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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
8
State library sells Acts of the legislature for 1920 priced at 3.85 and Court of Appeals report volume 24 at 2.00. Announcements made by Mrs. Bl. Cobb state librarian.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia tablets to strengthen large men by supporting digestion after meals. It claims the product alkalinizes the stomach to prevent gas, sour stomach, and indigestion, and promotes overall strength despite heavy eating.
J L McCord leading a campaign to appoint United States Senator Hoke Smith to the War Finance Board. McCord says Smith’s southern farm and foreign trade insight fits the board’s aim to boost foreign relations and aid agriculture, urging Atlanta leaders to back him before Wilson leaves office.
The annual meeting of the Holmes Institute trustees convenes in the chapel at 2 PM with Rev. W. J. Williams presiding and delivering the opening address. Rev. B. R. Holmes will present an itemized report on receipts, disbursements, and progress including the new building.
Hall County forms a county health department and appoints Dr B D Blackwell of LaGrange as health officer. The state board of health announced the selection on Wednesday. Dr Abercrombie recently visited Washington urging Wilkes County to establish a health department. Previously Blackwell served as health officer in Troup County and a vacancy must be filled soon.
Sam Roberson a black man of 370 Martin Street was shot and killed by patrolmen Brooks J B Wiley and L J after they say he attacked them with a hack saw and drew a cleaver while entering Mann Grocery Store at 20 Angler Avenue. Police report he was crouching behind a bar when shot early Wednesday.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at 7 o clock Thursday evening January 20. Officers reports for 1919 1920 and a tentative program for 1921 will be outlined. Eugene R Black will preside and Leg Ashcratt will be installed as a director with new officers. Entertainment is planned including Boy Scouts as ushers and wives and friends of members are invited.
Harrigan Jones vice president outlines an intensive selling campaign for the Pollyanna Soda Shop and Peachtree Soda Company with a sales managers' session at the Ansley Hotel. The day closes with a banquet and dance at Druid Hills Golf Club in a citywide promotional effort.
A fragmented OCR excerpt mentions a New Ager and a fountain, with references to a plant at North PWG and daily service to RueRts. The garbled text implies a convention context and dispersed notes across counters. No clear names, dates, or locations form a complete event.
Harvey and Lewis were held as robbers and released by police after an alleged arrest for complicity in the robbery of J. J. Wall. New reports suggest no involvement and that officials plan to hold them no longer.
Fragmented OCR reads like a financial notice. It notes a pending loan and insufficient coverage to warrant a larger dividend. The text mentions widespread holdings among Abanta business men and reflects concerns in commerce during a tense period.
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