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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1916

Page

2

No Government Aid For Augusta Levees

Washington January 25 The War Department reports to Congress against further flood protection works for the Savannah River at Augusta claiming 1 7 million has been spent with negligible navigation benefit. Augusta has reached its financing limit and the engineers say additional improvements without direct channel work do not justify cost or help to navigation.

Washington War Department Congress Savannah River Ausgusteia Auguats Board of Engineers For River In Savannah

Rain Expected Wednesday by Weather Man

Weather forecaster Griggles predicted rain for Wednesday after a dreary day with persistent cloudiness. Interior temperatures rise as a cold front looms, with light rains reported along the Atlantic coast and upper Mississippi while a cold wave spreads through the Northwest and Wyoming.

Weather Man Geraia Devas Atlante Wast Wysisaippi Glen Reuitter Spradingy Wyoming Nppregka Aulanta Ledis Loule Nashville

Milton Klein Elected President of Bnai Brith

Milton Klein is named president of Bnai Brith at the annual meeting and convention. The document notes leadership selections and the forthcoming sessions and addresses. The report lists attendees including Solomon of San Francisco, Pardeluen, and other delegates, highlighting organizational leadership and future meetings.

C H Brand Denies Race for Governor

C H Brand denied considering a run for governor amid a corridor of confusion in Atlanta and a trip that fueled speculation. He insisted no campaign plans were formed, reaffirming his focus on current duties and confirmed he did not seek a judge for county cases or human occasion duties.

C.H Brand Atlanta Cowie

Recital Warmly Received by Big Audience Here

The program at the Siditorium Armory featured Madame Evilin, soprano. Howard Whing, bass. and Herbert Jueler, pianist. The performance was enthusiastically received with numerous encores, highlighting a strong turnout from the Hog community and strong support for the Albinest Lyceum Bureau.

Prescot Ac Siditorium Aaimory Madame Bvilin Soprany Howard Herbert Jueler Stason Alhinest Lyceum Bureau

Appeal to Supreme Court in Southern Sugar Case

The Southern appeal to the Supreme Court challenges a North Carolina ruling in a cotton shipment case from Texas to North Carolina. The railroad argues penalties tied to interstate commerce law were misapplied, while the state court decision rested on state law.

Supreme Court Washington Sothern Alway North Sratina Supreme Court Woc Thirstin Texas Pentam Korth Sratina Supreme

Children Home Society Workers Meet in Atlanta Banquet

Distinguished visitors attend the Southern Division convention of the National Children’s Home Society. Hosts from the Georgia Children Home Society welcomed delegates at the Hotel Ansley banquet. Speakers from Kentucky Florida Virginia Alabama and Tennessee shared experiences in founding and running child welfare programs. Delegates later toured Atlanta charity institutions.

National Children 5 Home Society Hotel Ansley Jones Jr Georgia Children Home Society Joneas George L Sehon Kentucks National Children A Home Society Sehon Kentucky Society Kentucky Ibis Maby Virginia Idayss Paige Florida Robert Tyler Alabama Society RB McCord Georgia W Streeter North South Carolina Streeter Tennessee WD Beatety Atlanta Georgia Chi Drena Tlome Society Irving J G Logan Associated Charities Wooster Sivannah Georgia Childrens Home Society Ieter Inriegshaber Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Georgina Society

Edwards and Frear clash over Trinity River project hearing

In Washington a heated House rivers hearing pits Democrat Ed wards of Georgia against Republican Frear of Wisconsin over Senator Burton s Trinity River improvement plan. Emergent debate cites road and water transportation, undeveloped Amber land, and potential ocean-bound shipping.

Washington Edwards Democrat Georgia Frear Republican Wisconsin Burtons House Trinity Sumnera Texas Theodore EP Surton Burton Rear Ction Tallis Gulf Misssippi Erie Dalle

Waycross Child Killed by Boy with Christmas Rifle

A twelve year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs J Byrd, accidentally shot while playing with a Christmas rifle near Quatermain Street School. The weapon, a Christmas present, fatally wounded Aldine Ford, who died soon after.

Waycross J Strckiind Aldine Ford J . Byrd Quatermain Street

Real estate activity in Atlanta's Wesley avenue area

Real estate announcements focus on residential plans in Wesley avenue Peachtree Heights Park with Clay, Thornton Marye and others involved. A north of Ponce de Leon building on Durant place sells for 60,000, a 12 apartment brick veneer structure with 126 feet frontage. Limited new construction noted. Morris Inc plans a Peachtree street candy plant.

