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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
2
Alfred Benjamin & Co. promotes washable fancy waistcoats to revitalize old suits and diversify wardrobes. For over thirty years they have led fancy waistcoat production in the United States, showcasing models in latest New York fashion and securing exclusive weaves in fancy waist coatings. Prices range.
Frank A. Pittman who lost his bid for city building inspector may enter the race for alderman from the third ward. Supporters urged him to run while Charles L. Chosewood had been the sole announced candidate. Pittman said he needs time to consider and decide in a few days amid talk of other possible entrants.
Mansfield Ga June 27 Special The Oxford district Methodist conference opened this morning with Dr Charles E B Dowman presiding and Dr E K Turney elected secretary. Delegates from about forty churches attend along with educators and preachers including William B Bonnett Emory College and James E Dickey Emory College. Rev J W Jenkins and Rev James Dickey preach tonight paying tribute to late leaders.
London reports an American, George Humdeldt, offered 200 pounds for the return of a bag containing money and jewelry valued at 16,000 pounds after a messenger boy alerted authorities. The boy telephoned several numbers before locating the owner, who had dropped the bag in the principal square.
Norfolk June 27 Governor Ansel of South Carolina with his family and a large party arrived for the South Carolina day celebration at the Jamestown exposition. The party includes 700 South Carolina National Guard infantry under Colonel Henry T. Thompson and officials. diplomas were presented to Citadel graduates at the exposition grounds. Governor Ansel attended a reception at the Virginia Club and three state governors will join a reception at the Virginia state building tomorrow.
The police committee met to consider petitions for liquor and beer saloon licenses and pool rooms. After hearings and an executive session, action was not finished. renewals were carried over from the last meeting while new applications were reviewed, listing applicants at Decatur, Peters, Marietta, and Harris streets for white and negro saloons and beer premises.
James A. Wooton chief engineer of 52 Greenwood Avenue was fined 610.75 in the recorder’s court for reckless driving. He admitted being on the wrong side as he approached Mitchell Street colliding with a buggy driven by two year old George Poole Jr. of Lowantreet. The accident caused damage estimated at 68. Poole’s father asked Wooton to pay the damages. Wooton reportedly refused, threatening a suit.
Richmond on June 27 reports C D Lanshorne and Carpenter & Company with Matthews Curtis Company of Clifton Forge ordered to quit construction on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad project by July 1. About two thousand men affected as funding and market conditions hinder new securities. Loss at Christansturg fire the Christianebure Cailles Plow and Machine Company lumber and other properties destroyed, estimated damage around 50,000 dollars.
Robinnaire's Face Powder is a pure rice powder free from biamuth and arsenic. It promises invisibility on application and leaves the complexion with delicate beauty. Refreshing and delightful to use, it helps prevent sunburn roughness and blemishes from heat.
Robinnaire's Liquid Face Powder promises quick cosmetic effects, toning the complexion and concealing defects. The product is marketed as ideal for summer use to protect skin from tan sunburn and blistering and suited for evening wear and after shaving for men. Price listed as 50e.
An old advertisement touts Robinnaire’s Face Bleach as a permanent remover of freckles tan sunburn pimples blotches and other skin discolorations promising a clear refined complexion. A trial bottle costs 25 cents with postage extra. Regular eight ounce bottles are 1 each or six for 65 cents with a free soap cake on $1 bottle this week.
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