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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1921
Page
14
Report notes wage range for chorus girls in New York from about 25 dollars weekly to as high as 100 dollars, tied to appearance and performance drawing. Details indicate varying pay based on look and engagement, with average wages around 25 dollars per week.
A vintage ad touts Pepto Mangan as a red blood builder that restores vigor and cheer to run down individuals. It claims the tonic boosts energy, adds color to cheeks, and suits both liquid and tablet forms with no difference in effect. Gude’s brand name is urged for authenticity.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a gentle laxative and detoxifying effect, targeting the bowels and blood to curb bad breath. The vegetable formula purges without calomel’s side effects, with a daily dose of one or two tablets for a week and prices at 15 and 30 cents per box.
New York January 24 Eugene R Grace president Bethlehem Steel corp testified before the Walsh congressional committee on the shipping board affair. He corroborated Schwabs claim that no part of Schwabs personal expenses as an Emergency Fleet Corp officer were charged to ship construction. An audit showed 100000 of 269543.53 allocated to Bethlehem Shipbuilding, later stated as profit and loss.
C A Outlaw, 20, of Sebring Florida, was arrested Monday afternoon by a local bank special officer on suspicion of check forgery. He is held on a $6,000 bond. He has used the alias Roy H Keating and says he works in real estate with his father in Sebring. He claims a Savannah business trip and a $365 Windel check were involved.
Fifteen foreign countries are represented as fifty applicants, including several women, are granted citizenship papers in the U S district court naturalization division. Judge Boone administers the oath after questioning by special examiner Jesse Thomas. Father Mark William McElherney, an Irish Catholic priest and Marist College faculty member, is named among those admitted, with Fathers Frank J Warren and Daniel Rankin appearing as witnesses for him.
Clarence C. Purcell of 19 Ormewood Court died Saturday when struck by a descending elevator in the Grant building. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 AM at Ormewood Presbyterian Church with Rev. A R Holland officiating. Body sent to Gainesville.
Pennsylvania anthracite producers independent of railroads told the Calder coal regulation committee they are willing to take steps to meet all justified consumer complaints. They argued the industry tried to distribute coal equitably and to modify prices to fit the justice department. The group said if current actions fail to satisfy concerns, they will do what is necessary as directed by the Senate committee. The statement noted prices did not rise with war costs, while production, labor, and freight costs did. Former Governor Oakley Cirtig of Maine attacked Calder bill taxation as aiding profiteers, while coal men warned of broad effects. The committee then extended the inquiry to labor influence on production costs, with a session set for tomorrow.
Farmers from across Georgia gather in Athens for Farmers Week at the Georgia State College of Agriculture January 24 29. Dr Andrew M Soule says 1921 demands 109 percent efficiency to align production costs with prices. Demonstrations cover hogs, cattle, orchards, soil fertility, curing houses, and cotton pest control. Large turnout expected despite economic strain.
Southern division conference of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity will be held in Atlanta from the 3rd to the 5th. Georgia alumni returned from Athens after the homecoming and tenth anniversary banquet at the Bete Delta chapter. Attendees included Pi Phi Delta of Georgia Tech with an afternoon get together and pledges initiated. A Georgie Mercer game preceded a 9 pm banquet at the Georgian hotel with speakers from Emory and Athens.
A train robbery yielded nine dollars with bandits escaping after taking the money. Firemen aided in the scene as authorities pursued the culprits.
The Yaarab Temple holds a Zanzibar style ceremonial at Atlanta's auditorium with 135 initiates to face tests by physicians and a new Oriental band. Worthy Potentate Harry C Heinz will oversee the event with concerts, a drill, and the divan ceremonial beginning at 8 p.m.
Secretary of State 5 G. McLendon notes import duties will be discussed at the Southern Tariff conference in Atlanta this week. He cites 1786 Georgia laws imposing duties and U S power to levy imports, with protections for trials and state rights. The next year Philadelphia convention ends tariff sovereignty for states.
Edgar Watkins, attorney for Louis B. Magid of New Orleans and Tallulah Park Ga, states Appalachian Corporation announces a dividend of 3 750 000.00 payable in capital gains. The notice mentions accumulated profits and lists ties to Tallulah and New Orleans stations, with American Securities Corporation noted for mortgage and other businesses.
Alex Peart, 23, a newsboy living on SWashington street, was arrested Monday afteroon in connection with the Thursday robbery at the A KK Hawkes estate memberst at 14 Wilt hil street. The suspect denies any involvement, held on a blanket charge of causation.
National League of Women Voters leaders from Washington to Georgia prepare for a two day program February 8 and 9 in Atlanta. Notable attendees include Mrs Mead Wood Bark chairing the league and Mrs George Gellhorn vice chair. directors and state league chairmen will report on district activities and membership gains. The event marks the first southern visit by national directors, with aims to boost regional membership and civic education.
In Macon Georgia a jury in Bibb County Superior Court found Ruby Scroggins guilty of robbery and recommended the extreme mercy of the court. The verdict comes after three trials relating to the murder of A. J. Hikin. Raymond Scroggins was sentenced to life and has escaped. Ruby Scroggins was acquitted on a prior hearing.
A line from Page Nine recalls a murder where Elkin was struck with a hammer after aiding Scroggins and his wife and robbed of 50 dollars. The article also notes a separate street accident injuring B S Popwell, a 29 year old Bell Telephone worker, who was hit by a company truck at Gilmer and Pratt and later hospitalized. Supreme Court recess announced to run from Monday until February 28.
Mrs. L. M. Sinclair of 46 Carnegie Way, mother of Ernest Sinclair aged 22, says she will push for a full investigation into his death by a Kansas City city detective during his attempted escape last Saturday. She has postcards and letters to place his whereabouts two days before his death, with burial arrangements in Atlanta underway. Also noted are plans for Calv in Coolidge to speak at a Georgia Republican luncheon and for Arc tic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson to present My Five Years in the Arctic in Atlanta on February 1 at the Baptist Tabernacle under AgeEd elage auspices. Tickets and lectures are set through Lester Book Co. and Cole Book Co.
The Butfalomilla plant in January 34 resumed full time operations today after a period of running three days a week for several months. About 900 workers are employed at the facility which had reduced schedules previously.
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