The CITY BUILDER * » Published Monthly by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce \ Atlanta, Georgia, May 10,1917 Vol. II, No 3 50c the Year

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Woodrow Wilson

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The Food Campaign 5 Atlanta's Grand Opera Season 7 Public Health in Atlanta 9 Important Changes at Cox College 13 War Will Not Stop Conventions 14 Knoxville Boosters for Preparedness 16 Atlanta Convention Bureau 18 Publishers' Statement 20 Changes in School of Commerce Faculty 21 Training Camp for Officers 25 Meetings Held in April 28 Activities of Bov Scouts 30

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Volume II MAY, 1917 Number 3 The Food Campaign Atlanta Chamber of Commerce the First Organization In the Country to Take Up the Subject—$100,000 Will Be Subscribed for the Work By WALTER G. COOPER I accuse the Atlanta Chamber of Com­ once put forty policemen on duty there. merce of taking up the food campaign Later they were relieved by two companies before any other Chamber of Commerce of the National Guard. in the country; I also accuse the Atlanta The committee has given a great deal of Chamber of Commerce of dong more in time to securing a Concentration Camp this direction and doing more for the which will bring to Atlanta anywhere from agricultural interests than any commer­ one to five army divisions of recruits to be cial body in the United States. trained as soldiers during a period of one —Gifford Pinchot. year. It is expected that this camp will soon bring to the city from 50,000 to 100,000 N ITS food campaign, which aroused the men, having a monthly payroll of several I Cotton States from North Carolina to million dollars a month, besides an immense Texas, in organizing this territory to meet expenditure by the government for supplies. the emergencies arising from the war, and As the result of efforts by this committee a in a vast amount of other work incident to supply depot for the Southeast has already the crisis, the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce been located here. has undoubtedly been the leading factor in The committee is now taking steps to put the South. the manufacturers and merchants in touch This is due to the organization on March with the purchasing agent. 29th of the Committee of Public Safety, un­ It seems likely that the Committee of Pub­ der a resolution adopted by the Board of lic Safety will have to spend some money to Directors following the call to service pub­ provide facilities requisite for the army lished in the last City Builder. They author­ camp. One requirement is 260,000 gallons of ized the appointment of the committee with pure water per day, delivered on the grounds. plenary power to use the machinery of the This means the extension of an eight-inch Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of water main several miles, and with iron pipe meeting the emergencies arising out of the costing over $50.00 per ton and connections war, and President Allen appointed the fol­ $90.00, a large expense is evident. It is be­ lowing committee, of which he and the Sec­ lieved that by the co-operation of the City retary are ex-officio members: Mell R. Wil­ and County, this work can largely be done, kinson, chairman, J. K. Orr, P. S. Arkwright, but in order to guarantee it and insure Forrest Adair, A. M. Schoen, H. Y. McCord, prompt action, it became necessary to raise Tull C. Waters, E. P. McBurney and J. M. B. a guarantee fund, subject to be called for as Hoxsey. Later J. Oscar Mills and Lee Ash- needed. To this end seventy-five public- craft were added to this committee. spirited men met in the Chamber of Com­ Much of the work of the committee relat­ merce on Friday, April 13th, and in a few ing to information, protection, etc., was nec­ minutes subscribed $35,000. A few days later essarily executive. An information bureau at a second meeting the amount was raised was organized with ramifications in every to $56,000 and subsequent additions have part of Atlanta and includes in its member­ brought the total up to $64,000. The fund ship hundreds of loyal and dependable men was handsomely led by Mell R Wilkinson, in every walk of life. The work of this com­ Asa G. Candler and the Georgia Railway and mittee has important results. Power Company with subscriptions of $5,000 .A member of this committee received in­ each, followed by John W. Grant, Capt. J. formation from a reliable source Indicating W. English, E. H. Inman, Mrs. Hugh T. In­ the absolute necessity of guarding the wa­ man and J. Oscar Mills, Chairman of the ter works. This information was immedi­ County Commissioners, for the Board, with ately communicated to the mayor, who at $2,500 subscriptions. THE CITY BUILDER The committee is endeavoring to raise the tion of food. Mr. Pinchot declared that if amount to $100,000 in order to make the the war lasted another year it would be assessment as reasonable as possible on all decided by the food supply and that ques­ subscribers. It will call for only 10 per cent tion would be determined by the South, be­ at present and further calls will be made cause in the South there is the largest oppor­ as actually needed and only for the amount tunity to increase food crops. that is absolutely necessary to meet the Following this, Dr. Henry Alford Porter, emergencies arising from the war. pastor of the church, suggested that a simi­ Committee Begins Work lar appeal be made from every pulpit in the South. The next morning, on invitation, Mr. Early in the history of the work the Sec­ Pinchot spoke at a meeting in the Atlanta retary of the Chamber of Commerce tele­ Chamber of Commerce, where 150 represen­ graphed several cabinet officers advising tative business men were present and a new them of the organization of the Public Safety impetus was given to the food campaign. Committee and asking them to suggest how That afternoon Mr. Pinchot presented to of­ it could best make itself useful to the gov­ ficers of the Chamber of Commerce a letter ernment. he had prepared for the pastors of country Secretary Houston telegraphed that every churches. Mr. Pinchot had no organization effort should be put forth to make the South to handle the propaganda and the Atlanta self-sustaining by increasing the food crop Chamber of Commerce volunteered to un­ and that he would send Assistant Secretary dertake that task, suggesting that the let­ Vrooman to the Southeastern Food Confer­ ter should be signed by bishops and lead­ ence. This conference was called by the At­ ing ministers of various denominations. A lanta Chamber of Commerce and on one meeting of the clergy was called by the week's notice assembled 160 representative Chamber of Commerce, the letter was ap­ men from nine States. The conference re­ proved by them and their signatures were sulted in getting in motion vigorous forces secured. On twenty-four hours' notice, in the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Missis­ thousands of copies of the letter were print­ sippi and Florida to increase the food crop. ed, envelopes addressed and mailed to min­ Even the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce isters in Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama sent a letter to every bank president in the and Mississippi, in the Baptist, Methodist, Cotton States setting forth the prospect of Presbyterian, Episcopal, Catholic, Christian serious food shortage and asking him before and Congregational denominations. The the sun went down to call into his office the same letter was sent to all the negro Baptist local supply merchants and get their prom­ preachers in the same territory and to all the ise to write every farmer on their books urg­ negro Methodist preachers of whom lists ing him to plant large food crops and to offer could be obtained. Altogether about 12,000 him financial aid in so doing. Within a ministers were reached and requested to short time replies had been received from preach on the food question, Sunday, May 1,200 bankers saying that they had done or 6th, urging the farmers in their congregations would do this. to increase the food crop and thus serve their In the meantime, following a recommen­ country and help to secure a victory for dation of the Southeastern Food Conference, civilization. . the Chamber of Commerce wrote to every banker and editor of the Cotton States, urg­ In this connection the Southern Bell Tele­ ing them to call together their leading citizens phone Company performed a splendid public and organize a public safety committee that service. By direction of J. Epps Brown, would get behind the food crop and stay be­ General Manager, every manager of a Tel­ hind it until a largely increased food pro­ ephone Exchange in Kentucky, the Carolinas, duction was assured. Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi was in­ structed to call up every minister in his As a result of these activities Public Safety community and urge him to act on the letter Committees have been organized in 650 sent out by the Atlanta Chamber of Com­ counties and over 1,200 bankers' conferences merce. with supply merchants have been held. In many of these counties, there has been an This electric touch gave additional impetus active canvass, reaching nearly every farm­ to the propaganda and the vast influence er. In a word, the work of this body has set of the church was brought to bear on the the country on fire with enthusiasm from Southern farms through thousands of pul­ North Carolina to Texas. pits on the first Sunday in May. On Sunday, April 29th, Gifford Pinchot spoke at the Second Baptist Church at At­ The Lyric Theater, one of the big amuse­ ment houses which has been closed for some lanta on the food situation and made a pow­ ' time, has been leased by the Keith interests erful presentation of the duty of the South and will be used as a vaudeville house instead to serve the country by increased produc­ of the Fbrsyth. THE CITY BUILDER Atlanta's Grand Opera Season Metropolitan Opera Stars and the Public Highly Pleased With This Year's Gala Event—Promoters Praise Atlanta People By COL. W. L. PEEL IT WOULD BE too modest to say that all Amato, in a speech at the club, said, "At­ * those connected with the management of lanta shows great progress in appreciation the Metropolitan Opera, both In Atlanta and of opera; at first not being very familiar with New York, and all promotors of the scheme, any, they have now gotten to the point where were not exceedingly proud of the success they can rave over an opera which hasn't which has crowned our efforts for the past a single tune in it." eight seasons. One of the largest factors Perhaps there has never been a season in our success has been the hearty co-opera­ more entirely satisfactory from an artistic tion of Mr. Gatti-Casazza and Mr. F\ C. Cop- standpoint. Every taste was consulted in picus, who have given from their end of the the makeup of the program and an effort line most intelligent and sympathetic treat­ was made to please the lovers of the Old ment of the matter, which has met in return Italian, of the New Italian, of German and with unbounded loyalty and enthusiasm of Russian music. Some like one and some from our own people in Atlanta. Few people another, and it is interesting to note the understand the technical difficulties and the reasons given therefor. Of course it would very great expense attached to the under­ be impossible to please all. Everyone agreed taking. All enjoyed the appearance of the that the first opera was exquisite; that the most prominent stars of the operatic stage second was never so well done; that the in the whole world. Few realize that each third, with its incidental ballet, was deli­ cious; that the fourth was ideal; that the of these stars is duplicated more than once to fifth was splendid beyond the imagination be ready in case of dilemma, and that many to conceive; that the sixth was of the high­ of the finest singers in the world spent a est artistic conception; that the seventh, week in Atlanta without ever appearing be­ with its great stars and incidental ballet, was , fore the footlights or having their name in the crowning glory of the week. Few people the paper. The audience looks at the su­ realize who saw these beautiful effects the perb scenery and stage settings without enormous amount of Intellectual and physical realizing that the ropes and pulleys for the effort behind them. To Mr. Siedle, the Tech­ same cost $3,500 to install. They listen to nical Director, to whose long service with the entrancing strata- .of the orchestra of the company and to whose artistic and large eighty pieces without appreciating the woes grasp of affairs, is due the beauty of the of the director or the difficulties of keeping tableaux, and the appreciation of all. It was in harmony those people of many nationali­ an enormous effort to arrange the magnifi­ ties, in private as well as public. Some of cent stage settings of 'Francesca Da Rimini,' them hardly think of Mr. Gatti-Casazza at all which work was well repaid by the appre­ in his distant home; he who makes all these ciation of the audience. wheels go around with such brilliant suc­ In the stupendous production of 'Boris cess, or the smiling and bland Mr. Coppicus, Godunoff the cathedral scene was one of ex­ who holds up his sleeve more tricks than ceeding splendor. The robes worn in this you could count, and who, like the poor, we scene cost several hundred thousand dollars, always have with us during opera week. were all two and three hundred years old, This year we were honored with the pres­ and were considered of such educational ence of Mr. Edward Zeigler, who looks after value from an artistic standpoint that they the business end of this mammoth organiza­ were admitted by the United States Govern­ tion, and he was surprised and delighted with ment free of duty. his first visit to our opera. Mr. Zeigler is a Every phase of our work in connection distinguished man of affairs, and while he with the Metropolitan Opera Company has does not carry his heart on his sleeve, we been so exceedingly pleasant and agreeable have every reason to believe that he will and fraught with such interest and the rela­ be most happy to return to Atlanta with the tions we sustain to each other have con­ Metropolitan. • tinued to be so cordial as to be extremely gratifying to us at this end of the line. As It is rather interesting to know what the for the stars, who from year to year have artists themselves think of us. For instance. made our opera seasons a success, as well Madam Barrientos, on her arrival, said with as the new ones just rising on the horizon, charming grace, "I know the people will like they have given us always of their very best. 'Elixir of Love,' for It is a comic opera." They have to every way sought to please. 8 THE CITY BUILDER

