Docket of Hearings by the R R Commission
The state railroad commission released a docket starting November 19 with petitions to cancel or revise train services, adjust freight classifications, discontinue or modify operations on several routes, and authorize bond issues and rate changes across Line segments and railways including Atlanta to Brunswick and Savannah to Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Birm Ingham
Atlantic Falkish Company
Joral Atation
Brunswick Cura
Wayroan
Seaboard
Kilwig and Fitetten
Iyel Company
CF Authority
Tignail
Pynire
Central of Georgia Totsy Company
Fate $B
Atania
Marlettu
Tysett
Macon Dublin
Sutunnai Pailroad
Moran Pond
Macon
Southern Narway Company
Uiden
Axtenalan
Sin Filg Sa
Alberton
Abbesite BC
Op Wetsera Thallman Ga
Jack Wenvily Tin
Pravenger
Susannah Ga
Columbia
Atlanta and
West Point
Georgia
York Authority
AY Festa
Union Point
Augusta
Hiucon
Milledgeville
Greene County Trailroad Company
Moores
Pbulgelioe
Columbus
Miss Margaret McKee Injured in Piedmont Park Horse Incident
Miss Margaret McKee, daughter of OC McKee, was thrown from a horse Tuesday afternoon in Piedmont Park. She failed to shorten the stirrups, lost her hold as the horse bolted, and was carried to Piedmont Driving Club, then to a private sanitarium for examination of her injured foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Park
Margaret Welee
McKee
Miss Mekee
Lapis
Miss Mary 4
Dines
Miss McKee
Piedmont
Missing Center Bell From Grady Hospital
Grady Hospital reports Center Bell has left the facility and has not been seen. Staff describe Bell as Black with Maltese feet and a white mark on the tail. The hospital seeks any information leading to her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Bell
Grady Herata
Corps of Nurses
Graty Hogpteal
Baptists to Open Training School by Baptist Young People
The Baptist Young Peoples union WIML will open a training school next Sunday at the First Baptist church and run through the following Friday. J T Watts of Richmond will speak on Training in Baptist Spirit. Roy Leawell, state field secretary, and EB Lea of Dallas will lead each night as services run daily from 6 to 8, with lunch loans and a school orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Young Peoples Union
WIML
First Baptist Church
J T Watts
Richmond
Roy Leawell
Cretary
EB Lea
Dallas
Teta
Tausic
Diamonds for Inspection and Buyer Convenience
Diamonds of various qualities sent for examination with prepaid express return. Over nine in ten selections result in sales, and all express charges are borne by the seller whether purchased or not. The catalog offers exact weights and grades at low net prices, with mail order references and prepaid delivery to any address.
City of Atlanta Cuts City Debt From 700000 to 13000
Mayor Woodward announced on Wednesday that in two years Atlanta has reduced its moral obligation debts from 700000 to 13000 and expects to wipe the slate clean by year end. The figure excludes bonds and covers debts on the city books when the 1918 council took control. Among wiped debts is 125000 paid on crematory. the city still owes 135000 on the plant, but funds are in Bark and earning interest for the city for more than a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Cotton Moving With Rapidity Brings Hope of Higher Prices
European trade channels opening and shipments starting as Atlantic Compress reports 234000 bales bought by Atlanta dealers through November. Cotton conditions improving, with prices rising as buyers flood market. Mill openings in Georgia, the Carolinas, and Alabama boost prospects, easing wartime distress and circulating money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Atlantic Compress Company
Bailey
Atlanta
South Carolina
Buzeis
Georgia
Alabama
Muly
Dealera
Banks Approve Cotton Loan Fund in National Plan
Washington reports bankers from New England to Kansas City pledge subscriptions to a 13 million dollar cotton loan fund aimed at stabilizing the cotton market. Officials say the plan anticipates heavy distress cotton entering markets this fall and hopes to spur prices through coordinated financing and exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WP G Laidios
Federal Reserve Board
Boston
New England
Hutaing
Chicago
Cleveland
Caincinnata
San Francisco
Wowshngton
Louisville
Harding
Fesi
Ald Garton
Na Uth
Kansan City
Kangas City
Kansas City
Furniture Manufacturers Meet Highlights Policy Talks in Atlanta
About 1ft manufacturers met Wednesday at the Piedmont Hotel to discuss war policy and industry reform. Delegates from Atlanta and Chicago outlined export trade issues and advertising topics while planning a barbeque at Burns Cottage and a federal tour. Presidents and officers of the association were listed, with district appointments forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of
Piedmont Hotel
Leithu
Beiteh
Lve Ind
Atlanta
Federation of Furniiure
Chandler
Georgia Contentious Amendment Extends General Assembly Terms
Georgia voters ratified an amendment to extend the term of state general assembly members until the next assembly convenes. Governors Slaton and Burwell dispute whether the change merely sets a meeting time or actually lengthens terms, with legal questions about succession if the governor dies or is removed before the new assembly meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
General Assembly
Senate
Central Assembly
Gavimor
Ina
House
Pli
Slaton
Burwell
Sewker
The
Howes
Mommrs
Legis
Kenau Sells Sperker Murwell
Lucaswon
Genral Assembly
Luo
Legislaure
Tvl
Jemslaurs
Sh Luding Sears
Attorres
Georgi
Lis
House of Representatives
Call to National Banks Issued November 4
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday October 1. This notice requires banks to report their financial standing as of that date.
