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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
11
An old public notice discusses typhoid risks linked to undigested meat in the gut and advocates Jacobs Liver Salt as a gentile liver stimulant that purifies the blood and eases digestion. Emphasizes avoiding fermentation and harmful effects of calomel with a claim of no nausea. Published in Tacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta.
Macon Georgia March 16 a Macon and Birmingham railroad mixed passenger train wrecked on a trestle near Thomaston six miles away three coaches fell from the trestle injuries reported to include E P Burks LaGrange main clerk internal injuries HN Woodruff LaGrange baggage master lacerated head and shoulder T A Kam supervisor LaGrange left side injuries Wood Eiberlee a negro leg broken none of the passengers seriously injured
A health notice urges readers to take Rad Salts for kidney issues warning of uric acid buildup. It claims the drink flushes clogged kidneys and neutralizes urine acids, promoting relief from back pain, cloudy urine, and nocturnal distress.
Augusta civic leaders protest after The Augusta Chronicle reports claim the city aided in filming a controversial drama titled The New Governor produced by Williams Fox Film Co. Mayor Linwood C Hayne and others deny knowledge of the project and say no license or election tie was authorized.
Bulloch county faces potential disaster from high winds and frost as fruit trees in bloom threaten peaches pears and plums across farms. State extension cautions, while growers await weather shifts, crop prospects hinge on protection measures tonight.
In Greensboro at the Greene County commission meetings Willard Taylor was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of JEB Williams. The appointment was announced during the regular monthly session held on March 16.
Asa G Candler selects Robinson Humphrey Wardlaw to handle Georgia refunding bonds worth 8 525 600 with 10 percent distribution in state. Candler pledges Georgia buyers first and to ban outside bids while Georgia investors gain full access to the issue. He notes existing Georgia bond quality and urges local financial courage.
The Coast Circuit Association of the Associated Press newsroom leaders met in Macon on March 16 and adjourned after a banquet for South Carolina and Georgia newspaper representatives and AP Southern division guests. Sullive of The Savannah Press was reelected chairman and John Wo Hammond of The Augusta Chronicle reelected secretary. The November meeting will be in Atlanta.
Two Lynn Avenue homes were destroyed and another seriously damaged by a morning fire in Macon Georgia. High winds spread the flames before firefighters reached the scene. Neighbors rescued Rev John Macmillan, unconscious in bed, and carried him to safety as the fire spread from the home of L B Jones at 124 Lenn Avenue to nearby houses. The Jones and Knox homes were destroyed.
Governor John M Slaton will be the principal speaker at the Foulders Day exercises at Bessie Tift College marking the Forsyth institution’s acceptance by the Georgia Baptist convention. The campus program will feature speeches by Slaton and other leaders, with alumnae from across Georgia anticipated to attend the celebration.
A second trial for Tom Ballard is set for Thursday on charges of killing W L E Omon d in front of a Cooper Street home. Ballard, convicted weeks ago for life, received a new trial by Judge Hull. In Greensboro on March 18 special report notes Joel H Thompson, a diver near Greensboro, lost 76 bales of cotton to fire with origin unknown.
Southern Railway announces changes effective with the last southbound train from Atlanta on March 18 and the last northbound train on March 1. The Florida Special line will discontinue Cleveland Jacksonville and Cincinnati Jacksonville sleeping cars on Nos. 5 and 6. no other changes.
Dr T Young proprietor of the Quental Herb Company on Houston Street stood in United States district court Tuesday on charges of using the mail for fraudulent purposes. Indictment says he advertised and mailed herbs claimed to cure many ailments and sent them to anyone who paid $850 weekly. He and about a dozen Chinese witnesses testified as prosecutors presented eight white witnesses and decoy letters.
Fragmentary transcript notes describe a defense with ten white witnesses and twelve Chinese witnesses, all sworn to testify about a doctor who treated ailments he could not cure. Chinese witnesses required an interpreter. After the jury was empaneled the proceedings continued.
The text explains aging reduces bowel activity and exercise ability leading to constipation. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsan, a laxative herb and pepsin remedy, as suitable for elderly people women and children, and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr WB Caldwell at 452 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
The court adjourned until Wednesday morning as the Dr Youngs case may last the rest of the week. Albert Howell Jr. represents Dr Youngs in the proceeding.
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