and have had, not only Atlanta, but the whole NEW DEPARTMENT ADDED TO South at their feet. As Amato said in his ATLANTA SCHOOL SYSTEM little after-dinner speech, appreciation of opera is surely growing in our audiences. The average student about to graduate We draw from the South, and here are to from high school or college has very little be found year after year the most prominent idea, either of his own qualifications, or of people of this section, coming from all the the qualifications necessary for success in Southeastern States to enjoy our great mu­ the various vocations. In general, he takes sical feast. People who are rich in appre­ what seems to him to be the best opening ciation are not always rich in this world's goods, but have been prominent in the cul­ he can get at the time; and if he fails here, ture and refinement of the whole South for moves on to another, and another job, until generations. These people now feel that finally he secures one where he can stick, they are coming again into their own, and whether this be his best work or not. it is they who flock to our city, fill our streets, our hotels and our auditorium, to share with Realizing that if it is to be of the fullest Atlanta in our great annual musical treat. service to its pupils it must not only train We could wish for the future a larger pa­ them to take their places in the work of tronage from our famous girls' schools in their community, but must also help them this region, as many of the mothers of these to find out just what place they can fill the young ladies were sent to Europe to get just what their daughters- could find in Atlanta. best. The Atlanta Public school system on May first added a Department of Educational Research and Vocational Guidance under the SOUTHERN WHOLESALE DRY direction of George D. Halsey. GOODS MEN MEET HERE This department plans, as rapidly as the The Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Asso- machinery for handling the system can be 'ciation convened here May 9 at the Piedmont installed, to make a careful study of each Hotel. The following was the program, individual child, as that child passes through which was outlined recently at a meeting the school, getting together and scientific­ attended by Mr. R. K. Rambo and others at ally averaging the opinion of each teacher Lynchburg. who comes in contact with him. Then when Features of the meeting were an address he is ready to leave school to start to work of welcome for the city by Mayor Candler, there will be something more than the an address of welcome on behalf of the opinion of one person on which to base coun­ Chamber of Commerce and the Convention sel as to his choice of a vocation. Bureau by W. W. Orr, of the George Muse Also this department will make a study of Clothing Company; reading of minutes by the vocations in Atlanta so as to be prepared Secretary Norman H. Johnson, of Richmond, not only to tell a boy what vocation he may and a special luncheon for women visitors, be fitted for, but also to tell him just what arranged by the wives of the Atlanta dry opportunity Atlanta offers him; where and goods merchants. how to get his training, what the opening is The rest of the program follows: here, what salary he may reasonably expect, etc. Without having this local information Response for visitors—W. R. King, of the it is difficult to counsel as to the choice of William R. Moore Dry Goods Company, a vocation, because the economic phase of Memphis. the question must always be considered. Report of Treasurer—R. K. Rambo, of the An attempt will be made to carefully ana­ John Silvey Company, Atlanta. lyze the reasons why so many children drop Reports of Division Chairmen—Nos. 1, 2, out of school at an early age, in order that 3, 4, and 5, in order: Maurice Hirschler, Nor­ the course may be made to better fit the folk, Va.; A. T. Dosser, of the Daniel Briscoe real practical needs—and at the same time Company, Knoxville; J. R. Little, of the be made attractive enough to hold the pupils. Dougherty-Little-Redwine Company, Atlan­ This department plans to study carefully ta; Walter Lobman, of the Stelner-Lobman a number of school systems elsewhere in Company, Montgomery, and John S. Dana, order to locate ideas that will be of value to of Abnay, Barnes & Co., Charleston, W. Va. our local system. In general it will be con­ Special luncheon with the Georgia jobbers stantly on the lookout for anything that as hosts. will help make the training in the Atlanta This was the sixth annual convention of public schools such that it will really fit each the association, and had a larger attendance individual pupil to take his place and do his than at any previous meeting. part in the life of this community. THE CITY BUILDER U Public Health In Atlanta Hugh M. Willet Reads Paper Before the Presidents Club Bearing On A Very Important Question AT A RECENT MEETING of the Presidents ment. The latter must decide what parts of Club of Atlanta, Hugh M. Willet, presl- these losses may be prevented, and how the ,, it . *. A ^, m v „..i__i„ o„ best results may be obtained with the money dent of the Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis So- available,, i., . dety, read a very interesting paper on public Let u8 turn t0 the mortauty statistics for health in this city which has been widely 1916 and seek to discover the opportunities commented on owing to the fact that It shows for prevention. The number of deaths last Atlanta to be essentially a healthy city. This year among children under two years of age is a matter in which- every resident of this was 419. Selecting the figures from the city is interested in and the business men statistics of well-known infectious diseases, are very much in favor of giving it as much we have the following summary: publicity as possible, not only to show the Tuberculosis 401 good health record, but to remedy whatever Pneumonia . 275 defects are needed. Mr. Willet's paper in Diarrhoea and Enteritis under 2 years.. 85 brief was as follows: Typhoid Fever 35 , „ Diphtheria .__• 32 Fundamental Facts Measles „ . 2 The City of Atlanta covers an area of Whooping Cough ,._____ 6 twenty-six square miles and occupies a com- Scarlet Fever . 1 mandlng position on the ridge that divides It win be notiCed that the leading cause the watershed of the South Atlantic Coast ln y^ death y^ of Atlanta is Tuberculosis— from that of the Gulf of Mexico. Its average a preventable disease; and the second, altitude is about 1050 feet above sea level, Pneumonia, is to a considerable degree pre- which ensures a bracing climate and natural ventable. Other favorable opportunities for drainage—the best foundations for good prevention may be observed in the records health. The city now has a population of of Diarrhoea and Enteritis among Infants un- approximately 200,000, of which number 66 der tw0 years Typn0id Fever and contagi- per cent is white and 34 per cent is colored. ous diseases of children. The water supply is good and abundant, be- Infant Mortality tag freestone, and flowing from the foothills The most critical periods in life are the of the Blue Ridge mountains. extremes, the very young and the very old Life Wastage running the greatest risk of death. In 1916 Life and health a^e primary human pos- more than one-seventh of all deaths were sessions whose value we fully appreciate among infants under two years of age, and only as we are In danger of losing them. In ta the last six years the total deaths among like manner, disease and death are unrelent- infants were 2,952. The principal causes ing enemies whose destructive ravages we were Diarrhoea, Enteritis, Pneumonia and do not correctly estimate until they enter acute Infections. Deaths from these dis- into our homes. Education, however, has eases are usually the result of ignorance on now progressed to the point where the State the part of mothers as to the proper care recognizes the preservation of the health and feeding of infants. The remedy is to of its citizens as one of. its most import- reach uninformed mothers through public ant functions. An elementary test of the health nurses and infant welfare stations, health of a community is its death rate. The records show that the death rate among According to the report of the City Health infants in Atlanta has decreased consider- Department, 2,812 persons died in Atlanta in ably in the past few years, during which the year 1916, of whom 1,337 were whites and time the City Board of Health has employed 1,475 negroes. This makes the combined two visiting nurses, death rate 14 per 1,000 of population—about Contagious Diseases of Children the average for the whole country, or 10 per With the exception of Tuberculosis, the 1,000 among whites and 22 per 1,000 among most important contagious diseases with negroes. In addition, it is estimated that which children over two years of age have above 5,000 of our population are always to contend, are Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever, disabled through sickness, and a still larger Whooping Cough and Measles. Their con- number are sufficiently afflicted to cause the trol has been recognized as one of the chief loss of comfort and efficiency. The problem functions of Health Authorities. On account of reducing, so far as is possible, these large of the tendency of these contagions to be- amounts of illness and death has been dele- come epidemic, considerable variation will gated by the public to the Health Depart- appear from year to year. It is gratifying 10 THE CITY BUILDER to note, however, that the mortality from prove, the deaths per 100,000 .of population these diseases, with the exception of Diph­ being 56 in 1911 and only 17 in 1916. The theria, has been considerably reduced dur­ city, however, has no cause to be satisfied ing the past six years. The figures are as with the present situation, or with any other follows: short of practical eradication. 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 J916 Water Supply Measles 32 6 5 19 3 2 Physical health requires pure water. One Scarlet Fever 6 10 12 1 of Atlanta's most valuable assets is her Diphtheria 19 22 19 16 14 32 water system, which is capable of furnishing Whooping Cough.. 32 23 30 45 31 6 daily 22,000,000 gallons of pure filtered wa­ When we consider that during the past ter. The source of supply is the Chattahoo­ six years the population has increased from chee River. A chemist is located at the 160,000 to 200,000, the improvement will be plant and makes daily examinations of the more evident. Prompt and full reports of water in order to detect promptly any pollu­ these diseases are the first requisites for tion. The State Chemist also makes frequent the study and prevention of their spread, and analyses. concealment in such cases is trifling with Milk Supply the lives of others. The present law under which dairies and Tuberculosis Situation milk supplies are inspected, has been in This malady is an infectious germ disease, force for about ten years. Two dairy and and, to a considerable degree, is preventable two milk inspectors are employed. About and curable. A proper Health Department 350 dairies furnish sweet milk and a similar program embraces compulsory reporting of number furnish buttermilk. Shipments are cases, free laboratory diagnosis, investiga­ made from many points in Georgia outside tion and instruction of cases with nurses, of Fulton County, but these dairies are also the maintenance of free clinics, sanitarium inspected. Thirty-five per cent, of the milk treatment for sufferers who need it, and dis­ sold in the city shows less than 10,000 bac­ infections of premises after the termination teria per cubic centimeter—the equal in of cases. quality of certified milk. Eighty-six per cent We have much of the equipment for such shows bacteria of less than 100,000 per cubic a well-rounded program in Atlanta. The centimeter. Many large cities allow 500,000 Anti-Tuberculosis Association, in co-opera­ bacteria. tion with the Health Department of the city, maintains a clinic, investigates cases and Food Supply furnishes uursing facilities. Eventually the Two inspectors are employed to supervise work may be consolidated, but until this is the condition of markets and perishable done, the city and county should liberally foods and two abattoir inspectors to super­ support the efficient work the Anti-Tubercu­ vise the slaughtering of cattle under the di­ losis Association is doing to check the rav­ rection of the head veterinarian. All car­ ages of the White Plague in this community. casses are inspected on the hoof and later Out of this movement has grown the Battle examined and stamped. The markets, bak­ Hill Sanitarium, the State Sanitarium at eries, restaurants, hotels and kitchens are Alto„ Open Air Schools and The W. G. Raoul inspected and food products are screened Foundation, which has charge of this work from flies. throughout the State. Sewer System A decided beginning towards the preven­ Atlanta's Sewerage System consists of tion of Tuberculosis has been made in At­ approximately 323-miles of combined sewers lanta. When you realize, however, that and three sewerage treatment plants. The about 400 die from this cause every year, and approximate cost of constructing the sewers that about 2,500 of our citizens are constantly and treatment plants, exclusive of land afflicted with this dread disease, you will around sewerage plants, was $3,690,859. The appreciate the importance of increasing the plants are built in three units and are known efforts to stamp it out. as the Peachtree, Intrenchment and Proctor Creek plants and are treating approximately Typhoid Fever 8, 5 and 3 million gallons per day, respec­ Typhoid Fever is a well-understood dis­ tively, making a total of 16 million gallons ease, caused by a specific microbe which per day. dies rapidly outside the body of the victim. The plants are doing very satisfactory It may be eliminated by simply keeping the work at a low cost of operation. For the discharges of infected persons from enter- year ending Dec. 31, 1916, a total of $11,040 tag the mouths of other persons. Atlanta, was spent for sewerage treatment, and ap­ like other American cities, has suffered un­ proximately 5,840 million gallons of sewer­ duly from Typhoid in the past. The situa­ age was treated, making a cost of $1.89 per tion, however, has shown a tendency to im­ million gallons. Assuming a contributing

