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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1914
Page
9
The report notes better money conditions despite quiet trade as war and winter weather shape demand. Growth in foreign orders and cotton concerns mix with cautious consumer buying and bank activity showing some improvement. prospects for business remain restrained with conservatism in spending and financing dominating across regions.
A long OCR passage lists lost items including jewelry such as a cameo pin and a diamond ring with rewards, various phone numbers, and addresses. It also contains multiple classified ads for services, tailors, millinery, and job offerings, all in a dense, era-appropriate ad layout.
Classifieds show male applicants seeking positions and services. Doctors, accountants, stenographers, bookkeepers, clerks, farmers, druggists, opticians, and office staff offer experience with references, salary needs, and willingness to relocate or travel. Several entries include box numbers and contact details for applications.
An assortment of situation wanted notices appears in the Constitution offering female services. Applicants include a widow seeking housekeeping or boarding positions, a refined young woman seeking companion work, an experienced hotel worker, a stenographer, and a cleaner presser. Most ads request references and specify compensation terms, with advance payment and delivery at the Constitution office.
Closing out stock at unheard of prices. Rough and dressed lumber, windows, doors, and other building materials offered cheap. Yard to be discontinued and rented to a desirable tenant. Seize the opportunity to save on all kinds of materials.
DeKalb Ave and Rogers St Decatur 765 offer second hand printing materials. Galley rack ten galleys up to three columns, $3.10. wooden double frames $450 list price $375 for two. 12 case stands $1 750, sale price $10. one proof press three column pile $10. various racks and stands offered with sale terms and buyer pays freight. Address Constitution Atlanta GA.
A dense OCR of 1996 Atlanta ads shows high grade Jellico coal prices per ton and various goods for sale. Listings include safes vaults, agricultural supplies, law reports, furniture, office equipment, and vehicles. Multiple individuals and businesses appear, with miscellaneous wants exchanges and exchanges, and real estate and classified items.
A dense classifieds page lists numerous auto and shop services including tires tubes bearings machine work painting and storage options. Firms mentioned include AUTOMOBILE TIRE CO Atlanta Berchtree St, HODOM BROSCO MACHINE, WEST END GARAGE, HONEST GARAGE SERVICE, and HOLLINGSWORTH & CO with varied offerings from tire sales to complete auto repairs and storage.
Notice of schedule changes for North Central and Western Railway and Western Alabama Railway reflects alterations to train runs. Details reference times, routes and affected terminals, including Atlanta and nearby hubs, with adjustments impacting general passenger service and terminal connections.
New York reports a downturn in steel trade as hostilities in Europe affect domestic demand. Orders shrink to about 2 percent of total ingot output, prices slide with sales, and builders see light activity. Rail and locomotive orders surface, while foundry iron and export tonnage decline, signaling cautious near term prospects.
A passenger train derailed after being attacked by masked robbers who cut telegraph lines and pulled freight car couplings. The crash occurred at a turnout, injuring several aboard while the express remains stay cautious. Police believe the plan aimed to rob passengers and the express car. train speed was around 25 miles per hour before derailment.
Local want ads outline rates for classified advertising from outside Atlanta. Operators explain per word charges and two line minimum, with emphasis on in writing discontinuance, payment on publication, and assistance with wording to maximize effectiveness.
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