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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
4
The ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as an antiseptic soothing cold remedy. It claims twofold effectiveness by killing germs and soothing inflamed parts, urging early use and noting growing sales and unsolicited testimonials. A 25 cent bottle is advertised as preventive treatment to have on hand.
Forecaster von Herrmann predicts a much pleasanter Tuesday after a bitter Monday with a cloudless sky and lighter wind. The day will start cold but temperatures rise to a comparatively warm afternoon, easing earlier discomfort and reducing the need for outside provisions. Relief text notes Monday's wind at 24 miles per hour and freezing highs, with scarce foot traffic and increased charity calls as agencies aided those in need.
A list of obituaries from Franklin and surrounding counties notes deaths at local sanitariums and private hospitals. Included are J Holbrook of Bold Spring age 72. Mrs Anne Lee Owen of avenue Gled. N Clement of Tor eyth County age 75. Dixon Noble aged 6h of Etowah Tenn. Estelle Reeves aged 44. Morse resident of 18 East Cay street. Paul L Pate aged 4. Edna Page. George Young. Interments planned at Hold Spring and other local chapels with ministers listed.
London January 17 Reuters Athens correspondent reports unofficially that two American women are detained at Monastir by Bulgarians. Mirej Walter Tarwell, a Chicago newspaper correspondent, and Miss Mitchell A Saloniki were previously reported safe and well but now unconfirmed whether detained or remaining there. Mrs Farwell and Wyss Mutchett were in Monastir when Bulgarians took the city and were said to have been treated roughly.
The American Forestry Association opened its fifth annual meeting in Boston with talks on federal forest reserves in the southern Appalachians and the White Mountains. Charles J. Pack of Lakewood was elected president, John Jenks treasurer, and Theodore Wat, John Gr. Sherman, and WE Colin named vice presidents. Pack urged congressional funding of 20 900 080 to expand purchases under the Weeks Law in the southern Appalachians and New England as forest reserves grow nationwide.
Miss Pau line Foote a downtown West End clerk will inherit $100000 from the late Colonel James Smith of Oglethorpe County, via her grandmother Mrs Tim Foote. Foote and her brother W L Foote of Newnan stand to gain, along with three of Mrs Tim Foote’s sons, in a family estate announcement that also notes a $200000 share for Elmer Foote and others.
In the absence of witnesses whose testimony is vital, State Commissioner Colquitt Cart set Friday for the hearing of the Stokes case. Jerry Stokes faces charges of illicit distilling and retailing in DeKalb county. Bond fixed at 109 dollars to guarantee the prisoner's appearance. Commissioner Carter returned from a western trip. Commissioner Gaston of Hall county handled Court business in his absence.
Randolph of Atlanta presented a petition for certiorari to the U S Supreme Court in a case arising from Haven & Clement against D W James. The issue concerns the legality of all contracts on cotton exchanges in New York and New Orleans with the outcome likely shaping future transactions nationwide.
Tampa January 17. Work began today on a studio and executive building on a site purchased Saturday for the National Film Company of America by its presidentWilliam Parsons of Los Angeles. Vic Parsons says the company, a million dollar corporation, will move to Tampa from Los Angeles due to Florida scenic advantages.
Treasury Department record certifies compliance with congressional banking act provisions for Third Nations Lane of Atlanta. The document dated January 3 1916 confirms approval by Comptroller Williams and officials, extending charter authority under the National Bank act with specified conditions and witness signatures.
Renewed petition for reinsurance of Empire Life Insurance by International Life Insurance Co of Missouri faced strong opposition from policy holders beneficiaries and creditors at Fulton Superior Court Judge Hillis adjourned the matter for further argument and hearing set for January 31 with demurrers and concerns over transfer of policies and protections for insureds and creditors.
John Corrigan Jr reports in Washington that reforming Civil War pension grants is seen as a giant task. He notes lawmakers struggle to remove ineligible pensioners while protecting widows and orphans. Howard highlights a bill increasing Jennie Nelson's pension for a dependent child, warning it creates upstream and downstream traps.
Fragmentary quotes show a disputed remark about catching people and a claim that the Hine family will be on Uncle am's payroll, suggesting a proposed or alleged influence or favor. No clear event date or organization identified.
A vintage health ad claims scrofula symptoms signal infection and urges blood purification with S S S. It promises restoration of vitality, skin clarity, and strength by cleansing the blood, touting long use and urging readers to obtain the product. It notes the Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia for advice.
Dr John M Mayhew outlines La Grippe symptoms often obscure, including chills, creeping sensations, cough, sweating and body pains before possible pneumonia. He prescribes rest, light diet, and frequent anti kamata tablets every two to three hours, noting benefits for bronchitis and other pains.
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