MB THE CITY BUILDER 11 population of 200,000 people makes a cost of Preventive Measures less than 5c per capita per year for sewer­ Having considered the loss of life and age treatment. health in Atlanta from preventable diseases, Mosquito and Fly Reduction together with the sanitary environment of For several years, the Department has the city, the question arises as to the ma­ carried on a campaign against mosquitoes by chinery provided to cope with the situation, means of inspectors who look for stagnant and whether or not it is sufficient for the water in such places as tanks on buildings, purpose. Are buckets and barrels. Several wagon- The city delegates Its work to a board men are also employed who oil the larger consisting of ten members. This Board di­ bodies of water. The work done seems to rects the work of two separate organizations have been effective, and provision should be —the Division of Sanitary Inspection and made for its continuance on a larger scale, the Health Department proper. The former from the viewpoint of protection against ma­ is concerned chiefly with such matters as the collection and disposal of garbage and laria, as well as for comfort. The warfare night soil, with the cleaning of streets and against flies should also be kept up, and flushing of sewers. should begin in April of each year. Plumbing Inspection Health Department Four plumbing inspectors are employed The Health Department is in charge of a at an expense of $5,280, nearly one-seventh of competent Health Officer, assisted by an the total appropriation. expert Bacteriologist, both employed and di­ rected by the board. It maintains a labora­ Housing tory, a contagious disease hospital, a deten­ Even a casual glance at local conditions tion hospital and a tuberculosis sanitarium. will convince anyone of the importance of It employs 24 persons, exclusive of the Sani­ a good housing ordinance. The negro dis­ tarium Staff, and they are engaged in the tricts are shocking demonstrations of the following branches of work: Registration of evils of unrestricted building. Such sur­ vital statistics, control of communicable dis­ roundings facilitate the spread of infectious eases, mosquito reduction, visiting nurse diseases and largely nullify the work of the service and medical relief to the poor. Leav­ Health Department. A good housing ordi­ ing out of consideration the sum devoted nance, with proper inspection, would save to the Sanitarium, and the Contagious Dis­ the city from the growth of conditions which ease and Detention Hospitals, the City's eventually it will be difficult and expensive Health Department's appropriation for this to remove. year is $38,665.79, or 19 cents per inhabitant Dispensary Service per annum, an amount insufficient for a thor­ It is now generally recognized that poverty oughly modern, well-equipped and effective and disease go hand in hand. A large pro­ Department. portion of the cases of poverty that require relief are due to the illness of the wage- Recommendations earners or their families. The city finds To secure an organization that will be itself compelled, from time to time, to give able to cope successfully with the health free medical aid, and this form of relief is problem of our city, the following recom­ furnished by the two city physicians. A lim­ mendations are made: ited Dispensary Service is supplied at the 1. The creation of a division of Infant Hy­ Grady Hospital, the Atlanta Medical College, giene in the Health Department, with nurses by the Anti-Tuberculosis Association and and infant welfare stations with the require-, other charitable organizatons. ment of prompt birth reporting and the ex­ The Negro amination and certification of midwives. In considering Atlanta's health problem, 2. The shifting of emphasis in the control the large negro population should not be of communicable diseases from quarantine ignored. We can not hope to eliminate pre­ and fumigation to early recognition of all ventable diseases among whites until proper cases and efficient bedside disinfection of measures are inaugurated to control those patient's discharges. among the blacks. At present, little atten­ tion is paid to contagious diseases among the 3. The adoption of a comprehensive hous­ negroes, and no isolation hospital facilities ing law and establishment of a system of are available for them. As the same microbe housing inspection. produces the same disease among both 4. The creation of a division of publicity races, Atlanta must solve the problem of and education in the Health Department to disease prevention among negroes, not only give force to its efforts. from considerations of humanity, but from 6. The extension of the water and sewer motives of self-protection as well. system to every section of the city so that 12 THE CITY BUILDER the dangerous situation resulting from the OIL DEVELOPMENT IN GEORGIA large number of surface closets may be A Georgia development that is attracting eliminated. unusual attention and interest is that of the 6. An increase in the apportionment for Fitzgerald-Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Com­ the support of the Health Department, to pany in Ben Hill, Irwin and Wilcox counties. take care of the enlarged responsibility. Surface indications and the great Withla- Better Hospital Facilities coochee Anticline offer the best opportunity One of the most important and urgent Georgia or any other section has ever had needs of the city is for better public hospital of finding oil in great quantities. facilities. As every physician knows, the This company has secured thousands of Grady Hospital is over-crowded, and should acres of land covering this anticline, and be greatly enlarged as soon as possible. It from this vast amount, 3,000 acres are to be set aside by geologists as the most likely to is difficult to secure access for patients ex­ produce oil. A portion of this land has been cept in the most serious cases, and it is often sub-divided into lots containing 625 square necessary for these to be placed on mat­ feet each, and with the purchase of a lot or tresses laid on the floor. Patients only par­ lots a warranty deed is given which guaran­ tially recovered are forced out of the hos­ tees to the purchaser participation in all the pital to make room for others on the wait­ oil, gas or other minerals found in propor­ ing list tion to the number of lots held. In addition to enlarging the hospital, its The great derrick, which is 105 feet high, equipment should be modernized and in­ has been completed and is ready to assemble creased. The instruments and apparatus just as soon as experts determine the loca­ there are such as the best surgeons of the tion, and it is freely predicted by officers of city would not think of using in their private the company and residents of Fitzgerald that practice. As a result, they are forced to in the near future Georgia will have one of take from their own offices many of the in­ the greatest oil fields in the world. struments needed for operations at the Grady. These conditions are deplorable and MARIETTA'S WATER PROBLEM should be remedied as soon as possible, as Marietta, Ga., is now confronted with an life and health are seriously involved. unusual water problem. J. N. Ely and B. Conclusion M. Hall, Atlanta engineers, reported that We have seen that Atlanta is essentially the present system of deep wells provide a healthy city, tat that many of its citizens an unsatisfactory and insufficient supply, and are needlessly sick and many others die from there is little hope that the Kennesaw Paper preventable causes. The whole question of plant could arrange to give the city the better health in this community is a thor­ amount of water needed. oughly practical matter. During the past Marietta lies almost in the center of the five years the total deaths in Atlanta were crystalline area in Georgia, and wells with­ 14,300. On the basis of the mortality ratio in the district are unreliable as a perma­ for the year 1911, the total deaths during the nent water source. Mr. Ely thought that same period would have been 17,300. This deep well pumps would give a maximum means that better sanitary conditions, grow­ output, but that they could not be expected ing out of the extension - of our water and to bring out water that was not in there. sewerage systems, together with other im­ provements, have reduced by 3,000 the num­ ber of expected deaths during the past five The Chamber of Commerce of the United years. Valuing each of these lives at $2,500, States has issued in pamphlet form the re­ this saving has been to Atlanta an economic port of the committee on the railroad situ­ gain of $7,500,000—two and one-half times ation which is comprised in a booklet of the amount of the last bond issue—to say sixty pages, which may be secured by any nothing of the Inestimable saving in sorrow Interested person upon application to the and bereavement which can not be expressed National Chamber, in the Riggs Building, in terms of dollars. Washington, D. C. Our Health Department has a splendid During December, 1916, the records show opportunity to effect a still further reduction that several millions of dollars found its in Atlanta's mortality, particularly among way into manufacturing plants in the South. the negroes, and also prevent much unneces­ A large percentage of this money came from sary sickness. There should be no question Northern centers. We believe that this is of willingness or determination on the part only the beginning, for Northern capitalists of the city authorities to provide the requis­ are fast learning of the many advantages for ite funds. Southern investment THE CITY BUILDER 13 Important Changes Are Made At Cox College and Conservatory OX COLLEGE, located at Col­ C lege Park, near Atlanta, is to be a greater Institution for young women. A plan is being worked out for developing the educational foun­ dation into the proportions of a Soutbwide college for women. In this plan a self perpetuating board of trustees will hold and control the College. The plan includes raising a large endowment to en­ able the institution to do a broad­ er work in the field of education of young women. On account of its splendid rec­ ord, its strategic location, its beautiful grounds and buildings, the College has often been point­ ed out by leading educators and others as the most favorable nu­ cleus in the entire South for founding a college of Southwide scope. This movement has the enthu­ siastic endorsement and support of many of our farseeing friends and counsellors. Dr. Fowler Resigns The many friends of Dr. C DR. OARL W. MINOR Lewis Fowler will hear with deep The New Associate President regret that he will sever his con­ nection with the College at the end of the inent pastorates in the State, where his en­ present session. He has been Co-President tire ministerial life has been spent. His pas­ during the past three years, having come torates have been at Valdosta, Fitzgerald, here from the presidency of Lexington Col­ Moultrie, Bainbridge, and Madison. lege, Missouri. Dr. Fowler possesses talents For a number of years he has been identi­ and accomplishments of high order. He is fied with the denominational work as trustee a man of fine ambition and tireless energy. of his Alma Mater, Mercer University, and His work in the College and in the wider as a member of the Georgia Board of Mis­ fields of education has been constructive and sions, of which he has during the past two progressive. years been president. New Associate President Dr. Minor comes to the college with ex­ The College announces that after June 1st cellent qualifications for the work. In addi­ Dr. Carl W. Minor will be associated with tion to splendid native ability he possesses Prof. William S. Cox, president, and Dr. E. unusual attainments of culture and Christian C. James, dean, In the management of its graces such as are readily associated with affairs. his new office. Dr. Minor is well known in Georgia, his The hosts of friends of Dr. Minor will be native State, and other Southern States. He pleased to know of his connection with the was educated at Mercer University where institution, and bespeak for him a cordial he received the degree A. B., and later, the reception as its representative. His work honorary degree D. D. In the Southern Bap­ in the college will commence the first of tist Theological Seminary he received the June, but several weeks before then he will degree Th. G. begin as representative to the public with One year was spent in study in Berlin, reference to the session to begin next Sep­ Germany. Dr. Minor has held several prom- tember. 14 THE CITY BUILDER War Will Not Stop Holding of Conventions Fred Houser, of Atlanta Convention Bureau, Outlines Year's Plans O conventions are to be postponed or "So, we all have our work, and right now N cancelled in Atlanta on account of 'un­ a large and important part of it is to do 'busi­ ness as usual,' in so far as we are able. It is safe and unsettled conditions'," says Fred the duty of every American citizen to do his Houser, of the Convention Bureau, "as no bit toward keeping business conditions in such conditions exist here. these United States as normal as is possible. "Through the Association of Convention Unwise and unnecessary retrenchments in its own way can do the country as a whole Bureaus, of which I am secretary, I.have as much if not more harm than a limited been for several weeks in close touch with food crop. the secretaries of bureaus in thirty-three of "So far as Atlanta is concerned, this is the larger cities, and all members of this 'the Convention City of Dixie,' and conven­ Association agree that we can do our 'little tions will still be held here this year. The bit' by doing 'business as usual.' There have Rotary is going right ahead with its plans and unless every Rotarian — and there is been no developments as yet that warrant quite an army of them—unless every Rota­ the postponement of but very few conven­ rian is in the. trenches, the convention will tions. come off the week of June 17. With Rotary, as with the Elks, the program will be ar­ '"Conventions have to be held; they are ranged along patriotic lines and interspersed necessary to the progress of the country, as between the 'lines' will be a plenty of South­ they accomplish an end that can be brought ern hospitality. about in no other way so easily or success­ "The Woodmen of the World are getting fully. This is a time of patriotism, when the ready for July 10, as if there wasn't a kaiser North needs to know and understand the on the globe. They, too, will have a pro­ gram in keeping with the events of the day. South; when the West wants to stand shoul­ "Instead of Atlanta conventions being der to shoulder with the East. Acquaintance postponed or cancelled, a number of State only can bring about this close relationship, meetings will be changed from the smaller and this knowledge of other sections of the Georgia towns to the Capital City, merely country is best obtained by people from all because Atlanta is in better position to, take care of the visitors. sections coming together for business or pleasure. "We also anticipate a number of new con­ ventions. In the event that affairs become "The members of the Association of Con­ more serious than is now expected, it will be vention Bureaus do not advocate lavish en­ necessary for the people of this section and tertainment at any time. Bodies holding con­ of the entire country to come together for conferences on food crops, transportation, ventions are realizing more and more that and to consider matters pertaining to the elaborate entertainment is a burden, unde­ various industries incident to the successful sirable anad unnecessary. carrying on of the war. "The Elks' Convention will be held as "Of course attendance will be affected to some extent, but unless some acute and im­ scheduled. It is proper and fitting that their probable situation develops as conditions now program should be re-arranged and made in stand there is not as much reason for de­ accord with the sentiment of the people to­ creased attendance as there was during the day. The Elks have arranged a very attrac­ financial depression of the winter of 1914- tive program. In fact, the convention will be 1915. one of the biggest patriotic demonstrations "Atlanta has entertained and secured nine­ the country has ever seen. A circular sent ty-four conventions for 1917, and we expect to out to all Elks from the Boston headquarters put it close up to the 200 mark before the says: 'It is extremely improbable that any close of the year. acute war situation will develop that would "This, after a careful canvass of the situa­ interfere with the holding of the convention. tion, was found to be the opinion of the thir­ The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ty-three convention bureaus composing the must continue its work, a great deal of which Association of Convention Bureaus, and we becomes more important and desirable be­ have agreed to 'do business as usual,' believ­ cause of the war.' ing that to be the part we should do." THE GITY BUILDER 15

