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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
8
The notice states that additional charges for May will be included on the June statement and mailed on July 1. It indicates billing timing and the partial posting of May charges to upcoming statements.
The Store That Crowds Come to crowningly markets Rich's as Atlanta’s popular trading place. It emphasizes large service quality and satisfaction in every sale and invites readers to join the crowds to share in today’s offerings.
Soft nebulous crepe voiles described as sheer gossamer cool and fresh. Fabric options include white or sold colors with silk suive borders in lavender green pink blue and other shades. 48 inches wide priced at 37c and $1 with large stock of 1,200 yards.
About 300 yards of fine silks in lengths from 1 to 4 yards accumulate through May selling. Crepe de chine, poplin, satin, messaline, maires, brocade in black, white and colors. Former prices 1 to 3 dollars, now six cents. Sale starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Silk Annex on the Main Floor Left.
An advertisement lists silk stockings at 50c and 35c with full fashioning and fine finish, linen soles in men's hose, gray navy and tan colors, and infant socks at 25c. The copy emphasizes quality, unbroken silk, and a Main Floor location.
The shop cleared remaining Union Suits priced at 75 cents each, noting stock was nearly exhausted with sizes 7 8 and 9 left. The garments are described as fine gauze lifle knit with low neck sleeves and lace knee, suited for sale.
A riot of ribbons with rich patterns in novelty designs. Includes floral effects, Roman stripes, plaids, park and light warp prints, plus Persians and novelties. Vendors expect a crowd around the table for ribbons five and six inches wide on the Main Floor left.
Neckwear description features airy laces and organdies ideal for feminine wear. Highlights include Gladstone and Dutch collars fichus and novelties in white cream and ecru with prices around 39 cents.
Silk laces offered at 1.25 dollars and 1 dollar with silk shadow faces in cream 59 cents and white. 18 inches wide, advertised for summer draperies blouses and similar. Prices range to 75 cents with embroidery options. Bands for voiles crepe and lingerie fabrics in white and color, self embroidered. Sizes 3 to 5 Anehes.
Washington May 26 Colonel Roosevelt announced at progressive headquarters that he will join the campaign this year. He said he could go to California if needed to back the progressive ticket and would open the campaign in Pittsburg on June 30. He met with progressive congressmen and later with President Wilson at the White House for more than half an hour of stories and light talk.
Obituaries and funeral notices from Talbotton and nearby towns report Charles Grant age 57 dying after illness, with survivors including wife four sons a daughter and siblings. services set in Shiloh Ga. Also noted are deaths of Dr McClearen George McCall W F Garner and Minnie Warren with details of burial plans, residences and surviving relatives. multiple towns cited including Hartwell Smyrna Tyrone and Plant City.
A St Louis pageant plans a large scenic electric lighting display in Forest Park from May 3, featuring 125 stage lamps 40 foot towers and 820 feet of lighting along a water parade route. The set includes Cahokia Mound dream sequence stars and a Spirit of St Louis aeroplane effect for a 7 800 person audience with 43 000 seated and 50 000 standing capacity.
Albert Herskowitz is admitted to the Georgia bar and will practice law in Atlanta while continuing to edit and publish The American Jewish Review. He moved from Oklahoma City after two years of law practice and seven years at the University of Chicago, establishing an office at 1221 Hurt Building to greet friends.
At the Grand the six reel Vitagraph masterpiece Mr Barnes of New York draws the largest crowds since the new policy for photo plays. It will be shown today and tomorrow. John Bunny Coming, Love Guck and Gasoline, with Wallie Van and Liliane Walker, comes to the Grand tomorrow for seven days. Lasky’s Red Heads at Forsyth is praised as top among musical comedies with stylish gowns and a strong cast boosting the Forsyth program.
Chicago judges rule that the picture September Morn is not indecent though it has faced censorship and public exploitation. The First District Appellate Court upheld the ruling that the image is not obscene, sealing judicial sanction for the controversial work.
J Howard West age 12, son of Mr and Mrs W West, died Tuesday at a private sanatorium. Funeral held Tuesday at 4 pm from Donehoo chapel, interment Greenwood. C D Adams Jr died Monday night at a private sanatorium. body at Patterson's chapel and to be sent to Indian Creek for funeral and interment. Also includes Safety First ad analysis from The Electric Railway Journal and a brief humor exchange about money for a trip.
A judge explains the financial strain blame lies with one individual whose actions started locally and spread nationally, sparking a broader money shortage. The statement frames a single origin for widespread fiscal tightening.
Wagoner Oklahoma May 28 Cumberland Presbytery votes not to grant Cumberland College Leonard Texas a share of the church endowment fund and adjourns to meet next year in Memphis Tennessee. The assembly supports Hobson prohibition bill in congress and discusses theological seminaries with most funds to remain at McKenzie Tennessee.
Jackson Mississippi May 26 The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case of I I Johnson under death sentence for the murder of Elston Brewer after the lower court admitted a confession obtained when a newspaper man visited the defendant cell at night pretending to be a spiritualist The chief justice dissented noting the confession described a river trip from Arkansas to New Orleans where Johnson killed his companion and threw the body into the river Vieks are
Two white boys named Will Prater and Willan Mangrey were caught committing a meter robbery at 459 South Pryor Street, a recently burned and unoccupied property. They are in juvenile custody awaiting trial.
A playful exchange compares Rosemary's hair to a strawberry blonde and a buckleberry brunette amid fashion shifts. A quip notes that those who sow discontent often reap the apple of discord, reflecting a humorous social observation.
James H. Kirkland, chancellor of Vanderbilt, denounces the Methodist Episcopal Church, South bishops for trying to elect Vanderbilt’s board. He cites Tennessee Supreme Court authority granting board control and defends Vanderbilt’s ecclesiastical leadership. Alumni at the Capital City Club laud his stance and pledge support, naming Memorial Day rhetoric and college songs.
New York May 26 Speaker Champ Clark urged graduates to elect presidents for six years with one term after. He also proposed abolishing inaugurations on March 4 and moving elections to the last Monday in October, arguing this would let Roosevelt Wilson and Taft seek another term before a one term law.
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