Wesley Avenue Fulton County Clay Fegal Department Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Peachtree Heights Park Hunt Chipley Clayslot Thornton Marye Toa Sanmons Siaimons of Shepard Turman & Calhoun Agtcy Tyres Durant Place Crawfordtte & & Johnson North Carolina Ponce de Leon Avenue Durant Placa Morris Inc Peachtree Street

West View Cemetery to Pye Creek He Second

Transactions list warranty deeds with numerous names and parcel details. Notes include dates from 1914 to 1938, locations on Peachtree Road Drewry Street and West View area, lot sizes such as 50x14 feet and 40x130 feet, and amounts like 1000 dollars.

Kraser Mins Lawrence Toton Peachtree Road Plastems Hilde Road West View Cemetery Association Pye Creok Silgham Sallie L Kemp Lot Seal Place Houlevard Bowlevard Halite Lo Kemp DB Gustin Suit Property Ind Park Company Togers Avenue Casunds Avenue Tate Welner Cursan Nivai Sierea Company Nood Washington Savannah Sistera of Mercy Lurliand Street Hughes JT Hughes Gcrest Forler Roswell Road Annie & Bovnton Annia B Taylor Porrest Avenue James L. Wright Marietta I Brooks Eame Loveph Eo Browne Highlind Avenue Joseph E Mrunes Howell Mill Road Atlanta Development Drewry Street Barnett Street

Property transfers and deeds dated January 1916 details

Listing of several 1916 real estate deeds and transfers including Nathan F Wolfe to David Zaban on a brick bounded parcel at West Rak, Maher, Larkin and Rosch Streets, 40 by 80 feet. Jane Kennedy executor to Thornwell Orphanage trustees at Park Avenue 100 by 200 feet. and various assignments near Epworth Street, Oxford Avenue, and Mitchell Street with day works and church repairs noted.

John Not Edwarda Vrs Edward Sorer Holderness Gordon Street Tanuary Teador Manette Gatrend John Bieard Greenferry Avenue Inman Street Gascale Avenue Puckett Prudential Insurgute Company of America Madeirh Avenue Eck Copenhill Willtima Mill Real Herman Landauer Ierman van Randalph Street OB Savelt Hugar Murria Cremutth Tautle Danderson John Marin Mila Trent Henry Miroct Siuiso Piton Syunty Co Pdyene & Moreta Jackson Treat Jinuars W. Ryan Epworth Street Avon Birder Oxford Ve. Evla Glanwood Avenue Nathen F Wolfe David-Zaban Jane Kennedy Daard Viditorn Thornwell Park Averme

Lost and found column item notes

Lost items and rewards from various notices. A black mutt, a white and black setter, a diamond stud, a white glass case, and a dog named Gore. Multiple locations referenced including Courtland Street, Houston Street, Girls High School, West Peachtree, and the Povie Ansley Hotel. Rewards offered for return. contact phone numbers and addresses provided in the fragmentary notices.

Epp Courtland Houton Street Girls High School Dame Hop Young Canutiation Poat Heward Maddox Cuttee Company Whitehall m_ West Peachtree Diamond Stud Povie Ansley Hotel Goredon Street

Fragmented Local Notice From A Buggy OCR Snippet

Partial OCR shows scattered names addresses and ads. References include Pepor City Lexan and Windsor street World Mme Valaire Norads and Wardrobe related lines. The legible items mention a site street addresses and services but lack coherent story or dates.

Bly Gatebing Equity Anderton Kmma Caich Jon Mma James Wood Wear Point Gu Malfinity Sakitaraus—Enique Tatante Sitehell Windsor Street MME Valaire Norads Whitehall Main Folsoms Billard Paclor Martetta Ut Ura Carnegie Way Maks Gallaher Hall Tredsing Peachtree Street

Brewster Howell and Hayman Attorneys at Law Card

Professional cards list Albert Howell Jr Hugh M Dorsey Arthur Heyman Dersay Brewster Howell Hayman as attorneys. Offices at 707 204 206 206 307 208 240 Kiser Building Aliana and Atlanta Georgia with long distance numbers 3023 9024 and 2025.

HU Brewster Albert Howell Jr Hugh M Dorsey Arthur Heyman Dersay Brewster Howell & Hayman Kiser Aliana Ga Atlanta Ga

Help Wanted and Sales Positions Listed in Early 20th Century Ad

Classified notices show a flood of employment offers including stenographers office staff insurance agency roles, sales representatives, solicitors, travel sales with commissions, cram courses for barber work, and railway job training. Many entries request references, addresses, and phone numbers, with locations centered in Atlanta and surrounding areas, plus ventures in sales, advertising, and rail service.

