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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
9
A mother from South Haven Minnesota reports her twelve year old daughter's severe eczema on hands and arms. After seven months with doctor treatment the condition worsened. Two weeks of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills healed the hands. Date April 1 to July 7, 1905.
Advertisement touts Cuticura remedies for eczema psoriasis ringworm and scalp conditions. Claims instant relief and speedy cure via warm baths Cuticura Soap ointment and Resolvent with internal pills available for infants children and adults. Includes prices and mail order offer for Cuticura Book and free literature worldwide.
Vienna Ga June 2 special Dooly county backs road improvements led by over a hundred farmers and business motorists County commissioners press ahead with roadwork and plan a joint meeting with Houston to connect Vienna to Macon The correction notes the bad stretch was only four and a half miles in Crisp not Dooly and the road in Dooly is in excellent condition
Statesboro Ga June 2 Special Every day brings new hope for the Savannah Augusta automobile route through Statesboro Dr Rod Kennedy and others returned from Savannah where they urged selection of the Statesboro route It seems certain Statesboro will be on the route to Atlanta Connerat and a Constitution rep traveled in a 40 horse power car praising Bulloch county roads as the best seen on the trip They are described as turnpike from end to end with fine quality paving.
A rousing Dalton council meeting set plans for a June 13 good roads gathering. Senator W. C. Martin chaired as committees were formed to mobilize delegations from Atlanta, Chattanooga, and towns along Sherman and Johnston’s march route. Over 100 automobiles expected, with Chattanooga and Atlanta papers providing scouting coverage.
An advertisement touts Quaker Oats as superior for strength and endurance versus heavy greasy foods. It claims experiments show improvements and notes Quaker Oats in tins for warm climates remain fresh and sweet.
Jackson Georgia June special reports strong interest in the good roads movement. A chamber of commerce committee will gauge funds from Jackson and Butts county with a $1,000 pledge from the chamber and broad participation from banks and business houses. Residents along the road will be asked to contribute labor and teams, and farmers will work stretches in front of their homes. The Jackson chamber backs private subscriptions to fund road building, aiming to place Butts county among the state’s leading road counties.
Dalton Ga June 2 special acting on the good roads movement a statewide meeting will be held in Dalton on June 12. A large delegation of Auto cars from north Georgia will attend to support a proposed Chattanooga to Atlanta government highway. City and county officials and leading figures including Mayor Wood Judge Bogle Senator Martin and others have been invited. Prominent attendees already signaled include Mayor Crabtree of Chattanooga and Colonel Parker with the Eleventh Cavalry along with General Baldwin and other officials and businessmen.
Albany Ga June 2 Special The meeting of county commissioners of south Georgia in Albany on June 8 called by Chairman Nelson F Titt of Dougherty county to discuss good roads is drawing broad interest. Many counties will attend. newspapers note its importance and Dougherty’s macadam highways serve as model subject lessons for the gathering.
Toccoa Ga June 3 Special There will be a meeting at Cornelia Tuesday June 8 at 1030 am of representatives from Baaley Liberty Central Seneca Westminster 3 C Toccos Mt Airy Clarkesville Cornelia Lulu Buford Gainesville Ga to discuss the good roads movement The people of this county and nearby territory are stirred over the good roads contest The Constitution is seen as a medium to aid public movements for community good Stephens county is building a splendid road along the Habersham county line toward the turnpike to be constructed by this county.
Hawkinsville Ga June 2 special Fifteen cars leave today for Fitzgerald where they join cars bound for Jacksonville in The Constitution good reads contest A letter from Fitzgerald Mayor Knepp to Fitzgerald Mayor Lovejoy says a large crowd will depart June 3 to Jacksonville Pulaski County gears up for better roads with convicts along the southern county line to build top state roads and Pulaski claims the banner status for good roads authorities aim to improve the network
Elbert County officials and citizens rally behind the good roads movement. They note the county’s early convict labor built solid roads and urge renewed effort to improve state infrastructure, citing recent railroad strikes as evidence that better roads reduce railroad dependence. The county commission and Dr S J Stovell push for renewed public support to revive interest in good roads.
Perrott Michigan June 2 delegates from forty two states attend the National Wholesale Grocers Association meeting. The group seeks a universal labeling system uniform bills of lading and a bankruptcy law amendment to bar dealers with liabilities under 200 from relief. The convention closes Friday night.
In Chicago on June 2 Judge Landis stated he is not concerned by critics of enforcing the criminal code. He said his remarks in New York Monday were not a defense of any panic but a lawful stance. He commented on his belief in upholding the law amid public debate surrounding Harriman.
The Atlanta Journal New York Herald scout cars en route from Broadway New York to Whitehall street are expected to reach Atlanta Friday though Wednesday had been hoped for. Charles J Ryan of the Automobiles Club of Fulton County led a party toward the Carolinas to meet the returning group and was named a contest board member of the Automobile Association of America by Frank B Hower of New York. Editor James A Gray plans a party of fifty to greet the cars up to Lawrenceville.
Lucien Harris assistant tax collector and Fred Lester prominent businessman depart Atlanta for a long drive to Chattanooga and Louisville. They plan to use principal roads and Harris will provide The Constitution with updates on the journey.
A bold appeals campaign touts Van Camp's Milk as germless and pasteurized with sanitary dairies. It claims van Camp's evaporated milk is richer due to Holstein cows, removes two thirds water, and costs six cents per quart by the case.
Van Camp's Milk announces cans priced at ten cents for grocers. The product is produced at dairies across five states, reflecting nationwide scale and distribution.
In Columbus Georgia June 2 at the most enthusiastic meeting in its history the Columbus Automobile Club endorsed The Constitutions good roads campaign. A club committee will join the Atlanta party to survey routes for the Columbus to Atlanta auto road. Members report strong support for the route and plan thorough investigation of all options before selecting favored paths.
The Pathfinders touring Georgia encountered heavy rains from Madison to Rutledge and Social Circle, forcing few stops. Officials and citizens along the route praised good roads in Greene and Clarke counties while noting poorer conditions in Warren and Taliaferro, with work underway in some areas.
The Constitution party faces a three day trip over a road that is rough with sand in many places. Augusta citizens say Richmond can bring this road up to the standard of other highways and commit to doing the work for the contest.
An advertisement extols Eclipse Catarrh Cure as a long proven remedy for catarrh. It cites testimonials from Semantha of Ala and others, claims immediate relief and potential cure, offers a sample for twenty five cents in stamp, and promotes a regular package by mail for $1.00 from Eclipse Medicine Manufacturing Co of Atlanta, Georgia.
Jackson Va June 4 Special definite steps were taken at the Chamber of Commerce meeting to begin road building in Butts county. Two committees were appointed one with county commissioners to select the road section and another to oversee finances. Judge J H Ham chaired the road committee with J H Carmichael and Dr J A Jarrell. finance committee members were J Warthen chair, A T Buttrill and H L Daughtry. The groups will begin work at once as the meeting turned into a strong pro road program with many speeches in favor of road building.
A Sunday round trip offer to Warm Springs via the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad promises convenience and best schedules. Passengers are invited to try the service and experience the noted quality of travel and affordability with a $1.00 fare.
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