Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Sparks Reader Offer
An advertisement for Kilmer’s Swamp Root promotes a kidney and urinary remedy. It claims rapid relief from back pain and frequent urination, offers free sample bottles and a book by mail, and urges readers to mention the Atlanta Daily Constitution. The ad lists Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton NY and Hampton NY branding with misspellings typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghambton
Atlanta Daily Constitution
Kilmer
N.Y
Fever Panic Drives State Aid Appeals Across Louisiana
Reports dispute health death tallies as Dr. White denies exaggerated figures while citizens rush funds and state backing to fight the fever. Governor Blanchard’s communications promise reimbursement and rapid contribution, with unanticipated panic hitting rural networks and quarantines. An Arcadia example shows service disruption as fear spreads and mortuary rituals reflect the crisis.
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White
New Orleans
Tee
Merris Hospital
Chairman Janvier
Citizens' Committee
Citizens' Fund
Janvier
Blanchard
Jan-ior
Louisiane
Cumberland Telephone Company
Arcadia
Camay
Mendian
Baton Rouge
Baton
Poil
Jefferson Pariah
Orleans
Moother
Emile M. Lopes
Board of Health
Phy
Health Limits of Youth In Aged Touched City
Fragmentary historical note discusses youth health, blood traits, and resistance. Vague references to aches and constitutional strength imply concerns about susceptibility and vitality in a past urban context.
Mosquitoes Seen as Great Curse to Mankind by Adviser
Megson, a medical adviser to the British colonial office en route to San Francisco, warns mosquitoes are among mankind’s greatest curses. He notes early-stage discoveries on insect transmission of diseases and credits Yankees for identifying stegomyia as the yellow fever carrier, urging swift reporting and penalties for concealment by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megson
K. CG
San Francisco
York
Fever News and City Cleanup Efforts in New Orleans
Reports describe heavy financial losses from the river flood impact in New Orleans with extensive public works and private spending on health boards, cistern wiring, and ward cleanup. Fruit import plans from Central America adapt with refrigerating ships to avoid fruit ripening delays. Mobile hosts a large meeting of citizens to form the Auxilary Sanitary Association to aid the board of health in cleaning up the city with $3,500 allocated for the effort.
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Atcians
Lopes
New Orleans
Boards of Health
Oractizations
Ttte
Mimslamippi
Central America
Ryer
Gultoras
Marine Hospital Service
Louisiana
St. Mary Parlan
Mobite Wii
Mobile
Aguat 7
Mobile County Medical Society
Tonlaht
Auxilary Sanitary Association
Board of Health
Local obituaries and death notices
Short items list multiple deaths including Patrick A. Garvey age 7 of 531 Mant Fal e Street cause pneumonia funeral at Immaculate Conception Oakland cemetery Other deaths include Mrs Lydia Peers Mrs L C Laird Robert H Barton Mrs Hessie Wade and John Gala more facing court on charges The notices name residences dates and burial places showingCommunity pattern of bereavement and public notices from local church and cemetery authorities
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Patrick A. Garvey
Garvey
Ireland
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Oakland Cemetery
Mirtica Davis
Davis
Railroad Avenue
Owl Rock Church
Mary Geckler
Profesor
C. T. Geckler
Oakland City
Dr Troutman
Park Street
Westview Cemetery
Geckler
Yellow Fever Report From Shreveport Detention Camp
Dr. Goldberger of the United States Marine Hospital Service reports conditions at the detention camp near Shreveport where three patients are examined for yellow fever. He notes two suspected cases from Arkansas with no city exposure, a third case uncertain, and that quarantine inspectors have kept entrants from the city. Local authorities see no spread risk.
