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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1913

Page

16

Shrinedarm Festivity Faces Atlanta as Shrine Parade Opens

Special report from Dallas dated May 12 describes Atlanta favored to host the shriners event. The procession includes the camel, drums, and a grand march through Memphis and nearby towns. Officials announce a state tour from Montgomery to Los Angeles with hotel views and temple appeals. Dignitaries, attendees, and Ladies of the Shrine fill streets as bands play and crowds cheer the opening parade.

Fred Warner Dallas Fexus Atlanta Memphis Trin Potentaty Anc Monte Flan Perk Adalr Vietory St Adairs Atlaita Athulla Celles Mosman Montgomery Los Angeles Infegram Charles 1 O'Neal Sar Piero Los Ancreley Lou California

Agricultural School Seeks Major Improvements and Expansion

The executive committee of the State College of Agriculture in Athens met to discuss recommendations for campus upgrades. President Soule and board leaders joined Governor-elect Slaton to plan increases in maintenance and new facilities, including a veterinary degree program, extended equipment, and five stock breeding centers. The college seeks state and federal funds, plus potential matching dollars, to sustain growth and expand extension work for farmers and youth clubs.

Croomton G. Williams State College of Agriculture Athens Br. Andress M. Soule Marie J. J. Conner L. G. Hardeman Commerce John T. Newton Madivan Juin M. Slaton Bowen Th. Soule Theo Georgia Colege Serks Board of Trustees

Better Car Schedules As They Are Needed

Preston S Arkwright outlines plans to improve street car service with more lines and signage on cars. He notes no new lines beyond current RR commission approved work, contemplates future Stone Mountain extension, and mentions potential changes contingent on Clarkston residents.

Robert P. Lavell, Jr Preston S. Arkwright Fater Oon Street Raiway Company Railroad Commission Reiny Stoas Moun Clark- Ston Stone Mountain Uhesest Atlanta Streck

Tag Day and the Pretty Workers As Seen By the Boys From Emory

A colorful Atlanta scene on Tag Day shows Emory boys and local women selling pennants to raise funds for Sheltering Arms. Tales include a driver paying for two tags, a country youth bargaining, and numerous tag moments along Five Points, Piedmont Hotel, and Whitehall Street, all narrated with humor and local color.

Tag Day Emory J. R. Drake Atlanta Dollee Piedmont Hotel Frank L. Buxton Whitehall I Inet Elvil Richard J. Requires Pher

Back to the Farm Declares Little Joe Brown

Governor Brown says he will return to his Cobb County farm after Governor J M Slaton takes oath. He notes Georgia politics have distracted voters with numerous primaries and that he will focus on private affairs upon leaving office. He declines to forecast his future political plans, emphasizing the farm as his immediate priority.

Cranston G. Willamn Jseph MM. Brown Georgia Brown Tates Place Cobb County Jann M. Slaton Ata

Atlanta Baptist ministers hold Monday conference at First Church

A.W. Powers Jr reports that about Philly-five clergymen attended the Atlanta Baptist churches conference at First Baptist. Visitors en route to the National Baptist conference in St. Louis joined. Rev Charles W. Daniel described a great Griffin revival and other encouraging reports from city and state churches and Sunday schools. Plans regarding a challenge to Methodist Sunday schools were postponed until after the St. Louis gathering.

A.W. Powers, Jr Atlanta Baptist Churches First Baptist Church Philly-five National Baptist Conference St. Louis Charles W. Daniel Griffin Methodist Sunday Schools of Atlanta Bt Lona

Emory journalism class hosts Asa Candler talk at Kimball House

Twenty three Emory College journalism students heard Asa G. Candler, president of Emory’s board of trustees, offer fatherly guidance on seizing opportunity in college and climbing toward success. The event, held at the Kimball House after a Constitution editor’s invitation, featured remarks by Miss Isma Dooly and Clark Howell and praise for The Atlanta Constitution as a model of Southern progress.

Es McKelter Asa G. Candler Emory College Candiera Kimball House Nots Ty Candier Constitution Force Halatead Isma Dooly Falter Gortatowsky Clark Howell Oxford Dr Melton Mr. Howell Howell Mr. Candler Nfe Emory Atlanta Constitution Georgia Miss Dooly Newconner

Central of Georgia and Ocean Steamship directors meet May 12

Directors of Central of Georgia railroad and Ocean Steamship company will hold joint aquus t meetings tomorrow morning in Savannah Georgia with President Charles W Markham presiding. The notice references telephoned and written responses to ads and mentions Mr Halstead and Mr Halelead in connection with top positions.

Savannah Aquust Central of Georgia Railroad The Ocean Steamship Company Charles W. Markham Halelead Gortatowsk Uigaz Halstead Santa Loy

Judge Newman Returns from Columbus Court

Judge W. T. Newman of the northern district of Georgia has come back to the city after attending the western division of the United States court in Columbus. Also returning are District Attorney Tate Assistant Attorney Henley United States Marshal Johnson and Deputy Clerks J D Stewart and F Beers.

Buxton W. T. Newman Northern District of Georgia Columbus Western Division United States Court Tate Henley United States Johnson J. D. Steward F. Beers

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in U S Court

Two voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed in the United States court yesterday. William C. Black lists assets of 14, with no assets and no occupation. Charles W. Wilkins shows assets of 4 421.64, with 3 400 secured 986.66 unsecured and 38 in notes and bills. Total assets amount to 7 000.

F. L. Basten United States Court William ¢. Black Charles W. Wilkins

Railroad conference plans for Macon depot and union station

State railroad commission and leaders from Central of Georgia and Southern Railway met at the capitol to discuss a new Macon depot and a union station for the city. Officials present included H. Markham, W. A. Winburn, A. R. Lawson, T. S. Morse, C. K. Lawrence, and H. B. Spencer.

Hy Cranston G. Willams State Railroad Commission Southern Pailway and Central Georg Jia Railroad Macon Marcon Railroad Commission H. Markham Chicago W. A. Winburn A. R. Lawson T. 8. Morse C.K. Lawrence Central of Georgia Railroad H. B Spencer The Southern Railway

Funeral for J B Hutcheson in channel of Greenberg Bond

Funeral services for J B Hutcheson are set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of Greenberg and Bond with Rev. Hugh Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.

L. B. Hutcheson J. 8. Hutcheson Greenberg & Bond Hugh Walker Oakland

Advertising memory value and the case for persistent ads

Hugo Munsterberg argues four V4-page ads yield stronger memory value than one full page, based on experiments with average readers. He claims psychology can boost sales, and urges merchants to use many medium ads in a newspaper rather than one large splash to sustain attention and build business.

Hugo Munsterberg Harvard University Merchant The Constitution Springfield

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