Atlanta stores urge buying local goods to boost jobs
A campaign urges Atlantans to buy products from local firms like Cornfield, Dixie Pickle, Cotton Bloom, and Southern Broom Co. to keep wages circulating in the city. It argues higher demand can double payrolls, create employment, and reduce reliance on charities, listing several Atlanta-made items and prices sold across 52 stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Provision Company
Atlanta
Dixie Pickle & Preserving Co
Marietta Street
Dixie Company
Dixie
Atlanta Retiring & Manufacturing Co
Lake
F. O. Stone Baking —+ Co
Highland Avenue
Georgia
D. R. Wilder Mig. Co
Southern Broom Mig. Co
Royal
Victor
Peter Will
Robinson
Atlanta Stove Works
J. K. Orr
Battlefront Reports and German Movements Across Western Front
German and French dispatches recount violent fighting from the Lys to the Vosges with gains near Ypres and Bixschoote. Berlin claims slow progress near Ypres, while German artillery moves toward Ghent and battles continue across Armene tres and the Lorraine front. French officers report strong Allied defense and notable gains around Bixschoote as Verdun remains a focal concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alles
Lys
Langemarck
Dixmude
Berlin
Argonne
Verdun
Xpres
Armeneres
Armepteres
Armepteres. the McOunters
Ypres
Bixschoote
Armentiares
Coaat
Be Baesee
Woevre
Louvre
Rheims
Berryotte
Lorraine
Vosges
Mount Saint Marie
Thanut
Pans
North Sea
Aaras
Jessee
Threats and Transport Losses: Turkish Battle Pages
Reported actions describe Turkish forces pressed near Karakilisses and Alashkertaka with redirects, as Turkish flank attempts failed. A Russian navy communiqué details sinking three Turkish transports near Port Sangouldak, with 248 sailors saved or captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marokiling
Karakilisses
Alashkertaka
Petrograd
Siniang
Sangouldak
Midhat Pasha
Turkish Victory Reported In Berlin
An Exchange Telegram dispatch from Constantinople says Russian forces were bombarding forts in the Bosphorus and Heraclea. Turkish fleet engaged the Russians, which led to the withdrawal and reported Turkish victory after heavy fighting on the Caucasus frontier. Russian ships bombarding Kosta reportedly evaded capture as the Turkish fleet pursued.
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Berlin
Germany
Momentos
East Prussia
East Prussian
Warthe
Dixmude
Rotterdam
Ghent
London
Kosta
Boom in weddings caused by the war in Great Britain
London reports a wartime surge in marriages as England and Wales for the quarter to October 1 rose 1 percent above the ten quarter mean. The birth rate dropped 18 percent below the same period mean while the death rate stood 0.9 percent below the average.
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Great Britain
London
England
Wales
Switzerland issues second loan for war overview
Berne November 16 reports Switzerland arranged a second war loan totaling 10.9 million francs in bonds. The issue, marketed domestically, was oversubscribed about three times, indicating strong home market demand despite limited international participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Berne
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted For All Ages
An old advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthener and malaria remedy for adults and children. It emphasizes broad health benefits and invites readers to try the product as a builders’ aid for wellness.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Massa
Fair Street
Atlanta Kandling Wood Co
Florida
Alaska
Rogers
Ste
Allzte
Belgium
France
Compiegne
Shose
Landon
Turkey
Trebizond
DCA T Roe
Pat Kamper
Ivy
Peach Tree ST
East Mit
Blue Valley
Hughey's Market
Whitehall
Whitehall Sr
Tite Ibe
Wetesap
Carlton Shoe & Clothing Co
Brown & Allten
Alabama
Selina
Selie
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