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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
6
Larkin C Keown a 78 year old Edwardsville resident recounts long term use of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic. He notes improved health, fewer doctor visits, and occasional monthly bottle use, alongside his wife’s support, after celebrating a golden wedding in November 1907.
An advertising notice touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a restorative tonic. It claims to cure nervousness fever typhoid malaria stomach issues throat and lung diseases and general debility. Orders offered by Rochester NY firm with mail order options and price list.
DeKalb County voters support dissolving and merging with Fulton. A dilution committee reported most veterans signed petitions, four districts uncounted, and about 80 percent of DeKalb residents favor merging, with a broad canvass planned for all voters.
Insurance Commissioner Folk of Tennessee announced a meeting of the fraternal committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. To be held December 9 at the Auditorium annex in Chicago, the aim is to draft a bill for introduction in state legislatures to harmonize fraternal insurance laws.
J Hamilton of 27 Rock Street was taken to Atlanta hospital about 9 30 pm after a street car knocked him down in front of the post office building. He suffered a scalp wound and a minor shoulder dislocation. Police and street railway investigators were unable to determine exact circumstances. Hamilton said he was struck off the track by the trolley.
Panama November 24 Lieutenant Colonel Goethals Panama Canal chief engineer said the damage to the Gatun Dam was of small consequence. He noted the rock pile on the dam’s south toe rose to sixty feet above sea level, stressing the clay foundation and distorting equilibrium under heavy rains and the dam’s weight.
In Washington on November 24 Speaker Cannon said there will be an honest tariff revision with no need to fret about electing a speaker for the sixty first Congress. He noted Republicans will caucus in March to choose a candidate and stressed that the next speaker must carry out the majority will and support the people’s views, while acknowledging possible concessions in tariff legislation.
Early reports show the toll from yesterday's Arkansas tornadoes rising with hundreds of thousands in property damage. Four confirmed dead with about fifteen injured. total deaths likely higher, with towns along a half mile-wide path from Missouri through Carroll Newton and Johnson counties devastated. A second cyclone hit from Louisiana, hitting Lafayette and Herp Stead counties, with towns like Lewisville and Ozan severely damaged. Only confirmed deaths include Mrs John Rosson and two Cravens children. miraculous escapes noted including a Pope county farmer spared as his house was torn apart but his family unharmed.
Nashville dispatch reports a racial atrocity as a mob lynched three Black men in Tiptonville after a rush trial. Governor Patterson ordered militia, but troops arrived too late to prevent the executions near a large tree in town.
Dr A C Pease, longtime Newnan druggist and prominent local figure, died at 82. He operated in Newnan from 1885 until about three years ago and was one of the town’s wealthiest residents. He never married and left two nieces and three nephews in Boxton, Maine. Funeral services were held at the Virginian house and his remains were shipped to Danvers, Conn for interment.
Rockefeller testifies on stock interests in railroads and Standard Oil ties. He says he may hold bonds in several railroads and small stock in a few lines including Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and New York Central. He denies extensive railroad stock ownership, citing investments mainly in bonds.
A Paris based news item reports an American fat reducing method gaining surprising success abroad. The piece touts Marmots Prescription tablets as safe and economical, claiming they reduce excess fat by a pound daily without diet, exercise, or stomach injury. It notes tablets come in several pack sizes and prices.
La Vida Corsets promote a balance of grace and strength, arguing that quality materials and proper construction yield a flattering silhouette. The line showcases several priced models from 3.50 to 12.50, with emphasis on nonstretch fabrics, durable boning, and careful fit for varied figures.
The note asserts readiness to aid with any stage of the corset question offering the right corsets accessories and service. It emphasizes expertise and supportive assistance for customers seeking guidance on choosing and using corsetry products.
John D. Archbold described speculation in stocks, expansion of pipe lines, and Standard Oil’s role in locating and pricing crude oil. He disputed arbitrary price fixing and noted vast railroad and refinery investments, with tanks holding excess supply as production outpaced demand. Adjournment followed.
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