Atlanta Colinga UC Chemisig JM Blais Nashyshefen

Cost Of Local Want Ads In The Constitution

Classified ad rates from outside Atlanta with per word pricing. Advertising must be ordered in writing for each insertion and cannot be accepted by phone. The Constitution disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion per order.

Booker 'l Washington Bis Life Grick L. Drinker Phillips Publishing Co Avlanta Gaeth Ae Genta Fueli Booker “T Feenur Tipee Lee Daniel’ Williama Impany Kiser Atlanta Georale Ansley Hater Tess Han Weil

Want ads by telephone in Atlanta and nearby areas

Courteous operators familiar with rates rules and classes offer full information and can help word your want ad for maximum effectiveness. Accounts opened for ads by telephone with immediate payment upon publication and mail or phone orders accepted.

Atlanta Ada

HELP WANTED VARIETY OF JOB OFFERS IN 1920s LISTINGS

A dense OCR listing advertises diverse employment opportunities from clerks and chauffeurs to mail carriers and domestics. It mixes government and private roles, with addresses in Atlanta New York Rochester and Hochester noting wage offers and training.

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Situation Wanted ads offered by The Constitution

Advertisers may place Situation Wanted notices with The Constitution and may hear back through box numbers or phone calls. Special rates apply for multiple insertions at one time, with payment required in advance and ads delivered to The Constitution office.

Constitution Office

Multiple Help Wanted Notices From Old Constitution Listing

Classified snippets show a batch of job seekers including a 13 year old office boy with three years experience and references, various general office, stenography, cashier, bookkeeper, draftsman, machinist, cook, nurse, and bank clerk positions. Names and addresses are embedded with reference notes, indicating a lively employment classifieds page from the Constitution.

Heblemen Tengland Anti Petea Poultion Ghat Ateora Wiidvane Wiidvane Bos Pia “Eevemenltts Denires Jouve City Cometstation EB Cox John Hous Bdo Butler Steft Goyatitutte Imac Perot Cebede Wemphitl James Johnson Duulard Ea. Arene God Yeorg Asiary Bank Waller Bowden Mareried

SITUATION WANTED Female Help Wanted Classified Mix

A historical OCR fragment shows multiple repeated lines about situation wanted ads for female stenographers and office assistants. It lists prices, deadlines, and contact addresses such as Constitution offices and 3305 Carf Constitution, with references to experienced stenographers, office work, and employment service notes. The text is garbled but centers on placement ads and employment services from a chamber of commerce building.

Claring House Chamber of Commerce

Money to Loan in Monroe and Nearby Real Estate Fields

Local lenders advertise numerous loans on improved Atlanta and suburban real estate. Offers include sums from thousands to over nineteen thousand dollars, with rates around seven percent, and security valued at two or more times the loan. Firms named Foster & Robson and others invite property owners with funds to loan to contact them for terms and applications.

Semoval Paymenta Co Charles B. Ross Empire Life Peachree ST Bell Ivy Atlanta Jefferson Loan Society Peachtree St Scott & Co Austell Eiskeman & Weil Investment Coo Atlanta National Bank Bell Phone Mam Joro Fulton DeKalb Counties Money Nates Notuy Foster & Robson Cdgewood Avenue Avlanta Invent Tate S. W. Carson Empire Broad Marietta W. B. Smauth Bourth National Bank Ingernor Hillyer Columbian Natl Boston Trust Co of Bidz Chit Chatcher Ins Agency Travelers Insurance Company Investors Savings Company Chy Fitzhugh Knox Candler Geo. P. Moore Auburn Ave Et TJ Betieseco Agents Mortgage Loan Company Tony Quick Action Otis & Holliday Peters Campbell Clayton Fayette Spalding Pike Meriwether Cochran College Park Monroe & Beermanw Loass Real State Tuyds Kmne Dunxon & Gay Camucon Murtengo Hank Bee Gutute Ana Say Durtha Minney Grant Ride Mercian Lea Bkg Lyon London Hirton Bros Ian Far Alston Nati Banke de Mecedes Jrst Fdgewood Avenue Sil Soo Anaver Quick Toan Auanta Property Advins Addreas

Beef cattle wanted by Blatt Bros and Syurlin

Live stock wanted notice seeking beef cattle and veal calves. Blatt Bros advertise at 27e Peters St Bell Main 2412, while Syurlin lists 201 Peters with M258 Medigal. The item emphasizes cattle procurement.

Blatt Bros Peters St Bell Main Syurlin Peters

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