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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
2
The Bell Telephone Directory printers' ink lauds the directory as a near home and near business advertising channel. It urges grocers druggists florists dry goods bankers and others to place ads before a broad audience and invites inquiries for rates as Atlanta directory goes to press.
Milwaukee report reveals a two year memory lapse ended when a camera shutter clicked. William Childs, 36, son of George William Childs Jr, identified himself after the photo was taken. He recalls only a momentary flash and then fell silent before recovering speech and revealing past life as a Brooklyn lineage and former chief clerk at Anthony Photographic Supply in New York.
A Georgia off season law bans catching possums, prompting a Texas sourced dish served with Georgia sweet potatoes at the Piedmont hotel. Judge Frans Park notes the historic rule while caterer Merritt capitalizes on the appetite, as no law blocks potatoes nationwide.
Boston March 13 actress Miss Ethel Barrymore married Russell Griswold Colt of Bristol Rhode Island at the rectory of the Most Precious Blood in Hyde Park yesterday morning. Colt is son of Col Samuel Pome roy Colt longtime president of the United States Rubber Company.
An article argues that removing tannin-bearing chaff from coffee yields a harmless brew. It claims boiled longer improves flavor, reduces needed quantity, and promotes economic and health benefits, recommending Puri-tan-ated coffee sold in 1 lb cans at grocers.
The University of Georgia selects its summer school faculty for the next session. Names include Kyle Alfriend, JL Beeson, WH Bocock, MI Brittain, Ntecature, RP Brooke, FB F Brown, John Campbell, Mary Cronawall, J. Fain, Hi J Geartner, WD Hooper, W OH Patrick, Frederick D. Loney, Joseph Lustrat, Wightman Melion, Maryck, H. Merril, John Morris, HW Park, Miss C Pareyah, RH Powell, Jansy Reid, A Mfoute, C Stanage, RP Stephens, Joseph S. Stewart, H White, AE Winship, Anna I Young, EB Gertrude Ford, Wiltur Colvin, and other scholars, with General Assembly lectures and weekly programs listed.
An advertisement touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure as giving instant relief from catarrh and clearing congested airways. It promises permanent cure by reaching the source of the trouble, shares testimonial letters, offers a trial and a free pipe with a small stamp request, and provides Atlanta Georgia contact details.
In Oyster Bay New York on March 6 ex president Roosevelt oversaw the packing of his African expedition gear. Four New York men delivered parts by automobile while he tested guns at a target range and marked several items as packed or returned to New York for shipment aboard the Hamburg.
Chicago reports William J. Bryan indicating receptiveness to a possible United States senate run from Nebraska to succeed Elmer J. Burkett. He says he does not know if he will be a candidate, but would welcome a strong chance for a Democratic victory and believes the party is in good condition for success.
A new line of tailored hats is announced with prices from 2 to 12 dollars. Styles include Russian and Hindu turbans, mushroom toques, Vedda braid draping, and black options, plus children's trimmed hats. The ad promises exclusivity, conservative appeal, and affordable fashion with serviceable, stylish headwear.
John Philip Sousa, touring Pinehurst, declares ragtime dead due to poor purses and imitators. He contrasts old ragtime with operas and other merit pieces, saying he has not played ragtime this season. The note adds a separate Washington report that the Supreme Court did not decide the commodities clause case under the 1908 law.
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