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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
8
In Chicago a broad coalition of saloonkeepers, business leaders, lawyers, doctors, and police formed a committee to curb child exposure in theaters, penny arcades, shops, and public parks. Night patrols will target venues, with officers enforcing curfew hours and escorting found children home to impress upon parents the risks to minors.
Nashville Ga February 23 A Georgia traveler notes Berrien County's rapid growth. He praises soil and farming, cites eight towns and nine banks, several railroad lines including Georgia and Florida, Atlantic Coast Line, and a growing cotton region with Sea Island cotton yields recorded in 1897.
An Atlanta reporter visits Lenox Ga and Washville to record farm yields and methods. Sir Wills farm reports 18 bales cotton on 20 acres and 1 360 bushels corn on 33 acres, plus 560 oats on 16 acres. Hog feeding intertwined with peanut and pea crops. Charles M Hays, moving from Tattnall county, bought 490 acres for 2900 dollars, built a house, and planted 12 acres of georgia land cotton yielding 7 1/2 bales. He praises neighbors and anticipates continued growth in Berrien County and nearby towns Nashvilie Sparks Adel and Miltown.
Henry A May, 28, killed himself last night by shooting through the heart after locking himself in his room on Second Avenue. His wife pleaded with him not to end his life, then found the cartridges in his possession. No reason assigned for the act. Plenty of boats noted in Montomery traffic plans and Birmingham Gulf Navigation Co. expansion.
Washington reports reveal Herbert Knox Smith's division of his Tobacco Industry study detailing the American Tobacco Company and affiliates' control. It cites a small group of ten stockholders holding 60 percent of voting stock and notes extensive absorption of independent plants, with the industry exporting heavily and advertising contributing to market dominance.
An ad touts Catarrh Cure as a vegetable remedy promising instant relief from catarrh. It cites testimonials from users, offers sample pipes and full packages for money, and urges readers to send names and addresses for a trial treatment and a booklet. The misspelled copy uses aggressive marketing language and lists Atlanta as the company location.
Miss Ethel Roche of 227 Florida Ave Jacksonville asked a druggist about a cure for her cold. The pharmacist recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy, citing its popularity and frequent use as evidence of value.
Miss Roche describes a neglected cold three years ago that left her hoarse. A druggist advised Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and within days she was greatly relieved and cured in a week. Her mother praised it, and when her sister caught cold soon after, the remedy again broke up the cold in one day.
A vintage notice warns that neglecting a cold can lead to serious lung trouble and chronic catarrh. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as curative if taken at first contact, claiming quicker cures and savings on doctors’ bills. Availability listed at 25c per bottle, large 50c.
Visiting capitalists arrived in Atlanta to inspect the ble dam on the Chattahoochee river. A special chamber of commerce committee hosted them with a city tour and an elegant basket lunch. Delegates from multiple states joined the delegation after a plant tour of the Central Georgia Power Company.
The Southern Railway runs four daily trains to Washington from Atlanta at 12:15 am 1:00 pm 2:05 pm and 8:48 pm A special presidential inauguration train with Pullman sleeping dining and high class coaches will depart Atlanta at 11:30 pm and reach Washington by 7:00 am, stopping only at Nova New York and New Orleans Limited Reserve by James Freeman district passenger agent or ticket office at No Pescheg street on the Viaduct.
Washington February 25 A House military affairs committee plans favorable report on a measure reinstating Negro officers and soldiers discharged after the Brownsville Texas shooting affray The vote in committee reflected party lines with ten for the bill and five against while the Senate passed the bill with a similar margin Clarke's Pu s Rye bouquet noted among garbled details and prices for mail orders and deliverables.
Cairo leaders pass a prohibitive ordinance on near beer sale at Tuesday meeting. The measure bans on site drinking, restricts services, imposes a 31 tax on operating places, requires bonds for orderly conduct, and enforces closing at 6 PM. Church groups supported the move amid community concern.
The case centers on Montpomess Ata Farrowry accused of killing Sheriff WE Haynes in Bayndsvile six months ago. Insanity claims spark state interest as the defendant seeks a verdict based on mental state. Public attention grows around the trial as attorneys outline differences and defense theories.
A compact report notes a fatal incident in February near Tumpka involving a Black boy and a White attacker during a hunting outing. The court proceeding is referenced as the case moves forward, with initial remarks suggesting issues of public safety and community tension.
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