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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1903
Page
12
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a miracle kidney remedy. It claims weak kidneys cause many diseases, urges readers to try the product, notes hospital use and doctor endorsements, and offers a free sample by mail with a promotional note in The Atlanta Sunday Constitution.
In Augusta Ga at 3 pm Dr J B Dorr shot Dr O B Bally in front of Ballys residence near Milledge and Greene streets. The wound struck the neck near the collar, surgeons rushed to aid, and Dorr was reportedly drinking during the quarrel over a Henry Hicks will dispute. The two doctors clashed after a heated exchange about testimony and reports say Sally and Durr had conflicting views. Bally, a married man with children, and Durr, aged about sixty, were both practitioners in the community.
The interview portrays F Marion Crawford, historian and playwright, as a careful student of history and events. He discusses his work on Pope Leo XII, his plays for Miss Viola Allen, travel and social topics, and his writing method while noting the Atlanta primary and his Italian life influences.
A long reflective exchange discusses rail travel delays across the United States, Kipling and his father, Georgia writers Uncle Remus characters, and Atlanta’s growth. The speaker notes earlier punctual rail service, laments current schedules, and praises Georgia figures like Joel Chandler Harris and Mrs. Allen, weaving travels from India to Italy with memories of southern hospitality.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a chaotic scene with a horse running through a street, causing debris and injuries. It references Bucklen's Shake Salve as a remedy for burns cuts and boils, suggesting a cosmetic or medical ad context from an old newspaper page.
Crawford lauds Pope Leo XIII as a premier modern force in diplomacy and governance. He notes Leo's foresight on social issues, decisive anti revolutionary actions in southern Italy, and pivotal role in church history, including conflicts with rivals, German diplomacy with Bismarck, and early secrecy surrounding the manuscript project with Macmillan & Co. The profile promises exhaustive coverage of Leo XIII and his predecessor Pius X, with a focus on boyhood traits and lifelong leadership.
A satirical piece compares Croesus of Lydia to modern wealth, noting rich and poor alike suffer indigestion and weak stomachs from excess and lifestyle. It extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure, claiming universal relief and simple restoration through a natural digestive aid sold by local druggists.
A fragmentary reminiscence portrays a revered figure, detailing his tireless industry, inventive mind, and impact on the Vatican and broader world. It notes his disciplined leadership, ability to organize communications, and the lasting influence of his efforts on history and science.
A vintage ad urges readers to answer personal health questions honestly to gauge vitality. It promotes Dr Hathaway in Atlanta Georgia offering confidential, evening consultations and private correspondence, claiming personal attention and scientific tests.
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