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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1921
Page
7
An old advertisement extols Aspironal as a quicker alternative to whiskey for cold and flu relief. It claims dramatic results within two minutes, with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after dosing. The ad targets adults and even suggests using it for children, praising purity and ease of use.
New indictments emerge as the wire tapping syndicate case widens under the November term grand jury. The jury will be discharged Monday as the January session opens, with recommendations to continue the gambling probe and reveal information on visitors to Atlanta fleeced in fake horse races and stock deals. Police receive New Year kudos from Chief Beaubre for diligence and holiday overtime efforts.
I M Sumner dies from injuries suffered when his car struck a passenger train at Snel bridge crossing near Dublin. He drove toward the crossing with the car’s high gear engaged and collided with the engine between the tender and boiler, causing damage to the boiler pipes. He was taken to Dublin for treatment but did not survive. He leaves three children, his mother, and one brother.
Amid New Year celebrations in 1920, Atlanta and New York saw record婚 marriages while divorces surged. officials note 9B divorces in the county, with 1919 at 700, and 1920 licenses tallied 3,401 for whites and 1,283 for colored residents. The year sparked questions about motives, wartime fashions, and postwar civilian life.
Fragmentary OCR text contains garbled lines about city officials and checks but no coherent event, person, or outcome to summarize into a proper news item.
Virgil Shepard and the board approve Atlanta’s Great Southern Automobile Show for March 7 to 12 in the Auditorium. The 32,090 square feet main hall and 9,000 square feet Taft hall will host passenger cars and trucks with an ambitious entertainment program. Arthur Pryor’s band is secured. opera stars are being considered. lighting and decor will cost about 6500 dollars, and dealers will supply many exclusive models to attract crowds.
Distributors at the estate report numerous inquiries as the wine release progresses. Early demand indicates strong interest from buyers and retailers, with notable attention to the limited production and forthcoming availability.
Ambiguous notes indicate Heinz secured another term amid international financial matters and scheduling concerns. The fragmentary text mentions Scheclal and potential market tensions, but concrete details are unavailable.
The church conducted a Sunday night service under the Billy Sunday Business Men's Club auspices. Paul Kanamori of Japan lectured about revival services in his country, describing a prominent spiritual push.
George M Napier solicitor general of Stone Mountain circuit and state's attorney general elect was presented with a handsome copy of The Life of John Marshall by his friends at the Decatur courthouse on Friday morning. The presentation speech was delivered by ex-Judge Charles Whiteford Smith, with Judge John B Hutcheson and escorts making brief remarks.
The present corps of deputies connected with the offices of Sheriff James I Lowry and clerk Arnold Broyles were sworn in for four years by Judge Thomas Jeffries, ordinary of Fulton County. Sheriff Lowry and Mr. Broyles were reelected in 1920 for a term beginning January 1, 1921. the sworn in deputies include F. Gardo, Bardy, W. M. Mayo, J. H. Bates, and others listed.
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