Weeds Full of Poison Ivy Warns of Quick Cure Claim
A brief local notice warns that weeds harbor poison ivy and cautions against a claimed quick cure. The item notes potential contact risks and advises readers to seek proper treatment methods.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
4
A brief local notice warns that weeds harbor poison ivy and cautions against a claimed quick cure. The item notes potential contact risks and advises readers to seek proper treatment methods.
William R. Secker, formerly assistant manager, becomes manager of the Hotel Ansley succeeding J. F. Latton who moves to the Winecoff. H. A. Tisdel named manager of the Aragon. G. L. England will handle assistant duties. J. K Pound, Ansley owner, plans a September 1 onboard charge and expansion of the chain with a 200 room annex behind the Ansley. The company, controlling multiple southern hotels, aims to build the largest chain in the nation as Atlanta becomes its central hub. The Ansley marks its first anniversary with 64,649 guests served and $459,000 in gross receipts for the year.
Savannah report states Mrs Edna Perkins Godbee, convicted of a sensational Millen double murder, starts life term today at Milledgeville State Prison as a seamstress. James West, state prison inspector, arrived to escort her. Godbee previously lured and killed her former husband and his new wife in Millen over a year ago.
An old advertorial claims Stuart's Buchu and Juniper helps kidneys stay active and clean. It warns of symptoms like backache, headaches, insomnia, bladder issues, and urges a 14 oz bottle after meals to flush and restore normal function, noting harmlessness and urine acid neutralization.
The Grand showcases Captain Alvarez a big Vitagraph war epic in five reels with Edith Storey and an all star Vitagraph cast. Four daily showings start today along with Pathe Daily News Service. Forsyth offers seven features headlined by Emma Carus and Carl Rendall with Suzanne Hocomore. Next week Willa Holt Wakefield and Wil Rogers join a varied lineup of acts and extra special features.
Fulton County commissioners accept the Oglethorpe road alignment offered by Edwin P Ansley and vow to pave from Peachtree Street to the site of Oglethorpe University contingent on Methodist acceptance. The move foreshadows heightened real estate activity along the corridor as Ansley’s park development and offers to the university spur property interest. Real estate transfers and numerous deeds fill the day’s agenda, detailing lots, parcels, and plans across Atlanta and East Point.
El Paso telegraph dispatch says Colonel James W. Pender, age 3, chief of artillery under General Longstreet, fired the first gun at Gettysburg and died here. He also built the first railroad across the Andes.
Special rates via the W. and A. Railroad offered for July 2 3 and 4 with return limit July 7 1914. Tickets available through ticket agents. C E Harman is the General Passenger Agent.
The Dodge county tax equalizers finished their work and the Tax Receiver Griffin compiled the report for Judge John Hare. The county’s taxable property is $6,007,120, an increase of $1,641,560 from 1913. If approved by the state tax commissioner, this year’s rate will be set.
The Central Georgia Railway announces new mileage options starting July 1 including 1000 mile principal tickets at $20, 2000 mile firm tickets at $40, and Penny Scrip Books with 2600 pennies for $20. The line will honor 2 cents per mile on all points and offer Penny Scrip at face value, totaling a low effective cost per mile.
The New Orleans plague crisis centers on W W Wilkinson who contracted bubonic plague after fleas bit him at a Volunteers in America warehouse. Health officials quarantined the area, increased rodent control with 6 000 traps, and plan further eradication measures with Surgeon General Blue.
Culloden Ga July 1 News reaches here that J H Persons prominent farmer and citizen drowned in Upson county at the junction of Aleahatches and Oakchumpkee creeks during a fish fry crowd. He stepped into water beyond his head called for help, sank after suction, body recovered after over an hour. He was about 58, survived by wife Anna and children Ernest Clarence Robert Louise and Sarah Lee. Ernest in the U S Navy.
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