Excursion Fares From Atlanta to Major Points in 1917
The Standard Railroad of the South offers excursion fares to Washington New Orleans Kansas City Dallas and other points. Fares range from 8.90 to 82.20 with on sale dates in March April May and June 1917 and limited return deadlines varying by destination. Some routes include stopovers and final midnight return limits with nominal surcharges. Proportionate fares from other Atlantic Coast points are listed.
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the Progressive Railway of the South
Wilmington
N. C
Atlanta
Washington
D.C
New Orleans
Wshington
Dallas
Tex
Mnient
Macon
Elven
Mena
Inc
Cme
Standard Railroad of the South
Oop
Orleans
Nashington
Final Mit
NACON
Kansas City
Pallas
Atlantic Coast
Standard Railroad
South
Moquin's Fist Fight Between Artists Sparks Dining Room Chaos
Special correspondent recalls a chaotic scene at Moquin's where artists argued over a painting of J P Morgan. C Allan Gilbert clashed with Senor Bacak Flore as fists flew, tables overturned, and dishes spilled before staff separated the combatants.
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Dispatch
New York
The
Marne
Somme
Moquin Grill
Moquin’s
Moquin
C. Allan Gilbert
J. P. Morgan
Gilbert
Senor Bacak Flore
M. Gilbert
Hans Wagner the Marvel of Baseball
A United Press profile of Hans Wagner on the eve of his twenty sixth season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The piece traces his long career from Mansfield Pennsylvania in 1891 through Steubenville Patterson Louisville and to Pittsburgh, noting his versatility in infield and outfield and his fading sharp eye but continued value. It also discusses his potential shift from shortstop to first base under Jimmy Callahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Hans Wagner
Wagner
Pittsburg Pirates
Mansfield
Ohio
Steubenville
Patterson
Louisville
Pittsburg
Jimmy Callahan
Indoor Track Stars Gather for Amateur Athletic Union Meet
Track stars from across the country arrive in New York for the senior indoor championships at the Twenty second Regiment armory. Cornell debuts a team. Ezra Wenz and Alma Richards loom large as Jose Ray pursues records. controversy surrounds Jack Eller over alleged spikes. events include sprints, distance races, hurdles, jumps, shot put and a four man relay with medals and a silver cup for top scoring college or club.
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United Press
New York
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States
Reet
Twenty-second Regiment
New York National Guard
Cornell
Ezra Wenz
Alma Richards
Ithaca College
Jose Ray
Jack Eller
Vanderbilt
Frederick W. Rubien
Freezone corn remover advertised as a miracle cure
A Cincinnati chemist’s ether compound named freezone is sold in small bottles for a few cents. Apply drops to corns or calluses and the soreness vanishes, the growth loosens, and lifts away with no pain or skin irritation. It claims to work on hard or soft corns and between toes. Genuine product bears a yellow label.
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Cincinnati
Vessel foundered on way to France
The Georgetown, a French freight steamship carrying oil, foundered about 700 miles east of New York on February 27 while bound for Havre. Its 24 crew members were rescued, with all survivors taken to Halifax or New York via transfers, and the voyage began February 23 from New York. The report notes manager Jack Barry of the Champion Red Sox was working out second and handling duties in his typical brilliant form.
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Associated Press
New York
Georgetown
Havre
France
Halifax
Strombus
Illinois
Port Arthur
Texas
London
Jack Barry
Red Sox
Flower Venders On Fifth Avenue Signal Spring
A narrator notes the return of flower venders on Fifth Avenue and Broadway as spring nears. He observes police moving the elderly vendors, calling it officious, and contrasts with toleration of youths selling snacks and cigarettes in cafes. He questions age related mistreatment.
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Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Debutantes Campaign for More Sleep at Newport
Mrs. Joseph W. Gazzam of Philadelphia sponsors a campaign for more sleep and less drink among Newport debutantes. Bishop Rhinelander with support from Bishop Garland and Dr. Floyd W. Tompkins is expected to back the effort, opposing late dancing and supper. The plan argues such practices harm health and misguide young girls in society.
