Mammy Pension Drive and Box Party at Grand
Readable text details a plea through Associated Charities for a pension for a Black mammy, recounting her loyalty to white families and need for ongoing support. It notes a Grand box party by Inter Se club and lists club members and guests, then describes an Afternoon Tea hosted by Edwin Paschall, Mrs Elizabeth Murray, and Miss Stella Murray at Garfield Place with decorations, program, and about one hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Se Club
Mary Anderson
Clair Booth
Martha Cheatham
Mary Comer
Annie Lou Jenkins
Christene Melson
Mamie Morris
Elizabeth Ramey
Margaret Wingfield
Kathleen Booth
Messrs
Er- Allen
Chiff Brown
J Clark
David Jenkins
Mercer Lee
Karl McCowan
J. R Mitchell
M. HL Wheeler
Clyde Withers
LeVerne Withers
Associated Charities
Chailty
Massa
Ole Milas
South
Tle
Blichk Manny
Edwin Paschall
Elizabeth Murray
Stella Murray
Garfield Place
Gertrude Carrigan
George Kellogg
Ruth Whellows
John Mullen
Alex McNeal
Caroline
Howard Goodman
Taschall
Murray
Lama Dooly
Lauer
Mamitmy
Papa
Ding Coop
Intellectual Morals Show No Improvement, Says Wallace
London January 6 Dr Alfred Russell Wallace the grand old man of science says in a Daily News survey on the eve of his 90th birthday that for 7000 years morals and intellect have been stationary. He notes vice cruelty to the poor and children adulteration and lies across goods but sees no cause for future worry as the outlook is hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alfred Russell Wallace
Daily News Today
Walkie
Faithful Old Black Mammy Extends Her Helpless Hand
A desolate narrative traces the fading care of a longtime mammy as a white child grows, learns independence, and she remains devoted yet fades with age. The piece chronicles family dynamics, kinship, and the changing role of the Black caregiver over decades.
Nutritious Spaghetti Promises Savings Over Meat
An OCR fragment touts a wheat based spaghetti as more nourishing than meat at one tenth the cost. It claims high nutrition equal to meat and praises digestibility and appetite appeal. Mentions selling at 1 and 106 Hacittrs with a mix of garbled product terms.
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Phese
Entertainments for Mrs Storey in Atlanta Visit
Mrs William Cummings hosts Mrs Storey during three short city visits marked by a series of entertainments. Notables from Atlanta and guests from New York attend teas, club gatherings, theater parties, and receptions, with flowers, gowns, and décor reflecting a warm hospitable reception. Mrs Storey plans national civic work and leadership events, and will depart for Nashville after further engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey
William Cummings
Miss Lingh
New York
Beth
George Battey
Miss Paittes
Mia Charles Tier
Donnell Wave & Tuacheon
Atlanta
Battey
Clearge Ronney
Richmond
Pines
Itney
Atlota
Tillhant
Saal
Muaughters
South Shoe
Storey S Candasy
Tme
Athinta Way
Noam
Wank Entertainments
Sne
Nashville
Mr and Mrs Dobbs to Entertain at Reception
Mr and Mrs Dobbs will host a reception Wednesday evening at their home on Elizabeth street Tam an Park in compliments to Coca Cola salesmen in convention. Mrs Pebbles will entertain with Mr Howard and Mrs John S Candler and others including Mrs Warren Candler Miss Tulley stockard Lina Andrewa Marian Perdue Tommie Perdue Lucile Goodrich Mary Goodrich and Lucile Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbs
Elizabeth Street
Taman Park
Coca-Cola
Pebbles
Mr& Howard
John S Candler
Warren Candler
St Kimo Massengale
Tulley Stockard
Lina Andrewa
Marian
Tommie Perdue
Lucile
Mary Goodrich
Lucile Dennis
Habersham D A R Dance Aids Building Fund Night
The Habersham D A R chapter hosts a dance at the AAFT Hall on Tuesday evening January 14 to benefit the building fund. A Brand march leads the program with chaperons and invitations available from chapter officers and committee members. An afternoon reception by Mrs T Licherman and daughters will be informal at home Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 at the Liks clan rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habersham
Aaft Hall
T. Licherman
Liks
Involuntary Proceedings Filed Against Georgia Chair Company
The Atlantic Vanish Works and Greensboro Sun ply company joined Noblitt Bros and others in federal court at Fair County seeking a receiver for the Georgia Chair company of Fair County. Petitions claim $114,287 owed and $20,000 in total liabilities, with act of bankruptcy dated January 4. A note to Palmer Hardware of Gainesville for $40,374 is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Vanish Works
Richmond
Greensboro Sun Ply Company
Greensboro
VOC
Stokes-Everhart Machine Company
Thomasville
Noblitt Bros & Co
Philadelphia
T2 M
McKnight & Son Co
Garnder, Mass
Beers
Georgia Chair Company
Fair County
Georgia Chaise Company
Gemgla Chan Company
Palmer Hardware! Company
Gainesville
Parcel Post Used for Local Delivery
Three thousand parcels of various shapes and sizes are coursing through Atlanta as parcel post expands local delivery. Merchants report swift service and widespread use, with residents embracing the new system and adapting to the stamping rules.
College Girls Raise Money for Gymnasium
Colorado Springs January 6 college girls from Colorado college have raised 9300 dollars toward a 60000 endowment to secure 100000 offered by Mrs A D Juillard of New York City. Shore a retired businessman offers a dollar for each dollar raised. The girls have 18600 and will forego chicken dinners until the target is met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
Colorado College
A. D Julliard
New York City
Ebp Shore
Traveling salesman dies after poisoning mix up
Spartanburg January 6 Will T Harris a traveling salesman for a Charlotte house died after swallowing three bicloride tablets mistaken for aspirin. Harris 36 traveled the southern territory and was well known in many states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
D. C
Will T. Harris
Charlotte
Swift & Company Fresh Beef Sales in Atlanta Reach 94 Cents
Swift and Company reported average price of fresh beef sold in Atlanta for the week ending Saturday January 4th at 94 cents per pound. The advance reflects market demand and distribution patterns across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Company
Atlanta
Inauguration Fares via Southern Railway
Advertises very low round trip rates to Washington on Southern Railway from Atlanta and other points. Individual fare from Atlanta listed at $19.35 with party fare for groups of 25 or more at $12.90. Complete information available by calling City Ticket Office at No 1 Peachtree Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Washington
Atlanta
Peachtree St
Estimated U S population at 96 456 000 in 1913
The latest estimate places the continental United States population at 96 456 000 as of January 2 1913. Treasury experts used the figure to determine money in circulation totaling 3 260 727 584 dollars with a per capita amount of 34 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Cold prevention advice from Dr Harlinan in 1903
Dr. Harlinan of Columbus Ohio offers a harsh protocol to avoid catching cold. He prescribes rapid warm towel baths each morning, a quart of water, rubdown, plus daily Feruna tablets before meals and before bed when exposed to cold crowds. He asserts strict adherence prevents colds and promises fortune to those who follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feruna
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