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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1909
Page
12
Dr Bilmer and Co. of Binghamton N Y report a family in Dothan Alabama with two ill children aged about one year from kidney trouble and diabetes. After using Swamp Boot for eight bottles the children improved markedly and recovered. City Clerk W Linsenby endorses the remedy for his own and others’ children.
Mrs E V Stevens of Bparks Georgia writes that after four bottles of Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY she was completely cured of kidney trouble and pain, and urges others with kidney issues to try the remedy.
Brinson Georgia January 20 1909 A Baptist minister writes of severe back and hip pain then relief after using Swamp-Root two bottles. He reports no back trouble since and highly recommends the remedy to others suffering kidney problems, signed Rev E Dawson.
Dr Emmer Co of Binghamton N Y presents a testimonial from J B Rountree former mayor and legislator who says Swamp Root relieved kidney trouble back and hip pains after taking several bottles. dealer J C Adams son notes many kidney cases sold with satisfaction.
A testimonial from THOS. STALLARD of Elkwood Alabama describes long health battles with frequent urination puffiness and sleep disruption. After using Root remedy from Kilmer & Co. he reports relief, improved eating and sleeping, and plans to continue at lower doses. He authorizes publication of the testimonial.
A clergyman pastor J T Taylor from New Konda La and rural letter carrier M Brендrickbon Route No 2 Tenn testify that Swamp Root relieved persistent back pains and kidney issues. They recount long illness, multiple doctors, and relief after using four to six bottles, urging other carriers to try the remedy.
A Donalsonville Georgia contractor writes Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York about four years of kidney trouble and rheumatism. He describes severe back pain, frequent urination, sleep loss, weight loss and weakness. After using Swamp Root he reports full pain relief, better sleep, weight gain and recommends the remedy to friends. The letter is dated January 20 1909.
A collection of testimonial letters from patients and supporters praising Dr Kilmer Co Swamp Root for kidney ailments and back pain. Letters claim relief from inflammation of the bladder and kidney trouble after using the remedy, with anecdotes from Montgomery of Edgefield Tenn Wolp of Dothan Alabama and J Smith Jr of Alexandria.
Fully Satisfied Waycross Georgia January 5 1909 Dr Walmer Co Binghamton NY Dear Sir After October I suffered kidney trouble and tried physician treatment with no relief After taking several bottles of Swamp Root I felt relief and was completely cured The slightest back or hip pain has not returned From my experience I cheerfully recommend Swamp Root to others with kidney trouble Mr Simon Martin carting and transfer business
New York February 13 Vice President Bhan of the Delaware and Hudson Fin… spoke at the annual meeting of the Kenmore County Society at the Waldorf Astoria. He said government control of steam railroads is now seen as a necessity by many railroad men, adding the issue is not to debate minor business details. The speech noted the world's railways reach 17,000 miles with limited casualties reported.
Port Norris New Jersey February 13 a sensational report describes Bindant Donegan killing Joseph Bomerfeld and seriously wounding Mrs Madge Kineiu after an apparent romantic dispute. The wounded woman and son were described as involved or nearby with the incident. The details are unclear due to damaged text.
Reported in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on February 13 an alleged embracery and conspiracy to corrupt jurors tied to a major case led to the arrest of two men and charges against seven or eight others. Charles Colbert and his brother John Colbert were taken into custody at Tarentum while W W Ramacy former president of the German National Bank A A Vilsack former cashier and John F Kien councilman were named in this sprawling inquiry. George Waggoner county detective declined to identify any suspect.
In St Louis on February 13 Myra Lemp Wilmot seeks alimony despite a divorce from William J. Lemp Jr. Judge Hitchcock ordered the court to require the Orewing company books to determine Lemp fortune. Testimony covered ante nuptial and postnuptial agreements and alleged injuries, with witnesses contesting claims of midnight visits and abuse.
Washington reports the rising number of Alaska’s insane. Interior Secretary Garfield asks Congress for 76000 more to cover contract obligations already spent. Insane from Alaska are cared for by a Portland sanitarium at 348 dollars per year per capita, due to extreme cold and isolation.
A group of sophomores staged a prank at Michigan Agricultural College by tampering with a switch that controlled a car on a grade. The incident attracted a large student turnout and caused disruption as authorities investigated the unsafe act and its consequences.
The Norfolk and Western train crew that handled the Harriman special from eer at wot to Roanoke received each a training fee. The payment details reference the 13th of February and the involved crew members.
Edgewood finances face a deficit near 39000 after a 4500 appropriation for Piedmont hotel changes in Forsyth street. Ninth Ward debts and overestimated revenues prompted further audits as Alderman Grant pledges to cover part of the sum. City officials discuss Edgewood debt relief, hospital costs, and potential branch library plans amid budget tightenings.
A drought in Liang county forces stockmen to chop slave-Inden beanchesa from trees to feed starving cattle. Water is scarce and cattle die as thousands of gallons of greedily green oaktrees sustain the herds. Cowboys arm themselves, adopting a novel method to gather fodder amid the famine.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood medicine for pale, weak people and those with joint and skin ailments. It claims a proprietary blend of over 20 ingredients, including sarsaparilla, with warnings against inferior substitutes and urging immediate use in liquid or chocolate tablet form.
Youthful revelers filled streets with mischief during Valentines Day as rocks were hurled at a Greensferry Avenue home and windows were broken on Dunn Street and Kelty Street. Police intervened at several locations but no serious injuries or arrests were reported by nightfall.
W Ficken known as Steeple Jack returns to Atlanta for his annual pole climb at the Fourth National Bank Building. He ascends the weather vane, straps on his saddle, and paints the pole from top to bottom while a crowd of over a thousand onlookers watches from Marietta to Capitol City Club lawn. The event draws clerks and drivers who pause as the dangerous ascent unfolds.
A ship crew from the Han cock of the uty yard Brooklyn faces quarantine after a fever outbreak. Between 00 and $09 men are affected, with several transferred to the naval hospital on Flushing Avenue Brooklyn for treatment. Cures are in place to prevent spread among the yard personnel and nearby facilities.
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