NEW ATLANTA COMPANY TO company. He declares that while no official MAKE RAILROAD SWITCHE8 report has yet been made by Southern offi­ cials on the switch installed in January, still Since the announcement a few days ago it has been put to a very severe test, and he that the Southern' Railroad had installed a is satisfied it is going to claim much atten­ Perkins switch at the Johns street crossing, tion from the big system as well as from and that not only that road, but other lines, other roads. Orders for fourteen of these were looking with much favor on the new switches have already been received, and the patent of an Atlanta man, there has been stock is being sold to raise sufficient funds considerable interest shown in this new de­ to install a plant for the manufacture of the vice, which it is claimed by those behind it switch. will bring greater safety to the traveling public. NEW PRESIDENT GEORGIA CHAMBER The Perkins switch is an invention of Mr. Perkins, who has for years been a valued H. G. Hastings was Inaugurated as Presi­ mechanic employed by the Southern road in dent of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, this city. Since he has received his patents, succeeding C. J. Haden, at a supper held in quite a number of roads have been making the Chamber of Commerce assembly hall, inquiries, but not until a practical demon­ Saturday night, April seventh. Mr. Hastings stration was made, has it proven even to the read an able paper in which he outlined a most skeptical that it will do all that is year of vigorous work contemplated for the claimed for it. Georgia Chamber. Perry A. Morris became interested in the It is interesting to note in this connection new switch, seeing, as he declares, a splen­ that T. E. Grafton, former secretary of the did future for it. He has opened offices in Rome Chamber of Commerce, has been add­ the Healey Building and is offering stock in < ed to the staff of the Georgia Chamber. He the Railway Appliance Manufacturing Com­ will hold the position of General Secretary, pany, which is not only handling the Per­ and Edward Young Clarke will be field sec­ kins switch, but other patents which will in­ retary. Mr. Hastings and his staff have al­ terest railroads. Mr. Morris has injected a ready gotten a good start and much perma­ great deal of interest in the company, and is nent good to the State will result from their receiving many inquiries about stock in the efforts.

