John B Gordon Memorial Association Formed in Atlanta
A meeting of prominent Atlanta citizens formed the John B Gordon Memorial Association in the mayor’s reception room. Officers elected include President W. L. Calhoun, Secretary Joseph T. Derry, Treasurer E. H. Thornton. Plans were made to solicit subscriptions and seek a charter for an equestrian statue memorial to General Gordon.
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John 'B Gordon
Areps
General Gordon
Atlanta
A J McBride
President Calhoun
Presdent Calhoun
A J MeHiiia
A J West
R E Park
Harry & Schlesinger
Calvin
At & Leating
City Hall
John B Gordon
Fall and Winter Hats Cleared Dyed and Reshaped
Bussy at 2845 Whitehall Street offers hat cleaning dyeing and reshaping services for fall and winter headwear. Includes resetting trims and restoring shape to wool felt fedoras and wool caps. No ownership or date details provided.
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Whitehall Street
Monument to Gen Gordon Calls for Subscriptions
General Stephen D Lee, as commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, calls Confederate groups to organize subscriptions for a monument to General John B Gordon. He urges local Atlanta committees to receive funds and form units to support the project during the year. A separate note mentions Old Joe Whiskey being distributed in Lexington and Decatur Street for medicinal uses.
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Birmingham
Columbus
Miss
Stephen D. Lee
United Confederate Veterans
John B Gordon
Atlanta
Southland
Confederate Veterans’ Organizations
United Confederate Associations
Ladies, Memorial Association
Daughters, Sons and Children of the Confederacy
Gordon
Stephen Dlee
W J Smith Co
Lexington
Joseph Thompson
Uquor
Decatur Street
Gossip at the Capitol and pension notes in Fulton county
Commissioner Lindsey heats the pension office with a rush on indigent checks as Fulton county grandly pays soldiers widows and teachers receive state salaries. A last letter from General John Gordon remains missing amid Capitol intrigue while new militia district No 1 606 is created in Tattnall county.
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Penstong
J W
Lindsey
John 2
Gordon
Biscayne
Fla
Capitol
General Assembly
Yerrell
Clement A Evans
Fulton County
Penson
Fulton
Park
W BR Merritt
Adjutant
S W Harris
J C Tyson
Savannah
Claude F Adams
Samuel M Collier
Thomaston
Eugene W Stetson
John J Wall
Macon
Terrell Teaterday
Mlitia
Tattnall County
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh Warning
Mercury in catarrh ointments damages the sense of smell and disturbs the whole age. Doctor prescribed medicines are advised. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F H Cheney Co Toledo claims mercury free and acts through blood and mucous surfaces. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure. internal use. Price 7 cents. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
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Actiden
Cain
Hall
Cheney @ Co
Toledo
Halls
Cheney & Co
Torpedo Boats Return After Rough Gulf Crossing
Torpedo boat destroyers Whipple and Worden of the North Atlantis fleet arrived in Pensacola from Key West after a 36 hour voyage. Severe gulf weather caused heavy seas that broke over the vessels continually. Minor repairs were planned before further orders.
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Hough
Key West
Pensacola
Fla
Spada
Whipple
Worden
Coast Division
North Atlantis
Gulf
Sess
Axene
Bats
Paira
Sisewhare
Theaters Safety Report Presented to Atlanta Council
A detailed report by city engineers and inspectors urges asbestos or steel curtains in Grand and Bijou theatres, fireproof doors, upgraded backstage walls, extra exits at the Bijou, safer balcony stairs, independent Bijou balcony stairs, and city electrician approval for electricals. Sprinklers proposed between roof and ceiling and over stage. Pending committee action and potential ordinances.
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Fiteps
Atlanta
Pittman
Petera
Amoraue
Wich
Hynds
Counci
Etty Electrician
Clayton
WR Joyner
F A Plitman
T J Harper
Alty Electrician
Board of Firemasters
Joyner
Bucklen Arnica Sale Promises Pain Relief and Cure
The advertisement touts Wonderful Nerva as a remedy for cuts wounds burns scalds bruises and sore feet. It claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the best salve on earth for piles and offers a 250 price at all druggists.
