Prominent Atlanta Physicians Pioneers of Women’s Medicine
An article profiles Dr. W. A. Monnish and Mrs. Rosa F. Monnish, pioneering physicians in the South. It notes Dr. Monnish’s German training and Atlanta practice, and highlights Mrs. Monnish as the first female physician in the South, founder of a private sanitarium for women in Atlanta, and renowned for treating women’s diseases. It mentions a Chamberlin Johnson Building office and a separate private sanitarium in Atlanta with strict privacy for female patients.
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Atlanta
W. A
Rosa F. Monnish
W. A. Monnish
Germany
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Monnish
Atlanta Medical College
Royal Saxon Hospital For Women
Dresden
New York Postgraduate College and Hospital
R. F. Monnish
South
Berlin
New York
Chamberlin—Johnson
Whitehall and
Hunter Sts
Church St
This Man Wants Office Letter Requests County Representation
A candid letter from a county resident seeks a six month space in the paper to announce a bid for county representative. The writer, noting a belief that light follows the dark cloud, asks editors to publish and support his candidacy in good faith. The piece cites the Atlanta Constitution as noting the letter’s earnest nature despite imperfect English.
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Spence
County
Atlanta Constitution
Syrup of Figs Promoted for Travel Health
Advertisement urges taking Syrup of Figs on trips for kidney, liver, and bowel relief to prevent fevers headaches and illness. Sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Love at First Sight on Long Branch Beach Encounter
A woman recalls meeting her husband at the beach with her father who declared him a man worth ten million dollars. She says she felt instant love at first sight and remembers the moment vividly.
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Mrs. Get
Papa
Long Branch
Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic Promoted For Many Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic as the finest healing compound for skin abrasions cuts burns rope burns sunburn ringworm and poison oak. It claims a single fair trial will convince the skeptical and says it is sold by all druggists.
Betting Lesson From an Election Bet
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip describes a woman buying a silk waist for fourteen dollars and a companion recounting that George won seven dollars on a bet. The remark notes the remaining seven dollars as a subtle lesson on betting folly.
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George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Pledge of Guaranteed Satisfaction
Advertising copy proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It guarantees money back if not satisfied and lists a 25 cent price per box sold by W A Wright.
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W. A. Wright
Wild Cherry and Tar Cure for Colds Promoted by Local Firm
An old advertisement touts Dr Saw yer’s Wild Cherry and Tar as a remedy to cure cold and cough and prevent lung or bronchial complications. The message is from W.C. Jordan & Bro.
Flowers as Disintectants and Air Purifying Gardens
The article extols plants for cleansing air by absorbing decaying matter. frost and sun aid this, with grass and hedges near doorways making air healthier. It contrasts past practical gardening with modern floral cultivation and notes European cottage gardens improve air quality and yield.
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Europe
Nervine Promises Relief For Nervous Disorders
Advert describes Dr Miles Nervine and Restorative Nervine as cures for nervous prostration headaches neuralgia and heart and stomach ailments. Includes testimonials from Mrs H L Redman of Meriden Conn Mrs Annie Brannon of Rosine Ky and Mrs Dow HeaGun of Sing Sing N Y praising relief and improved health after using Nervine and Anti Pain Pills.
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Dr. Miles
Miles
Annie Brannon
Rosine
Home Garden Etiquette for Front Door and Back Door Appeal
The article extols sunny, flourishing vines and flowers around the kitchen door to promote wholesome charm. It argues a neat housekeeper is better judged by a tidy back door than by an ornate front door with bright hardware.
Pain Conquered by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Letter from Mrs Dell a Remicker of Rensselaer Minnesota praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for curing long standing back pains and menstrual suffering after two to four bottles. The notice urges women to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts and to write at first signs of trouble.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
A Great Railroad Dominates In Industry Scale
A review of the fifty third anniversary figures for the Pennsylvania railroad shows it as the world’s largest system with about 900 million dollars in property, 6,000 miles of line, 16,000 miles of track, 160,090 freight cars, 4,000 engines, and over 4,000 passenger coaches. It carried 71,202,695 passengers and 173,791,249 tons of freight last year, employing nearly 100,000 workers with wages totaling 60 million dollars. The system controls about one twentieth of U S mileage and substantial shares of locomotives, passenger coaches, and freight cars, earning 39,960,140 net on 152,860,470 gross.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Georgia
United States
Amer
California Railways Praised as Best Managed in World
Analysts in America and Europe deem the California line the best equipped and managed railroad globally. It is noted to have one half the gross or net revenue of the Pennsylvania system.
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Pennsylvania
America
Europe
George Butler endorses Tichenor's Antiseptic for injuries
In August 1797 from AsHBurn Georgia, George Butler writes that he used Dr Tichenor's antiseptic for bruises and cuts and praises it as the best remedy he has tried. He notes carrying a bottle in Mississippi to use in case of an accident and signs respectfully.
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Ashburn
Tichenor
Mississipp
George Butler
Li Hung Chang Criticized as Unpatriotic Rich Politician
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford argues Li Hung Chang is no patriot but a selfish old millionaire seeking to profit at China’s expense. He notes Jung Lu as Li’s successor and describes the Empress Dowager as regent, while criticizing reform attempts as rapid and disruptive.
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Lord Charles Beresford
New England
Li Hung Chang
Russia
England
Pitt's Carminative Receives Praises From Users
E G Dorsey of Athens Georgia calls Pitt's Carminative the best medicine for teething pain and anxious mothers praising its prompt relief and satisfaction. A few doses demonstrate its value as a palatable remedy trusted by families.
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Pitt
Dorsey
Athens
Victoria's Benevolence Echoed by Queen in France
Cable dispatch reports two instances of the Queen's kindness in Southern France. She paused for a peasant funeral, allowing the cortege to proceed with her carriage following at walking pace for half a mile. Later in Nice she again showed consideration during a passing maneuver.
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France
Nice
Free sample treatment offer from Dr Miles Medical Co
A trial package of Restorative Nervine Anti Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills will be sent free to anyone who sends name and address on a postal card and mentions this paper to Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Coy
Elkhart
Ind
Queen’s compassion eases child’s distress with coin aid
A royal carriage halted when a distressed child cried. A suite member was sent with coins that magically cheered the youngster. The Queen smiled and said a few coins could ease worry if no serious issue existed. The note ends with a stray ad line and signature.
What is a lake Question Sparks Irish Schoolroom Joke
A school inspector in a remote part of Ireland asks pupils what a lake is. A young student answers in broad humor, saying it is the hole in a kettle. The exchange captures a light moment in a geography class at a national school.
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Ireland
Kittle
Browns' Iron Bitters hailed as a great medical aid
A historical notice extols Browns' Iron Bitters as a sterling household remedy. It claims the product contains elements of good health and benefits men women and children, noting it is sold by all dealers.
Irish manservant confesses lost presence of mind
A servant in Ireland was accused of lying by his master. He defended himself by saying he had lost his presence of mind, admitting confusion over the truth. The exchange reflects a humorous moment in a domestic dispute.
Paris Shines Brightly With Lanterns And Trees
The London Telegraph notes Paris spends lavishly to remain cheerful: 52 460 lanterns with over half single-burners, 86 400 trees along boulevards, 14 500 chestnut trees and 8 300 street seats. Elm trees outnumber others by 100, with annual maintenance around 65 000 dollars.
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London
Paris
Ville Lumiere
Wordsworth
London Telegraph
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Love
Bucklen
Parker
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H. L. Redman
E. Main &J
Meriden, Conn
Victoria
Veanana
W.A. Wright
Npium
BM. Woolley
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Office
Pryor
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