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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
11
A brisk miscellany of international hints and local observations clips from a period paper. It swings from Japan Russia and Port Arthur to domestic politics, charity jokes, and a note on Panama Canal prospects. Names include Baron Munchhausen, Ernest Crosby, Rockefeller, Roosevelt, and Evans. The piece mocks public figures while surveying currents in naval, railway, and cotton markets.
A sweeping critique contrasts Japan’s naval torpedo prowess at Port Arthur with earlier American naval cautions and Russian responses. The piece ties Japanese aggression to broader diplomacy, noting efforts by the United States and Britain to guarantee Chinese territorial integrity, especially Manchuria, amid a looming defeat of Russia. It also digresses into medical notes praising distilled water and lampooning mineral waters, reflecting periodical miscellany tone.
A columnist laments growing attacks on traditional materia medica and mineral waters, arguing against the rejection of time-honored remedies and the taste of modern scientific critiques. The piece notes shifts away from lime as a purifier and from mineral waters, calling it a reaction to evolving hygiene beliefs.
A critical look at health reform fads mocks diet gurus and wellness pamphleteers. It notes absurd claims about food, exercise, and longevity, satirizing chronic fear around modern dining while praising a Minnesota Supreme Court tobacco ruling as a needed outlet for cranky debates.
The article argues that fire insurance enables rapid reconstruction after urban fires, protecting individuals and cities alike. It cites Baltimore and Chicago as examples, notes insurers adjust losses quickly, and claims premiums are a necessary capital safeguard for both personal and civic security.
A Country Life in America note laments waning love for tuberose roses once common in funeral designs. North Carolina growers, dominant in shipments, test Bermud Easter fly and hint at shifting to broader favorite flowers. A Washington Evening Star quote portrays a fatherly exchange about a trust promoter’s character, split between praise and theft-susceptible critique.
A fragmentary memory piece recalls a Georgia audience hearing a foreign language choir sing tunes like Dixie and Down in Old Virginny while the singer longs for home. It interleaves reflections on weathered songs, comfort, and a wartime frame with poems and anecdotes from rural life and a debtor’s letter seeking simple comforts.
Letter from Y T Fitzpatrick of Brooks County Georgia recalling law study days with Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens in 1870 1872. He recounts Stephens lecture on the Hampton Roads conference and Lincoln's role noting Stephens lacked authority to act yet hoped for peace. He disputes tales about Lincoln pressuring Stephens and asserts Stephens never said Lincoln’s quoted line.
A collection of literary notes and commentary from The Jacksonville Times Union and The Atlanta Constitution praising Frank Stanton, likening his nature verse to Robert Burns, and noting editorial quips on Panama treaty rhetoric. Also highlights cartoonist Gregg from The Atlanta Constitution and references to other regional papers.
The Madison Advertiser notes Joe Chandler Harris, beloved Uncle Remus author, resumes editorial duties at The Atlanta Constitution after a long absence. The piece lauds Harris as a gifted Georgia writer whose work has long brought pleasure and pride to readers. The Talladega Reporter confirms Harris remains an editorial figure for The Constitution, continuing to honor the publication with his contributions.
The Montgomery Journal excerpt condemns Cuba for increasing duties by 30 percent after a treaty, arguing it nullifies terms and harms American exports. It cites President Palma and Cuban congress actions as a betrayal despite U.S. efforts to aid Cuba’s industrial and financial recovery.
Multiple sources note Atlanta as a growth hub with a potential Presbyterian university site and prominent figures. Mentions include a Hogat Moultrie pitcher rumor and a noted slogan resurgence alongside sports and civic chatter. Also references Bobby Walthour visiting a poultry show and his humor about a crowing rooster.
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