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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1904
Page
12
Thousands of women suffer from kidney trouble without realizing it. Common symptoms include back pain, fatigue, and nervous irritability. The ad touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy that supposedly restores health by supporting kidney, liver, and bladder function and serving as a general tonic for the body.
A brief note describes a traditional herb, Swemp Root, claimed to ease kidney and bladder discomfort after two months of trouble. The fragment records a user’s personal experience and prompts caution about medical claims.
An editorial notice urges readers to try Swamp Root claiming it cures various ailments and promises a free sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. It also mentions a book with testimonials and notes the newspaper guarantees the offer’s genuineness. It cites purchasing bottles at drug stores if not convinced.
In Birmingham Alabama January 80 the state Republican factions clash over delegations to the national convention with a May meeting called by the executive committee. The Roosevelt supporters and Hanna faction contend for influence with patronage and federal office referees shaping the contest. A possible compromise or contest appears likely as Democrats show no interest in aiding a split.
Louisville January 30 report from R. G. Dun shows continued bank expansion in the south with multiple new national banks listed. Tulsa National Bank in Tulsa Ind Clifton George and S F Jones serve as executives. National Bank of Middlesboro Ky led by R C Ford with Ek L Robertson as VP. Merchants National Bank Baltimore. City Bank and Trust Mobile with George A Tonsmere as cashier. People’s National Bank Mobile with J W Little as cashier. Bank of Central Washington DC capital 20000 with J H Morgan as president. First National Bank Lutcher La capital 625000. First National Bank Poteau Ind T with James H Mayeta. First National Bank Kyla Tax with Otte Groos. Farmers and Merchants National Bank Commerce Tex capital 80000 with N B Palmer and others.
Charles Charbonnier, of a plantation near Kumunga, reports promising iron ore deposits on his land. Samples indicate excellent quality, with prospects extending over 20 acres. Adjacent to Locke Mountain, the claim cites ore of high grade, unworked to date.
A violent incident near Jaarevill Ohio left a man fatally wounded after a confrontation at a local shop. George Troll, manager of the Troll clothing store, and the Second Bank were alerted as authorities pursued a suspect believed to be the thief in the case.
President Calhoun names committees and southern agents to canvass for subscriptions to the General Gordon memorial. Over 1,000 have already pledged as Georgia cities and Atlanta chairmen prepare to mobilize with blanks shipped and reports expected at the next meeting.
An advertisement extols the health and beauty value of charcoal used as a daily aid for digestion breath and complexion. It promotes Stuart’s Absorvent Lozenges as the best charcoal product, claiming improved breath, digestion, and skin with continued use, and cites a Buffalo physician endorsing the lozenges for gas and purifying breath and throat.
An advertising piece extols American women's health and fitness, praising outdoor exercise and nutrition. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe, alcohol-free tonic and blood builder, citing a Wisconsin woman's recovery after scarlet fever and urging use for indigestion, nervous exhaustion, and general debility.
In several Georgia cities committees are named with prominent officials and citizens to support a relief drive. The article lists many officers across Columbus Griffin Dalton Calhoun Madison Gainesville Covington Marietta and more as part of a statewide campaign with E. H. Thornton as treasurer and W. L. Calhoun as president and chairman Central Executive Committee.
Jeffersonville Indiana reports a plant closure affecting about two thousand workers. The abrupt shutdown ends long production lines and leaves a large labor force temporarily idle. Local officials say retooling and new orders are needed to restart operations.
Austin January 30 The Texas attorney general filed two suits in district court for alleged antitrust violations against J W Guffey Petroleum Beaumont Gulf Refining Beaumont Confederate Oil and Pipe Line and related entities. Penalties total 6313 500. The state alleges Standard Oil controls Beaumont oil fields.
In Annapolis on January 30 the Maryland legislature met but the roll call showed only six delegates in attendance. President Spencer Jones presided as secretary Moss and T. J McNair served, with two newspaper men and one spectator present. The joint assembly adjourned at noon and balloting for United States senator will resume next Tuesday.
The Flint River and Northeastern railroad is completed from here to Ticknor near Deeran on the Georgia Northern. The first train will run through next Wednesday with the president and directors aboard. Only a freight schedule will operate at first. Officers: D. Sala president. directors include T. M. Carter J. W Byrn D M. Rogers and Andrew Baldwin.
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