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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
6
Announcement today states that their bows to Baltimore society within the next weeks have signed an agreement ensuring no rivalry in elegance at social functions and pledging the algoders and their families to refrain from extravagance in entertainments.
A society note reports debutantes plan to curb lavish entertainments to aid relief efforts at home and abroad. Hosts pledge to cooperate in economizing while encouraging larger charitable contributions during wartime.
An advertisement touts 8, 5, and S. B as powerful blood cleansers and non harming antidotes for skin, nerves, and joints. It claims to revive weary bodies, improve sleep, and restore health by purifying the blood. Sold by Swift Specific Co at 60 Swift Blog Atlanta, with medical guidance available.
Burlington, N C November saw strong progress in southern cotton goods, especially dress fabrics and hosiery. Alamance county mills showcased at a Burling-ton show with 24 mills presenting in booths. dresses made from local cotton ranged 6 cents to 150 dollars, drawing praise for quality versus other fabrics.
New York November 1. Supreme Court Justice Vernon M. Davis ruled officials may prohibit exhibition of motion pictures deemed contrary to public policy. The appeal involved a so called war film allegedly showing German atrocities. The decision cites censorship as consistent with neutrality and public sentiment.
Washington November 18 Members of the federal reserve board which is considering regulations for admission of state banks to the new reserve system said today an effort would be made to attract as many state institutions as possible. A few State banks already have become members and scores of applications are under consideration.
Armed and Submitted. Schofield Burkett Construction Co vs Clilsons Banking Co. of Basiman. Donye. J A Harris vs J M Gay. Rhippey Brothers White vs J B Owens. Dediver v Dillard Bell. Charleston and Western Carolina Railway Co. v MecHlmurray. Henry Herris v Nathan Jonas. Wolf Wisenaker Co. v West Yellow. Mary Cowdrey v Ida Barksdale. Lowndes.
The Georgia Supreme Court in Floyd County reargued the case of W. A. Wright Insurance Commissioner of State Mutual Life Insurance Company against G. Walton and others. The reargument focuses on policy language and party interests in the Floyd County dispute.
A curtailed line in the growing Haberdashery Department prompts selling off items. A price tag notes five dollars for Genuine Imp Austrian Velours at two fifty.
Prairie Creek Ark November 18 Troops B of the Fifth cavalry leave Camp Garrison for Midland to preserve order amid reports of non union miners arriving from Fort Smith to operate the Bache Denman mines under U S court orders. Early reports said Franklin Bache and miners had moved toward the Hartford Valley with others en route. The general view is no overt act expected.
New York November 13 policyholders of Metropolitan Life Insurance, numbering over 16.6 million, will vote in December on mutualizing the company. Directors have approved, and more than 90 percent of stockholders are said to concur. The company now operates as a stock corporation with 52 million capital and about 40 million in surplus. The plan would return 2 million of capital and 4 million of surplus to stockholders.
The first annual session of the corn and canning clubs for Georgia's seventh district opened with about 250 youths attending. Senator-elect T W Hardwick spoke at the opening. Tomorrow features talks by Chancellor Barrow, A M Soule, and M L Brittain. A parade of students and school groups is planned for 2 PM.
Savannah report: Carl Hardwick convicted of perjury in Judge Shanton's court and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Police found him with whisky after a Sunday visit to Harry Goldberg's near beer saloon and he claimed drunkenness at the time of confession. Prosecutors showed he was sober next day.
Milledgeville Ga November 18 Special The purchasing committee of the Georgia State sanitarium awarded the beef contract for the year to J H Ennis & Co of this city. The is a large contract and for several years it has been given to a western packing house, he is exceedingly crafty ing to the board to be able to give it to a Georgia firm and it is also a good sign of the times that a Georgia firm can make a satisfactory bid on such a large contract.
Newport News Va November 18 Carrying a cargo of 650 horses destined for the French government the British steamer Rembrandt sailed from this port for Bordeaux today The Rembrandt arrived here ten days ago after having been at sea She previously had left Baltimore for France with 200 horses 150 died as a result of the fire It is believed the animals which survived are now in good condition.
Macon Georgia November 18 Champ Clark entertained by a Macon Georgia Products dinner where he praised the possum menu saying he had the best possum in ten years. He joked about Washington and wartime strain on cotton and regional cooperation. The Georgia club members told humorous stories as the meal featured opossum and sweet potatoes.
Ledger lists numerous DeKalb and Fulton county parcels with details on property lots, addresses on Peachtree and Brookhaven roads, and multiple guardianship and commission deeds. Includes lease terms from 1927 to 1929, Guardian Lucia B. Hawson, and various conveyances and permits across Central Avenue, East Alabama Street, and Brookhaven Drive.
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