Weather Ahead: Warmer, Rain Expected in Atlanta
Forecasters predict warmer temperatures and wet weather for Atlanta and nearby areas. The map shows a low pressure area crossing the southern states, bringing clouds, rain, and warmer conditions tonight with rain and colder spells expected Thursday.
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Atlanta
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Popping the Question from The Houston Port
A dialogue fragment shows Mr Dashleigh George asking a momentous question to Oldgirl about Ann. The exchange hints at a betrothal or inquiry impacting peace of mind, set in a maritime or port city context with playful tone.
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Houston
Mr. Dashleigh
George
Ann
Georgia to Name Roosevelt Backers at Five Conventions
Five Republican congressional district conventions in Georgia will endorse President Roosevelt for the national nomination and approve the Panaman canal policy. Conventions in Marshallville, Atlanta, Dawson, West Point, and Barnesville set dates from January to March, with a state convention in Atlanta on March 23 to select delegates. Coronel Walter H Johnson says Georgia Republicans see Roosevelt as the sole capable candidate and will support the canal treaty terms when adopted.
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Georgia
Roosevelt
Marshallville
Atlanta
Dawson
West Point
Barnesville
Chicago
Theodora Roosevelt
Coronel Walter H Johnson
United States
Republican State Committee
Panama
Ansley and Faver Form Real Estate Firm in City
The new real estate firm of Ansley and Faver is attracting praise from many friends. Both men are well known in the city real estate scene and are described as hustlers with years of experience. They boast a large inventory and invite buyers to visit their offices at 1022 23 Century.
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Ansley
Hay to Remain in Cabinet Says He Will Return
Washington January 20 Special Secretary Hay denied reports he would resign from the cabinet or drop action duties as secretary of state. He will visit Thom asville at Colonel Oliver Payne’s home for a few days and return within a fortnight. He stressed no retirement plan.
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Washington
Hay
Thomasville
Oliver Payne
Hla
Georgia
Insuperable Obstacle in a Christmas Gift Request
A fragment from a tale shows a young Poore proposing to Biss Rocks with “An Insuperable Ob potion” as a Christmas present, while she cautions that her papa forbids expensive gifts from young men, highlighting romantic tension and guardianship.
What to Do When Food Don’t Agree
A Washington mother shares how her infant and she were plagued by indigestion until Grape-Nuts was introduced. The child improved after thoroughly steeping and straining the cereal, gaining weight in the first week. The mother, with weak digestion, reports steady improvement and increased mental strength by using Grape-Nuts, noted as a remedy in advertising copy from Postum Co. Battle Creek.
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Washington
Ebs
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Milch
Wellvilla
How Commission Cut Cheap Books in State Adoption
The state textbook commission defended its handling of Lee readers adoption after bids showed American Book Company offered lower prices for third to fifth Lee readers. The commission said it followed subcommission guidance, prioritized lowest costs, and rejected Maynard Merrill graded literature bids, asserting no wrong was done to other publishers and that public benefit arose from better pricing. The action aimed to secure the Lee readers at or below competing prices, with no improper advantage to any bidder.
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State Textbook Commission
Stata
Amerian Book Company
Lee
American Book Company
Terrell
Willam A Wright
Phil Cook
John C Hart
W B Merritt
Howeer
Augusta Chronicle
Book Commission
Atlanta Journal
Lin
Publ
Pook Adoption
Maynard, Merrill
Maynard Merrill
Maynard Merrill Company
Georgia
Mic Publc
Slon
Conterba
Astute
Georgia text book commission bids dispute explained
The commission defends its bid rejection as lawful and necessary to obtain the best prices for school books. It argues the public benefited from selected titles at lower costs and rejects claims of impropriety, insisting the law directed choosing the lowest prices for the state. It asserts no personal gain occurred and urges fair judgment by honest readers statewide.
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Book Commission
Crith
Wa Emiasents
Georgia
No Unpleasant Effects from Morley 6 Lemon Bitters
A fragment notes that Morley 6 Lemon Bitters avoid griping and unpleasant effects, claiming it is pleasant to take and costs 60 cents a bottle at all drug stores.
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Reed
Bennett H Young
Kentucky
Gom
Clement 4
Evans
Derry
Clement A Evens
Stepnen
Diamond Stars
Maier & Berkelie
Gen. Gordon
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South
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