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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
9
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion creosote emulsion as a twofold medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs causing chronic coughs, colds, bronchial conditions, or bronchitis. It claims to boost appetite and weight, with a money back guarantee if relief is not found.
A family testimonial from New Castle Indiana touts Milks Emulsion for a four year old with constipation and indigestion. The ad claims rapid improvement in appetite and bowel action, with palatable taste and a money back guarantee on six bottles, Terra Haute based The Milke Emulsion Co. sells it through druggists nationwide.
Washington reports labor eyes a new tactic, the Norfolk idea, using capital and credit of organized labor to force employers to meet demands. The plan, tested at Crescent Iron Works in Norfolk in 1920, kept workers employed at high wages while saving cash and fostering a union shop.
Washington reports that the balloonists lost in Canada will face a court of inquiry at Rockaway Point to review events from December 13 through the recent flat fight near Mattice. Secretary Daniels says the inquiry may lead to tighter rules on publishing and could result in a court martial if warranted.
A brutal axe assault leaves Joan Orlander, his wife, and two children dead in their home. Police believe a felon linked to a seven-year killing spree may be responsible, with victims spanning from Juafagatta to Houston, Texag. A child found the scene at the Mute grocery store where Orlander worked.
Los Angeles January 12 Sessue Hayakawa Japanese film star is defendant in a suit for 250000 filed by Aubrey H Kennedy a New York motion picture producer and distributor alleging breach of contract Kennedy says Hayakawa became disgruntled and quit after rumors he was asked to pose as a Cuban amid anti Japanese agitation
A trolley collision on Ponve de Leon Avenue near the Southern railway bridge tied traffic for nearly an hour. A car was knocked off the track, causing damage but no injuries reported.
The District Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Bnai Brith holds its annual convention in Atlanta starting Sunday January 16 for three days. Local members led by Harry Alexander host delegates with a full program of openings sessions luncheons dinners and entertainments including visits to Ingleside and the Hebrew Orphans Home. About seventy five delegates from Maryland DC North and South Carolina and Georgia expected with officials visiting from the Constitutional drone Lodge.
Washington reports three government departments are planning improved gulf port shipping to divert Mississippi Valley traffic to the Atlanta seaboard. Ports must handle traffic, piers are being built and bunkering facilities arranged. Readjusted rail rates require Interstate Commerce Commission aid, and Gulf development faces railroad policy obstacles. The Commerce Department studies foreign trade to gauge how much can move through gulf ports, especially with South America.
A fragment notes stomach discomfort caused by undigested food and acidity. Terms reference symptoms like pain, belching, and gas without clear context or proper details.
Savannah January 13 Special The coroner s jury investigating the killing of John A McCann secretary and treasurer of the Georgia Federation of Labor and a local political figure returned a verdict of Justifiable homicide and freed John P Smarr Central of Georgia railway engineer who shot McCann in Smarr apartment after discovering him in his wife s room Smarr said he believed he was defending his home Mrs Smarr fainted and left with Smarr who carried a pistol Smarr claimed he forgot his keys heard scuffling and fired several shots into the intruder, not knowing who it was McCann was a neighbor of the Smarrs and had been separated from his wife for some time
Columbus Ohio January 12 Fire nearly wiped out city hall, one of the oldest public buildings. Nearby blocks were saved, roofs damaged. Children and gymnasium participants evacuated in costumes as robbers or camels fled the chaos. Valuable records were destroyed. damage estimate around 300000 with no insurance.
Washington reports the senate failed to vote on the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant bill, with hours of debate over amendments. Wadsworth pushed a plan for a 5 percent government return on investment, while Lenroot’s amendment would fund the nitrate corporation with government reserve nitrate sales up to 150,000 tons. Underwood opposed both changes, warning of potential delays to creating the new corporation. An estimate of 50 million dollars was presented for completing Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals during hearings on the civil appropriation bill.
Constantinople January 11 Soviet troops aboard a transport were reported sunk after French destroyers attacked ten miles west of Novorossisk. The transport, escorted by a Soviet motil, fired back but shells failed to stop the French fleet. The Sakalave torpedoed the vessel as it grounded near the coast. some troops and crew swam to safety while French losses were not noted. A Savannah delegation in Washington sought harbor funding.
A committee of the appropriations press to urge approval of more than a half million dollars for Savannah harbor work for the next fiscal year as Major W H- leads the effort. The session aims to back the chief of engineers recommendations.
A sensational drug-store pitch promotes Aspironal as a two minute cold and cough reliever with refund if relief does not occur. The ad claims it is ten times quicker and more effective than whiskey or rye, urging customers to buy a bottle for fifty cents and report two teaspoonfuls with four of water, promising two minutes to relief. It targets adults and children and notes safety and ease of use.
Thomas Purse secretary of the board of trade and B L Cabell representative J W Overstreet of the first district arranged the hearing and accompanied the delegation before the committee Saniers Smith and Harris joined the Savannah group during the conference and promised support to the bill in the senate
Raleigh January 12 Cam eion Morrison of Charlotte was inaugurated fifty that governor of North Carolina today succeeding Thomas W. Bickett In his inaugural address Morrison touched on taxation law enforcement education health and other policy areas.
A brief note from Cartoons' Magazine warns that people who burn their own bridges behind them may not be on the safe side. The remark appears in a caption style, reflecting caution about self-defeating actions.
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