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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
12
Long ad describing plain nainsook combinations and gowns with lace trims, corset covers, and drawers offered at special prices. Emphasizes store’s shift to sensible, well-made undergarments and daily allure of bargains. Includes items like golf skirts and embroidery trimmed chemise styles with prices highlighted.
Asa G. Candler Jr and E M Durant announce at the New Kimball at 7 tonight a Chamber of Commerce smoker will reveal that after tonight stock sales for a 2560000 project to build Atlanta’s auto race course close to the public. Bids will be sought Wednesday from firms in Atlanta and other cities for track and buildings.
Ralph C Cochran announces an auction next Thursday at 1830 on Varina and Frazier Streets. The sale includes thirteen lots and two houses and lots near Capitol Avenue. Vacant lots require ten dollars cash with five dollars monthly at seven percent interest. houses require one fourth cash and ten dollars monthly at seven percent. Five five-dollar ground prizes will be awarded. Plats and information available from Ralph O Cochran at 18 South Broad Street, Moore acting as auctioneer.
The New York Herald Journal scout cars on tour from Broadway toward Whitshall street will make a tentative stop in Charlotta en route to Atlanta. A party of fifty Atlantans led by Jamon B. Gray will meet the cars, including Governor Smith and Mayor Maddox. Arrival in Atlanta expected Thursday with bankers possibly joining the welcome. June 3, Jeff Davis birthday legal holiday. banks and public buildings closed.
A brief note highlights children contentedly eating meals made using K K Kj Flour, describing their plump smiles and cheerful mood as evidence of the product’s pleasing taste and wholesome appeal.
A bold sales pitch extols Linen Suits in pinks blues ivory and natural tones. The text promises high class style at special June prices ranging from 22.50 to 29.75, urging decisive purchase amid lingering May delays.
The Mercer university program featured the Hardman medal oratory contest between Phi Delta and Ciceronian Literary Societies with speakers P M. Burdette A A Lummis T Capers and C C Voormans. The annual champion debate followed in the auditorium with mixed reactions as judges planned decisions.
Seaboard advertises quickest and best service from 88 Peachtree with a Memphis return option and contact phones listed. additional items reference Tifton Eschanss Sold, Lane et al, and a temporary retention note in a partially legible railroad dispatch.
Judge Felton presides as a murder case moves forward in Macon. Hattie Speer, a Black woman, stands accused of killing a man with a shotgun on a recent Sunday, with related charges to be resolved this session.
An archival styled note repeats a slogan for KKE K flour promising lifelong use. Mentions Seaboard and a four day timeframe, though specifics are unclear. Reads like a clipped ad snippet with strong branding emphasis rather than a full event.
At a mass meeting in Decatur a protest against selling the present public school site and buying new property on McDonough Street was passed. Edwin Ansley offered 100 dollars, a committee was named to present the protest to the council, and the deal to sell Decatur Street frontage at 519 per front foot was disclosed with title bond filed for record.
Three familiar cooking authorities Mrs Janet B Hill Mrs Sarsh Tyson Rover and Marion Harland agree on Colene as the top cooking fat. Harland says Cottene has given Sompiers satisfaction Hill calls it very satisfactory and Rorer adds it is a much healthier product than lard.
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