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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1914
Page
31
Mme Ise Bell argues wartime shortages push American cosmetics toward local innovation. She notes French powders harm American skin, praises American adaptation of beauty products, and highlights pocket-sized perfumes, tonics, and cake powders as practical for women amid differing climates and tastes.
The National Nut Growers Association meeting drew attendees from across 20 states to discuss pecan and peanut growing. Texas reports a lighter crop while Georgia, especially Albany district, shows a record pecan harvest with major exhibitors and growers from Americus, Thomasville, and nearby farms presenting large nut varieties. Noted leaders included Colonel A Van Duzce Wright, H W Stans, and Theo Hetrhel, with plans announced for stronger Florida pecan involvement.
Dawson residents pay final honors to Rev Morgan at a Methodist church gathering as the annual conference nears. The minister is expected to depart for a new charge, with Baptist and Methodist clergy sharing duties on the upcoming Sunday night service.
October reports from Fitzgerald describe the groundbreaking for a Carnegie library. Architect Charles Edward Chant pledges completion and transfer to the city, with local clubs funding the site and ground preparation as women’s and workers groups mobilize support. The project aims to elevate civic culture.
The Thomas County Fair drew families from Thomasville and beyond for two days of exhibition. Women toured canned goods and home crafts while children entered the playground. The Girls Canning Club posted its largest exhibit with eighty nine members, and corn, hogs, and prize livestock drew attention. Exhibits highlighted include bhy dasheen root and high quality Duroc and Bar Shire hogs. Local farms like Shellani and McIntyre showcased notable stock, with bands from Pavo College and Thomasville providing music.
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph opened its new Valdosta plant with an afternoon reception for hundreds of visitors. Manager Aobeutt and District Manager hikes hosted guests as the three story building with basement featured modern wiring, underground connections, and a refined exterior praised as among the finest in the country.
The Georgia and Florida Fair features the G S F exhibit showcasing domestic science agriculture and dairying. Arthur, Mrs Migimere, TG Wood, and Colonel Mood head the display highlighting southern and railway progress with strong public interest.
D Kelley is appointed probation officer for Clarke County under new law. The first official of this class in the Western circuit, the officer will supervise and care for youths under 18 who enter the courts for first offenses or show criminal tendencies. The appointment marks a new county role in juvenile oversight within the judicial district.
Dawson on October 31 held the Dawson U D C regular monthly meeting at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs BM Davidson on Lee street. The event was well attended and delightful. The program included cemetery topics and Civil War readings by Mary Horna and Mrs J Webb, with music and refreshments enjoyed by all.
Fall shoes arrive with a dressy line of high boots in patent cloth and mat tops. Styles include dull leather, turn and welted soles, Louis Cuban and military heels, ready for tomorrow to meet fall and winter wear.
The store notes cooler weather and improving economy, forecasting a busy November. It highlights new merchandise of scarce kinds, attractive sorts, and best values, signaling readiness for shoppers.
Glove sale features elastic French lambskin in black with white embroidery and white with black stitching. Two clasp styles and self-stitching highlighted. Advertised as the season’s most attractive glove sale. 99 pairs available at WV J-99.
A large shipment of plain and fancy silks arrived for the popular silk section. The store touts January prices and the broad, fashionable selection, appealing to women seeking silks at a single dollar per yard during peak season.
Velvet textiles dominate fall fashion as early orders secure supply. Foreseeing demand, our department imported velvets at import prices and offers deep discounts on black chiffon velvet, silk costume plush, costume velour, Persian lamb coating, millinery velvets, velveteens, hollow cut corduroys and related fabrics. Prices reflect substantial reductions from real values.
Fall hosiery sale offers 110 dozen pairs of black ingrain silk hose with rifle tops reinforced heels and double soles extra heavy weight. All sizes, usual 1 value, special price Tomorrow.
A local shop promotes a large second floor display with dainty cloth gowns kimonos and pajamas for women and children. New sleeping garments in fresh patterns and colors are showcased with hooded outdoor sleepwear. Prices listed include staple flannel gowns 50e outing gowns 100 and children's outfits 50e to 150.
For the past two weeks the store has been busy in the underwear section due to changed weather. The average customer is realizing it's time to stock up on fall and winter undergarments. A complete assortment in styles sizes and values is available with many popular new items shown, especially in combinations. The sale begins tomorrow with full assortments ready.
Our New York buying connection keeps us in touch with East market trends and popular fabrics. Tomorrow opens the November dress goods sale with new styles colors and values. An extensive display includes 52 inch storm serge and sponged granite cloths all at $1 and other French serges crepes and wool poplins offered at similar prices.
Display of unusually pretty Axminster rugs in fall designs with Oriental floral and chintz patterns. Medium and light grounds offered in many small sizes, attractively priced at 25 dollars in this sale.
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