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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
7
A vintage appeal targets women, warning of kidney and bladder trouble and promoting the Swamp Root Kidney Liver and T blader Remedy. The ad promises renewed vitality and nervous relief, inviting readers to request a pamphlet from the maker.
A lengthy speech criticizes wartime railroad regulation and calls for practical enforcement of new laws. It argues for strengthening federal oversight, improving worker cooperation, and expanding productivity to support the nation’s economic and military needs. It warns that absence of reform could raise costs and slow progress.
A conservative estimate shows railroads and related industries consume over 50 percent of lumber and steel output, fueling construction and travel. The speech urges unity across parties to restore confidence, enforce laws, protect business, and elect a president who upholds strong economic principles for the masses.
Bertha Freeman infant daughter of RF Freeman died at 3 Elmo avenue. Funeral at Pools chapel at 9 this morning with interment at Hollywood. Nancy Beauchamp aged 99 died at her residence HO Adiestrest. services at home yesterday with interment at Casey's cemetery. Mrs H M Pearce died Monday at 158 Rummitt avenue. service at home Monday evening. body sent to Knosville for interment. W T Beall of Thomaston Georgia, prominent chiseler, died after lingering illness. survived by many friends.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood disorders and skin conditions including pimples eczema and scrofula. It claims to restore appetite relieve nervousness biliousness indigestion headaches and general fatigue as a liver and stomach tonic delivering superior blood purification and nerve strengthening.
National and regional Republican conventions selected delegates and issued resolutions endorsing Taft and Roosevelt policies. Delegates-at-large from West Virginia and officials from Alabama and Vermont supported Taft, with instructions reflecting Roosevelt era policies. A 98 year old Mrs Madden died. services were held near Randia church.
The guber natorial race sees a new freak bet as H D Horton wagers Will Mobley that Little Doe Brown will win Fulton County by a large majority. If Mobley wins, Horton will be rolled in a wheelbarrow from Auburn Avenue to Britchell Forest and back the day after the election, drawing public attention from local voters.
War Department says a joint House resolution authorizes up to 250000 for relief to cyclone victims in Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Louisiana. Funds cover rations hospital supplies and transportation via quartermaster and Go jetney establishments to aid those in need. Major Duvall leads on the ground assessment while Secretary Taft directs rapid distribution to depots and affected areas.
Atlanta dispatch reports that Superintendent of the state department of putin works awarded Barge Canal contract No 48 to Beott Brothers of AUanin Ge. Their bid of £ 487 51489) is unmatched. Beet Piathera have agreed to perform the same work for New York. Major firms, including WEscott JoP Rott RG Beott Jr, are named as general contractors. Honea Kina in Firapitton notes Mount Bina restless with eruptive activity.
An old advertisement argues sickness stems from a weak nervous system and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy. It claims the product soothes irritated nerves and aids recuperation, urging trials to verify benefits and noting Miles Medical Co based in Elkhart Indiana.
In Washington April 30 Williams of the Democrats unveiled a petition bearing 184 signatures urging Speaker Cannon to discharge the Ways and Means Committee and pass the Stevens bill to place wood pulp on the free list. He claimed thirty Republicans were needed for a majority and urged colleagues to sign, highlighting the humor and pressure in the chamber as the scene drew gasps and laughter.
Americus merchants and commercial houses vote to reorganize the board of trade with Leo Allen elected president. About 150 names form the membership as the body seeks new enterprises and manufacturing prospects for Americus. Woods charged with murder in Brattleboro case. shooting over a December 27 dispute near Rocky Ford leaves Wink Mikell dead. Witnesses discuss motive and preliminary hearing details amid bond considerations.
A whisky shipment intended to be dumped at Senator Tom Felder’s law offices led to arrests. Two barrels were seized from a warehouse and later tied to merchant Wall and his staff. The event triggered police action, with warrants and hearings set for the following morning.
Brown House Macon Ga April 79 The grand chapter of the Royal Arch Amasons of Georgia opens in the Masonic temple with Grand High Priest Tom Moody presiding The annual address honors the order A larger turnout than yesterday sees many members remaining for sessions Officers elected Grand High Priest Ga Deputy Grand High Priest J A Walton Columbus Grand Scribe John R Wilkinson Atlanta Other officers to be named Tomorrow The convention of high priests adjourns until morning The drought breaks in Indiana Ap 29 heavy rains aid crops and redna spread statewide
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