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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1916

Page

8

Critical for Roads in the Southeast

Washington reports that southeastern railways face a critical funding clash as engineers firemen conductors and trainmen unions push for wage concessions under an eight hour day or basic eight hour day scheme. Officials warn such raises could wipe out income and force rate hikes or service cuts.

Washington Southeast The Southeastern Railways Brotherhoods Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Menos

Drink Hot Water Morning Detox Routine Promoted

An advisory touts drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this daily practice flushes toxins, improves digestion and energy, and helps prevent ailments by purifying internal organs.

Valuable Ire for Men Health Improvement Cure Claim

A health claim advertises three grain cadomene tablets as a home treatment for nervous exhaustion insomnia and related ailments. The copy asserts surge of vitality and life ambitions, with directions for self administration and emphasis on non habit forming tablets supplied by physicians and pharmacists.

Leading Doctors Speak At Schools On Care Of Baby

In Atlanta during the Better Baby campaign, prominent physicians will speak at local schools this Wednesday at 8 40 p m to Parent-Teacher associations about infant care. Dr C G Aven chairs the committee. Mothers welcome. Speakers include Dr George M Niles at Forrest Avenue, Dr J H Clarke at North Avenue, and others at Grant Park Walke r Street Cathounacion Dr C G H Palme Tenth Street Battie Hill Luckie Street Luciter Avenue Fulton Street Hasty Atlants School Frasier Street George W Adair School and Dr A Rhodes among speakers from Mash Burn.

Atlanta CG. C.aven Forrest Avenue George M. Niles North Avenue J. H. Clarke Grant Fark Fred Jacksongira W. T. Jonen Fair Street G. W. Quillian Walker Street Palme Tenth Street George K. Warden Battie Hill School M. W. McLarty Luck

Baker Chosen as Secretary of War by Wilson

Washington says Newton D. Baker former mayor of Cleveland has been selected by President Wilson for secretary of war. His nomination goes to the Senate, with expect quick confirmation. Baker, 44, is a lawyer and longtime Ohio Democrat, a friend of Wilson since Johns Hopkins days, and a strong backer of preparedness and foreign policy.

Washington Newton D. Baker Cleveland Wilson Senate War Department Baker Johns Hopkins University Garrison West Virginia Haker Martinsburg W. Va Johns Hopkins Washington and Lee Ohio Bar Philippines Panama Canal Porto Rico Ohio State Democratic Committee South East Bibb Graves Alabama Lawrence Young North Carolina

Municipal Warehouse Urged by Farlinger

Councilman Farlinger moved to establish a municipal warehouse and referred the ordinance to the freighter and transportation committee. He cited storage needs for city cement and offered a rent free warehouse from H L M Rentell about two miles from town center. The measure failed after objections to location. prior attempts to centralize supplies for all departments were also defeated, leaving city storage dispersed and no warehouse keeper since Hardy Padgett’s removal.

Farlinger Inman Freigherae and Transportation Commutter Yarlinger Vatloux Ectty HLM Rentell Fareer Hadeen Cly Hardy Padgett

School Dental Clinic Movement Discussed by Committees

A meeting of a committee chaired by Dr. DeLos L. Wills discussed establishing free dental clinics in Atlanta public schools. The Fulton county dentists and Atlanta Chamber of Commerce back the plan, hoping it will boost student efficiency.

DeLos L. Wills Fulton County Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Atlanta

Pope's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Advertises Pope's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for sour, gassy indigestion. Claims five minutes to relief, digesting undigested food and soothing a troubled stomach. Sold in large cases at drug stores for fifty cents.

Savannah Debate Over Mayoral Succession Sparks Resignation Threats

Savannah March 6. Representative Shelby Myrick and the Chatham delegation propose a local bill to let voters choose the mayor’s successor and threaten to resign if Mayor Pierpont resigns or pledges to run and enforce the new prohibition law. The group claims unity and says they will resign only if Pierpont resigns or withdraws opposition to the bill.

