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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1912
Page
11
A discussion on cat self righting and dynamics from Popular Mechanics ideas. It cites Forest Woulton of the University of Chi i iano and Professor Moulton, explaining how an airman or balloonist could turn to land on his feet given proper technique and the theoretical implications for earth climate changes.
At a June 22 meeting in Adairsville 96 U t the Adairsville camp voted unanimously to rename the camp John W Gray camp honoring Colonel John W Gray longtime district commander and pioneer citizen of north Georgia. A sheriff raid near Adairsville resulted in the seizure of an illicit distillery with two men at the site one escaping and Leland Adcock arresteed about seven miles from town.
A young man and bashful partner sought a marriage license in Brooklyn. The clerk struggled with the names Baltram Szyrmyzdinis and Ona Bendaracisitite, calling for an interpreter as others helped decode the spellings. The license was finally issued.
A grower devised a moving greenhouse plan to transplant carnations without stopping production. A 17 by 35 foot greenhouse on wheels with fixed light tracks sits on concrete foundations and covers 24,360 square feet. In spring plants are set, then the traveling greenhouse moves over beds each fall, allowing continuous growth. Appears in the July Popular Mechanics Magazine.
A London letter notes a rising craze for baby jewelry among jewelers. The old fashioned Srooch with Baby engraved appears, Hyde Park shows infants with rings and bracelets, a 12 month old toyed with eight rings and three bracelets, a nurse shields a stash of rings bracelets and necklaces outside a Hyde Park hotel. The rings are wooden and linked to bracelets to prevent swallowing.
The guide notes background tones for flowers using gray dull greens and dark reds with dull orange crockery, while Japanese bronze and lacquered basketware highlight blooms. Clear or cut glass is safer than iridescent finishes, violets suit low opalescent bowls, and cut glass and silverware suit table décor. For porches use brass copper wicker or bark-covered holders. New colors shift toward softer grays and browns with Clematis blue and twisted violet for gowns and citron yellow trims.
Members of the class of 1990 at Boys High held their twenty second anniversary banquet at the Athletic Club. The evening featured speeches by educators and alumni and a humorous printed menu that mixed Greek and Chinese phrases. Professor Slaton and Professor Brittain attended as honorary guests.
A Chicago depot showcases extensive traveler conveniences including roomy elevators, information bureaus, electric lights, restaurants, phones, and baths. A mahogany box on the wall reads To Please the Public Drop your suggestions, inviting public input for improvements amid a contrast with outdated practices.
Popular Mechanics notes a new Irish lace slipper novelty in America. Each hand crocheted slipper pair requires nearly two weeks to craft and sells for about 50 dollars at retail.
Critics say religious leaders face constant demands from both lay members and secular society. Ambitious church figures seek power, control congregants, and influence politics, stirring distrust as wars within churches erode perceived moral authority and peaceful conduct.
A belated New York passenger chased and overtook a steamer bound for Europe using an aeroplane. The stunt, once nearly unheard of, is cited in Poplar Mechanics magazine as an example of experimental travel while a separate tip advises how to clean stove parts by scratching a bar of steel.
Special notices invite friends and relatives to funerals for Dry Halli J P Hall and family. Services set for Sunday June 23 1912 at 3 pm from 187 W Fall Street with carriages from Ho M Fatterson & Son. Also notices for Morton J H Morton relations from Jacksonville Florida and Wasduss Georgia, service Sunday June 3 at 1 pm from U S Decal residence 396 S Pryor Street. Whittaken family invites for son Richard Hilderbrandt Whittaker funeral today June 23 1912 at 5 pm from 13a East Tenth Street with Philadelphia interment. Roach death announced Robert Mee Dowell Roach interment in Charlotte after Montreat. Surviving relatives and specifics noted.
Odd Fellows order members and attendees muster at the ceremony at Alabama and Broad Street to pay last respects to two departed brothers and sisters. Delegates from multiple lodges will read names and conduct short rites for the deceased and their kin.
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