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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1909
Page
3
An old fashion remedy touts that eczema clears by a simple drugstore treatment. The ad urges readers to visit or write Emergency Laboratories at 52 West Twenty-fifth Street New York for a mail order cure claiming rapid relief from eczema and related skin complaints. It promotes postman costs and a guaranteed overnight result.
The pulpit at the Methodist Church was filled by Rev Charles A Moora a veteran of the South Georgia Conference and one of the oldest ministers. Known as Unclerubertie he remains spry and beloved by many despite advanced age. His son C H Moore runs a fertilizer business and his daughter is married to Dr J M Johnson.
Supreme Court of Georgia judgments affirmed and reversed across several cases from Bibb, Floyd, Harris, and other counties. Notable items include American National Bank v Fidelity and Default Company of Esitimors affirmed. Johnson v Babcock Brothers Lumber Co reversed. arguments scheduled for Monday. docket notes list several lawyers and firms involved.
Fort Worth Gazette editor Clarence Ousley discusses his Georgia trip to study state wide prohibition. He contrasts Georgia and Texas cities, noting Georgia’s larger black population supports prohibition arguments while Texas has more foreign residents opposing it. He cautions Texans not to adopt prohibition yet.
Clarence Gusley of the Fort Worth Record describes his Georgia sojourn studying state prohibition effects in Atlanta Macon Savannah Augusta and Charleston. He finds mixed results with beer saloons closed or licensed in some cities, widespread evasion in others, and calls for progressive limitation in Texas as a practical path toward limiting or eventually ending the saloon.
In Washington on February 13 the house discussed many topics. The Indian appropriation bill remained under consideration as general debate occurred. Lamar urged changing the railroad rate law. Madden noted freight-rate increases since enactment. Murphy praised Lincoln. Washburn urged Sherman anti trust reforms. Hajey attacked house rules. Langley pressed Choctaw administration. Sherman explained the Indian bill. Foster called for postal-rate adjustments. The session adjourned at 4:57 pm with tomorrow devoted to eulogies for deceased members.
A vintage advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure for piles and rectal disease. It urges readers to send name and address for a free trial, then try a 50 cent box from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan. It claims instant relief and avoidance of surgery.
A description of a perfect non-poisonous antiseptic and prophylactic adaptable for internal or external use. It serves as a mouthwash gargle and breath freshener, claimed to harden gums and remove tobacco odor. Pricing listed as 2.85 for 2 ounces and 0.38 for something related.
An old reliable tonic described as an invariant general remedy. The cordial blends quinine and strychnia to suit children and adults who object to their remedies, offering a pleasant bitter flavor and easy administration.
Second floor Marietta street shop offers trusses abdominal supports and fittings by experts. Displays include hosiery and garter items plus legwear and elastic pieces. Jacobs Malt Extract touted as nutrient and tonic with medical claims for digestion appetite and nursing mothers. Cough syrups advertised with varied bottle sizes and prices.
An old advertisement mix sells Jacobs Pure Olive Oil claiming purity from best olive varieties and notes its medical and culinary uses. The flyer lists a range of hardware and household items from leather wristlets to trusses, abdominal supporters, crutches, satin toilet paper, electric insoles, arch supports, water bottles, fountain syringes, and Marvel Sprays all with prices and brief product notes.
Local shop advertises fresh daily candies and chocolates with rubbers at 60 cents per pound and a money back promise if customers disagree with the product quality. The friendly note invites shoppers to compare prices with any candy sold elsewhere.
A garbled account from a mountain setting describes potatoes held by a lock and shackle and a peculiar tale of a nature tale. It mentions a tavera, Minacart, and a vaudeville stunt linked to an old negro and a grocer’s exchange. The piece reads like a cryptic folkloric vignette without clear sequence or names.
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