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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1910

Page

9

Opportunity promises wealth with Kimberly stock offer

Investors urged to buy Kimberly Consolidated Stock claiming vast gold prospects and high dividends within a year. Promoter Roland B. Respess touts ground floor, low price, easy payments, and endorsements from Atlanta merchants and customers, inviting all readers to a local event to see proof and attend an orchestra.

Kimberly Himberly Consolidated Atlanta South Eca Gama Whitehall Street Respess & Company New York Chicago The Atlanta News Atlanta Oe

Shorter College fund grows to 56800 in week

Rome reports a remarkable rush of support for Shorter College as a drive to raise 100000 yields 56800 in one week. Captain J Basches donates Maplehurst country home and 30 acres while trustees add 125 acres, expanding to 166 acres for a new campus at Maplehurst. Funds expected to reach 900000 with endowment growth anticipated.

Rome Shorter College J. Basches Maplehurst Thia Shorter Maplehurn

Macon Salvation Army Outing For Poor Children

Captain Laure Coleman and helpers organized a summer outing for at least 340 poor residents of Macon, Georgia, focusing on children and their mothers at Central Gray Park. A wide variety of provisions and activities were arranged, bringing joy to attendees despite limited resources.

Macon Laure Coleman Salvation Army Central

Favor Raising City Tax Rate Faces Chamber Vote

The chamber of commerce director urged an amendment to the city charter to raise the tax rate to 150 per 1000 if city assessors lower assessments. The item, part of taxation and assessments, was referred to the chairmen's committee for discussion, with a final disposition pending. The group also opposed showing the Jefferson Johnson fight and discussed plans for a Greater Georgia Association convention bureau, naming Walter G Cooper and W Orr as representatives on the twelve-member committee.

Chamber of Commerce Committee On Taxation and Jeffrion-Johnson VHL Krotgabader Greater Georgia Association W W Orr Walter G Cooper Mr Orr

Delightful Weather at Wrightsville Beach

A brief weather note from Wrightsville Beach reports pleasant conditions for a 10 round trip on Thursdays with Seaboard service. The item highlights favorable seaside weather and travel timing for readers planning short coastal excursions.

Wrightsville Beach Seaboard

Scouts Soon to Blaze Way

Excerpts discuss a planned November tour to promote Georgia road development. The initiative aims to showcase rapid growth, attract manufacturers and merchants, and boost tourism by creating a new highway route linking North, Central, and South Georgia to Florida.

Pege Banera Europe Georgina Wilitona Canpalen Othr Georgia South Georgia Florida Forth Atlanti Middie Bayanash Brunsrt Beach Wihk Atlantic Ett

Impressions of a Few Who Know Kimberly Stock

L Curetqn endorses Kimberly Consolidated as the giant opportunity bet and plans to buy a hundred thousand shares. He claims full belief in the company after visiting Kimberly and urges friends to invest, noting the immense bullion production and impossibility of exact calculations.

Kimberly Consolidated Kimberly Respesa & Company

Gold at Kimberly Mining Camp Investment Pitch

The speaker praises an investment offer by Respess & Company at Kimber Consolidated, ordering fifty thousand shares. He claims no prior experience reveals such truthful representations, marking the proposal as highly satisfactory.

Kimberly Kimber Respess & Company

Kimberly mines promise vast gold wealth claims by Respess & Company

A witness reports visiting Kimberly mines and finding rich free gold visible to the naked eye. He asserts veins are thick and continuous, claiming the property could feed a mill long term and yield high dividends, urging others to invest with Respess & Company in a claim valued at millions.

Kimberly Respess & Company Reapesa & Company Helmer

Prize Fight Pictures Banned In Many Cities

Reports from July 1910 show cities including Atlanta Louisville Reno Harrisburg Capetown and Portland moving to prohibit prize fight motion pictures after unrest and racial tension linked to the Jeffries Johnson bout. Authorities cite safety and moral concerns urging nationwide protests and legal action to curb exhibition.

Chamber of Commerce Mets Atlanta Chamber of Commierce Fght Prize Fight Pictures Philadelphia Moving Picture Syndicaté Jeffries-Johnson Fight Filma Moving Pictures Whe Bas Big Init Gurley Reno Nev Rickard Jeffries Capetown South Africa Jeffries Johnson Portland. Me Malgeim

Bleached Flour Ban Sparks Legal Fight and Market Fears

Millers challenge the bleached flour ruling with plans for a new trial as farmers and traders brace for impact. Attorneys expect a September ruling, with appeals to follow if denied. They claim the decision could cost Southwest farmers up to 19 billion dollars yearly and foresee bleaching stations reemerging to dodge interstate commerce constraints.

McPherson Circuit Court of Appeals Southwest Chicago St. Louis

Amber or smoked glasses for the seashore in Atlanta

Fragmentary note mentions Beachtree street in Atlanta and references amber or smoked glasses as absolutely necessary for the beach. No clear events, persons, or organizations are identified in readable text.

Beachtree Street Atlanta

Farm Brings Big Price in Terrell County Lands

Terrell County land sales continue to fetch strong prices as agents Lewin Caldwell report recent sale of 43 acres to M McLendon. The Dawson Go market shows ongoing demand for farm properties with notable fencing and improvements not specified.

Dawson Terrell County Lewin & Crdwell M. McLendon

Georgia Power Franchised After City Council Action

Georgia Power Company received a fifty year franchise from the city council after an ordinance by Aldermen Ragsdale. The firm, which bought North Georgia Electric, has wires in Gainesville and serves local plants. Officers include C Elmer Smith, J P Dotbins, and Lir Joerissen. Capital stock is $800,000 with $600,000 in bonds.

Georgia Power Company Ragsdale Electric Lights and Other Railways North Georgia Electric Company Itepower Piant Gainesville Go Ovtekirta Bower C Elmer Smith York P Dotbins New York City Lir Joerissen Atlanta Atoekly

Kidnapping Arrests Reported In Mount Vernon

A garbled Mount Vernon report states E G Baker faced charges after a long dispute over a daughter. Three suspects are to be tried for kidnapping as the case unfolds amid contested custody matters and police action.

Mount Vernon E.G Baker Ee Baker Betry Zon Thret ‘Peragns

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