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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1916

Page

4

Horrors of War Shown In Thrilling Lyric Film

Britt Craig reports on Fighting for France at the Lyric, a vivid WWI war film. The French production, released by Mutual, depicts trench combat close to the action with grenades and a deadly pit. It includes reviews of French troops and a mock royal procession, with daring camera work and scenes from front lines. Continuous shows begin at 12:30 noon this week.

Britt Craig France Magses Solt George Albert Belghim Joffre Prince of Wales Pask Mutual Corporation Fred

Cinderella Fashion Show At Forsyth Prompts Mixed Reviews

Emelie Lea stars as Emelie in The Fashion Show at Forsyth Theatre this week, delivering a dramatic day of pleasure but returning to drudgery afterward. Critics note her grace and potential, with comparisons to prior triumphs and praise for the ballroom gowns and ensemble performances.

Colored farmers urged to adopt modern methods

A colored farm demonstration train, run by the State Industrial College and the United States Department of Agriculture, arrives in Georgia rail yards at 11 o clock Thursday morning. It will stay until 6 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with Commissioner J. D. Price delivering an address. Mayor James G. Woo representing Atlanta, and Governor Harry Georgia’s representative, Cobve bens arable to train, oversee the event. J Phil Campbell of Ithena leads the farm gathering work directing the train image.

State Industrial College United States Department of Agriculture Georgia J. D. Price Department of Agriculture James G Woo Eak Atlanta Harry Georgia J. Phil Campbell Ithena

Comptroller General Wright Hopes to Resume Duties This Week

Reports from Athens indicate Comptroller General Wright, recovering from illness, plans to return to his duties during the current week. A message from Wright expresses hope to resume responsibilities after the fast.

Rapitot c Athens Agiday Wright Sec

Whit: Home Looted, Pounce Investigating

The residence of W. H. Whitley at 349 Terry Street was burglarized late last night while the family was away. A burglar entered the front door with a bass key and stole a trunkful of cloth. officers Arthur and Arnold investigated, but no view was found.

W. H. Whitley Terry St Theamily Arthur Arnold

Dixie Invited Makes First Stop Here Today

Considvable interest is being shown in the arrival at 8:36 of & Limited on its initial van. This small new train will be operated during the winter months from Chicago to Jacksonville. A number of local railroad men will go to the Terminal Station to meet the train.

Atmorning Limited Chicaso Jacksonville

Blue Is Reappointed By President Wilson As Surgeon General

Washington January 10 Surgeon General Buyer Blue of the public health service has been reappointed for another term today by President Wilson. Dr Blue hails from Marion Washington D. C.

Blue Washington Public Health Series Wilson Marion D. C

Beolze and Keuffer Bought By Nashville Club

President Shropshire announced the purchase of catcher George Beolze and pitcher Hubert Keuffer from the Quincy club of the Threat League. The deal transfers two players to Nashville, Tenn. in January.

Nashville Saakville

Whitney to open gym in Metropolitan building on Forsyth

The Georgia State Athletic club run by Frank Whitney will launch a men’s business gymnasium in the Metropolitan building on Forsyth street February 1. Membership begins February 1 at $2 per month with a special men’s private class and bars classes twice weekly. The facility will be fully equipped with up-to-date showers and bathroom facilities.

Georgia State Athletic Club Frank Whitney Metropolitan Building Forsyth Street

Atlanta Bowlers Roll Tampa Team by Wire Tuesday

The Atlanta bowlers begin a nine game series with Tampa, Florida. Three games are rolled tonight at the Crystal Bowling Alleys starting at o clock, with next Tuesday and the following Tuesday night completing the series. Atlanta players include Southard Rather Jastec D. Hihiott and Hall with substitutes Wight Wilcox H B Elliott and DeNise. Tampa lineup features Hoageson Fernandez Richardson Redding Cield and McKirahan. This marks the first of several series to raise interest in the Southern Bowling Congress to be held here.

Atlanta Tampa Fla Crystal Bowling Alleys Southard Rather Jastec D. Hihiott Hall Wight Wilcox H B. Elliott DeNise Hoageson Fernandez Richardson Redding Cield McKirahan Southern Bowling Congress

Stovall Seeks Berth Under New Baseball Regime

Chicago January 10 George Stovall former manager of the Transac City club of the Federal league is in Chicago after traveling from the Pacific coast seeking a place under the peace agreement between independents and organized baseball. He will confer with Finker and Weeghman of the Chiefro Federal league club and may go to New York this week.

Chicago George Stovall Transac Pacific Coast Independents Organized Baseball Sigrill Messrs. Finker Weeghman New York

Hanlon OBrien Bout Featured At Caswo Arena Friday

Eddie Hanlon of Atlanta meets Jack O'Brien of Boston in a ten round boxing match at the Caswo arena Friday night as the main bout on the card. They previously fought in 1914 with O'Brien stopping Pinion in the first round. Hanlon seeks revenge amid a lineup including a four round preliminaries and a four round semi wind up with Bat fing Bud as a participant.

