Notable Atlanta Physicians Pioneers Dr W A Monnish and Mrs Rosa F Monnish
The South Illustrated profile highlights Dr. W A Monnish and his wife Mrs. Rosa F Monnish M D as pioneers in Atlanta medicine. It notes Dr Monnish’s German training and lineage and Mrs Monnish as the first female physician in the south to graduate and practice. Her private sanitarium for women opened in 1884. A branch office in the Chamberlin Johnson Building and private consulting details are provided. The piece also includes a long anecdotal column about Chinese laundry slips and a humorous portrait of city attitudes.
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South Illustrated
Atlanta
W. A
Rosa F. Monnish
W. A. Monnish
Germany
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
South
Chamberlin—Johnson
Whitehall and
Hunter Sts
Church St
Intimate rail carriage scene with warning about loose packages
A Lady Passenger seated under a luggage rack cautions a Fellow Passenger about the cluttered bundles, fearing they may topple. He dismisses the concern, insisting nothing fragile is among them, in a light moment from La Rire.
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Monsieur
Dentist Dominates Oculist Pay in Quick Witted Remark
A pithy riddle notes a dentist earns more than an oculist since a man has 32 teeth and only two eyes, highlighting cost and care contrasts in a humorous line.
A Determined Optimist Reflects on Adversity
A Chicago News piece quotes a man praising Frisbie for his optimistic view. The man recounts Frisbie moving to a cheap house and losing some hearing from a toy cannon, then a brass band practicing nearby, yet Frisbie smiles and saves ten dollars a month on rent.
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Chicago News
Frisbie
Tichenor’s Antiseptic Promoted as Wound Wonder
A vintage ad touts Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic as the greatest triumph in modern chemistry. It is billed as a wound dressing that prevents inflammation preserves flesh and heals like magic. The fragrance is described as fragrant and cooling and it is advertised as sold by all up to date druggists.
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Dr. Tichenor
Letter E Defended by Tennessee Editor
In a humorous defense, Editor Halsey of the Tullahoman argues the letter E is essential and ubiquitous. He notes it appears in water bread meat life gospel Jesus father mother and home, while joking about its absence in war and its central role in existence and ease.
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Halsey
Tullahomean
Tennessee
Nervines and Nervous Prostration Promoted by Dr Miles
A classic patent medicine advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Anti Pain Pills to cure nervous disorders including headaches neuralgia indigestion and heart and liver troubles. Letters from users Mrs H L Redman Annie Brannon and Mrs Dow Heaan claim relief and renewed health after taking Nervine.
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Dr. Miles
A Brotherly Suggestion
A note on reproof and turning one from error highlights the need for courage wisdom and clearness to succeed. The author warns that without these qualities attempts often fail.
Moles Framing Praise as Helpful Farm Helpers
The article argues that moles are not enemies but friends of farmers. It notes their work destroying grubs and wire worms that harm roots. It adds moles help drain pastures and contribute to healthier sheep on such lands.
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Moles
The Cranks and the Dying by Inches Quip
A humorous anecdote about a crank in a newspaper office claiming a man swallowed a two foot rule and died by inches. The doctor counters with a thermometer swallowed and dying by degrees while bystanders joke of a Kansas man who swallowed a pistol and went off easy and a Macon friend who took a quart of applejack and died in good spirits.
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Kansas
Macon
Nervous curate scolded after awkward tea at palace
A curate with a painfully nervous temperament made awkward remarks about the bishop and others during an afternoon clergy gathering at the bishop's palace. A senior curate gentle chided him on the way home for his failings after distinguishing himself earlier at the event.
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Quece
Bishop’s Palace
Dangers of the Grip and Cham berlain's Cough Remedy
Warning that la gripped can lead to pneumonia and that Cham berlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia if used promptly. Claims the remedy cures la grippe faster than others and is pleasant and safe. Sold by J. H. Blackburn.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Blackburn
A Case of Doubt
A humorous exchange in Puck features a doctor and servant debating whether a waiting-room lady arrived by coach or trolley car. The doctor jokes about choosing Newport travel or a simple remedy of sulphur and molasses based on her dress.