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Washington
Beauty doctor reveals secret hair darkening remedy
Miss Alice Whitney a Detroit beauty doctor states a home mix can darken gray hair promote hair growth and soften the hair. To a half pint of water add 1 oz rum a small box of Banbo compound and ½ oz glycerine apply twice weekly until the desired shade. The formula promises a younger look and relief from itching dandruff and scalp ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Whitney
Detroit
Mich
George A Simms Opens New Advertising Firm in Atlanta
George A Simms, known as a leading southern advertising man, has started his own firm and opened an office in room 313 Grand Opera House building Atlanta. He arrived from New Orleans last year to lead planning and copy at Massengale Advertising, bringing a strong reputation as a sales promoter and effective writer.
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George A Simms
South
Grand Opera
Atlanta
Simms
New Orleans
Massengala Advertising Agency
George Advertising
Giant farmer seeks Atlanta patrolman post in Beavers era
Martin a six foot eight, 220 pound South Carolina farmer wrote Chief Beavers asking to become an Atlanta patrolman. He says he has farm work for 22 years and the chief has sent his application blanks. His hulking frame may soon appear on the streets with a baton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
South Carolina
D Police
Beavers
Atlanta
Rotarians Plan Thanksgiving Ball in Atlanta
An annual program by Rotary Luncheon of Atlanta is being shaped by a committee chaired by H. H. One. A November 22 dinner dance will be held at the Piedmont Driving Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
HH ‘One
Piedmont Driving Club
Money Pours Into Reserve Bank in Atlanta Installments
The first capital stock payments from member banks to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta are arriving by express and registered mail. By Wednesday evening about 750 thousand dollars had been received and stored in Third National Bank vaults ahead of the November 16 opening. Payments are in gold or gold certificates. M. W. Bell, newly appointed assistant secretary and treasurer, arrived from New Orleans to assume duties, bringing Treasury experience to the reserve bank's organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Third National Bank
Reserve Bank
Hurt
United States Treasury
M. W Bell
Atlanta
New Orleans
United States Sub- Treasury
Park Improvement Club Meeting Addresses Ward Issues
Fifth Ward Improvement club discusses park and playground improvements and school problems confronting taxpayers. The meeting, held tonight in English Avenue school auditorium, invites park and school boards, council members, and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward Club
Fifth Ward
Regain the Mastery Over Blood Trouble
An old advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier by Swift Specific Co. It claims rapid cleansing of the blood, relief for rheumatism and skin conditions, and urges readers to contact the company in Atlanta for medical advice or a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
GR Swift
Atlanta
Safety First as National Slogan Promoted by Public Figures
A period piece urges safety as a national motto though not government endorsed. It extols Tona Vita as a remedy for nervousness and related ailments, claiming rapid relief and broad consumer trust with a money back guarantee.
Still Curing the Sick at 685 Peachtree St
An advertisement touts vital magnetism offered by Magnetium claiming cures for diseases resisting 41 other methods. It asserts magnetism revives blood, nerves, and heart, promising benefits for rheumatism paralysis deafness and many ailments, with limited discounts for calls this week and daily hours.
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Peachtree St
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. R. Commission
Tallulah Fale Halfway Company
Walgs
Cornelia Ga
Branklin
Georgia Railway
Wi Livethi. Company
Margaret M’kee
Miss Bell
Grady Hospital
Baptists
Maier & Berkele,Inc
Whitehall Street
Cotton Exchange
Stock Exchange
Tyson
Deanus J Wade
St Loui
Gan
Mecca
Beauty
Coats
Fileman Bros., Inc
Whitehail
George A. Simms
Savings Department
Frank Hawkins
Thos C. Erwin
Dept. of
Sterling
Broad Street
Rere
Cunard
Aquitania
Lusitania
Mauretania
Liverpool Ordina
Transylvania
Franconia
Wed
A. Laconia
State St
N.Y
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