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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1909
Page
6
The text states normal eyes tolerate bright daylight, while imperfect eyes squint. It recommends a pair of properly fitted lenses to remove strain and restore normal vision. Our eye examinations are provided by graduate optometrists using the latest instruments.
Special dispatch reports Justice Harlan challenging state attempts to curb interstate liquor shipments. He argues federal commerce power protects shipments for personal use, forbidding states from seizing or prohibiting such imports once delivered, though states may regulate sale or distribution within their borders.
An advertisement highlights Cloisonne Enamel on sterling silver in Belt-Pins Brooches Barrettes Shirtwaist Sets and similar jewelry. It emphasizes rich soft colorings with an almost Oriental brilliance and invites readers to request a demonstration or show.
Atlanta awaits the Great Southern Music Festival opening at the Auditorium Armory Tuesday evening featuring Mina Geraldine Farrar Sig nor Antonia Sotti and Nicardo Martin with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Creation. Visitors receive charming attentions as crowds expect a record Southern turnout and extensive city decorations and transport arrangements for the five performances.
Walter Ballard Co presents invisible toric bifocals in a sola glaze that provide clear vision for reading and walking. The ad claims no visible division and invites readers to visit the store at 75 Peachtree Street in Atlanta to see the readers for themselves.
Georgia members of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association plan attendance at the Memphis convention May 17 to 20. Wallace of Augusta and Riley of Albany lead the Georgia delegation with special train arrangements and reduced fares. Delegation from South Carolina under B. Taylor of Columbia joins Atlanta.
A General Council meeting is scheduled for 3 PM with limited business. A report from the special committee on differences between the public works chief and city engineer may urge merging into one office.
Veteran He J Schwartz, aged 38, of Ivy Street, New York, seeks rail travel to Jacksonville. Advertises a one way to Jacksonville and return via Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad with a five day limit. Contact Bell Main 11 Atlanta 223 for arrangements.
A communication from E G Routzhan, director of the American Tuberculosis Exhibition in Atlanta, urges The Constitution to expose unsanitary breeding places for TB. He cites West Pine Street near Mills as a damp dairy filled site near modest rental housing where tenants pay about 26 dollars monthly and endure foul conditions. He warns the city charter must curb building operations to prevent tenements and sweat shops.
Forecast for today calls for fair and warmer weather with a moderate west wind. Warmth spreads across the south as indications point to clearing conditions, despite scattered clouds and ongoing reports of rain in cities like Chicago and Boston.
A fragmentary report notes mild adjustments in Atlanta weather with temperatures rising toward the upper range. It mentions a visiting Mr. Von Herrmann arriving to monitor conditions for festival security and flag etiquette, suggesting calm expectations for the Music Festival week.
Alateahoro Georgia May 2 special: solicitor Alf Terrington says he may enter the race for Congress, noting strong local support in Bulloch and Valdosta counties. He plans a possible return to Statesboro to announce decisions. Debate plans for local high school pupils will be held at Tenborn Institute in May with prize medals and recognition.
Jere M Pound accepted an invitation from the Behnott county and city to address the people of Uthis county Friday May 16 in Ashburn. The event is titled Imperial j tHtate Behnot and seeks to discuss local issues and community matters.
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