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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1901
Page
33
A catastrophic blaze swept Jacksonville Florida on a May afternoon, destroying blocks and causing extensive ruin. Winds fanned the flames as residents fled, with casualties confirmed from the river amid a rapid relief response from multiple cities and a pledge of repairs and aid.
The Dawes commission completes removal efforts for Choctaw Indians in Mississippi. About 2,000 residents will be identified for allotment and each will receive roughly $3,000 in land tracts in Indian Territory. The article recounts Choctaw life, a historic Indian ball game with fatalities, ceremonies, and plans for relocation to the Indian Territory. It also notes Captain H. S. Halbert’s study of Choctaw creation legends and the belief that Nanth Walya mound in Leake County is central to Choctaw origins.
This article praises the train crew who operated the presidential train during McKinsey’s California journey. Engineer Field and Fireman Dunham are highlighted for skill and watchfulness, credited with the trip’s safety. Multiple relays of engineers and crews traversed various routes, yet no accidents or delays occurred, reflecting strong railroad management nationwide.
The Belgian hare is described as a show animal attracting leisurewealthy fanciers and a broad enthusiast class, with breeding difficulty keeping prices high. England imports and keeps many for show, while Britain consumes Belgium meat sparingly. The article notes the hare’s potential for fur, by products, and meat, with demand rising as wild fur scarcity grows, and mentions related business details and contact snippets for Atlanta and Portsmouth.
An advertise from Dr Kilmer and Company promotes Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble. It offers a free sample bottle by mail and a book detailing cures, with warnings and endorsements, noting availability through druggists in fifty cent or one dollar sizes. The notice asks readers to mention reading in The Sunny South.
A cold evening scene in a cafe introduces a shabby man seeking cheap meat and a claim that backyard production can yield clean, pure first class meat. A playful interaction at Washington city hall features a lawyer delivering a punny riddle about a postmaster at a zoo, ending with a joke about the court of appeals.
An advertising notice promotes Belgian hares with a 66 page catalogue for 16 cents and a list of prize stock and pedigrees. It advertises a May 13 exhibition in Atlanta Georgia and a sale by Bonanza Rabbitry Meado w Brook Ha r e Go Los Angeles, details high value stock and a world renowned line, with request for orders and a free circular offer.
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