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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
2
Washington reports tighter guard measures at state war and navy buildings. Guards at key entrances may question or search anyone with a package amid heightened security since last summer's Capitol blast. Railroad tunnel guards also patrol the Potomac gateway to the south.
Testimony shows the Berwind carried coal and provisions to German cruisers in 1914, aiding battles with Cap Trafalgar and Pontas. Captain Falkenberg recounts sighting German fleet, dispersal of cargo, and gun transfer, while officials discuss Boy-Ed and neutrality policy amid German vessel operations in U.S. ports.
A mother, baby, and a Black servant were found unconscious as smoke filled the McJenkin residence on Holderness Street. Neighbors summoned aid, medical staff arrived, and detectives began a full investigation into the tragedy. The family's condition was described as critical with no definite cause yet established.
Charles Hortman of New York writes from Atlanta to learn the whereabouts of his sister Miss Kate Hortman now married and living in Atlanta. He says she left New York eight years ago and no word has come, though he and his mother have searched continually. Hortman, in the poultry business near New York, sent the letter to B Ungar at 43 Crew Street.
Real estate market shows improvement with numerous small sales. Notable transfers include T. M. York selling 149 Atwood Street for 34750 to Mary Davis and George T. Edward selling a parcel on Washington Street near Oxford Avenue for 31750 to J. Burt. Additional deeds involve bungalow, lots, and multiple property transfers across Atlanta in 1914 15.
A dense list of quitclaim and mortgage deeds, transfers, and sheriff sales across Atlanta area properties. Names include E L Greana, J Kirkpatrick, A L Walker, and J Simmons with parcels on Dekalb Avenue, Washington Street, Glenwood Avenue, and more. Dates span 1913 to 1958 with values from 2,350 dollars to 39,000 dollars.
Courteous operators familiar with rates and rules answer Want Ad inquiries by phone 3008p or Atlanta 5801. They offer help in wording ads and can open accounts by telephone if your name is in the directory. Other telephone ads are billed the same day of publication by mail or solicitor. Every home has use for Constitution want ads.
Classified items list private maternity homes, dressmaking lessons, hairdressing parlors, cash for old gold, and health cures. Advertisements promote a private maternity sanatorium at 36 Winner Street, New Era School at 708 Carnegie Way, and medical remedies including Collum Dropsy Remedy Co claims in Atlanta. Also mentions lawyers and professional cards with contact details.
Lost and found notices describe items lost or found with rewards. Mentions bags, letters, a red framed badge, a branding band, a large women’s suit and lap robe, and various identifiers. Names and addresses appear with requests to return items for rewards.
Readable fragments show diverse employment notices for bricklayers carpenters wire workers and machinists in Tennessee Georgia and California. Offers include $0.55 per cent scale, first class positions in barber and Linotype, sales agents and clerks. Mentions Copper Hill Tenn Jacksonville Barber College Lawrenceville and Atlanta circulation routes.
Classified ad fragment listing multiple job offers and inquiries. Mentions spare time addressing, distribution of free goods, advancement, and various positions including nurses, operators, and clerical work. Includes Institute and location references and scattered coercive copy.
A compilation of reader help ads and job requests from The Constitution lists numerous positions sought. Entries range from office work and stenography to sales, bookkeeping, grocery clerk, shipping clerk, and railroad jobs. Some include phone numbers or box references, with periodical notes on payment and experience.
A brief item notes changes in taxi service in the Belle Isle area, mentioning Cara Belle Isle and Lochie Ivy Biptise in the periodical record.
Female help sought for one time and three times ads at ten and thirteen cents. Deliver at The Constitution Office. Senior housekeeper for widower with children or companion sought. Address Box 66 North Augusta. WANTED Position: stenographer. Moderate salary expected. references furnished. Ivy 3279. Housekeeper for small family, good retirement, experienced and neat. Address H-94 Constitution.
The Clearing House for Employment at 611 Chamber of Commerce building offers night service in code and professions. Ivy 7110 Atlanta 90. Office hours 9:30 to 1 and 2 to 4, Saturday 9:40 to 1. Applications for positions taken daily.
A collection of used cars and auto parts ads from Atlanta. Listings include a Baker Electric Coupe recently painted, asking 1 260 after initial 3 200 price, Ford cars on terms, a 1916 G cylinder Chevrolet, a 1915 Ford touring car, a Buick roadster with new tires for 265, and a patch and welding service for tubes and parts. Contact details given for each item.
An OCR fragment lists various auto repair services and ads. It mentions repainting tops, re-covering wheels, body work, and engine carbon removal products. Includes addresses in Atlanta area and multiple businesses offering welding, axle work, radiators, and motor parts with prices and contact details.
An assortment of old time classified copy including poultry and seed sales, farm stock and cattle listings, farm machinery, dogs and terrier puppies, Hereford calves, Jersey cows, Somerset stock and bonds, real estate and dressmaking services. Listings mention Wanamaker’s Cleveland, Berkshire hogs, Short Horn cows, Box 36 Bristol Tennessee, and GNE milk cows with various ad hoc contact details.
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