Eddie Atlanta Jack O'Brien Boston O'Brien Hanlon Batfing Bud

Eastern tennis title won by American stars

Clarence J. Illin and Ward Dawson of California captured the Eastern Lawn Tennis doubles championship by defeating Japanese pair Komage and Mikami. In singles, Krumbe defeated Griffin to take the Japanese title last week.

Anila Clarence J. Illin California

Former Braves Owners Eye Giants Purchase Interest

Atlanta market notes list various real estate transfers and deeds dated January 1916 including properties on North Avenue near Peachtree Street and Marietta Street. Details cover lots, sizes, and values with multiple parcels conveyed to Springfield Investment Co and others. building permits total about $2,000 while overall month activity nears $40,000.

Mary R. Parrott Springfield Investment Company North Avenue Peachtree Street Iehstona Virginia &. Mason Porter Langston Marietta Ptrest Cainstrest Mondey F. KC. Otley McKensis Trant Company West Side Park Circle Southeast Corner Peach Tree Highland Subdivision Tia B Sfalker J.T Eouth Peachtreetreet South Side Virginia A Manon East Side Magrettatreet Cain Street Louise EB Hoyt McMillan Ponce de Leon Avenue Southern Railway John ‘5 Owen Same South Atlanta Land Company W. Qand Eerhe Bowen Avenue Hardwick Street Jacob Shennault Ella Wilke Glenn Streak Suburban Realty Company Walter J. Gamble Belmont Decker Avenue Ean Byes J. B. Chamleo M. C. Kiser Therte Aide Ormond Street Martin Morthe Martin and Ormond Ormond Street Seciar Eet Rela Avenue Sibote A. Joan J. J. Pendergast Greenwood Avenue David Leventritt J. J. Jackson Mra Kate W. Kirkpatrick Ponce Te Leon Avenue Fort Tot Southern Raileay Ponche de Leon Avenue Southacn Railieay Pra Atnn Life Tumrance Company Marietta ‘Street Lawrence John Robeis Sail Shan Idee Dre Minnie Bearse

Large entry list in ad golf tourney at Pinehurst

Pinehurst North Carolina January 10 The annual golf tournament of the advertising interests began with 18 hole medal play for men and 9 hole for women. Entry list reached 128 the largest ever. I A Sperry Oak Park won best net in class A while Manson Framingham and Marshall Whitlatch Baltimore tied for class A gross.

Pinehurst XN. C I. A. Sperry Oak Park Pr. Manson Framingham Marshall Whitlatch Baltimore Manson Whitlatch Sperry C. W. Harmon Wykagyl William Campbell Detroit W. R. Roberts Norristown H. €. O'Brien Bridgehampton G. C. Dutton Boston C.T. Hassell New York 2. Aronson

3 V D fraternity challenges area prep basketball teams

The 3 V D fraternity challenges any prep basketball team in city or state and offers to play with Wesley Memorial team anytime on any court. Managers of Marist College Tech High Boys High Peacock and G M A are notified. SVD team won Fulton league championship last year. For games call manager W J Beres at Ivy 9358.

Wesley Memorial Marist College Tech High Boys’ High Peacock and Fulton W. J. Beres Ivy

Tulane Discontinues Intercollegiate Baseball Over Finances

New Orleans January 10 The athletic association of Tulane University voted to discontinue intercollegiate baseball for the present year. Financial losses in the past the tax on time of varsity players in practicing and traveling and the desire to develop baseball inside the school between classes fraternities and departments were the reasons given for the action.

New Orleans Athletic Association Tulane University

Cost of Local Want Ads in the Constitution

Classified notice describes per word rates for ads in The Constitution mockingly notes six words per line and minimums. It urges discontinuance in writing, warns against photo errors, and highlights phone orders, payment methods, and courtesy operators familiar with rates and classifications. It references 5000 Alabama? and emphasizes home use for want ads.

Atlanta Psone Eame

Lost and found items reported in Atlanta Constitution column

A long column lists numerous lost items and wanted help notices across Atlanta addresses. Lost jewelry including a black Persian lamb neckpiece and an old-fashioned locket, diamonds, a gold Catholic medal, a small black and tan Jersey cow, and a brown love feathered with pearls. Also several wills, notes, stock and promissory items, and stray animals. Rewards offered, with contact details in addresses around Whitehall Street, Decatur and Peachtrees. Also job ads for millinery and general help, including agencies and educational courses.

