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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

12

Capitol View Home For Easy Payment Sale

Attractive, comfortable and solidly built house in Capitol View offered with easy payments. Elevated 75 by 158 foot lot, yellow pine structure, quality framing, weatherboarding, lath plaster and paint. Oak mantels and tiling, suburb with strict homeowners, good neighbors, garden space, and potential property value increases. See Mr. W. D. Beatie at 207 Equitable Building or call 3520.

Jeré'a Capitol View W. D. Beatie Equitable

Weather 1912 warm May with a cold spell mistaken

Weather expert notes May in 1912 has been mildly above normal with no real cold wave. May 15 shows temperatures around 32 seen in past years later than mid May. Rainfall totals for February to April exceeded normal, due to atmospheric disturbances following gulf rather than lake patterns.

Min von Hermann Mr. von Hermann

Sunday Bathing OKd at Piedmont Park With Time Rules

A large crowd attended the Piedmont park meeting as the park commission voted 9 to 3 to allow Sunday bathing. Bathing hours begin May 21 with first Sunday bath on May 26, limited by gender times and strict rules including two piece suits and registration. Mayor Winn proposed amendments limiting Sunday baths to women and children morning and men and boys afternoon.

Piedmont Park Park Commission Winn Council Chamber Playground Committee K. Orr

Hart Schaffner Marx Suits and Men’s Accessories Ad

A vintage ad highlights Hart, Schaffner & Marx suits that hold shape and style. It notes models starting at $18 and promotes shirts, Nettleton shoes, hats, neckwear, hosiery, and underwear as part of a full menswear selection.

Manhattan Earl & Wilson Nettleton

Sunday Bathing Sparks Atlanta Public Hearing

Atlanta officials debated Sunday bathing with strong church and civic voices. Proponents argued for regulated Sunday bathing while opponents cited public morals, as commissioners eventually voted 9 to 3 in favor after Mayor Winn’s amendment. Bell Telephone directory note appended.

E. D. Ellenwood Universalist Church Atlanta Co. B. Haynes Georgia W. E. Newell A. A. Little C. O. Jones Chambers Puckett Wilby Burnett Pitts van Houten Reynolds Young Cochran Winn Bond Anderson Thomson

Recognition Denied Industrial Workers Report Attested

Indianapolis May 16 The Industrial Workers of the World failed to gain recognition at the national socialist convention as a neutral labor stance was adopted by the committee report. The full committee supported neutrality toward labor unions, avoiding endorsement of the American Federation of Labor or the Industrial Workers, ending debate without division.

Indianapolisa Ind Industrial Workers of the World National Socialist Committee On Labor Organizations American Federation of Labor Friends of the Industrial Movement Cuilallen Ghavatriat Strusse Ag Grable Bor Rganica BOW ‘Flere

Charge of fraud against Haygood in U S court

John W. Haygood a Fitzgerald lawyer has been cited to appear in the U S court at Macon on May 23 to show cause why he should not be held in contempt. He is charged with defrauding Mrs. Caroline A Kilgore of Utah of 6686 dollars by selling land with power of attorney and retaining part of the proceeds.

Macon John W. Haygood United States Haygood Caroline A. Kilgore Cache County Utah

Nightingale Medal for Red Cross Nurses

Red Cross nurses who render exceptional service may receive a Florence Nightingale medal. At the International Red Cross conference session the proposal to fund such medals was sent to central committees of participating countries.

Washington Red Cross Hurses Florence Nightingale Red Cross

Dollar Wiggletail Offer Attracts Atlanta Citizens

A well known Atlanta promoter Joel Hurt announces a dollar per wiggletail for those who catch them in Springvale park lake and deliver to his office. The stunt, aimed at draining the lake to reduce mosquitos, sparks local curiosity and a playful scramble among residents.

Joel Hurt Hurt Mke Mr. Hurt Mr. Hart Park Commission Springvale Park Hart Atlanta Springvale Park Lake

Fire at Charlotte compress causes 35600 damage

A Charlotte compress fire on May 16 caused about 35600 in damages. Electric waterworks pumps failed cutting water for thirty minutes allowing the blaze to burn two hours. Sanders Orr Co. suffered the largest losses.

Charlotte D. C Charlotte Compress Sanders-Orr & Co

Quaker Health Remedy Promises Relief for Kidney Ailments

Quaker extract marketed as balm for sufferers promises notable relief for kidney issues. Advertised as a universal remedy, the claims imply the product has performed beyond other treatments and is endorsed by a health teacher referenced in the piece.

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