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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1915
Page
4
A weather forecaster states relief is on the way from the Torio wave, promising cooler conditions for Atlanta after days of extreme heat. The report notes the heat has been severe, with residents awaiting a change in temperatures.
A local druggist promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy replacing calomel. The ad claims it quickly relieves vertigo, constipation, and sick headaches without gripping or causing discomfort, touting a 50 cent bottle and a money back guarantee with cheerful testimonials.
Jumbo Virginia reader writes praise for a pellagra cure claiming his wife was healed and urging others to seek Bangha’s free book. The notice extols pellagra as curable, lists symptoms and directs readers to American Compounding Co. in Jasper, Alabama for the remedy.
Forecaster von Herrmann says a rapid moderation in the north east will bring relief to Atlanta in a few days. Temperatures will dip from the 90s to the 80s as lack of clouds and winds prolonged the heat across the cotton belt. Cities from Birmingham to New Orleans report high 90s to 100 as Atlanta endures a hot day with fair skies ahead.
The Jewish Progressive club announces the cornerstone laying for its new club building on South Pryor Street between Aigenia and Rawson. The structure, excluding equipment, will cost about 20000 dollars and feature modern amenities. Speakers invited include V. Kriegshaber, Tinbb, Marx Iplan, Leonard J Grossman, and RK A Friedson with several city officials to be invited. Construction is expected to take about three months.
At the Strand theater Fox Film presents a photo drama Should a Mother Tell a powerful story of maternal love. Betty Nansen and Stuart Holmes deliver standout performances as the innkeeper’s wife and husband. The production is praised for intensity and strong direction with an orchestra overture Hungarian Rhapsody.
In a Monday vote four of five locker club petitions were approved by the council. The University club gained approval though four opposed, while the Owls club and Greek society received permits 16 to 6 and 16 to 6 respectively. The T M A club was rejected 13 to 9.
Dr Phinizy Calhoun will address Rotarians at the Piedmont hotel luncheon today at 1 o clock on The Eye. The talk is the principal event on the program as others follow. President Lee Jordan seeks a full attendance from club members.
More than forty automobiles forming Douglas Georgia Booster tour reach Atlanta at noon. Headquarters at Motel Ansley check in at 1 pm. afternoon and night to be spent in the city. Return trip starts Wednesday at 7 am via Athens. about 100 Douglas businessmen and families on tour. Last night stop in Macon hosted by city officials and chamber of commerce. No accidents. good roads. pacemaker’s car set a brisk pace.
In Bell County the coal miners strike that began two weeks ago ended today. Labor representatives accepted the terms offered by employers. About 000 men were involved in the stoppage.
In Milledgeville Baldwin county court C F Polk pleads insanity for the murder of his wife shot January at John Cooper's home near the asylum. A crowded courtroom hears that Polk showed early signs of mental illness and delusions. Evidence from jail officials and state sanitarium experts supports the defense as the trial proceeds.
Twelve Rhodes stores held their second annual business conference in the Rhodes building, with J. D. Rhodes presiding. Managers reported strong collections and better fall prospects, citing southern made products and truthful advertising. Attendees included W. H. Wilson Charleston A Rhodes Son Macon J E Stovall Augusta J Highsmith Jacksonville J Colling Pensacola H Williams Jacksonville J Mahoney Tampa W Wood Atlanta L Swann Adelaide F Mahoney Chattanooga R Potter Hot Springs and proxy support from the Rhodes-Futch-Collins venture in Jacksonville.
Colquitt superior court opens for July with Judge W Thomas presiding. Grand jury urged to indict violators to raise social standards. A heavy civil docket consumes the week while a major criminal trial looms for Wil McGriff, accused in a several year old triple killing and later captured in Oklahoma.
Gioriano Castro former president of Venezuela arrives from Port of Spain Trinidad on July 19 and travels to St Thomas.
Advertises Vitalitas as a universal curative for stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, and blood. Urges readers to report new uses for the liquid, promising public good and faster universal home use. directs to Jacobs' Pharmacy at 23 Whitehall Street for samples and information.
Atlanta Battery B of the artillery at Camp John T. Morgan in Anniston Alabama endured five hours of strenuous drill in 93 degree heat under Captain William M. Michel. The unit, which trained with a U S field artillery battery, practiced rapid maneuvers and a smoke bomb drill to simulate enemy action, with no heat casualties reported among the Atlanta men.
One of the summer’s largest crowds filled the Grand theater to see Laura Hope Crews in The Fighting Hope. The Grand, led by Mank G Casydv, aims to set new attendance records as the current season continues with beulah and other features from Bransway.
Suprem Court of Georgia judgments list various cases from counties such as Fulton Chatham Floyd Oglethorpe and Mitchell. Dockets include Browder Manger fomnany v West End Hank Green Shein and others in error, Campbell v State, Marius Gitles Jr v State, and Toward Richardson v State with multiple parties and counties cited.
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