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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
8
Dr J Wubur Chapman preached to hundreds of men in Atlanta urging repentance and return to Christian teachings. He appealed to young men who had strayed, inviting them to the conversion room while women gathered at the front.
A dated 1914 testimonial describes a man suffering a decade with hemorrhoids including bleeding, pain, and swelling. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment following warm-water application, the symptoms eased within three days and he returned to work. The notice promotes free samples and a skin book by mail from Cuticura Dept, Boston.
Dr Chapman's sermon tracks the prodigal tale from a boy’s bending toward independence to his desperate return. It emphasizes parental restraint, the mother’s pleading, the father’s forgiveness, and the moment of repentance when the son backslides into need and seeks guidance. The message contrasts law with grace and urges listeners to seek divine resources and return home.
Brigadier AWW Crawford returns to Atlanta after Jacksonville convention predicting rapid expansion of Salvation Army activities in the south. He, with Mrs Crawford, inspects branches in key cities including West Tampa and St Petersburg, reporting progress in religious charity and industrial work despite financial strain.
Mrs. Gracie Schurr files divorce against Eugene Schurr alleging he pinned her 12 year old stepson to a Marietta Street trolley seat and removed clothing to search for stolen money while passengers watched. The couple married in May 1911 and separated after the incident. Hearing set for March 20. attorneys Convers and Colquitt for the plaintiff.
Oakhurst residents plan a bond issue rally at 8 o clock Thursday night at the Union Fibersalo on Melrose avenue. Speakers invited include Hooper Alexander and Congressman William Schley Howard, with PAC leaders Decatur and Oakhurst urged to attend. Ladies will be welcomed.
The forecast calls for sight clouds with no rain prospect and steady temperatures. Expect continued mild spring conditions similar to earlier days, with a few more days of ideal weather.
A Welshland piccolo and a revival chorus drew about 1900 worshippers at the Tabernacle on Wednesday night. B G Grenfell, fresh from Swansea, led evangelistic music with Charles M. Alexander and Harry Barraclough. Bert Brown sang a solo. the service extended into a long singable encore, drawing Elks delegates and newsboys, with a special old folks service planned for Thursday.
Washington March 10 Special election names W T Standard to fill the unexpired term of late John W Callavas as Wilkes county roads and revenues commissioner. Ten candidates competed. Standard led with a 48 vote plurality. A proposal to appoint three commissioners by future grand jury vote failed decisively.
Comeda March 19 reports two year old Chrishena Little son died this morning from injuries after a fall from the veranda of the Christian home several days earlier. The tragedy occurred in a local residence, with authorities noting the incident as the cause of death.
An author describes experiments showing a novel armor class that could make fortifications nearly indestructible. He asserts it would be useless to bombard such metal and discourages attempts to beat the system.
Readable ad promotes Dad Sons Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. Claims calomel makes users sick and weak, urging customers to ask their pharmacist for a 30 cent bottle and try the vegetable tonic tonight with a money back guarantee if not effective. Includes mispelled warnings and child friendly confidence.
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