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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
4
Girls rain capes with plaid lined hoods and bags in sizes 4 to 14. One style priced at 1.95. Betsyette capes at 2.98. Raincoats for boys and girls ages 6 to 18 feature manly, tailored styles with notch collars. pocketed, tab sleeves. Rubber lined. Coats with capes and sleeveless versions for girls 6 to 14 priced around 3.50 to 3.95.
Fashion presents an assortment of ladies fabrics headed by Silks of Sheen and Luxurious Satins in black white and colors. Messalines range from x to 1.50 while Crepe Meteors sell for 2 and 3.50. Charmeuse 2 to 4.50 Satins 1.50 to 2 Tuilles 1.75 to 3.50 at Silk Annex Main Floor Left.
Advertisement notes A B C lining silks offered at 50 cents. Claims silk content with one half cotton still keeps beauty and durability. Presents black white and leading shades with 36 inch width priced at 60 cents?
Friday and Saturday we clear out remaining odds and ends from the Economy Basement to make way for a new Housewares section. Highlights include 202 colored oil cloth at 10c, rain coats 1.98, Arrow collars 5c, silk ties, men's shirts 39c, 10c socks 5c, school stockings, lace curtains 10c, curtain nets 10c, bobbinet fabrics, and Turkish wash bags offered at 2c. Nearly all items sold by the dozen or by the yard with strong savings.
Citizens led by Alderman Maddox and Councilman Sisson protested at a board of education meeting over new district boundaries that force Fifth Ward children to travel past English Avenue to Ashby Street. Speakers argued the system harms local students while board members defended the redistricting and sought solutions.
A circular from the Most Worshipful Grand Union Lodge AP and A. M. colored, circulated by H. R Butler, urges Black farmers to hold cotton to lift prices and to buy a bale each. It promotes city buyers supporting country farmers and advocates crop diversification to boost foodstuffs in Georgia.
Fleming, Bradley, and Rudder, mill workers in the Fulton Bag and Cotton mill strike, were set to be tried before Judge Calhoun Thursday morning but his session was continued to the October term. Fleming is president of the local textile workers union.
The group condemns the double session policy as a failed experiment while considering use of auditorium space for one session. Editorial calls for free text books and better facilities, urging swift action to resolve overcrowding and teacher workload with a new school building and temporary overflow sites. The Atlanta Federation of Trades backs a concrete plan to ease the crisis.
September 23 1914 discussion notes plan to limit text books and avoid extra education costs. The Brooks Avenue school building rental deal is approved at 900 for the term with 300 prepaid to Mrs Brooks to end the year. board may vacate if not renewed.
Atlanta churches will observe Peace Day on Sunday October 4 with prayers for world peace. Dr J J Hall, secretary of the Georgia Peace Society, asks pastors to call attention to the observance and urge congregations to attend and give a special offering.
The Georgia Court of Appeals affirms judgments from multiple county and superior courts including Madison Polke Bainbridge Nashville Atlanta and Savannah. Cases involve insurers railroad companies grocery firms and liability appeals with various lawyers listed for both sides. A note on geranium oil mentions its use in perfumery and the origin of its name.
Property entries list structures and owners on Newnan Xyetue and St Michael Street. Items include frame dwellings, a two story house, servant’s quarters, and repairs. Dates hint at listings and events with names such as Mulbrook Corbett and Jim Brovins, plus addresses like 208 Connniatty and 177 Hast lagen vreet.
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