Constitution Office Strand Theater Kate R. Laynan Conization Office Ivy Peachires Decatur Street Lewis & Co Petsrh Whitehall Street Whitehall St Steingeldt

Local Classifieds Mix Jewelry Offers and Services

Fragmented OCR shows cash for watches and diamonds, real and fake treasures, jewelry buybacks, plus cleaners and sanitarium ads. Also appears to list dressmaking courses, hair works, and beauty parlors, with addresses and old contact lines.

Liberty Pitlaburg Adamson Dry Cleaning CO Waron South Pryor Strut Elizabeth Street Main Ivy Ernity Sanitarium Ty Mitchell Windsor Street Valaire

Help Wanted in Atlanta and Surrounding Areas

A large assortment of help wanted notices, from barber trades and teaching positions to sales, clerical roles, and domestic help. Includes offers of wages while learning, traveling salesman posts, and factory or office positions with hints of training opportunities and advancing prospects.

Branning Jearnin Atlanta Coliese Mitchell Jacksonville Leather College Jackson- Fis Adares Adaress

Situation Wanted Ads Seek Work After Constitution Notice

Several job seekers respond to late week Situation Wanted ads in The Constitution. Listings include a student draftsman, bookkeepers, clerical workers, stenographers, an expert mill worker, and a pharmacist, each seeking positions with references and stated preferences.

SITUATION WANTED ADS LIST VARIOUS JOB OFFERS

Widow of culture and refinement seeks nursing work with patient travel, best references. experienced stenographer seeks job in Birmingham with ten years experience. hospital homekeeper desires position at once. tired of city life ad for car or maid. office offers employment clearing house for trades and professions. dressmaking services advertised. stock and bonds for sale at $30 per share.

Resa Young Taxu Desiree Constitution Care Constitution Atlanta F. A. Mason South Candier Street Mercantile House Amecicus Georgia Alabama Alabamne Tennessee South Carolina Florida Care Sds Encen Ivy Birmingham J. Smith Mayson Avenue Chamber of Commerce

Business Opportunities for Sale with rail yard access

Classified notice offering sale of a modern steel mill outfit with 3 runners and land near Union City Georgia, plus requests for cash exchanges, finance offers, and partner inquiries. Includes farm and business opportunities, car and manufacturing ads, and generic brokerage prompts from multiple sources.

Murray Gip Union City Atlanta Entira Tima Temple Court Amwll Prises Roydlond Industries Club Gibson West Peachtree Rabat Health Company Chippewa Malla Wis

Automobiles for Sale and Miscellaneous Vehicles

Various old car listings including 914 Touring electric with starter and lights, S14 Touring electric, 5400 S14 Roadster with electric starter, Overland touring models with electric lights, and Babcock electric coupe with new batteries. Also notices on Ford cars on terms, a 1916 Pullman coupe, and other miscellaneous auto parts, accessories, and wanted ads from Atlanta dealers and firms.

Serene Veces ATH Agit Amy Rats Overland Ruadner Brent Overland Southern Auto CO Babcock White Co FORD David T. Bussey Joan M. Smith CO Ivy Knoxville Rogers & Company Tenn Gideon West Peachtree Street Atlanta Miecele Florida Fullman Motor Co McDonald Marietta Jorchange Forsyth St. Isi Chevrolet Ted Williams Yeachibee Street

Autogenous repairs and metalwork services advertised in Atlanta

An early 20th century classified page lists diverse repair and trade offerings in Atlanta. Auto and bicycle shop names appear, along with magneto repair, radiator work, plating, welding, and painting services. Multiple addresses in Atlanta such as Courtland Street, Edgewood Avenue, Ivy Street area are mentioned, with firms including Overbeck Magneto Exchange and Horley Davidson Motor Company.

Stlanta Biend-Wilcox Co, Inc Courtland ST Harwell Place Overbeck Reasonale Barbar Sietoc Company Edgewood Ave B. B. Rich I. Uaai Shumans Viating Pesor. Bi United Radiator CO Ivy ST Atlanta Ivy Travis & Jones Automobile Repairing Cone Street Tee Goce Rey Aesa

POULTRY SEED AND PET STOCK AND LIVESTOCK ADS

The page lists varied farm and animal ads including poultry seed, pecan trees, seed corn at 130 per bushel, cabbage plants at frost-proof field-grown stock, live stock wanted like beef cattle veal calves and hogs, Berkshire pigs for sale, mules and horses for sale, and multiple livestock dealers. Notable entries include Murphy's Nurseries offering pecan trees, Commercial Company promoting seed corn for Georgia and Florida, Dish Lead Co advertising cabbage plants, Baldwin & Spurlin seeking beef cattle and veal calves, Fair View Farm offering Berkshire stock, and L N RR listings with mules and horses for sale. The tone is a compact classifieds section with numerous farm and stock advertisements including price hints and contact details.

Murphy's Nurseries Aubin Ave Georgia Florida Quincy Fla

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