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Newport
Puck
Don’t Neglect Your Liver Liver tonic advert promotes Browns Iron Bitters
The notice urges men to care for liver health with Browns Iron Bitters. It claims occasional use keeps the liver in order and, if disease appears, promises permanent cure and lasting strength. Sold by all dealers in the period ad.
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Browus
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Skin Ailments Sale Ad
The best salve in the world for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and it cures piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W A Wright.
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W. A. Wright
Donkey remark sparks laughter in Brotherly exchange
A senior berates Bruce calling him a donkey during a quarrel, insisting he speaks as a brother. The outburst triggers loud laughter as the exchange unfolds in the scene reported by the Christain Advocate in New York.
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Bruce
Christain Advocate
N. Y
To Cure Constipation Forever Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic cures constipation with a money back guarantee. The copy promotes the product price as 10 or 25 cents and notes druggists refund purchase if it fails.
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John W. Bull
Bulls
Sermon Ends With Humorous Prayer Amid Stormy Camp Meeting
A Georgia camp meeting episode features a prayer as a storm nears. A faithful brother repeats a plea for mourners to rise higher but jokes that they must not go through the roof, keeping the tone light as the hurricane approaches.
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Georgia
Free 64 page health booklet from Dr Hathaway and Co
Wishing to know the truth in regard to health, readers are urged to request a free 64 page booklet. The publication, from Atlanta physicians Dr Hathaway & Co., offers this booklet for a limited time to those who mention the paper. Write today.
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Dr. Hathaway & Co
Atlanta, Ga
Persian commissionaire in Paris exhibition causes concern
The Persian colony in Paris is disturbed by a commissionaire general sent from Persia to oversee interests at the 1900 exhibition. Described as a small unreliable merchant, the man may not be a Persian subject. Foreign Minister Delcasse has ordered an investigation to resolve the tensions.
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Paris
Persia
M. Delcasse
Dr Tichenor Antiseptic marketed for infant colic relief
Advertisement urges mothers to provide Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic diluted and sweetened to ease baby colic. Claims non-poisonous and harmless with peppermint candy taste. Promotes bottle price at a silver half dollar through a druggist.
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Dr. ‘Tichenor
Simple lemon cake with lemon juice and meringue topping
A dessert cake combines three tablespoonfuls each of flour and sugar with four egg yolks, two tablespoons of milk, and four egg whites beaten stiff. Add juice of half a lemon, mix, bake in a buttered pan in a hot oven.
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents tobacco cure ad
An old advertisement promises a guaranteed tobacco habit cure for fifty cents with vague claims of making weak men strong and blood pure. A brief cutline mocks a social rejection and references a dubious performance review from the Boston Transcript.
Educate Your Urwell With Cascarets
An ad touts Cascarets candy as a cure for constipation with a refund offer if it fails. The copy emphasizes a 2 percent claim and promises relief through a cathartic product.
Free Dr Miles sample treatment offer
A trial package of Dr Miles favorite treatment including 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
Secretary Wilson and Sheep Culture Critique
A Georgia farmer comments on Secretary Wilsons address on sheep culture. He argues progress requires a tax on pests and laments stray dogs threatening poultry. He notes legislators fear voters and fail to aid agriculture during sessions.
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Georgia
Cascarets Advertising Beauty Campaign Endorsed
A vintage ad promotes Cascarets as a beauty aid by claiming it cleans blood and liver to reduce pimples and skin blemishes. The copy stresses inexpensive price and druggist availability with satisfaction guaranteed.
The Resemblance
A prospective purchaser asks about a dog named Dewey. The owner responds that the dog behaves attentively only when not gnawing a bone or digging a woodchuck, otherwise he ignores everything and acts like an admiral.
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Puck
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