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KNOXVILLE BOOSTERS FOR PREPAREDNESS One hundred and forty-six representative citizens and business men from the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, arrived in Atlanta at eight o'clock on the night of April 10th and The New were met at the station by a large t:ommit- tee from the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, headed by former President V. H. kriegs­ haber, and consisting of the officers and di­ rectors, members of the Members' Council, Flannel Suits and officers of the Seventeenth Regiment, stationed at Fort McPherson. Are unsurpassed for With each Knoxville man bearing a red torch, a parade was made through the prin­ spring and summer cipal business streets of the 0117 terminating business or outing. at the Chamber of Commerce where a smok­ er was given to the party and where.a larger number of Atlantans had an opportunity to —Possessin g good personally greet each member of the tour. wear quality— This trip was originally planned as a busi­ ness excursion, but after war was declared it was decided by the Knoxville people to —Appropriate for make it one of "Preparedness," and their sports—refreshingly acton met with hearty accord throughout the 1,206 miles covered in four days. They different for business. were very successful in arousing the patri­ otic interest of the young men in this sec­ Two tion to the necessity of bearing their part in this war. The party was accompanied by a Handsome special band of the Tennessee Military Insti­ "Trench" tute, a drum and bugle corps from the Boy Scouts, and by several army and navy offi­ Models cers. Having military officers along, and (belt all arouod) the trip being one of preparedness, the tour was conducted under strict military Blue rules. CoL L. D. Tyson was in charge of the train and each car was under the command Flannel of a captain. —with indefinite At the Chamber of Commerce, V. H. Stripe— Kriegshaber, who was acting in the absence $30 from the city of President Ivan E. Allen, ex­ tended a cordial welcome to the members of the Knoxville party and introduced Colonel Green Tyson, who in turn presented Judge J. H. Flannel Lindsey, W. H. Richards, Prof. Harry Clarke and others from Knoxville. Col. Robert J. — with alternat­ Lowry, an ex-President of the Atlanta Cham­ ing thread stripes ber and also a former Tennesseean, gave a of blue and tan— most cordial welcome to the party and told $25 of how some of his most pleasant days were spent in the State of Tennessee and near Knoxville.

The Atlanta Scouts chose a camp scene to voreo. Muse typify their methods In training for health preparedness. Clothing Co. The number of Scouts taking part in the 3-5-7 Physical Preparedness Demonstration at the Whitehall Auditorium doubled the number of any other of the nine organizations participating. THE CITY BUILDER 17

MR. JETER A HU8TLER CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN One of Atlanta's hustling young business Committees from the Atlanta Chamber of men who deserves the patronage of the Commerce, Rotary Club, Retail Merchants' Chamber of Commerce members is Fred P. Association and Ad Men's Club have been Jeter, local manager of Whtehead, Hoag & co-operating in the "clean-up and paint-up" Co., with offices in the Empire building. Mr. campaign, which was conducted during the Jeter has been a resident of Atlanta for week of April 12th to 19th. This campaign, many years and enjoys the esteem and re­ however, is being continued in order that spect of all with whom he comes in con­ Atlanta may look spick and span when the tact. He is perhaps one of the best known Rotarians arrive to attend the International advertising novelty men in Atlanta and al­ meeting here in June. ways gets his share of this class of business Through the joint efforts of the different for his firm. In addition to being a member committees, slides were put in all of the pic­ of the Chamber of Commerce, he is one of ture shows of Atlanta calling attention to the live wires in the local Rotary Club and the campaign. Through the courtesy and a good booster for this city. It was only a liberality of Mr. Henry L. DeGive, of the comparatively short time ago that he took Atlanta Advertising Service, seventy-five charge of the local branch of Whitehead, eight-sheet posters were printed and posted Hoag & Company and he has succeeded in on the bill-boards of Atlanta without charge almost doubling their business in this ter­ to the Chamber of Commerce. The commit­ tees have urged cleaning up in every form. ritory. There is still a great deal of cleaning to be Mr. Jeter's friends are always pulling for done in clearing up alleys, basements, roofs him and he has made himself very popular of buildings, vacant lots, back yards, etc., with his square business dealings. The and making old places more attractive, and City Builder joins with his numerous other the committee is assured that much addi­ friends in wishing him continued success in tional work along this line will be accom­ his line of business, and if anybody can suc­ plished before the many visitors come to ceed he will. Atlanta.

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MAKES PLEA FOR BECAUSE HOME CANNING CLUB8 If you want to live in the kind of a town Don't neglect the canning clubs and home Like the kind of a town you like, canning plants, is the advice' given by Com­ You needn't slip your clothes in a grip missioner of Agriculture J. J. Brown. He And start on a long, long hike. says: "A great deal of relief in whatever food You'd only find what you'd left behind, crisis confronts us may be had by putting up For there's nothing that's really new. canned foodstuffs which will be available for It's a knock at yourself when you knock your town: canning. Just what to can, and how to can it, so it will keep, has been carefully and thor­ It isn't the town—it's you. oughly worked out by the State College of Because— Agriculture, and the College will gladly give Real towns are not made by men afraid the people of the State any needed informa­ Lest somebody gets ahead. tion if they will ask for it. The College has When everyone works and nobody shirks done a great work along that line already You can raise a town from the dead. through its direct efforts and through its in­ And if, while you make your personal stake Your neighbor can make one, too, structors, and the time seems now to be com­ Your town will be what you want to see. ing on us when the result of that work is go­ It isn't the town—it's you. ing to count for a great deal. Where a sur­ plus can be produced of canned goods, above The Atlanta Constitution recently carried the needs of the family, it should be done. an editorial concerning the Boy Scouts, That surplus can be accumulated by commu­ called forth by the excellent handling of the nities and taken care of in the market when crowd at the Taft address. The closing par­ the time comes. I would particularly caution agraph of the editorial says: "The Boy Scout the people generally, though, to thoroughly movement makes for better physical devel­ post themselves, through information obtain­ opment, better deportment, better mentality; able from the College, on putting up the it makes for better manhood and better canned stuff the right way, and so It will keep American citizenship. And it merits every ounce of encouragement and impetus it can properly." receive." ;E¥I!€

