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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
4
A jumble of job listings and notices seeks workers and trainees. Ads request helpers for stores and factories, a soda dispenser, cabinet foreman, barbers, collectors, and general laborers. Also mentions coursework and a home study angle, with directions to send references and apply by mail.
A scrambled 1920s style help wanted sheet lists female and male positions including domestic nurse, ticket seller for road show, travel sales, and partner with capital. Also mentions stenographer positions, teaching roles, shorthand school ads, language tutors, musical instrument sale, and banking ads with contact details and vague terms.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Chicago Cubs ownership changing hands. Weightman pays 500000 for 90 percent of the stock. sale to be finalized January 20. Peace treaty conditions partially fulfilled as National Commission reelects Herrmann as chairman and Bruce as secretary.
A meeting of the legal prep league adopted the marketball schedule for the season. Play begins January 14 with five games per round and twice weekly later. The league opens January 14 with Peacock vs Marist and Os vs Boys High, with rounds set through February and late February.
A letter from Tandy Hiets cites a message from manager Charles Frank ordering Lindy Hiett to report in spring for the Crackers. Hiett recalls a prior Texas league transfer with a string attached and declares the old soup bone is in fine shape and he will prove he can perform for Atlanta fans after a too-quick reporting date.
January Philip Carter of Metropolitan junior champion earned the gold medal for the lowest qualifying score yesterday. He maintained his place in the first division as match play began today. In the annual mid winter off tournament at Pinehurst Soo he defeated S A Hen Besser of Cooperstown by five and three.
A nostalgic look at Hank Gowdy of the Boston Nationals and Connie Mack era figures. The piece recalls Gowdy’s 1914 World Series impact, a Philadelphia fan’s taunt, Schang's shifting positions for the Athletics, and Mack’s plans to use Schang for speed and catching. It notes Schang’s strengths and position challenges, plus quotes about team strategy and fielding dynamics.
Cleveland January 5 Herbert Barrett Kelly Pirate southpaw pitcher visited Baseball Headquarters to discuss extending his season’s preparations. The Alabama native attends Notre Dame studying electrical engineering and aims to graduate this year while balancing baseball with academics. He plans limited athletic activity to focus on classes, hoping for a strong comeback season with Pittsburgh and continued health after a full winter of study.
Two years ago today Freddie Welsh defeated Frankie Whitney in ten rounds in Atlanta. Whitney says Welsh showed him more beating skill than any previous opponent and believes Welsh would still dominate up to twenty rounds. Whitney, active since 1908, notes Welsh’s ongoing strength as a top boxer.
The Inter-State Trap Shooting Association released the season 1915 averages. Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington Kentucky is the high amateur with a 0.9753 mark after hitting 2731 of 2800 targets. Charles G Spencer of St Louis Missouri leads professionals with 0.9750 after breaking 5660 of 5620 targets.
Three aging boxing veterans celebrate birthdays Al Kaufman George Green and Jack Dougherty with Green noted as the only champion among them Green born in San Francisco forty eight years ago leads a career spanning amateur clubs and early Corbett tutelage Green rose to famed bouts in New York Baltimore and Coney Island before fading from the ring Kaufman born eighty years ago in San Francisco endured a grueling O Brien fight that shortened his career Dougherty born in England forty four years ago began in Milwaukee and faded after losses to Walcott Sullivan and Gardner in a long roping era profile
Fragmentary OCR lists Mississippi football dates with venues and opponents. It mentions Ole Miss games at Jonesboro, Nashville, Baton Rouge, and Jackson with tentative dates in October November and undecided entries. Names an Alabama and Vanderbilt appearance, reflecting early 20th century scheduling uncertainty.
A storeroom lease on Decatur Street at No 125 and several apartments rented by Fitzhugh Knox to G P Oliver for J Cartgn Payne are noted. A factory addition permit to Hirsch and Spitz signals manufacturing growth. J R Smith, aiding estate work, heads to Fitzgerald Ga with W J Arnow and Thomasville figureheads. A plan to build a viaduct joining Piedmont Park and Grant Park with a driveway to Park Drive, costing 28100 with shared funding from city North Boulevard Park corp Southern railway and county, gains park board support.
A historical ledger lists numerous real estate transfers and mortgages. Entries show dates from 1913 to 1943 detailing lot fronts on Peachtree, Halland View, Dargan, and other Atlanta streets, with buyers such as George B. Powell and Mrs. Margaret Timmons and lenders like United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Continental Land Company, and Colonial Trust.
Grand Junction Tennessee January 6 Joe Muncie a setter owned by J K Smith of Aminence Kentucky and handled by W D Mask of Holivar Tennessee won the all age stake of the United States Field Trials club The pointer Lewis Morris owned by Re Rowe of Firmingham Alabama was second and the pointer Security the entry of Pace Rowe of Kno ville Tennessee third Wight braces of the thirty five dogs entered in the derby also ran first series heats today
St. Louis January 5 Kielder Jones who managed the St. Louis Federsig Taat season took managerial charge of the St. Louis club today. He also became second vice president of the club.
Classified advertising rates explained with per word pricing and submission rules. Ads must be in writing, no phone orders accepted, and the paper limits liability for a single incorrect insertion. Continuance requires written instruction and timelines.
A telephone based service promises complete information on rates and classifications for want ads. Operators can assist in wording the ad to maximize impact and will open accounts by telephone if the name is in the telephone directory. Ads by phone must be paid at publication or presented by mail or solicitor on the printed day. Every home has use for constitution want ads.
A jumble of lost items and rewards appears from multiple columns including sealed envelopes of money between Hunter Street and Canes, a diamond ring near Washington Street, a silver bar engraved HB BD, a gold crescent pin, and a chest of papers. Reunite items by contacting Main 2696, Atlanta numbers, or Constitution office rewards.
Scattered classified snippets show a jewelry for cash note inviting send in of diamonds watches and gold with promises of payment on receipt. Other lines advertise dry cleaning patent services taxidermy dressmaking sewing school sculpture drawing and beauty parlors. Addresses include Liberty Bogyn and Peachtree streets with several phone numbers.
Classified help wanted ads show barber trainees at Etta Barber College, brick masons for small contracts, electrical wiremen, union men, and multiple traveling and local sales positions. Opportunities span Atlanta area to Athens, Macon, Savannah, Columbus, Rome, and other Georgia cities with expenses paid, commissions, and guaranteed wages.
A scan of assorted 20th century class ads shows multiple Situation Wanted notices listing varied jobs. Entries seek roles in bookkeeping, office work, sales, accounting, and manufacturing with references and contact details. Listings include wage expectations and addresses for applicant responses.
Multiple notices from young women offering stenography and related office skills. Interests include flexible hours, part time with book work, and correspondence handling. Addresses and contact numbers provided for employment inquiries.
The Clearing House for Employment at 1 Chamber of Commerce Building offers high grade help in trades and professions. Ivy 7110 Atlanta. Office hours 9:30 to 2 and 2 to 4 pm daily 8:30 to 1 pm. WANTED one woman cook two men cooks and one woman to nurse. Apply at Avenue.
Used car trade in program promises room for Series 17 models. Offers bargains on Buicks Hudsons Chalmers Maxwells Cadillacs Fords and a few Studebakers in all models. Visit today. Studebaker name guaranteed.
Classified ads list Overland and Hudson touring cars from 1912 to 1919 with prices from 300 to 600, plus a Ford roadster, Maxwell and Cadillac models. Also notes on electric starters and lights, a Locomobile limousine, repairs by Bird-Wilcox Co, magneto exchange services, and autogenous welding capabilities in Atlanta with shop locations and contact details.
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