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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
14
A period ad urges readers to flush clogged kidneys with Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound. It claims the tonic clears symptoms like backache, headaches, liver torpor, and bladder issues by drinking a served dose after meals and avoiding sweets.
A promotional tonic claims Sage and Sulphur from Wyeth’s darkens gray hair, thickens and adds luster. Users dampen a sponge and apply strand by strand, reporting disappearance of gray and glossy results by next morning.
The Fulton County board of commissioners and grand jury discussed a probe into convict camps at Bellwood and Weluce. Captain Tom Donaldson pressed for a report on pantry supplies reportedly taken, while officials debated wording and scope of the inquiry into conditions and possible misconduct.
New York February 4 Judge Hand in the U S district court approved a plan to reduce fraud in bankruptcy cases. Creditors themselves would suggest the receiver’s name bypassing typically retained petitioning attorneys. Hand will test the plan for one month and seek broader adoption if successful.
Grand jurors heard sickening testimony of guards flogging convicts in multiple camps. Witnesses spoke of lashes that bled and days with ten lashes, while officials promised immediate abolition of such brutality. County commissioners suspended several guards and pledged closer oversight, as investigations expand to other camps.
Governor O Neal defended his Frank P Glass appointment amid Alabama congressional clash over seventeenth amendment rights. Senate vote sided with opponents, arguing Glass seated would deny equal representation while Bankhead urged honoring state constitutional rights. Glass remained on floor as lawmakers debated and Governor sent telegram praising Bankhead’s stand.
Washington February 4. Democratic leaders oppose federal woman suffrage, arguing rights should be decided by states. Representative Underwood of Alabama defends local self government and notes judiciary hearings on suffrage. Lenroot presses for a vote. no new committee. Also Champaign Illinois reports two Black women chosen for ward election board after council failed to provide heat or light.
Washington February 4 night work for the house on the bill to appropriate 25 000 000 for federal aid to good roads was authorized today by the adoption of a special rule. Under the rule the house will sit from & until 10 30 o'clock beginning Friday evening until seven hours has been devoted to the measure. The pending measure introduced by Representative Shackelgord of Missouri proposes federal cooperation with the states in constructing a system of interstate state and county highways suitable for post roads military and interstate traffic purposes. Representative Borland of Missouri has notice today that he would offer a substitute designed to protect state finance.
President Wilson nominated George M. Green of Nashville Tennessee for supervising inspector in the sixth district of the steam boat inspection service, announced from Washington on February 4.
A longtime sufferer describes painful red blotches and pimples all over the face and neck. After trying remedies, the mother bought Cuticura Soap and Ointment. within weeks improvement began and complete cure occurred in four months. The ad promotes Cuticura products as a remedy for eczema and skin conditions.
The Fulton county commission reviewed multiple public works items including oiling Stewart Avenue, building a bridge on Campbellton Road, grading and paving various roads, renaming Harry’s Tall to Gormur Road, and compensating L B Griffith for injuries from a county vehicle incident. The board also approved funds for courthouse window shades and referred camp conditions to the public works committee for study.
Dr John E B White pastor of Second Baptist will address the Rotary Club at Sunday night service on Who's Who in Atlanta. The club unanimously voted to accept his invitation and hear his special sermon.
Berlin reports the Prussian government intends a further treasury notes issue of 50 million dollars at 4 percent after the successful 90 million dollar loan. The move aims to finance ongoing expenditures and bolster state finances.
Kansas City resident Sue explains a simple at home hair darkening recipe. Mix water Rum Barb a compound and a small box with elect to apply until gray hair darkens then repeat every two weeks. The ad claims the treatment freshens scalp and reduces dandruff without stickiness or greasiness and can make a gray-haired person look 10 to 20 years younger.
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