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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
9
Advertising rates listed for daily weekly monthly and Sunday editions. Mentions holiday wiring, out-of-town distribution outside Atlanta, New York City availability and selling points. Includes policy on payment responsibility and AP news disclosure.
The piece outlines a congress split over ending the war state with Germany and ratifying the Versailles peace. It notes Republicans seek repudiation of Wilson’s treaty while the administration urges peace through Versailles, warning that a separate peace would weaken the nation and global standing. It also mentions support for a bridge across San Francisco Bay as a symbol of Western initiative.
A collage of dialect sketches and verses about rural life and mobility. The piece blends Geeta commentary on cars, Dixie land nostalgia, seasonal songs, and humorous snippets from columns and letters, reflecting early 20th century rural humor and verse.
Thirty visiting Kiwanis delegates from across the country pledged support for bringing the 1922 International Kiwanian convention to Atlanta at a Peacock cafe luncheon. Telegrams from clubs coast to coast expressed backing. Indiana clubs, Terra Haute and Princeton, voiced strong aid. messages came from Ashland and Winchester Kentucky, Montgomery and Albany Alabama, several North Carolina cities, Virginia towns, Tennessee, West Virginia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Canada, and Texas.
Freight traffic officials at the Missouri Pacific railroad report Pueblo freight shipments are resuming. A telegram from the freight traffic department says Pueblo shipments are being received at railroad stations, signaling return to normal operations after flooding disruptions in the area.
The Chinatown district bristles with sawed-off shotguns as tensions rise between the On Leong and Hip Sing tong factions. Reports say a resident is found dead in a dark alley, with police watching for signs of a looming clash. A pacifist beggar flees to Jersey as tensions flare amid opium dens and coded door markings. Nearby, New York’s vast railway traffic and nightlife bear on the city’s mood, while residents mutter about the coming “kiss of death” movie and the daily chatter at Mme Hortense’s hair salon.
A reader asks about thumb sucking deformity and asks for an orthodontist recommendation and cost. Dr Brady cautions against thumb sucking, notes risks of jaw and teeth misalignment, and cites a 20 year old case where years of treatment improved alignment. most success is in ages 6 to 16. He cannot name specialists or quote fees, urging consultation with local physicians and orthodontists.
The Women’s auxiliary of the local Y M C A will host the Boys’ club annual picnic Saturday. About 3:30 o’clock attendees gather at the Y M C A club rooms. 100 attendees expected. Local sponsors White Provision John A Manget Stone's Bakery Schlesin Ber Bakery Tunes Packing Fair & Martin provide meats breads cakes ice cream and peanut butter sandwiches.
R B Verdery and E H Burroughs of Atlanta are among speakers at the Tri State Water and Light conference in Asheville North Carolina. The program includes state health officials and utility executives with A A Passelt of Nan nan Ga as president. Other speakers are H E B Miller George F Catlett W Rawson Col ler and Arthur M M Trane.
H J Echele of St Louis Missouri was elected national president of the Association of Junior Advertising Clubs of the World at Wesley Memorial church. Officers include Frank Bumpus Kansas City Ernest Harriman Columbus William Curley Des Moines Nagel St Louis and Bogg Pittsburgh treasurer. The group trains young men in practical advertising education and links to the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World.
Atlanta lodge Elks observed Flag Day with Colonel George M Napier delivering the principal address on the history and meaning of the flag. Walter P Andrews read a flag history while the Elks Orchestra performed and Nora Allen and the Elks Quartet sang. A large crowd of Elks and friends attended the exercises.
The Atlanta Lodge of Elks held its annual flag day exercises on Ellis Street to a large audience. Officers presented the ritual, a program of songs and specialties followed, with George M. Napiar delivering the main address. The Elks quartet highlighted the event along with solos by Nora Allen, Mrs J Edgar Morris, and Nick Lang, while Walter P. Andrews read a brief history of the flag.
