18 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1903
Page
1
Notice describes a Premium offer with over five hundred dollars distributed to customers last week. It states nonpurchase thresholds and emphasizes that customers need not spend twenty dollars to receive a dollar, claiming the promotion as liberal and legitimate for Atlanta shoppers.
A one day sale offers hosiery for ladies men misses and children up to 196 pairs at bargain prices. Zephyr bundles, Saxony yarns, ticking and bed spreads are closed out at deep discounts. Underwear for men at 25 cents and bed spreads offered at 65 cents as odds and ends from previous purchases.
Monte Carlo Coats promotes a one day sale featuring all coats priced at 12.50, 15.00 and 16.50 in a single lot. The event aims to clear inventory with marked prices and a sale emphasis.
Miss Pope operates a bird hospital at a department store in Boston describing care for canaries. The piece details the birds’ illnesses, treatments, and Pope’s advice on feeding, housing, and handling, highlighting a case of a parrot and the hospital’s role in patient care.
A long, uneven analysis notes American emigration to Canada rising in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It highlights settlers selling farms in the United States and moving to Canadian lands in the northwest, where they built homes and farms, aided by low land prices and government schemes. The piece compares immigrant flows from Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States and discusses the broader impact on Canada’s population and economy.
A local advertisement showcases a one day sale featuring dresses and skirts at half original prices. Suits that could cost 1500 now offered at 7.50, dress skirts 7.50, walking skirts 2.58, boas 2.95, petticoats 0.69, union suits 0.19, and flannel waists 1.95. Includes broadcloth Venetian styles with braid trim and various finishing details.
The text discusses American and Canadian industrial activities including thrashing machines and harvester firms, transfers of components and plants between Fort Kuray, Hamilton, and St. Catharines, and speculation on how American production may impact Canadian manufacturers and free trade. It foresees mixed effects on cross border employment and market access amid evolving policies.
A man posing as Mr Reed tried to obtain a $5000 draft from a St Paul drummer by claiming to be his counterpart. The con involved deceit about identity at a bank and a forged draft, with the cashier noting the teller’s attempt to verify. A witness testified that he was frequently mistaken for Mr Ferd, and the incident centered on a forged draft and discussions at a New York office.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a petitioner addressing Mr Rais Reed, referencing a nine address, an inquiring tone, and incomplete dialogue about a fear and a possible misinterpretation. The text hints at a personal dispute or confession with names like Sritaen Pomad and Jay Takat, but readable details are sparse and uncertain.
M R Rich & Bros Co thanks Piedmont Hotel for praising Atlanta firm and its work furnishing draperies and fur garments for the Piedmont Satelite project. The note dated January 7 thanks the company for skilled handling and satisfactory service. George Parrott signs for Piedmont Hotel Company.
An OCR fragment touts products like Arnica Sale and cures for fever boils rheum and warts with bold claims. It mentions Bucklens Arnica and Praptioss Salt and promises painless skin cures. Details are garbled, unclear, and likely promotional.
Eyeglasses are ground after order entered by John L Moore and Sony. No matter how complicated the prescription may be a NoPread strom. Prodentist Dolldine.
Captain Mitchell, veteran and prominent community member from Acworty Ga, is dead after a morning incident near Heeb. Henry Revill of Greenville Ga and James Heny Resa Sr are named among the older residents affected. public buildings keeper W. Te Rewill is noted as involved.
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