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United Press
Newport
R. 1
Joseph W. Gazam
Philadelphia
Bishop Rhinelander
Bishop Garland
Floyd W. Tompkins
Gazzam
Patriot Flags Parade Mismatch Sparks Local Notice
A New Yorker with sharp efficiency observes that none of the flags on display in the town’s patriotic burst bear the correct number of stars. The remark highlights a broader concern over accuracy in public displays and civic sentiment.
Sinn Feiners Flag Flies At San Francisco St Patrick Day Event
A green, orange and white flag was raised at the Civic Auditorium as San Francisco Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The flag symbolized Dublin’s Easter rebellion colors and was adopted by a large St. Patrick’s Day convention. A parade of several thousand preceded official exercises inside the Auditorium.
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United Press
San Francisco
Dublin
Patrick Pearse
Friends of Ireland
Pirates Eye Wagner and Carey in Callahan Lineup Talk
Report notes Honus Wagner and Max Carey on the unsigned list as Pittsburgh fans expect both stars to be in Callahan’s lineup when the opening skirmish begins.
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Honus Wagner
Max Carey
Pirate
Pittsburgh
Callahan
Riddick Returns From Farm Loan Conference
West Raleigh March 17 President W C Riddick of North Carolina State College attended a conference in Columbia with President von Engelken of the Federal Farm Loan Bank. The meeting reviewed lending methods for farmers, including 5 percent interest loans for up to 36 years and potential second mortgages. The bank aims to educate farmers and promote cooperative farming and productive projects.
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West Raleigh
N. C
W. C. Riddick
North Carolina Stateollege
Columbia
S. C
von Engelken
Federal Farm Loan Bank
Long Grant
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Farm Loan Bank
Riddick
Lyon Fair Opens Tomorrow With American Exhibits
Lyon France March 1 The big Lyon national fair opens tomorrow after a postponement to accommodate American exhibitors. The French government designated it the sole French national fair of the year and assumed management. It announced all goods sold there may be entered for delivery despite wartime import restrictions. the list of American participants is long.
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United Press
Lyon
France
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment that instantly relieves rheumatism sciatica neuralgia and related pains when applied to tender spots. It claims millions cured over decades and urges a trial bottle from a druggist for rapid easing of stiffness swelling and soreness.
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St. Jacobs
Advt
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Dr. Vineberg Masonic Temple
Faboard Air Line Railway
Progressive Railway
Beath
Wilmingto
Seer Lores
Charlotte
Passenerg
Orton Building
Phone 178
W. Wald Ree
Amip
John &. West
Raleigh N. C
Pleasants
NAUKA
Bagdad
Maude
Mecca
Babylon
So. O. McIntyre
Majestic
Central Park
White Light
Marvel OF
Baseball
Sinn Feiners
State College
S.C
S. S
C. J. Becker
Wimingtos, Hi
Wrightsville
Wrightsville Beach
Acs
Winter Park
Ran
Iene A. M
Leave “Electric Center
Beach
A. M. Ee
Eee
Front and
Princes Streets
Ninth and
Orange Streets
Ben
Brassier
New Hanover County
Cement Products Co
East Point
Atlanta,Ga
Murchison Bldg
Wilmington, N
Oliver Bide
Thomas Grocery CO
North Fourth Street
Atlantic Coast Line
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Goldsboro
Richmond
Norfolk
Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Cladbourn
Conway
Florence
Caaxieere
Savannah
Jacksonville
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Fort Myers
Asheville
Pullman
Chadbourn, Conway and
New Bern
Goldaboro
Ash- Me
Ington
Rocky Mount
Mt. Fe
Airy
Fayettevile
Sanford
Chadbourn
Augusta
Weat
Charleston
Fayetteville
F. M
W. J. Craig
T. C. White
Wilimington
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