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STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT* CIR­ (The CULATION, ETC Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912, of THE CITY BUILDER, published monthly at Atlanta, Georgia, for April 10th, 1911. City 2£uilurr State of Georgia, County of Fulton, Published Monthly by the Before me, a Notary Public In and for the State and county aforesaid, personally appeared I*. D. Hicks, who, having been Atlanta Chamber of Commer« duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the Chamber of Commerce Building Business Manager of The City Builder, and that the following ATLANTA is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and If a daily paper, the cir­ culation), etc, of the aforesaid publication for the date shown Entered as second class matter August 29, 1916, at the post office at Atlanta, Ga , under the act of March 3,1879 in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied In section 44$, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse side of this form, to-wit: Ivan E. Allen, Fielder and Allen Building - - Editor Ernest E. Dallis, 136H Marietta St. Managing Editor 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, W. R. Massengale, Candler Building - - Secretary managing editor, and business managers are: W. ft. Hastings, 16 W. Mitchell St - - - Treasurer Name of— Postoffice address— L. D. Hicks. 116-118 E. Hunter - Business Manager Publisher—Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, Ga, Robt. P. James, C. of C. Bldg. Advertising Manager Editor—Ivan E. Allen, Atlanta, Ga. Managing Editor—Ernest E. Dallis, Atlanta, Ga. Advertising Rates Upon Application Business Manager—L. D. Hicks, Atlanta, Ga. 2. That the owners are (Give names and addresses of Indi­ vidual owners, or. If a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock.) The City Builder is NOT Copyrighted and Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, Ga. matter contained herein may be reprinted in other 3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other se­ publications. Proper credit will be appreciated. curity holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or ether securities are: (If there The potato beetle has appeared in Georgia, are none, so state.) None. 4. That the two paragraphs nest above, giving the names of and the State Department of Agriculture is the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain warning the garden planter particularly that not only the list of stockholders and security holders as they immediate attention should be given the grow­ appear upon the books of the company, but also, in cases where ing plant The Department of Entomology of­ the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of fers this as the best remedy: Mix one pound the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is of arsenate of lead with six or eight pounds acting. Is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain of slacked lime or flour. Put this mixture statements embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to into a flour sack, or sack of some coarse cloth, the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and and dust the plants thoroughly. If desired to security holders who do not appear upon the books of the com­ use in a liquid form as a spray use about one pany as trustees, hold stock and securities In a capacity other and a half pounds of arsenate of lead, or about than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, association, or corporation has two pounds of the paste arsenate of lead, and any interest, direct or indirect, in the said stock, bonds, or about two pounds of stone lime to 50 gallons other securities than as so stated by him, of water. The powdered preparation is rec­ 5. That the average number of copies of each issue of this ommended as the easiest to handle. If one publication sold or distributed, through the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers during the six months preceding the date treatment of the growing plant does not en­ shown above is: (This information is required from daily pub­ tirely eliminate the beetle, treat again when lications only.) they appear, but ordinarily one treatment is U D. HICKS, Business Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of April, sufficient Write the State Entomologist for 1916. C. R. CUNNINGHAM, any information desired. Notary Public of Fulton County, Georgia. (My commission expires November 13, 1917.)

IF IT'S FIRE INSURANCE CASUALTY FIDELITY SURETY BONDS SURETY 5% 6% MORTGAGE LOANS 7% 8% PHONE OR SEE US YOUR BUSINESS WILL BE APPRECIATED AND YOUR INTERESTS PROTECTED EDWIN R. HAAS C. ARTHUR HOWELL AARON HAAS, SON & HOWELL 731-4 Candler Blda. by 4493 Atlanta 509 THE CITY BUILDER 21 Changes Made In Faculty School of Commerce of Georgia School of Technology Now Firmly Established HE announcement has been made that Augustas Charles Klein, B. C. S., Advertis­ TJohn Madison Watters has been appoint­ ing and Selling. ed dean of the School of Commerce of Geor­ Hamilton Douglas, Jr., A. B., LL. B., Ph.'M., gia School of Technology and the outlook Douglas & Douglas, Law. for the school is brighter than ever. Many S. J. Blake, B. C. S., Southern Belting Co., changes have been made in the faculty and Atlanta, Ga., Accounting. it is now composed of the following. Dudley Glass, Atlanta Georgian, Journalism. Kenneth Gordon Matheson, A. M., LL. D., J. Whewell Speas, A. M., Trust Company of President. Georgia, Finance. William Henry Emerson, Ph. D., Sc. D., Dean of Georgia School of Technology. Advisory Board John Madison Watters, B. C. S., LL. B., Dean Joel Hunter, C. P. A., head of firm of Joel of the School of Commerce, Accounting Hunter & Co. and Finance. Edgar Watkins, Senior member Watkins & John Rutherford Byington, C. P. A., J. P. Latimer. Allen & Company, Mercantile Credits and W. M. Fambrough, Vice-President J. B. Mc­ Accounting. Crary & Co. Wayne Sailley Kell, E. M., C. P. A., Chamber L. D. Hicks, Southern Ruralist Company. of Commerce, Management and Finance. John Bascom Crenshaw, A. M., Ph. D., Com' Purpose of the School of Commerce mercial Spanish. It is the purpose of the School of Com­ George Dawson Halsey, C. E., Employment merce to offer the young men of the South Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Vocation­ an opportunity to secure an adequate prep­ al and Labor Problems. aration for business. The time honored John Oliver Campbell, C. P. A., J. B. Mc­ method of learning by experience and mis­ Crary Company, Accounting. takes is wasteful both in time and money. COMMERCE SELDEN MOTOR TRUCKS MOTOR TRUCKS H AMD 1 TON H TO 5 TONS Let us send our representative to you to tell you about our trucks and the payment plan we sell them on Hubbell-Oakes Motor Co. Ivy 2339 ATLANTA 455 Peachtree St.

u GrOWing ?" — yes, we're growing, and hope to "Keep it up" as this city and section grows.

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The time was when the doctor, the lawyer, and the engineer practiced on unfortunate victims until they acquired sufficient train­ ing. The same has been true with the busi­ ROUNTREE ness man except he was usually his own victim. At the present time no one would think of entering upon a career of practic­ ing medicine without a special study of the Trunk & Bag Co. scientific principles. As the principles of medicine and other sciences and professions have been derived from experience and ob­ servation, so the course of study offered in Baggage this institution is the result of experience in business and of making available for the future, principles of business management -of - which have emerged from the success of the past. Quality Advantages of Location The city of Atlanta is an ideal location for a great School of Commerce. It is the commercial and industrial center of the "All our own Make" Southeast. It is the great distributing point in this territory for practically every large business corporation in the country. It has an unusually large number of local manu­ facturing and commercial enterprises, and 77 Whitehall Street it has a national reputation for the progres­ sive and enterprising spirit of its citizens W. Z. TURNER, Mgr. and civic bodies.

Elective Courses Students who are preparing themselves to enter certain lines of business and find it to their advantage to substitute a limited This Is Her Birthday amount of work in one of the engineering OR departments for courses in the School of Commerce, may do so upon recommenda­ Your Anniversary tion of the dean and approval of the faculty. This institution offers excellent opportunities for commerce students to receive practical Had You Forgotten? working' knowledge of Mechanical, Civil, —She Never Forgets! Electrical, Chemical and Textile Engineer­ ing, Drawing and Architecture.

Gold, Platinum and Silver make Business Can Be Taught everlasting remembrances. "I believe," said Frank A. Vanderlip, Pres­ For twenty-nine years it has been ident of the National City Bank of New York, our aim to merit your patronage by "that there is perhaps no greater need in giving you the best in this country than for a sounder understand­ ing of economic and business affairs. I bad Quality, Variety, Value occasion to say in an address the other day that we are a nation of economic illiterates and Service and that no sort of illiteracy could be more dangerous to a republic. There is a science Call at the store or write for illustrated of business. We have gone along with the catalogue and booklet, Facts About 'rule of thumb' method a good deal, and be­ Diamonds." cause of the enormous opportunities have done it very successfully, but there is a real science of business. It is something teach Maier & Berkele, Inc. able." E. St. Elmo Lewis says, "anything Gold and Silversmiths that can be learned can be taught." Established 1887 31 Whitehall St. The courses offered are designed to pre­ pare men for: Advertising, Business Man- THE CITY BUILDER 23 agement, Commercial Teaching, Credits ant BUY DIRECT FROM FARMERS Collections, Insurance, Wholesale Merchan­ The Georgia State Agricultural Department dising, Private Accounting, Governmen has taken up with the Federal authorities in Service, Statistics, Banking, Commercial Washington the matter of trying to arrange Secretaryship, C. P. A. Examination, Export government contracts, for such food supplies and Import Trading, Real Estate, Retail as the government is going to need, to be im­ Merchandising, Public Accounting, Sales­ mediately apportioned among the States. The manship, Transportation, Journalism. view in mind of the Department is to put the Positions for Graduates Georgia farmer in possession of definite in­ formation showing an immediate market for The school has excellent facilities for se­ such products of the farm as the government curing positions for graduates. It was or­ can use when these products are being har­ ganized at the instigation of the leading vested, exclusive of whatever other markets business men of Atlanta and the members may be afforded at that time. In the mean­ time the Market Bureau of the Agricultural of the Alumni of Georgia School of Technol­ Department is listing and systematizing the ogy. On the Alumni roll are Presidents, Vice- growers of the State and the buyers who are Presidents, 'Managers and Superintendents or will be in the market, in order to have of large industrial corporations and success­ them ready by the harvest period. ful engineers in various fields of activities. These men will assist our graduates in every INSURANCE AGENTS MERGER way possible in securing desirable positions. A. B. Tumlin & Co., a well-known Atlanta The Vocational Employment Bureau of the local agency, has consolidated its business Chamber of Commerce is conducted under with Rhett, O'Beirne & Lochridge, and A. the direction of one of the members of our B. Tumlin becomes connected with the latter faculty. This organization is in constant firm in a local capacity. With the merger touch\with the leading employers, in the the Rhett, O'Beirne & Lochridge firm secures a substantial volume of new risks on its country, and it will assist our students in se­ books, the Tumlin agency's premiums in curing positions free of charge. 1916 amounting to over $14,000.

