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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
8
European women face destitution and misery as American women express solidarity. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a trusted remedy for feminine disorders including headaches backache hot flashes and fainting spells available in tablet or liquid form with ingredients printed on the wrapper.
Dr. Pierce claims over a million copies of The People s Common Sense Medical Adviser are available. He offers the 1400 page clothbound volume with color plates for 20 cents mailing, promising no charge for the book itself. Enclose a notice and 20 cents to Envallds Hotel Buffalo N Y for delivery.
Social notes reveal Miss Radine Becht hosted a Friday dancing party at 494 Spring Street with numerous guests and hosts, including Mr. and Mrs. Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Becht. The event featured an audience of many local ladies and gentlemen, alongside a list of attendees and social connections.
Airs. Albert Horton White of Birmingham visits her mother Mrs. G C Stockard in Inman Park. Mrs. Roylston Cabaniss to return from Pensacola where she spent holidays with her parents. Mr. Cabaniss came home last week. Raine has returned from sky. Bolling Jay returns to the University of Georgia after holidays. Judge and Mrs. William Batley Lamar are at their Netherlands apartment after six weeks away in Florida and Atlanta.
A well known western politician famed for baldness reveals a home remedy said to stimulate hair growth. He claims a mix of Bay Kum, Barba Compound, glycerine and water applied to the scalp aids growth, reduces dandruff and prevents hair loss. The formula, he notes, can be bought cheaply at any drug store and mixed at home.
A long list of residents and visitors from Atlanta and nearby areas leaves for trips or returns home. Judge Lamar heads national exposition duties heading to San Francisco. Several families announce visits to Florida, New York, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Charleston with relatives, weddings, and social engagements featured.
After several hearings the ordinances committee urged council to oppose Alderman Maad dox's resolution to appoint a chaplain to offer prayer at openings and closings of each meeting. The measure would pay $25 a month, and no reason was given for opposing the report.
Washington January 4 Governor Stuart and Senator Swanson urged President Wilson to honor General J. E. B. Stuart by appointing his grandson B. B. Stuart to West Point. The president said he would consider the request. Zebulon Ga January 4 Dr M M Head re elected mayor for a third term. Councilmen chosen A A Lowell J M L Meany J J Slade B Plercs.
The Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association's executive committee met at Ysorel Ansley to plan the year’s work advancing women on school park hospital and library boards. The group also endorsed a new city charter to recognize women's rights in municipal affairs.
The Seaboard Air Line through S S P Stringfellow announces promotions effective January 1 1910. B C Cheney becomes commercial agent Atlanta Gaines B H Hartley promoted R M Langston appointed contracting freight agent Atlanta Ga GH Wilkinson named traveling freight agent Atlanta Ga. The trio are well known and esteemed in Atlanta.
In Valdosta Georgia on January 4 a special dispatch notes an unprecedented demand for syrup barrels across the region. The local barrel factory has shipped about 9 000 barrels this season, more than double last season's output.
Elsie St. Leon stars as Polly with a famed emotional performance at the Atlanta theater last night. The cast includes Scott Moore as Rev. John Douglas and William Mowry as Deacon Elverson, with four more shows announced.
Forsyth offers a strong vaudeville lineup tonight and tomorrow including Britt Craig Keith Vaudeville Ethel Kirk Billy Fogarty and The Trans Atlantic Trio with Miss Keyes and Harry Clark. Also notes Neighbors at Grand and Bought and Paid For opening at Atlanta with Broadhurst’s drama drawing laughs and tense moments.
The review lauds Mr Broadhurst for shaping the production with a strong human touch across the entire performance. TheInsuagement and the cast’s choices are praised for creating a near perfect ensemble.
Fairburn held its annual stockholders meeting at the courthouse with a special report from the committee reviewing the Fairburn and Atlanta Railroad and Electric Company. Since starting July 1 1811 the firm shows about 12 percent annual profit with 4 percent paid to stockholders in two installments, funds reinvested in equipment, assets rising. A 4 percent dividend was requested to be paid and a directorate was re-elected. Afterward directors re-elected W T Roberts president Paul Speir secretary and J H Longino treasurer J F F Golightly reappointed attorney.
At a recent executive committee meeting of the Atlanta Registered Nurses’ club a resolution was adopted denying any connection with a recently published directory. The club states it takes no part in the publication and does not share its profiles.
Americus Ga January 4 special. The dwelling of Deputy Sheriff Lucius Day in Americus was burned to ashes last night with nearly all contents. The house, occupied by J I Day and family, carried about 23,006 in losses, partly covered by insurance. The fire is considered accidental.
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