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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
7
United States Judge Henry D. Clayton granted the receivers of the Montgomery Light and Water Power Co a two year rate increase in gas charges. Rates rise from $1.50 to $2.25 per thousand cubic feet in the city.
A national druggist directive orders refunds to any customer who waits at the counter if relief from cold flu symptoms does not arrive within two minutes. The instruction applies to every druggist in the United States. The bold claim urges rapid relief or full price return.
An advertisement promotes Aspironal as the fastest two minute relief for colds and coughs. It claims laboratory guarantee, endorsement by authorities and public approval, urging shoppers to buy at drug stores for immediate dosing with water and watch in hand. The copy targets families, promising safety for infants and children and a home remedy with quick results.
At a joint meeting of the Athens mayor and city council in Work Well Eone Georgia the mayor announced he will resign once the 1921 budget is fixed and city affairs run smoothly for the new year. The remarks marked the close of his first year of a second term.
The city, nearly united, petitions for Mayor Erwin to seek re election amid praise for three years of progress. He cites private ties and a planned resignation within two months, noting substantial city improvements including a new incinerator waterworks health services salary rises and debt reduction under his leadership.
George F. Eubanks a noted Allants businessman and former Kiwanis president will address the YMCA opening of new salesmanship and public speaking classes. The informal event invites the public and prospective members. Information and enrollment details are available at the YMCA building 75 Luckla street or by phone Ivy 861.
Mrs Wakefield, longtime secretary of the Woman’s Missionary Union of the Georgia Baptist Convention, resigns effective January 15. Since her 1919 arrival she expanded local W M U groups from 1.36 to 1.78 per unit and the total to 2251. Gifts tripled year over year, with Georgia women giving 425,728.17 in 1920. She directed the 76 million campaign and edited Mission Messenger, now merged with The Christian Index. She plans to move to Dallas Texas. successor forthcoming.
The board of trustees heard citizens of Chamblee and others, including new appointees George Crawford and Robert from Atlanta, debate keeping the institution at its present location and possible extensions, with routine business on the 1921 agenda and athletic matters noted.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Newton A. McCully obtained from the labor department an order for temporary admission of seven Asian children adopted or intended for adoption. He will deposit $5,000 per child to prevent them becoming public charges and arrange hearings before officials before permanent status. McCully plans to care for them in Washington until their right to remain is established, then relocate them to his Anderson home. He may formally adopt if legally feasible.
In Glovéraville North Carolina in January a 3A wage reduction was announced affecting all workers in the leather dressing and tanning industry with reductions from 20 to 11 8 percent.
The annual meeting at the Ansley hotel opened with two prayers by Rev. J. B. Eakes. J. Le Anderson reported as auditor and treasurer, while Rev. Crawford Jackson presented a lengthy general secretary report detailing travel in the South and a haul of 38,684.36. Branches were formed in Orlando Miami Marianna and Pensacola with officers and big brothers selected across many southern cities. General L. Anderson was elected president with HR Belk first vice president J. Frazier Glenn second vice president B. N. Lowe third vice president Hollay Bagley treasurer and Jackson as general secretary. Mrs. Albert B. Thornton Sr. of Atlanta and Mrs. C. C. Bulloch of Columbus joined the advisory and board seats respectively, with Mrs. James L. Key added to the board.
A new witness testified in Atlanta as officers search Floyd Woodward’s home and corroborate payoffs in a city graft operation. County officers reported evidence supporting claims, with Woodward indicted for involvement in the stores network. The grand jury probe continues with many witnesses to appear, no new indictments anticipated soon.
Private detectives continued their inquiry into EF. L. Golden cashier of the Tallassee cotton mills charged with embezzling $20,000. Investigators say he drew the payroll funds December 23 to meet payroll, deposited the money in his vault, and the next day the payroll funds were missing. Golden was not initially suspected.
The article notes a fifty percent reduction in wages effective January fifth and states that despite raises since 1917, officials announce a decrease. A large number of employees in the company’s railroad shops have been discharged.
Chief Cady warned the public that careless disposal of hot ashes will be punished. Fire crews reported trash and waste piling in backyards as embers caused fires. He stated strict enforcement will stop future blazes and cited previous incidents where fences and property were damaged.
The Woodmen of the World Root Camp will install officers this evening under the direction of state Auditor J. Sheehan. New slate includes council commander McMichael, advisor lieutenant G. Bandy, clerk C. B. Nelson, escort F. Robbins, watchmen A G Robbins, and other members.
The Georgia state committee asks ministers to preach on January 9 about relief for 2 900 000 starving children in Europe. A letter from Dr. Charles W. Daniel of Atlanta urges churches to visualize distress and mobilize funds, noting 3 500 900 children to be saved with ten dollars per life.
An old advertisement touts Doran Cheney’s Expectorant as the standard cough and cold remedy. It claims effectiveness for colds, sore throat, croup, whooping cough, and wheezing, presenting it as superior to quinine and available at a small price with free samples at Belle Isle Tarigae.
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