Telephones: Atlanta 62 Main 2843 C. C. BAGGS AUTO CO. Authorized Ford Agents—Ford Cars Parts and Accessories

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FOOTE & DAVIES COMPANY Printers, Binders, Lithographers Manufacturing Stationers Office Outfitters TWENTY-SIX YEARS UNDER SAME NAME AND MANAGEMENT

* Fhi" Seconds from Five Points 24 THE CITY BUILDER

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Flat Wall Paint Wanted in every State in the Paints, Stains, Colors, Etc. Union. For information, write Dealers Window Glass, Varnishes, Brushes, Etc. The Magiclean Co. 66-68 N. Broad Street 447 Whitehall Street Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta .... Georgia

WEYMAN & CONNORS Established 1890

S. T. Weyman Bayne Gibson A. B. Chapman REAL ESTATE LOANS THE CITY BUILDER 25 Training Camp Established at Ft. McPherson Many Atlan tans Enlisted •"FHE TRAINING CAMP established at Fort made great sacrifices in order to serve their * McPherson which will afford an oppor­ country and enlist in this camp, many leav­ tunity to the young men of Georgia, Alabama ing lucrative positions and successful future and Florida to become officers of the Reserve careers to answer the call of the country and Corps, received the hearty endorsement of bear their part in this great war. the Public Safety. Committee of the Atlanta Besides this camp, thirteen similar camps Chamber of Commerce, and this organiza­ are being established at forts over the coun­ tion through the proper committee co-oper­ try where men from the surrounding sections ated most heartily with the officers in are sent, thus in all over 30,000 men will be charge in their efforts to get the right sort of trained. At the end of training the 10,000 men enlisted. Their work has resulted in a who pass with the highest marks will be camp of 2,500 selected men from these three put immediately to work in the infantry, States, with the personnel running exceed­ cavalry, field artillery, and engineering corps ingly high. Several offices in the Chamber of the army, drilling new recruits. The of Commerce building were turned over to others who pass the examination will be com­ the committee and a corps of physicians missioned and probably used later. were busy daily (and Sundays too) examin­ Before the conscription bill passed, the ing applicants. war department, recognizing the need for These young men are being put through a officers to train any new army that might most strenuous three' months' course of be raised, immediately planned these camps, training in every branch of army life, in with the result that by the time the first order that when the course is completed, call under conscription is made, a sufficient they may qualify for the Officers' Reserve number of officers will be ready, without tak­ Corps, which means that those who pass the ing any men away from the regular army. examinations will be put right to work train­ Atlanta Prepared ing the recruits who will come into the Even before these camps were contem­ army under the conscription measure passed plated, or the plans definitely worked out by by Congress. A number of these young men the war department, a class to receive mili-

BUY OUR TENTS, Awnings, 'Paulins, Wagon or Duck Coverings of every kind and your dollar does its fall duty. The prices, quality of goods, workmanship and prestige make them the safety-valve for judicious buyers. We make them water and mildew proof, and guarantee full weights. We em­ ploy every means known to high-grade tent and sail makers for strength. Let us quote you our prices when In need of anything in our line. We will gladly assist you to carry out any ideaa of something special you may desire. If you do not need anything now, save our card for future reference. No job too big for us to handle "right off the bat." We carry usual sizes in stock for hurry-up "get-them-Quick" orders. ATLANTA TENT & AWNING COMPANY P. O. Bin 974 Phone : East Point 22 Atlanta, Georgia

EUREKA FIRE HOSE MANUFACTURING COMPANY NEW YORK, N. Y. EUREKA-PARAGON-RED CROSS P. O. HEBERT, SOU. MGR. ATLANTA, GEORGIA x DALLAS, TEXAS 26 THE CITY BUILDER tary training was being organized under the quarters were full and no place left to house command of Lieut. O. O. Ellis, TJ. S. A. The the men, they immediately got in touch with equipment and grounds of the Georgia Mili­ Atlanta architects and contractors and had tary Academy were tendered by Col. J. C. substantial houses built to shelter them. Woodward to this class. This school, while Fifteen rows of buildings have been com­ not created under any act of Congress or pleted. Each row consists of a kitchen; mess order of the war department, had the un­ hall; a long, well-lighted and well-ventilated official sanction of General Leonard Wood, sleeping apartment; bath room with shower at that time commanding officer of the East­ baths, and a lavatory. Besides the value of ern Division of the Army, and it was pro­ the training which these men will receive posed to give drill instructions for three under military discipline and rules, the gain hours on two afternoons, and class instruc­ from a health standpoint alone will be im­ tions three nights out of each week. More mense. The men will "be put through a min­ than 150 young men of Atlanta above the imum of a ten-hour day, with the probability age of 25, which was fixed as the minimum, that drills and class may take up twelve were enrolled and ready to start active train­ hours, but when they finish the course, will ing in this school, when Lieut. Ellis received be well equipped to properly accept the com­ word from the war department that all men missions tendered them by the Secretary of who expected to stand examinations for War and instruct the new army. places as reserve officers would have to enter and receive three months' training at BUSINESS BUILDING one of the camps provided by this depart­ The contract has been awarded to Fulton ment. The proposed school was therefore County Home Builders, this city, to erect a abolished, but the young men of Atlanta were congratulated on their loyalty to the coun­ building for the Wiley Estate, to be occu­ try as exhibited by their ready response. pied by the Southern Oakland Co., Robert Most of these young men have enlisted in H. Martin, president; 101x150 feet; three the Port McPherson Training Camp. stories and basement; brick; front to have terra cotta trim and plate glass windows; Camp Erected Over Night $75,000. The same company has a contract The officials at the Fort made hurried to erect a three-story building for the same preparations to receive the 2,500 applicants estate, to be occupied by the Overland Mo­ for the Officers' Reserve Camp. As all the tor Co.; cost, $65,000.

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THE COCA-COLA CO. Whenever Atlanta, Ga. yon tee an Arrow think of Coca-Cola' THE CITY BUILDER 27

IN THE MATTER OF YOUR BANK ACCOUNT » You will find it satisfactory) from ever? point of viev3 to do business with this bank. :-: We extend you a cordial invitation to become a depositor here. FOURTH NATIONAL BANK A T L A N TA

J. M. HIGH CO. • • • • • ••••••• I WHITE MOUNTAIN REFRIGERATORS I m THE CHEST WITH THE CHILL IN IT 6 WHITE MOUNTAIN GRAND FURNISHED AT » a « c $25, $30, $35, $40, $45 S ACCORDING TO SIZE H THE WHITE MOUNTAIN IS USED IN OVER A MILLION HOMES S Out-of-town customers W » * WW If ^^ WW ^\ f^k Out-of-town customers ™ are requested to write J^ Jy|# Jfllljrl V^VA are requested to write • for catalogue. for catalogue. m •H • B J. M. HIGH CO. • • • llllllllll ON COAL TRACK DAVID B. MITCHELL IVY 5928 1502 CANDLER BLDG.

wear RED SEAL SHOES MADE IN ATLANTA We will appreciate your asking for them — your feet will appreciate the result made by J. K. ORR SHOE CO., Atlanta 28 THE CITY BUILDEE MEETINGS HELD DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL One of the various organizations using our C. D. KENNY CO. hall last month was the Sigma Nu Fraternity of the Georgia School of Technology. The members of this fraternity gathered here, at the call of C. Reynolds Clark,' on Friday evening, April 6th, where supper was served Teas and fraternal matters discussed. Music was furnished during supper by the Cox Orches­ tra, and the college men all joined in sing­ I Coffees| ing national airs. The Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph So­ ciety had its annual meeting and election Sugars Tuesday night, May 1st. Two separate tickets were presented and much friendly rivalry resulted between the "Bone-Dry" Bell Phones—Main 559 Main 200 and the "Progressive" Parties. The voting Atlanta Phone 559 was done by wards, the wards representing the building in which the members worked. Telegraph stations were nstalled and much 82 Whitehall Street interest resulted over the "returns" which came in "hot off the bat" and were posted Atlanta, - Georgia on a specially-prepared blackboard. George T. Bush was elected President to succeed Harold B. Wey, who made a splen­ did report, showing the year just closed to be one of unusual activity for the organiza­ tion, and also reporting a substantial balance Tro y in bank. Under the auspices of the Atlanta Associa­ tion of Credit Men, Hugh D. Carter, Presi­ dent, a conference of credit men over Geor­ gia was held April 24th with morning and evening sessions, leaving the afternoon open Laundry for those who cared to attend Grand Opera. Supper was served at the evening meeting and the members from over the State were joined by a large number of local credit men, The washwoman problem and enjoyed an interesting and instructive solved. Our family wash program. (rough-dry) makes sanitary The Affiliated Technical Societies met on linen possible at little cost. the 18th and were addressed by Captain Alfred Albe, TJ. S. A. on the part which the engineers would play in the present war. Allen M. Schoen, former president of this Troy Laundry society has been commissioned as Major by the War Department, and he is now actively Beck Bros. laying plans for raising a battalion of en­ gineers from Atlanta. The Society recently passed resolutions Clothes Cleaned offering the services of its members to the Rugs Cleaned Public Safety Committee of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. THE CITY BUILDER 29

What Stones Cakes Mean to You-

f] Stone's name and trademark on Cakes means they are right. —It means the ingredients are pure and absolutely wholesome. —It means they are scientifically mixed by especially constructed machinery. —It means they are baked in wonderful ovens until exactly done. —It means every Cake is inspected, then wrapped in a sanitary package, dated for your protection. —It means that they may be had at your Grocer's.

