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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1912
Page
12
A local notice explains that a August 6 clearance sale will close out odds and ends, inviting home Atlanta merchants to benefit from floor goods and bargain house surplus once sold to southern markets. It cautions about profit margins and freight, likening the stimulant to a doctor’s remedy for a weak market.
An Atlanta market sale will price 1000 cases of shoes by what buyers will bid. The statement promises to set a market price based on available demand in Atlanta to determine the final sale price.
Washington July 7. Polo ponies and poverty stricken Indians were cited during house debate over a measure to fund an award from the court of claims for Indians. Representative Burke of South Dakota pressed for a $908 257 appropriation for the court award, while Chairman FitzGerald of the appropriations committee opposed it and called the court action the famous cast. The proposal failed 7B to 1. Debate touched on Army polo expenditures and West Point elder polo support, with critics noting military schools receive heavy funding. The session closed without passage of the item.
Fort Smith Arkansas July 27 Judge WilW Hansfield died at his Ozark home aged 82 He longtime served on the supreme court bench and had to resign due to ill health He was among the few surviving members of the convention that voted for the reorganization of Arkansas before the Civil War.
Atlanta will host the grand chapter Sigma Nu convention during the Christmas holidays drawing about five hundred college students from across the states. Wayne P. Sewell secured Atlanta as the rendezvous beating New York Denver Cleveland St Louis and Kansas City. Delegates from Alabama and Georgia join a strong national turnout with plans for a smoker banquet theater party and a big dance.
The event offers a Saturday August 10 excursion with a six class full information and reservations at 9 and 8 Peachtree SmA Board.
Juarez July 27 Thirteen states in the republic of Mexico are in rebellion against President Madero, according to rebel reports. General Orozco claims thirty thousand men fight for reform liberty and justice across Chihuahua Sonora Sinaloa Coahuila Durango Vera Cruz Tepic Morelos Guerrero Queretaro Michoacan Tabasco and Tlaxcala. A federal column near Ensenada with about one thousand men is moving toward Juarez, while more states are expected to declare for the rebels within thirty days.
Cincinnati Louisville Chicago trips priced at 30 dollars with daily sale through October 31. Grant Park concert today by Wedemeyer’s band offers varied popular music starting at 3:15 PM free to all. Program includes College Capers Overture Stradella Flotow Song Answer from Maritana Wallace Two-step At the Ragtime Ball Moonlight on the Hudson Lubin Where Do You Live Briquet Alexander’s Ragtime Band Star Spangled Banner finale.
Hazlehurst Georgia July 27 Colonel James R Grant said he would not be a candidate for solicitor general citing short canvassing time and pressing business. Judge Sidney G Dell announced for the office against incumbent Judge J H Thomas, who seeks re election. Dell had been appointed county court judge by Governor Brown without opposition.
Washington Ga July 27 Special after nearly six hours of dragging the Little River by a party of 150 Wash ington ton the body of Frederick Almand was recovered Friday night and was brought to Washington to be prepared for burial He was drowned Friday afternoon about 3 o clock The funeral and interment will occur Sunday following the arrival of his sister Mrs Gabriel Toombs of Rochville Center NY
A list of various medicines, tonics, pills, foods, and household remedies with prices. Brands include Carter's Liver Pills, Cuticura, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, Scott's Emulsion, Hood's Sarsaparilla, Mentholatum, Wyeth's Lithia, Chichester's Pills, Nestle's Food, Horlick's Malted Milk, Cascarets, D. D. D., Peruna, Bromo blends, and multiple tooth and skincare items. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to several dollars, reflecting a dense storefront catalog.
A vintage ad for Jacobs Bed Bug Killer promises quick safe extermination. It claims powerful formula that soaks wood pores and crevices to destroy bugs and eggs, with instant effect and no danger, priced 14 pt 25c, pt 50c, quart 78c, gallon 2.50.
The death of Bert Michael of Athens Georgia occurred at St Josepha Infirmary. He graduated in June with honors and was poised for further studies. Son of Simon Michael, he led the university battalion and received a special degree. His parents were in Germany when notified. funeral arrangements in Athens follow.
Washington Ga July 27 Special A district school dispute over merging Hogue and Ophela districts in northern Wilkes County grows tenser with advocates threatening to take the matter to the state board of education after two county board meetings failed to yield accord. The split in sentiment among locals and other factors led the county board to conclude two remedies were needed.
An 14 day grand circle tour visiting Cincinnati Detroit Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands Albany and New York City with a day voyage down the Hudson. Prices from 875 including all living expenses and a one week version without New York from 65. Special Pullman train leaves Atlanta August 17. For reservations write J Mearland 417 Peachtrea Atlanta Ga.
The article discusses factions favoring separate high quality schools over consolidation, citing a ruling by the State Superintendent to resolve a dispute in Wicken county. The Superior Court appeal by consolidation supporters sought to halt a new separate school in the Opheila district. The piece ends with an ad-like note about The Charity Girl opening in Chicago.
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