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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1915
Page
6
A vintage advertisement promotes Knowlton Danderine claiming a 29 cent bottle stops dandruff and makes hair glossy, abundant, and wavy. It asserts after one application hair gains life, lustre, strength, and freedom from itching, with further promises of fullness and softness.
New York reports Countess de Hemplinne shares Belgian suffering and resilience with American children. She helps lace makers in Ghent, aids refugees in Ostend, and funds aid through Little Bees clubs run by children. The effort mobilizes north and south communities to support orphans and widows, with direct gift tracking and distribution.
W. E. Blackman, a well known planter three miles north of Bremen, shot himself in the right temple between 4 and 4:30 pm. The act, attributed to a daylong malaise, stunned Haralson county. he leaves wife Miss Nix and eight children. He was a leading local figure with many friends.
A chaotic scene at Atlanta city hall as Mayor Uncle Jim faces investigation rumors and a near midsummer incident. Officials discuss an upcoming street plan on Spring Street and a traffic relief drive on Peachtree Street. Council debates annual Harvest Festival support and city tax administration costs.
In Columbus on November 6 a Black intruder was fatally shot by J L McCord after the intruder found in the McCord home fired two barrels at McCord and his brother. The older McCord was wounded but not seriously. The Black man was not identified and was buried as a pauper.
Macon Georgia November 26 Special IC Jackson a farmer from Sofkee is in Macon hospital with a leg broken in two places after a collision between a bakery automobile truck and his farm wagon on the Houston road near Macon. His brother J V Jackson was badly bruised and the truck driver claims steering gear broke causing loss of control. The wagon was demolished and one wheel passed over Jackson's leg.
Brunswick, November 2. Social interest centers on the Jekyl Island club preparations for the formal opening in December. A large number of the nation’s best known millionaires are expected to arrive early next month and many will spend the entire winter on the island.
In Bronawick Georgia the bark Killena bound from Branasrick to Norway with rosin aboard went ashore on the north Breakers. Crew prepared to remove cargo and tow the vessel after heavy seas abate. Captain Steen estimates damage not severe.
Dr A B Whitley, 26, son of Mr and Mrs J B Whitley, died in Richmond Virginia Friday morning after a short pneumonia illness. He had moved to Richmond in September for a special course at Mercer College honors. Grandson of Needham Whitley of Lithonia and B Daniels of Conyers. He was a popular Georgia figure and longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Lithonia. Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church of Lithonia Sunday morning with interment in the city cemetery.
Athens November 3. A state-wide livestock and food exhibits tour is planned through Christmas. Co operating groups include the College of Agriculture US Department of Agriculture and railroads. Exhibits depart Athens November 22 with two stops daily, visiting farmers and presenting addresses at announced hours. Schedule covers many towns and dates into December with transfers along the line.
The Fifth Regiment of the Georgia National Guard schedules two drills after harvest war delays. The elimination drill is set for Monday night November 23 at 8 o clock at the armory, with Company H defending the banner. The prize drill follows Monday night December 7 at 8 o clock, featuring two-man per company and one from headquarters, judged by U S Army officers, open to the public with no admission charge. Colonel Orville Hall notes further events, including a twenty mile hike and a physicians' talk by European army experts to maintain interest and rivalries.
The annual national guard trophy shoot at the rifle range beyond Fort McPherson Saturday afternoon saw Company C of the Fifth Infantry win with a score of 616. Captain Alan Candler led the team while Company H placed second. Governors Horse Guard failed to win the cup for the fifteenth time, marching in the Fighting the Flames exhibition at Ponce de Leon Park and missing the shoot.
A dated notice announces timetable changes for The Southland operated by Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The Atlanta departure moves from 7:12 to 7:18 am with terminal arrival at 10:05 pm not 9:50 pm. Louisville service to Atlanta now arrives 11:49 am not 12:10 pm. Local Trains 86 and 47 are affected. Sundays show no royal work between Cartersville and igwah. Train 4 Atlanta to Knoxville via Blue Ridge departs 6:23 am not 7:24 am.
Georgia Tech opens applications for the winter term of its free night school. The term starts December 13 with registration December 6 to 9. The fall term enrolled 268 students, prompting urgency to apply, register, and begin new classes promptly to avoid missing enrollment opportunities.
Washington November 20 President Wilson asked Senator Gallinger and Representative Mann to confer with him before Congress opens on national defense legislation. He plans a bipartisan conference time after inviting Republican and Democratic leaders and will discuss military preparedness and other legislative questions with both sides.
Col Dean and Col Bean, leaders of the Salvation Army informational staff, will present a series of lectures in Atlanta on themes of temptation sin and religious faith. The program includes talks The Wicked Pe on the Woman Who Stopped Running and The Devil with a musical program accompanying the lectures. The public is invited to all meetings this week.
Plans outlined for the 1916 Southeastern Fair to be held at an Atlanta area site. Officials expect major Hereford cattle and Georgia farm exhibits, premium lots, new buildings, and expanded shows drawing farmers from across the state.
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