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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
10
Unclear OCR text suggests a weather note claiming Atlanta enjoys favorable conditions with warm days and cool nights. No explicit dates or reliable specifics are readable, but the fragment hints at mild weather and low precipitation for the area.
Fragment mentions Gertrude Hoffman dance number in New York. Nabie Laurie appears as dancer with worn shoes and coll feet. Thermometer drops to 42 degrees as guests attend Evening show at Grant Street theater.
Walter Ballard Optical Co advertises Toric or curved bifocals that cover both eyes in one frame, removing rim glasses and lash contact. Marketed as best class by ecologists, the firm notes sales of every bifocal glass and invites customers who have visited to confirm service at 535 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA. Also reports a Savannah man, Cagnon, suddenly stricken and on the way home after a bus ride, with medicals indicating temporary nervous trouble but expected recovery.
A young 12 year old girl, daughter of farmer Ben Paul, attempted suicide by taking four large quantities of strychnine near Rocksville, 3 miles south of here. The cause is reported as severe punishment by her mother Roz. a physician arrived shortly after, and she died minutes later.
The Bride's Choice of Gifts offers silver china and rich crystal showcased for quality and value. Compare qualities and prices to find the best selection for wedding gifts and satisfy every taste.
The Georgian editor notes a July 1 statement denying direct or indirect teasing of a convict by Judge Spencer Atkinson and recounts sworn testimony about his alleged involvement in convict leasing deals. The capitol detail includes transfers, bids, and payments linking Atkinson to the Dur ham Coal and Coke Company and to James, with monetary specifics and committee remarks.
Prank Hawkiga, president of the Third National Bank, yesterday sold to Professor J. Smith of the Boys' Eign school the residence at 711 Peach tree for $29,000 through B M Grant & Company. The property on Peachtree street overlooks the street, with a 100 foot frontage and 200 foot depth, nine rooms and modern conveniences. Smith plans to move in within days. Glennville Ga reports fall session start with Principal 9 R Ledford and a large faculty.
Several Fulton County groups filed for twenty year charters with the superior court clerk. The Mechanical and Manufacturers Club of Atlanta seeks a $500,000 capital stock to foster engineering and manufacturing ties, social and educational activities, and possible business ventures. The Georgia Insurance Agency group seeks a charter for a $500,000 start, to develop insurance related ventures and a social portfolio. The Fulton County Automobile Club seeks a charter with no capital stock for twenty years to promote automobile interests, build a clubhouse, and host speed endurance contests.
County faces $100,000 raised by tax levy that cannot be spent on building a new courthouse. Commissioners consider adjusting the tax rate to 88 on each 8000 and decide whether to reallocate funds or keep them lent to the county for a beneficial purpose while addressing tax remains due.
Postoffice department will readvertise bids for Gainesville new post office due to material change to Georgia marble and increased appropriation from 50600 to 565000. Congressman Thomas W Beil, back from Washington, announced the update and noted the bid process will reopen. Tonight Steiner-Embery hall hosts a mayoralty campaign issues discussion with something interesting promised.
The New York and New Orleans Limited from Atlanta to Washington and New York saves six hours. It departs at a.m. standard time and arrives New York at 12 30 noon eastern time. The train runs independently of all Pennsylvania Railroad trains. Southern Railway.
Savannah reports a court martial found Lamar Keller and J Ward Sipple guilty after a trial for robbing carbines from a train en route from Chickamauga. Findings were sent to the governor. the court members left for Macon while hearings drew little public interest. Gainesville real estate activity heats up with sales by Mrs A B Dorsey to the North Georgia Land Company and several other property transfers on West Broad Street and College Avenue.
A lighthearted notice invites readers to ask for the EEK when seeking pure sweet wholesome flour. The teaser emphasizes quality and a friendly tone, pairing a simple request with a memorable cue.
Cordele Georgia hosts the Georgia State Firemen’s Association convention opening at 3 o’clock with a welcome by Mayor RL Wilson. Notables include Major Foyner of Atlanta and James D. WiNeil of North Carolina Firemen. A long parade followed from the Cordele fire department, with Miss Margaret Sattle among the prominent floats. Evening events feature a ball and scheduled contests, including foot races, ladder climbing, a water test, and a grab contest, ending with a steamship contest and a barbecue for firemen and the public. Additional officers named include I oF Pierre Jumbus, C C Bunn Ce, EE Thompson, and T H James.
A noisy OCR fragment references ancient figures like Alexander the Great and mentions honey, sugar cane, and trade routes to the Indies. It hints at connections between the Near East and distant lands, with scattered notes about centuries and regions. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts or a coherent narrative.
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