Savannah Shelby Myrick Chatham County Richard J. Davant Chatham Legislative Pierpont Chatham A. A. Lawrence Hermann Shupteine M. Jackson Atlanta Constitution R. J. Travis Democratic Executive Committee Atlanta Myrick Tierpont Mr. Myrick Davant Mr. Davant Travis Leland Fremont Ravis Jackson Shuptring Iravin Sowannan SaGaldgey Bierpont Vierpont Elvetioh Uiat Inney Richard Davant Piarpont

Lovers of Art Visit Exhibit of Paintings

An Atlanta Art association exhibit from the American Art federation opens on the ground floor of the Ponce de Leon apartments showing 27 oil paintings and Futur pottery. Highlights include The Girl at the Spring by Kopman and Utatone in Japanese style. prices range from 100 to 3000 dollars. Admission is 25 cents. Mrs. W. More chairs general committee with Mrs. Richard W. Johnston heading the exhibit group. Monday duties listed for Mrs.

Ponce de Leon Atlanta Art Association American Art Federation Washington, D.C Benjamin D. Kopman Rintare Saba Leonard Cgohtman Atlanta Futper Pottery W. More Richard W. Johnston

California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Constipation Relief

An old home remedy claim urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative to avert illness from constipation. It touts 50 cent bottles with directions for all ages and warns to ensure the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company to avoid counterfeit versions.

Ilver California California Fig Syrup Company

Ministers Oppose Military Training in Atlanta Schools

Members of the Evangelical Ministers' association of Atlanta spoke on Monday to oppose adding military training to Atlanta public schools. A five member committee was appointed to present the stance to the city board of education. The committee includes Dr. J. J. Hall Dr. L. Barton Dr. D. H. Ogden Rev. W. C. Schaeffer and Rev. Wallace Rogers.

Evangelical Ministers’ Association of Atlanta Board of Education J. J. Hall L. &. Barton D. H. Ogden W. C. Schaeffer Wallace Rogers

Exhibit Schedule Highlights Local Names and Dates

Quinten Bopkins and Emily JeckyH host a sequence from Tuesday through Saturday featuring Frances Newnan, Robert Adger, Roby Robinson, and Mrs W L Cosgrave. The exhibit runs for two weeks, with daily sessions including Thursday and Friday events.

Quinten Bopkins Emily Jeckyh Frances Newnan Mra Robert Adger Fridey Roby Robinson W. L. Cosgrave

Women to Raise Funds for Emory University

At a 10 30 a m meeting of the Atlanta City Federation of Women s Clubs, committees will be named to raise funds for Emory University. The group pledged support two months ago and aims to organize for immediate action with eloquent speakers highlighting the university s value to civic and educational life in Atlanta. Mrs Spencer Atkinson, president, will preside.

Atlanta City Federation of Woman's Clubs Chamber of Commerce Emory University Atlanta Spencer Atkinson

Dentists Hold Midwinter Clinic in Atlanta

The Atlanta Society of Dental Surgery will conduct a two day midwinter clinic at the Ansley hotel with instructive phases of dental surgery. More than 200 dentists from across the south are expected to attend for instruction and demonstrations.

Atlanta Atlanta Society of Dental Surgery Ansley Hotel South

Uric Acid in Meat Linked to Rheumatism

A prominent authority links rheumatism to uric acid from meat and rich foods. Cites cold damp weather, kidney function, and skin cleansing as factors. Recommends Jad Salts daily for a week to stimulate kidney action and reduce uric acid, plus Hthia lemon water for kidney support.

Poole Elected to Atlanta Police Commission

Herry G Poole a well known undertaker in Atlanta was unanimously elected a member of the Police Commission at yesterday’s meeting. He was the only candidate nominated and elected on the first ballot to fill the term of W P Fain. Fain’s term expired and the board will elect a new chairman at the next meeting.

Herry G. Poole Atlanta Bollce Commission Comen Williamson Free Poole W. P. Fain Hias M Fain Pwhl Lu Ordee

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