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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
13
Dr Scott Nearing spoke in Atlanta on woman and social progress. He argued biology does not prove inferiority and noted women’s increased time for pursuits as industry evolves. He cited lack of organization as a weakness and urged women to unite to influence producers and public life.
The article highlights women's organization in Atlanta advocating education as a path to progress. It notes alumnae influence on city schools, calls for organized women to back school improvement, and mentions upcoming events including a dance evolution program, candy pulling, and social gatherings to support charitable aims.
The article notes Trinity's musical program with organ preludes and hymns led by Charles A Sheldon Jr, and a sermon on The Triumph of the Right. It also mentions a card party hosted by Mrs J Fiebelman at 52 Washington Terrace for eighty guests in the Piedmont hotel's winter garden on the ninth floor.
The Georgia Libby circle of Kings Daughters and Sons holds an afternoon meeting at 18 Carnegie Way. All active members are asked to attend and those with rummage to donate should send it to the same address for the rummage sale.
Mrs Frank Potts returns from Florida and Miss Laura Cowles comes back from Athena as guest of Miss Martian Hodgson for three weeks. Mr John R Gresham recovers from an illness. Mr and Mrs King and Miss Murphy depart for Hollins Institute. Mrs Emily Green of Louisville visits Briar Cliff Road, and Nina and Jennie Hornaday host a buffet for Vira Lang of Memphis. Dr J M Crawford ill at St Joseph’s infirmary, Walter Paige and Mrs Paige visit from Brooklyn. many others travel or host locally.
An earthquake was recorded last night by Georgetown University seismographic instruments. The disturbance began at 10 G and continued until 114¢ o'clock. Observers estimate the tremors originated about 2000 miles away in a northwesterly direction.
The Constitution will publish the first installment of the diary of Mrs Lavingston Mims starting tomorrow morning. The manuscript reveals her clear penmanship and offers a window into 1876 life, politics, and social brilliancy as noted by scholars and visitors.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Wesley Memorial Hospital reports 3000 raised to date. Mrs Henry H Tucker chairs the group, with meetings every Wednesday at the Winecoff Hotel. Eighteen churches attended the latest meeting, and Asa G Candlar pledges dollar for dollar up to the total. The fund is a state effort inviting Methodist subscriptions from across the state. Local churches should send representatives to weekly meetings.
Annie Tidwell a washerwoman claims she helped uncover Buddie Powell the black man who stabbed a white boy Newsum on Alabama and Whitehall streets and seeks $200 since the council authorized a reward for arresting the assailant. The city may pay the reward if her statements are verified.
Judge Ben Hill will convene two special sessions of the criminal division in the Thrower building. He plans a short recess next week and aims to clear jail cases by noon. About twenty prisoners await trial in custody.
Advertise for a used piano of good make rather than a poor new one. Want advertisement placed in Constitution Want Ad column with contact Telephone Main 5000 Atlanta 5601.
An old advertisement touts Pinex and sugar syrup as a superior home remedy for coughs bronchitis and whooping cough. It instructs mixing sugar and water with Pine extract to form a pint syrup boasting fast relief, added appetite boost, gentle laxative effect, and handling hoarseness. It claims universal home use and offers a money back guarantee. It notes the Finex Co Fort Wayne Indiana as supplier.
An eight year old speaks of suffering from “womanly troubles” and credits Cardui with restoring health after years of illness. The letter touts Cardui as a remedy, urges readers to consult a druggist, and invites requests for a 64 page home treatment book from Ladies’ Aid department.
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