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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
10
An old druggist’s pitch extols Mother's Friend as the safe dependable remedy for expectant mothers. The ad claims it relieves nerve strain and helps muscles expand naturally, promising comfort and peace of mind for mothers-to-be.
Queen Regina Rambo visited the Kennedy midway attractions with attendants and chaperons. Police officers cleared paths through the crowd as the queen enjoyed The Miracle show and various acts. She and Miss Hortense Herrman won dolls at a doll-pitch game and will be photographed with her twenty four personal attendants at the Piedmont hotel later today.
An old advertisement touts The Williams Treatment as a remedy for bladder, kidney, rheumatic, and back pains. It promises a free trial bottle and a regular bottle by parcel post, requesting name and address to offset distribution costs. The copy emphasizes no alcohol or habit forming drug and affirms no heart effects.
Dover reports hospital ship Anglia with about 200 wounded aboard struck a mine and sank in the English Channel. Nearly 100 lives lost, including crew and attendants. Lusitania nearby also struck a mine and foundered but all hands saved. Other vessels reported sunk. official communiques describe losses and a royal reaction.
A Prohibition banquet in Georgia features governors and lawmakers stressing the dry law. Governor Harris proclaims May 1 next year as Georgia will be dry nationwide. Speakers including Senator Ogden Persons and Rep. E W Hopkins praise the act and minority rights are discussed. Toasts include a presentation to Robert Blackburn and anti drinkers.
A masked ball at the Casino Skating Rink is announced for Thursday night. The event promises to be one of the most entertaining social gatherings of the season with attendees in festive costume.
Manager Broreland Speer has refined plans for a memorable Harvest festival week at the skating rink on 1 South Pryor Street. A Riggle bears program features Babe the skater Snockuma the wrestler and comedian Bam the trick dog. A special Thursday program is expected to draw strong crowds to the popular venue.
Silk and dress goods chief tours New York seeking fresh lines. The current display features silks, crepes de chine, taffetas, faille, georgette crepes, and velvet fabrics in autumn colors and wide ranges. Prices run from 1.00 to 5.00 a yard, with 40 inch to 44 inch widths and up to 42 inch velvets in navy, black, and bronze among others.
An advertisement lists numerous fabrics with sale prices including Broadcloths from $1.75 to $3.00 a yard and various textures such as Kidderish, Astrakhan, Gabardine, Poplins, and Chinchilla. It highlights widths from 44 to 56 inches and colors like black, navy, green, gray, brown, tan, plum, and wistaria.
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