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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1914
Page
6
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce hosts a house warming on May 30 inviting presidents and secretaries of commercial bodies nationwide. Letters received from prominent bodies indicate strong interest in the event and its significance for the chamber.
A New York doctor’s weight loss book claims easy fat reduction without dieting or exhausting exercise. Reports show people losing 2% to 100 pounds by a home self cure, with health and appearance gains, and the free book includes proofs and a free trial treatment.
Eugene M Pullen, a carpenter, claims a non surgical cure for rupture after years of suffering. He describes prior failed truss use and operation as unnecessary, offering full information by mail from 341 Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan. He urges readers to share the notice to help others avoid surgery.
An old advertorial claims a home remedy dissolves dandruff by applying four ounces of laudarvon at night to the scalp, promising complete destruction of dandruff by repeated use and noting smoother, silkier hair. It also mentions liquid argan as an available alternative at drug stores and touts low cost.
Prominent chambers nationwide extend congratulations to Atlanta on the new headquarters. Letters from Seth Low, James F Phillips, F C Bowyer, H F Miller, Logan McKee, B M Clendening, George W Gillette, and L H Lewis praise Atlanta's progress and express regret at their inability to attend the May 30 ceremony.
A weather forecast for Atlanta predicts a fine day with rising temperatures. Light southeast winds forecast highs near 80 and morning low around 65, with few clouds and gentle breeze throughout the day.
Will F Nelson, formerly staff photographer of The Constitution, returns to Atlanta with Abananza Studios. Under manager T Mathews the studio, with Nelson, will offer high order commercial photography services.
The Bibb Sewer Pipe company and other creditors filed for bankruptcy against the Jeffers Time company of Atlanta. Judge Newman ordered a $1,000 indemnifying bond and named H. R. Hofman as receiver with an $8,000 bond. Deputy Clerk Fred Beers assisted in the filing.
Detectives from Chicago and New Orleans joined Atlanta officers to guard Shrine week drawing praise from Chief James Beavers. More than 150000 visitors from across the United States Canada and abroad helped make crime nearly vanish as detectives aided patrols in protecting life and property. Egan and Glynn, renowned for major cases, contributed to the enhanced security during the event while visiting Atlanta and meeting Chief Beavers.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce calls an Animal Industry convention to meet in Quitman on May 28 with top meat industry experts and railroad leaders as speakers and delegates. The Brooks County Industrial Club spearheaded the effort to bring national attention to south Georgia as a meat producing region.
Mrs LeRoy Monroe Felton a Macon mother of Judge Willam Felton died at Brenau College after a stroke. She was visiting Brenau and had many friends. Body prepared for interment and shipped to Macon. Survived by another son Leon Felton Jr and daughter in law Mrs J Willingham of Macon. Bremen Teachers: Bremen High School votes elected staff including Superintendent E Greer and Miss Mary Hodwell.
Georgia's state commission discusses showing the state's resources via motion pictures at the 1909 San Francisco Pan-American Exposition. Plans include daily films of agriculture, mills, quarries, orchards, and industries to attract visitors and buyers from around the world, with Georgia aiming to build a Georgia building and display.
Washington May 16 The president today nominated B G O Sweeny of Beattie Washington to be assistant secretary of the interior
A Miss Parke Nicholas of Laurel Mississippi shares a testimonial claiming Pellagra cure after using Baughn's Pellagra Remedy. The ad urges pellagra sufferers to contact American Compounding Co. Jasper Alabama for a free book and promises a 15 refund if the remedy fails to cure.
The full stenographic report of Solicitor General Hugh M Dorsey’s jury address in the Lao M L Frank case has been issued as a booklet. Published by N Christopholus of Macon Georgia, it presents the complete speech as recorded by the official court stenographer and is available at city newsstands.
RJ Spiller of Atlanta, Southern representative of the Franklin Caro Co of Richmond VA, famed as a genial salesman, boosted Shriner week by distributing 200,000 sample Coca Cola chewing gum packages in Shriner souvenir wrappers.
A popular claim promotes Get-It's effectiveness against stubborn forms with readers praising it as transformative. Reviewers share enthusiasm about finally achieving relief from persistent paperwork challenges.
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