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Hell
Shreveport
Dr. Goldberger
United States Marine Hospital Service
Barney Tracey
Ed Hasitt
Ino
Ilfe
Ed Jones
Albert Miller
Dr. GeMbrge
Yeaterda
Tracey
Eaves
Texan
Mexico
Goldberger
Wem
Hassltt
Miller
Arkansas
New Orleans
Savannah Cotton Exchange Withdraws Opposition to Boykin Bill
Savannah Georgia August 7 special meeting of directors of the Savannah Cotton Exchange decided to withdraw all objections to the House Mill introduced by Hon James Boykin of Lincoln county prohibiting the sale of futures in Georgia. The decision followed the committee report on changes Boykin would accept. The exchange had feared the bill would drive it out of business and had mounted a campaign against the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Cotton Exchange
Boykin
Savannah
James Boykin
Lincoln County
Georgia
Mysterious ailment and heat treatment described
A fragmented report describes a mysterious illness with burning sensations and relentless headaches. The text mentions intense discomfort, nausea, eye and nose discharge, muscle pains, and a search for a heat-based treatment, with little clarity on cause or origin.
Dr Miles Nervine Healing Claims in 19th Century Ad
Patient testimonials describe Dr Miles Nervine as curing nervous complaints by rebuilding the nervous system and cleansing the blood. A user from Wall street area claims relief from grip and weakness after taking the remedy, praising appetite return and recovery. The ad promises satisfaction or money back.
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Dr. Miles
Bething
Tod Dreilee
Tully
Sucka
Vardaman Secures Assurance on No Yellow Fever in Memphis
Memphis officials and physicians, led by Governor James K. Vardaman, hotly reassure the public no yellow fever exists in Memphis. A board of health telegram from 28 physicians affirms no conditions here, while Gov. Vardaman in Jackson thanks Memphians for assurances and pledges prompt reporting if suspicions arise. The report follows other early August notices about health and city affairs in Montgomery and Columbus.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
James K. Vardaman
J. A. Crisler
Chatay
Vardaman
Board of Health
Jackson
T. J. Svill Unghaom
Business
Men's League
Memphia
James K. Vandaman
Montgomery
Ala
Dulleting
Minnohett
Louisiana
Lita
Health Office Proposed to Aid Travelers in Atlanta
Government health officials consider establishing a health office in Atlanta with a government surgeon in charge to issue health certificates for travelers leaving Atlanta to quarantined states. Dr. C. Wertenbaker, a Georgia colonel with Cuban Yellow Fever experience, urges the move to ease travel while refugees stream into the city. A favorable reply from Washington is anticipated as officials consult Mayor Woodward and local health leaders.
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Government Health Department
Washington
Wertenbaker
United States
Atlanta
Georgia
Allen DL
Cuba
Woodward
C.F. Benson
Board of Health
Constitution
Tax Increase Echoes Through Mississippi Tax Roll
August 7. Jackson Mina. Special report forecasts Mississippi tax roll rise this year between 18 million and 120 million dollars. State revenue expected to increase by about 0.49 million to 0.12 million with rainfall for past week noted.
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Jackson
Mina
Missionipp
Love for Another's Wife Causes His Deportation
George Rechold, a young German passenger from Hamburg, faced deportation after attempting to wed Tosa Blunk, a fellow traveler. Immigration officials found Mrs Blunk already married to a Hamburg husband, and the deportation order extended to Rechold and her fiancé.
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Germany
George Rechold
Bulgaria
New York
Tosa Blunk
Passengar
The Canine and Minstrels at the Theaters in Atlanta
The Canine show mixed crowds with varied acts. Pan-American minstrels fell short of expectations. The first portion might be trimmed. Juggling by Max and Duncan drew praise while Diana offered notable dancing moments. Swift and Buckley, seasoned musical comedians, provided amusement and skillful performances.
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Max
Duncan
Diana
Swift
Buckley
Atlanta
Mortuary notices from August report several obituaries
Alexander M Bell of Washington dies at 86 after diabetes operation. Interment in Washington Wednesday. Eberall of Delmar dies after health stay. remains sent to Delmar. Mrs. E D Careker dies at 86 in Hutland district. funeral at Bann church this afternoon. Stephen N Melton, pioneer of Bibb County, dies at home. Civil War veteran survived by wife and six children. funeral held this afternoon.
