings from Washir about temperatures near 34 42 degrees. The piece highlights forecasts of continued cold, potential agricultural losses, and preparations by growers and regions including Atlanta and the Seaboard area.

Gia Washir Okmsone Boda Feng Seaboard Atlanta Avery Road

Peach Growers in Fort Valley Brace for Cold Snap

Fort Valley Georgia February 27 The warn ing from the Constitution that a freeze may come tonight or tomorrow causes little alarm among orchardists. The best growers say peach trees can endure 26 degrees with limited damage. Elberta trees are nearly in full bloom and a week of cold could bring full bloom. Wind dries buds reducing frost risk. Managers like John H Baird predict 25 degree resilience, with prospects for a bumper crop if buds survive. Industry leaders and fruit firms expect a record 1906 crop barring unprecedented weather. Albany reports a likely hard freeze could cause serious damage to peaches plums and pears, with many trees in bloom and some exposed roots. Fruit men watch temperatures closely as anxiety rises over potential losses.

Erebarians Anto Harte Theerty Geneva Ds Tongu & Suir Beast Reclal Stroma Sloan Ascape Naideritie Orme Alex Fort Valley Carmen Greensboro Waddell Barry Belle Atlanta Weather Bureau John H Baird Hale Georgie Baird Oh Breitenstein Wheeling Moss Lake Fruit Company Albany Middle Georgia

Chained to a Corpse Brutal Public Dyspepsia Ad

An archaic style sample describes a grotesque chain to a corpse and spirals into an advertisement for Foal Dispepsia Tablets, praising their digestive relief. It mocks sensational cruelty while promoting a patent remedy for indigestion and heartburn.

Mrs B H Aiken Arrested in Albany Jail Silence

Mrs Benjamin Aiken wife of the man arrested after an incident on the night of February 19 is confined under guard at the hotel while the preliminary hearing is scheduled. An additional arrest is anticipated as Albany expects a waterworks project to boost supply and fire pressure with a new pump planned for spring.

Benjamin Wn Aken Zerh Re Ming Baylesmoe Wan Ilalawa Bheg Hesb Albany Pevruars

Snowbound Passengers Survive After St Louis Drift

A trolley car with twenty four passengers became stuck in a snow drift between St Louis and Clayton, leaving only two loaves of bread and eggs as food. Some hikers braved two miles through the snow to Clayton while others were rescued by a snow plow. Across the Ohio Valley heavy, widespread snow snarled traffic, with up to 19 inches in Ironton and 12 inches at Mount Sterling and Catlettsburg, plunging Owensboro into darkness and halting trains and telecommunication.

St Lous St Louis Clayton Eges Tia Ohio Valley Cincinnati Qhio Valley Ironton Ohio Charleston W Va Louisville Owensboro Mount Sterling Catlattsburg Lexington Blue Grass

Moore and Sons Eyewear Pioneers in Prescription Grinding

MO L Moore and Sons lead in eyeglass prescription grinding in the area, with facilities that grew with the community. They claim top status among southern optical houses and offer kryptok invisible spectacles as the pinnacle of perfection. Located at 42 North Brand Street within the Prudential Building.

MO. L. Moore & Sons Southern Optical North Brand Street Prudential Bulding

Greek drafters face charges over forged naturalization papers

In Savannah on February 27 two Greeks L K Pappalea and T P Capitan were before U S Commissioner W R Hewlett for allegedly falsifying their naturalization attestations to secure voting rights. A 23 year old Greek who cannot read English testified he did not understand the requirements. Both men said they could not read English and did not know what they signed. The commissioner took the cases under advisement and will hear more, including I J Gerrits, a city official held on $1,000 bond for alleged complicity. The hearing was postponed for counsel.

Savannah L K Pappalea T P Capitan Certai United States W R Hewlett Pappatea Capitan I J Gerrits

For Men Garments Offer Reduced Prices on Suits and Coats

An advertisement highlights unmatched men’s garments with a focus on suits and overcoats. It lists prices reduced from 75.00 to 47.25, 18.50 to 13.85, 20.00 to 15.00, and 25.00 to 18.75, emphasizing fit, style, and finish.

Cold Mardi Gras Weather Dampens Nothing in New Orleans and Mobile

In Mobile Alabama Mardi Gras began under the coldest seasonable weather in years yet crowds filled events. The Knights of Revelry showcased beauty and skill while Infant Mystics and Order of Myths paraded tonight. In New Orleans perfect carnival weather drew vast crowds for Rex in the streets and pageants. Natchez Mississippi reported 20,000 visitors as Rex entered by royal yacht Senator Cordill, with cadets and officials in attendance.

Mobile Utopis New Orleans Rex Captarn A Mo Halliday Maral Gras Comus Rex Carnival Palace Guyeen Comus Natchez Naetchez Miss Natches Jackson

Tri State Association Doctors Meet at Spartanburg

The Tri State Association of doctors and surgeons met at Spartanburg February 27 for the eighth annual convention. Delegates from Virginia, North and South Carolina attended, with prominent physicians present. The session opened at noon and featured papers on important subsets, followed by a large banquet for about 200 guests with speeches. The next convention is planned for the north.

Spartanpmg Spartanburg Tri State Metal Association Pts Virginia Hort White Stone Springs Thyanawiatl Wacumera Porth West

Father in law shoots man after door confrontation in Texas

Martin Jurecik nine miles south of Taylor went to John Zak's home to demand admittance. He burst windows and forced the door. Zak shot and killed him. Zak was released on $800 bond. Prohibition extends to ownership of oil lands. statehood vote planned for March 9.

Taylor Texas Martin Jurecik John Zak Jurevik Zak Zak

Passing Throngs Remember Atlanta Pitcher Tom Lester

Al Marshall recalls Tom Lester a famed Atlanta amateur pitcher whose skill drew attention even as a youth. Lester, beloved and generous, stayed loyal to Atlanta, declining pro offers to remain local. Notables Gus Williams and Simmons from Macon visited, while agricultural editor Youman discussed reforestation in south Georgia and North Carolina influences.

Local religious events and college notices from Dayton

Dr. Lyman Hood of Atlanta Theological Seminary will speak tonight at Central Congregational Church Assembly Hall. The International Missionary College announces officers for the year, and Edgewood reports a spring session opening March 12 with a likely quarter term and new students admitted.

KE Lyman Hood Atlenta Theological Seminary Central Congregational Church Union of Congregationaliate United Brethren and Mithodset Dayton Friends of Christan Unt Dro Afo Shermit MeDteu Missionary College Heames Mulford Sen Sion

Ohio mob burns Black homes in civil unrest attack

A violent mob in Xenia burns houses on East Columbia Street and sets fire to a saloon where a family hid. Police and firemen rescue children as fires spread. Sergeant Creager is injured. militia and National Guard respond to quell the riot. About seventy five guardsmen work to restore order amid looting and arson across several burning homes.

Kemplea East Columbia Street Kempler Junges Creager Nenia Military Company Xenia Company Ety Cmpanies B Oto Stational Guard Water Street Foater Street

Publicity and branding for competitive markets

The article argues publishers should focus on educating consumers about a trademark's superior qualities rather than fearing competitors. It suggests inducing purchases by directing customers to retailers, highlights practicing honest competition, and promotes The Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post as ideal outlets with large circulations for advertising American household goods.

Lapies’ Hour Journal Saturday Evening Post Lapies’ Hione Journal

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