Two indictments charging George Lloyd as a Bunco ring member in Atlanta were not pressed by Judge Humphries on motion by Solicitor-General Boykin. Victims WV D Hill of Habersham and H A Madeira of Philadelphia failed to positively identify Lloyd. A separate state indictment for theft of a diamond ring valued at 750 dollars remains pending.
Streetcar schedule changes increase weekend service to ten minute intervals on Stewart avenue line. Saturday evenings East Point College Park and East Point Hapeville lines also switch to ten minute service, replacing previous twenty minute intervals. The adjustments apply only on Saturdays and do not alter weekday timetables.
A long list of Court of Appeals decisions from Fulton to Tift counties affirms reverses and affirms with conditions across numerous cases. Notable names include Goree Bitheridge Hooper Adams Rowe Massell Meldrim and others with actions involving State Banks and railroad companies.
The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed judgments involving receivers and defendants from Sumter and Fannin circuits. Attorneys Crory Maynard & Willington and Shipp & Sheppard represented plaintiffs in error, with Glover and Mathews/Feagin noted for defendants. The case includes a certified question and references to the Court of Appeals certifying a ruling ministry.
A Fulton superior court jury awarded Ernest L. Keown of Lawrenceville 15000 in a false arrest suit against Central Bank and Trust of Atlanta. Keown, jailed overnight after a mistaken identification by two tellers and an assistant cashier, was accused of fraudulent check use. A prior trial had awarded 14000, with a later verdict adding 1000 to total 15000.
The Constitution reports the first paid advertisement sent by radio phone by J C McQuiston of Westinghouse during the seventeenth Associated Ad Clubs convention. He notes news and ads may broadcast to newspapers worldwide, with church sermons and events delivered to stations and homes, promising rapid transmissions of sports, music, and weather updates.
Atlanta scouts are praised by convention delegates for filling many roles from errand boys to information bureaus aiding the advertising gathering. The Miami Indian delegation drew attention as lively participants amid the crowd, with traffic nearly blocked by their presence.
The Southern council of the American Association of Advertising Agencies convenes at 10 30 AM Wednesday at the Georgian Terrace hotel. Officers are Ernest E Dallis chairman Atlanta Henry Lee Staples vice chairman Richmond and W R Magsengale secretary treasurer Atlanta. Notable participants include James OShaughnessy executive secretary New York and Charles W Hoyt of Hoyts Service Inc New York city president of the Advertising Agencies Corporation which handles army navy and shipbuilding ads for the United States. Members listed span Thos E Basham Louisville Cecil Barreto Richmond The Chambers Agency New Orleans Channelon Advertising Chattanooga Nelson Chesman Chattanooga Ferry Hanly New Orleans Johnson Dallis Atlanta Staples Staples Richmond and The Thomas Deteret Service Jacksonville.
Zion June 14. Overseer Wilbur Glenn warned that women wearing dresses exposing more than the neck could be barred from public spaces as the town police warned three women to retire from public view. Vo- Mva at tabernacle called the final warning and pledged arrests for half naked street attire.
At the Boys High School secretaries conference held Tuesday afternoon, Norman M. Parrott of Baltimore presided with Elmer A. Guise of Tulsa in the chair. Topics included club membership, member retention, records, propaganda, notices, education work, and how far clubs should engage in civic activities beyond advertising related aims.
Firemen collect hundreds of bundles from city stations and outlying districts for the Armenian relief. M Rich & Bros Co storeheadquarters receive the bundles as Criterion Theater becomes a collecting point under Mrs Alonzo Richardson and the Federation of Women's Clubs backing the drive.
Washington June 14 By Constitution Leased Wire The Georgia delegate’s remarks at the U S warehousing conference highlighted a plan to give farmers unlimited storage facilities and warehouse certificates to boost borrowing power. Hoover urged reliable storage insurance. a committee will survey insurers and gather data to refine the proposal for nationwide adoption.
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