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L. C. Laird
Central Avenue
Payton Memorial Church
Luckie and
Huonicutt Street
Westview
Hessie Wade
George N. Wade
Carter & Gilleaple
Gordon Street
Wirh Wade
George Wade, Jr
Minn Idna Wade
Mire
Wade
Alexander M. Bell
Washington
Alexander Mal Mc Gell
Alexander Graham Bel
Beatkind
Alexander Bell
Eberaal
Tallapoosa
Eberall
Delmar
Ince
ED. Careker
Macon
E.D. Careker
J. W
H. Melton
Maron
Stephen N. Metton
Bibl
Stone Creek
B.D
C. A. Melton
Misa
Cin Melton
8 L. Sims
Doug Jane
Funeral Notice for Robert H Barton at Woodward Avenue
The funeral for Robert H Barton will be held today at 2 p.m. from his daughter Mrs N Trouton’s residence 062 Woodward Avenue with interment at Oakland. Rev T G Davis will officiate. Pallbearers are nephews A L Almand C W Almand Roy Stallings and others meeting at 130 p.m. at the residence.
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Robert H. Barton
T. N. Trouton
Woodward Avenue
Stonewall Jackson
Oakland
C. W. Almand
Roy Ti
Stalling
Edgar Yo
James
Charlie G. Bradey
Barton
Robert
Warton
James M. Bradley
Charles G. Deadiey
Republicans To Meet In Virginia For State Ticket
Roanoke Va August 7 The Republican state convention will nominate a full slate to oppose the Democrats If the general election results favor the party The convention will include about members and be among Virginia's largest Judges J Wotens of Richmond likely to be nominated for governor without opposition Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M M Liew will arrive soon to address the slate meeting tonight.
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Vi Reanoke
Alstray
Pall
Virginia
Judes J. Wotems
Richmond
Treaury
Leslie MM. Liew
Ton Borrow
Heal Estate Agents Busy in Columbus Rental Drive
Columbus Georgia August 7 real estate agents report a fresh push to reduce rental listings this week as the local rental market reaches peak activity. In Beaufort township August 7 the board of health declares rigid quarantine measures for Beaufort and adjacent areas to prevent disease spread.
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Heal
Columbus
Sinta
Beaufort
B.C
Board of Health
Beaufort Township
Jor. Royal
Louisiana
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YD Peck
Barclay & Brandon
AR. Holderby
Hollywood Cemetery
Peek
Lydia Peers
CABE
J. 5
Galamore
No. 138
West Wall Street
Recorder's Court
Paror
Davisboro
Baker
T. L. Brown
Indapena
Tom Wilson
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Robertson
Wilson
Canton
Miss
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Wifs Manerer
Charlotte
N. C
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N.C
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Odd Fellows
Colored Odd Fellows of Georgia
Indgea
Home
Tynaia
Alma
Miles
Nervine
Essig Bros., Clothiers, Furnishers
Hatters
Whitehall St
Miinoin I Ghancetlor
Helakell
Columbus, Ga
Firat Avenue
J. H. Sartin
Fifth Avenue
IL 6. Walker
Wynnton
Eille
Wearo
August
Aries Covington Cumberiapn
Sampyrei
Dr. Werlenbaker
Lake Superior
Georgia Bay
Ateamer
Chicago & Northwestern A
Chicago
M. Breese
Walnut
Cincinnati
J. As. Marbury
Variou
Greenabora
Griffin
T. Allien
Manticello
Don Newnan
Rome
Anna Fa
Japoona Tee
Thowanville
Toccoa Li Fe
Waynesboro
Marcury
Jacobs
H. O. Wise
Pennsylvania
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
L. WL. Reid
Anstell Huilding
Petronisa
Benth
Folsom, Optician
Dr. Hathaway
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Ipman Building
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