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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1910
Page
8
A lengthy admonition condemns joking about venereal disease and urges drastic public health action. It argues that venereal disease is a grave threat to morality and life, demanding parental instruction, timely discussion with youth, and strong preventive guidance to steer boys away from exposure and protect families.
James Ansell Smith, a young man from hostain town, rode a mule into his wife's sitting room late Friday afternoon, frightening his 16 year old wife and mother-in-law. He was arraigned before Recorder Pro Tem W. H. Preston and fined $15.75 on a charge of disorderly conduct and bound over on a charge of wife beating, following testimony from his wife. Mrs. Ozella Smith says he and his family walked along the sidewalk to reach their home, and she states she was married to Smith two years ago but separated a week later and has since lived with her mother. Smith blames near beer for his actions.
Paris endures a devastating Seine River flood that dwarfs past disasters. The flood ruptured ten square miles of central Paris, destroying or severely damaging iconic buildings and boulevards. Government and citizens begin immediate rehabilitation, with determination to restore Paris in coming months.
Ozomulsion is described as essential nutrition for growth and strength in babies and as a tonic for mothers. It claims to stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and rapidly convert to blood, marketed as a life preserving food suitable for weak children and widely sold in various bottle sizes.
Trial offer promotes a 3 oz bottle by mail for readers who send their address to Ozomulsion Co. at 448 Pearl St New York. Brannen's Drug Stores and branches on Main 102 Whitehall and 257 Petergaay Pharmacy at Housten and Hillard streets are named as retailers.
Viena reports an extraordinary will by an elderly lady who died in Vienna. Her $260,000 estate is split among three nephews aged 24, 27, 29 and three nieces aged 19, 21, 22 with strict conditions. All must live in the aunt’s former house with the executor, a lawyer, to enforce the terms. One nephew must not marry before 40 nor any niece before 30, or their shares go to others. The six heirs must not quarrel. persistent misdeeds allow the executor to eject the offender and divide the share. The executor may not marry or leave the house while in office, and receives a handsome fee. The aunt allegedly imposed these rules after years of refusals to fund marriages. Also notices for Show Cases and Store Fixtures from Southern Fixture and Cabinet Co.
Athens Ga February 12 Special The Young Women's Christian Association convention drew large crowds with diverse talks by city and college delegates. Officeholders include Mildred Rutherford Athens chairman Mabelle Cecil Birmingham vice chairman Vivian Stump Savannah recording secretary Roberta Hodgson Athens press secretary. Delegates heard speeches by Barnes Disbra Wales and Long. Friday night Helen F Barnes gave a strong address. A 5:20 pm Friday adjournment allowed a grand reception hosted by Misses Gerdine Brumby. This afternoon delegates enjoyed a reception at Mrs Frank A Lipscomb’s Milledge Ave home. Sunday program includes 11 am church services and 3 pm vesper services in Seney Stovall chapel with Lucy Cobb Institute music.
A Ugandan bishop’s letter reports former President Roosevelt’s name placed on a major African hospital and notes his opening of isolation wards. The missive says Roosevelt opened the wards during a brief visit, prompting two hospitals worldwide to bear his name.
Jackson Rifles Company A of the Second Regiment National Guard of Georgia was inspected in Jackson on February 13 by Major Frederick Palmer US Army. Of fifty four, fifty one members attended. Palmer praised the unit as among the best in the state and likely to rank near the top.
A report notes February 12 as a day generally observed throughout the county schools. An interesting and appropriate program included essays recitations and historical sketches, reflecting on local history and propriety.
The article surveys how Taft’s dancing at a Washington ball sparked international notice, then recounts rulers from Spain Portugal and Britain who favored or avoided waltzing. It details etiquette at courts, partner choices, and a grand polonaise led royal processions known as the Fackeltanz, reflecting court life and dance culture across Europe.
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