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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement highlights women’s summer undergarments in fine knit fabrics. It promotes Union Suits, knitted drawers, corset covers, vests, and Lisle outfits in light weight, travel friendly designs. It notes two‑in‑one items, no starch, easy washing, and various price points and styles including lace trimming and ribbed Lisle options.
Stateabovo Ga May 20 Special Through a cook's dream a pocketbook lost by E C Oliver two weeks earlier containing several valuable papers and about 450 in cash was found last night in Oliver's store. The cook predicted the book and money. nearly all the cash was recovered after Oliver confronted her.
In Talbotton Georgia on May 20 a wave of favorable sentiment toward The Constitution’s good roads program is highlighted by interviews with prominent locals. Henry Persons G M Mills Major P F Mahone LF Freeman H B Spivey stress roads will boost intercommunication, prosperity, and agricultural interests across Georgia.
Prominent citizens from Habersham County express strong support for better roads in Georgia. Mayors, clerks, merchants, and professionals including W. F. Asbury James P. Stewart G. P. Jones O. M. Mauldin T. W. Jackson C. W. Grant J. A. Robb and J. C. Edwards urge public cooperation and affordable costs to advance the good roads reform championed by The Constitution.
Eatonton Ga May 20 Specior President B W Hunt of the Middle Georgia bank urged in The Constitution’s automobile good road contest that well maintained roads boost rail profit and agriculture. He recalled France’s roads thriving with better highways aiding travelers and commerce, contrasting past criticism with present admiration.
Sparta Ga May 20 Special The citizens back a new roads program with J L Burnet endorsing the move and Donda listed as needed. J Duggan urges spending one hundred thousand dollars on Hancock roads while HL Middlebrooks and others support better roads and bonds.
Bainbridge and Decatur county officials and prominent merchants express strong support for The Constitution's 4000 Good Roads Automobia Contest. County leaders note past road work, wide 30 foot grading, and plans to build to compete with adjoining counties, while local business and farming figures emphasize economic growth and easier transport.
Jackson Georgia May 10 Special Interest in The Constitution's 95000 automobile road and endurance contest grows. Butte County commissioners endorses movement and vows effort to improve roads from county line to Monroe County. Chamber of Commerce members back the plan as The Constitution advocates a statewide chain of good roads.
Carnival preparations list ticket vendors and chairmen, with raffles for pony and attractions at Ponce de Leon park. Key organizers include Charles W. Crankshaw and multiple local businesses supplying tickets while urging chairman briefing to avoid Saturday confusion.
A catalog style notice offers hair goods and accessories including 27 inch wavy switches in black brown blonde and gray priced around five dollars for 27 inch pieces. assorted puff sets in multiple shades. transformation pompadours in various browns black blonde and gray. hair nets in natural shades priced 15 to 20 cents.
A long list of Atlanta volunteers co chairs a Saturday Carnival at Ponce de Leon to aid the Home for incurable sociation. The event features amusements, food, photography galleries, and a strong committee lineup led by Mrs John J Woodside and others.
Two Seaboard trains depart Atlanta for New York, Washington and other eastern cities. Train 1 leaves at 11:25 a.m. and Train 2 at 9:40 p.m. Through sleepers and dining cars available on both services.
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