All Run Down In the Spring
Thousands suffer spring illness from winter impurities and blood humors. Pimples headaches and fatigue follow. The medicine to take, according to many cured in spring, is not specified in the text.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1910
Page
48
Thousands suffer spring illness from winter impurities and blood humors. Pimples headaches and fatigue follow. The medicine to take, according to many cured in spring, is not specified in the text.
A prominent Atlanta syndicate has acquired 500 acres around Peachtree Creek with plans for a premier residential park. The property spans near Peachtree Road and Howell Mill Road, including Peachtree Battle avenue, and lies along the historic Peachtree Creek battle line. A new sewer system and purifying basin will improve water quality, with landscape artists hired to create a top tier estate park.
Washington May 21 The Infantry equipment board recommends removing the emergency ration small hermetically sealed package from typical soldiers gear The plan favors a back ration of bacon hard tack and other sustenance It may be reused in war or long hikes but will likely not clutter ordinary service and stockpiles of 200000 rations may be diverted or stored for future needs
Private messages received here tonight state that Hans Richter one of the greatest Wagnerian conductors is seriously ill in London. For several years he has dissected the German repertory at Covent Garden.
President Taft sent a telegram to President Gomez at Savana on May 21 marking the eighth anniversary of Cuba's independence. He extended felicitations and good wishes for peaceful development and the happiness and prosperity of its citizens.
Southern Presbyterian general assembly, Lewisburg West Virginia, June 4, approves sweeping consolidation of executive boards and budget based funding. Evangelistic work moves under home missions, colored work under white led ministry, orphanage, Fredericksburg care under ministerial education and relief. Adoption followed debate led by Moderator Bachman with public prayer and strong support for a business like church operation.
The Atlanta Realty Owners and The Atlanta Leaseholders Company plan to acquire large Georgia tracts, subdivide into farms, and boom central and southern areas. Led by J Pope Brown and a roster of notable financiers, the venture offers preferred stock at 56 per share with 60 percent interest and profit sharing after final payments, backed by prominent bankers, lawyers, and real estate figures.
An 11 year old adopted Gabbettsville girl earns fame for telegraph skill. Frankie McClure dispatches messages confidently from her adoptive parents home agency, impressing inspectors and neighbors with precise keying and quick, steady tapping. She enjoys flowers and pets between dispatches.
A stenographer Payce Kim brough and attorney James H Dodgen quietly married after dating under two months. The union, framed as an equitable petition, notes their 18 and 28 year ages and lists sendings of the petitions to the bride’s mother and sister. The document cites love arising from their business meeting and states they boarded a train on May 21 for unspecified parts.
In a tense courtroom Judge Bell rebuked a witness as Attorney Reuben Arnold pressed a brutal cross examination. Handley testified about Jennison and Mrs Alley, with telegrams read to link alleged plans in New York and Aragon lease as Handley admitted sending messages to Mrs Jennison. The scene featured Nervous collapse of Mrs Jennison and a strenuous day of revelations and denials.
Testimony reveals contradictory telegrams and alibi details as Handley denies many claims. Mrs Jennison breaks down under cross examination while Naoml Jennison testifies about family matters and the legal clash over alimony and separation.
New York May 21 All striking workers of the International Paper Company will resume Monday under a pact with the Pulp Makers and Paper Makers Union. Wages rise 6 percent on August 1 and the union gains recognition. No more Sunday work. The strike began three months ago spreading to multiple company plants in the region.
A fragment from The Bystander quotes a Scottish speaker delaying lodgings changes due to unfamiliar stairs. The exchange highlights caution and humor in daily life as a neighborly quip.
Circular from R. P. Robinson of Birmingham outlines a small party of boys leaving mid June via Atlanta. The journey stops include Washington Annapolis Philadelphia New York West Point Boston Cambridge Lexington Concord and Plymouth. Camp planned in Maine during July and August.
The sixteenth quadrennial session of the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adjourned in Asheville. Bishop A W Wilson led closing exercises as debates on creed wording and an endowment for worn out preachers dominated the closing hours. A secretary for the college of bishops was elected, and committees were appointed on evangelism, lay representation, and a uniform divorce law.
Thomas A Doke aged 59 of Alachut Florida died in a private sanitarium. Body sent to Barclay Brandon's chapel and later to Alachut for funeral and interment. Clifford Estes funeral set for 2 30 this afternoon at Harry G Poole's chapel with interment in Hollywood cemetery.
Baby Wilson aged 18 months, child of Mr and Mrs T Wilson, died at a private sanitarium early yesterday. Funeral in Harry G Pope's chapel at 9 this morning with interment in Casey's cemetery. William Bullard 77 dies at brother's home near Decatur Civil War veteran survived by son J B Bullard and two brothers and two sisters. body to Red Oak Ga for funeral and interment.
Mrs F Bradford wife of Dr Bradford a prominent Cartersville merchant died at her home after a long illness aged 45 She leaves husband and children Reneau Hugh and Lois Bradford Funeral from her home this afternoon at 2 20 oclock with Oak Hills cemetery interment Rev J M Tumlin wife of Rev J M Tumlin also noted in Trinity church service yesterday morning
A dramatic account from 1910 describes morphine use starting in infancy and adolescence, including Willie Layman’s recovery at James Sanatorium Memphis Tennessee. The letter recounts abuse through mothers and doctors, the toll of cold sweats and convulsions, and praise for the treatment as a cure. It mentions birth of a drug habit via breast milk and details the sanatorium’s advertised remedies and prices.
A sealed memorial booklet on treatment and testimonials was sent to Memphis Tennessee. Services were led by Rev Jo W Quillian aided by medical staff. Pallbearers were from the Atlanta pastorate. Mrs Turlin, married twenty three years, witnessed her daughter’s Wesleyan graduation but fell ill and could not be moved home. Surviving are her husband and three daughters. Interment was at West View cemetery.
John C Bryant and his wife Joan Bryant both died recently at 65 years. They lived at 18 Pope Street. Joan died at a private sanitar ium last night at 6430 oclork. The body was taken to Harry G Poole’s chapel for funeral arrangements.
Mrs W D Chipley formerly of Columbus and Pensacola died last Friday in Baltimore while at the Baptist convention. Her body was sent via Atlanta to Columbus for a funeral at 10 o’clock led by Rev B B Gray. She leaves a son Hunt Chipley who was once in Atlanta and now lives in New York.
Mrs Martha Greggs aged 66 died at her daughter Mrs W Sanders Tow Street East Point in the early hours yesterday. She is survived by three sisters Mrs E B Geddermann Chicago Mrs Sarah Flemmings Atlanta and Mrs W T Sanders Atlanta.
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