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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1916
Page
4
In Washington on January 2, visitors wore carnations to honor the late President McKinley’s birthday. Rep Foss of Abnois delivered a eulogy in the House, and nearly every member wore a flower as a sign of respect.
An old promotional fragment urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to soothe cross feverish children with coated tongues and upset stomachs. It claims a teaspoonful clears bowels in hours, touts pleasant taste, and warns buyers to get the genuine product while avoiding counterfeits.
A reader describes curing pellagra and praising Baughn Pellagra remedy. She reports improved health, previous symptoms including red hands mouth throat and stomach issues, and notes a refund if no cure. The letter promotes Amen Compounding in Jasner Alabama and urges readers to consult the remedy.
An advert promotes a silicone like device as a painless self treatment for rapture. It claims ease of use while sleeping, no chafing, and no straps. Readers are urged to send name to a St Louis address for free plans and instructions.
Diabets dropsy with swollen eyelids ankles back pains and breathlessness signals weak kidneys. A druggist remedy called Bucha and Juniper Compound is claimed to cure quickly by strengthening kidneys and bladder and draining them, with symptoms said to vanish after a dose or two.
In a landmark case, Dr W A Allen, a local physician, was convicted in federal court of abusing physician privileges by writing opiate prescriptions to satisfy addicts rather than treat illness. He was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, with the court sending him to the Tower pending appeal. The jury deliberated briefly after voir dire, and the government, led by Hooper Alexander, argued wide misuse of prescriptions.
A special council committee on city employees who do not reside within city limits and have not paid city taxes will reconvene Monday to draft a report. Chairman Woodall notes about sixty workers live outside the city and hundreds have not paid taxes, prompting consideration of enforcing a fifteen year old ordinance. The council may repeal the current law or direct boards to apply rules for employers living outside the city, with heated debate over teachers and other staff being taxed and billed.
Weather notes describe a spring like Saturday with partly cloudy skies and a chance of showers. The scene on Marietta and Forthe streets features an Italian man playing and Tonkey dancing as children romp in the park during a short holiday.
A vintage classified style ad promotes Pyramid Pile Treatment offering a free trial and urging readers to visit a druggist for a 50 cent sample. The language focuses on relief from piles regardless of duration or severity.
The district attorney and internal revenue agents laud the force at a special term of the United States court for criminal cases. In one week 137 cases were disposed of with 100 convictions, 44 guilty pleas, and several losses of bonds, as officers emphasized integrity and non drinker conduct in fighting illegal distilling.
Miss Stirling, Southern women’s golf champion, headlines a recital at the Armory, joined by pianist Ada Bartholomen and organist Sheldon. The program features works by Vincent-Temple, Mascagni, Saint Saens, Wagner, Massenet, and others, with Stirling performing solo violin in select pieces.
A civil action in Fulton county seeks to place the Georgia branch of the Negro Odd Fellows under receivers and alleges a conspiracy to control its assets. Strickland and fellow members contend the suit targets the grand lodge and aims to remove officers, with hundreds of lodges statewide affected. Local lawyers Brown, Handolph, Parker, Scott, Parham, and Brooks represent the petitioners as Dodge Brothers figures arrive in Atlanta to discuss regional prospects.
Mrs Ida Carter loses a $10000 damage suit against George T Bradley & Bro in city court. Judge H M Reid presided as verdict for the defendant was rendered Saturday. Attorney John Smith argued the accident was not the fault of the defendant.
A 20 year old man at 14 Bellwood Avenue sustained a fractured ankle when knocked from his motorcycle by a skidding automobile near the corner of Warietta and Spring streets early Saturday. He was taken to Grady Hospital.
Federal agents sought Paul Carter on charges connected to mysterious mailed packages. A warrant was prepared but Carter was not found at his home, prompting officers to believe he fled toward another city. Packages included a needle-trigger device mailed to Flowery Branch and similar parcels reached Carter’s wife in Jacksonville and her attorney.
Postoffice inspectors spent time on the case before seeking a warrant, feeding belief of justification. When Carter’s home was visited, it was learned he had vanished.
President Charlies J Traden of the Gearmiethimbe of Cymrerce and wife depart Lillanta for a auto tour through South Georgia and into Florida. They will join a weeklong ten day journey, Heden to inspect some ads and report on how it appears in the motor.
Local Augusta trade groups unite to back a regional preparedness drive. Officials emphasize coordinated support for industrial stability, wartime logistics, and civic resilience as community leaders pledge ongoing cooperation.
Advertisement claims Papes Diapepsin digests food to relieve dyspepsia gas and sour stomach in five minutes. It promises fast, safe relief and stomach regulation, with emphasis on quick buy now from any drug store.
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