DESKS—of Quality ($ A good desk not only inspires good work—il gives your office a personality, and you know what personality amounts to in business. •J The day of "any old desk" has passed into history. Men are buying desks of more sturdy quality today than ever before. They find it pays. •1 Fielder & Allen have kept abreast of the new demand in office furniture. While our large stock does not run entirely to high priced equipment, we have trained on quality throughout the entire line. ^ Let us talk to you about standardized office furniture. Our experts are in possession of facts that will help you. Ask us today. "The Office Outfitters' >$Uel<{er£&Wctpj6a>. Atlanta. U.S. A. SEABOARD Air Line Railway Co. • The Progressive Railway of the South Offers excellent service to points East, West and Southwest. All steel equipment. Pullman Drawing-room Sleepers, Observation Dining Cars, Day Coaches Ftr rates, schedules, and other information, call at CITY TICKET OFFICE, 88 Peachtree Street Phoo« Ivy 194 FRED GEISSLER, A. G. P. A. P. B. HAMPTON, D. P. A. —Atlanta, Ga. ' 30 THE CITY BUILDER Boy Scouts Tender Services Three hundred Boy Scouts of Atlanta Governor Harris, with Mrs. Harris at his marched to the governor's mansion Saturday side, stood at the top of the steps to receive afternoon, April. 7, presented their services them. They filed in, troop by troop, with to the State of Georgia, and were formally faces glistening and uniforms newly launder­ accepted by Governor Harris standing on the ed, and soon the whole lawn of the mansion mansion steps. was crowded with gay pennants, United States flags, troop ensigns and Scout quar- The Scouts were never so proud as when terings. they assembled at the Chamber of Com­ merce hall and from there, led by Scout Com­ Mell R. Wilkinson, president of the execu­ missioner Bayne Gibson, and their executive tive committee of the Atlanta Council of council composed of prominent business Scouts, acted as spokesman for his legion. men of Atlanta, marched into Peachtree In his address, Governor Harris, among from Auburn avenue and to the governor's other things, said, "When they told me that mansion. the Boy Scouts were coming up here to give

The safest place is in our Safety Deposit boxes and vaults. Where do you keep They are fire-proof, burglar-proof, loss- proof, accident-proof. Your Valuable Papers, It takes TWO KEYS AT THE SAME TIME to open them, and as one key is in your hands and one in ours, you get J "wels and Heirlooms? absolute protection. This department has private booths for the accommodation of customers. L Boxes and vaults rent for $2.50 to $30 per year. TJ* OWRY NATIONAL BANIV Est. 1861. Capital and Surplus $2,000,000. Pryor at Edgewood STORAGE evESEADv BATTERY A Battery for any model car 'DEFINITE GUARANTEE Starting Type, 18 Months; Lighting and Ignition Type, 3 Years RECHARGE AND REPAIR ANY BATTERY 14 Houston Street STORAGE BATTERY Phone Ivy 4129 eVE-READV COMPANY of ATLANTA

HAS YOUR ORDER FOR AWNINGS BEEN PLACED ? DO NOT DELAY When the hot weather comes everybody wants awnings at once. SOME MUST WAIT. Waiting is not pleasant when the sun is at boiling heat. AWNINGS HERE ARE MADE BY EXPERTS. Only the very best materials are used. Telephone M. 3032 and we will send a man at once to take measurements and submit estimates. DAVI SON -PAXON- STOKES CO. THE CITT BUILDER 31 their pledges of service, I wondered just what den campaign, and 350 of the 400 Scouts in they could do. Scouts do not bear arms, to Atlanta are now actually engaged in the cul­ help the weak and aid the suffering. You tivation of food-producing plots. come with a spirit of patriotism and loyalty There are twenty-one troops of Boy Scouts that is as fine as any other country might in Atlanta and the Scoutmasters of the dif­ give." ferent troops are actively behind the garden Call to War Service campaign. They are pushing it for all its The Boy Scouts of Atlanta executed their worth. first real war service in connection with the In a few weeks the gardens will be inspect­ recruiting for the Officers' Reserve Corps. By ed by the entire membership of the Local an arrangement with Major Guinn of the Council, which is composed of 102 of the Board of Education, a detachment of Scouts leading businses men of Atlanta, and who have been excused each day from their school will visit the gardens in automobiles. duties to act as messengers and clerks and "Every Scout to Peed a Soldier" is the assist in every way possible in handling the slogan that the Executive Committee of the big crowd of men applying for admission to Boy Scouts of America announced for the the corps. The Scouts have been in training 250,000 members in the United States. for some time and the opportunity to be of Chas. D. McKinney recently delivered an service to the government was accepted with address to the Boy Scouts urging the im­ great enthusiasm. In the execution of their portance of garden cultivation and inspired duties they have shown the result of their the Scouts to do big things with the rake and efficient training. the hoe. The four hundred Scouts in Atlanta will Memorial Day not take part in any of the fighting, but in The Boy Scouts did their full part in help­ the hospitals and at messenger work their ing to make Memorial Day ceremonies a big service will be almost indispensable to the success. On Wednesday a group of Scouts government. went to the cemetery and helped the ladies Scouts Join Garden Campaign make wreaths for the graves. On Thursday Just for the sheer joy of doing something the Scouts had charge of the distribution of for their country, the Boy Scouts of Atlanta 5,000 flags delivered to the school children have plunged whole-heartedly into the gar­ of the city.

EVERY SUPERIORITY of the Ballard make of KRYPTOK BIFOCALS, -giving reading and walking vision in one solid glass, has been fully demonstrated by the many thousand satisfied customers we have already supplied with KRYPTOKS, We are now recognized authority in everything Optical of merit. Not how cheap but how nearly perfect is it possible to get glasses. Bear in mind good glasses are not all high in price, Ask any of our customers how we conduct our business. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL CO. 85 Peachtree St., Atlanta

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Office and Factory: 84 Marietta Street Phones, Main 2890 and 3724 32 THE CITY BUILDER

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PHOENIX PLANING MILL Estimates for Architects Plans Our Specialty MILL WORK Exterior and Interior Trim, Pine and Hardwood Doors Sash, Mouldings, Etc. Bank, Office and Store Fixtures PHONES: Ivy 3200 - 3201 - 3202 321 Highland Avenue .... Atlanta, Georgia The Best Oil Proposition Ever Offered The Public LL THE OIL, gas, lime or other minerals found on Three Thousand A Acres to be given to owners of lots in Oil sub-division near Fitz­ gerald. Nothing like this has ever been offered before and never will be again. You have a chance, and a good one, too, of making a fortune on an investment of $15.00. With the largest Anticline in the country, with every surface indica­ tion and every test of the science of Geology showing the Withlacoochee Anticline covers a great basin or lake of oil—seepages, gas blow-outs, burned shale and other convincing evidences—Georgia bids fair to de­ velop into one of the greatest oil fields in the world, and an opportunity is given that every one may assist in this development by the purchase of lots, and at the same time make a handsome profit in so doing.

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HERE IS OUR PROPOSITION: Geologists are to select from the thousands of acres of land held by the company, 3,000 acres as the most likely of oil pro­ duction, and lots containing 625 square feet each were put on the market at $35 each, $15 cash and $20 when oil is struck in paying quantities. The lots are sold outright, a warranty deed being given with each lot upon payment of the $15. This deed carries an appurtenance which guarantees to the purchaser, in proportion to the number of lots held, all the oil found on 3,000 acres. The company guarantees to drill at least three wells to a depth of 3,000 feet unless oil is found nearer the surface—• these wells to be drilled just as rapidly as the money from the sale of lots will justify, or earlier.

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Don't cast this aside because it is an oil proposition, but help us develop this great industry in Georgia and at the same time make an investment that may mean a fortune to you. Some of the largest bankers and best business men in the South have invested in these lots aiid have faith in the development. We ask you to investigate this, THE BEST OIL PROPOSITION EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. FITZGERALD-PENNSYLVANIA OIL AND GAS COMPANY 310-311 Healey Building, Atlanta, Georgia B. LEE SMITH. Manager —AND STILL THEY COME!

• FARRAR, P«>ESID ftRAR.Stex & T«*s. ^s^s^^&M^^Sw&es^m^^m MAKERS OF HOUSES

DALTO.V. GA.US.A. 4-26-1917

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