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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
2
Miss Isoline Campbell is the guest of honor at a tea-dance planned by Mr and Mrs Edward Peters on Tuesday afternoon January 19. Earlier, Mr and Mrs John Kiser will entertain at a dinner-dance on Saturday evening at the Drising club. A number of debutantes and young men are invited.
In Philadelphia Mrs Thomson, aged 62, describes six years of severe monthly pains during Change of Life. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with complete relief and urges other women to consider it. The letter notes confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. and promises a woman will read and answer inquiries.
Miss Marie Seiple returns from New York while Miss May Belle Cherry travels to Daytona Beach for winter rest. Calhoun Clarke and Wade H Davis couples plan winter sojourns in the South. Lt Hodgman and his mother visit, with Mrs Hodgman arriving from New York. Mrs Van Cleave of Louisville and Dr Everard Richardson host guests, and Florence Levinson of Columbus visits Ruby Harris. Mrs Payne resumes studies in Washington. Detroit visitors Alfred Gordon Lloyd and Mrs Lucius Harris arrive Friday. Numerous Georgian hosts entertain at clubs and luncheons as residents shuffle winter plans.
The former British collier Fajn, now flying the German flag and commanded by a lieutenant of the Karlsruhe, put in at San Juan in distress and requested provisions. Customs and immigration authorities cabled Washington for instructions on clearance. the Farn sailed from Barry in September for Montevideo and was captured by Karlsruhe in October. Treasury officials were asked to advise on action regarding clearance from San Juan, noting the case’s unique circumstances.
New York January 12 Federal Attorney Carstarphen said at the arraignment of George Solano, importer charged with conspiracy to defraud the government, that valuation frauds over seven to eight years totaled about 2.5 million dollars in ostrich feather imports. Solano, secretary treasurer and general manager of Solana & Co, faced two indictments. Bond set at 35,000 dollars. Carstarphen filed a civil suit to recover 2,501,168 the full value of merchandise allegedly irregularly entered at the custom house.
Italian army officers will be here next Friday or Saturday to place an order for 10 000 horses according to information received today. East St Lows. 11 January 12.
Washington January 12 War department bills to bolster the army and create a reserve corps were taken up by the senate military committee with Secretary Garrison and aides present to explain the proposals. Senator DuPont objected to adding 1,900 officers, warning of vacancies in second lieutenant and a tilt in colonel to lieutenant colonel ratios. Garrison said the bills were prepared by the War College and urged quick drafting of reasons for the apportioned ranks. He defended a reserve corps bill noting the current vacuum and the need to supply officers for a 250,000 man force in war time, and argued coast artillery expansion would raise strength to 50 percent. General Weaver testified that US coast defenses have $175 million in material since 1888 and are among the world’s best, with tables showing need for more personnel. DuPont asked how to elevate the army uniform’s respect among citizens, and Garrison replied legislation alone would not suffice, calling for a shift in public sentiment and a broader defense mindset.
President Wilson intimated he would veto the immigration bill because of the literacy test. He did not announce his intention publicly before final passage but told callers they could guess his position.
Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe and effective after meals. Claims digestion improves, nerves and fluids aid stomach function, and widespread availability in drug stores. Offers a free trial sample package by mail from Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.
A call urging Georgians to buy Georgia made flour hams crackers shortening cakes and coffee. Cook on an Atlanta stove wear Georgia made shirts and socks. The simple plan will give full value for every dollar spent and keep money at home to circulate for mills and factories to run full time. It aims to create jobs and reduce charity by making Georgia rich and prosperous.
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