State Horticultural Society Concludes its Twenty Second Meeting
The Georgia State Horticultural Society wrapped two days of sessions in Americus with 150 members returning home. Officers were re elected led by P J Berckmans and W G Miller with L A Berckmans as treasurer. Prof Scott spoke on the San Jose scale and insect protection. Stockbridge urged diversifying crops. resolutions thanked Americus citizens and transport companies. Tallulah Falls was chosen for next year’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Horticultural Society
Americus
Scott
San Jose
P. J. Berckmans
Georgia State Horticultural Society
W. 4. Miller
L. A. Berckmans
Samuel P. Rumph
H. E. Stockbridge
Florida
John A. Cobb
Americas
Horticultural Society
Tallulah Falls
Plains Mayor Wise Receives Generous Mrs Wise Donation
Plains mayor Dr. B F Wise and his wife Mrs Wise collected a substantial contribution for the Womans Army and Navy League. The article notes support from the Third district president and urges strengthening the exhausted system with Dr J H McLeans Cordial and Blood Purifier priced 50 cents and one dollar sold by Davenport Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Wise
Plains
Forgers Bound Over in Check Forgery Case
Henry White and Jim Caatleberry, two of the accused in forging Chas Catledge’s name on a $45 check, were bound over yesterday by Judge Graham under bonds of 500 and 350 respectively. The third suspect, Bill Styles, faces trial today as bonds could not be posted. A final line promotes Dr. J H McLean’s Cordial and Blood Purifier with price and local drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry White
Jim Caatleberry
Chas
Catledge
Graham
Bill Styles
Land for Bale Offers in Sumter County Georgia
Mrs MD Mott offers for sale her 250 acre plantation in the 17th district Sumter county Georgia. The property is well improved and well watered. Post office Tropic Georgia. An old bachelor declares that even the sweet girl graduate will ferment in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD Mott
Sumter County
Tropic, Ga
Ex Governor Northen Back From Omaha Plans Georgia Show
Ex Governor Northen returns to Georgia after the Trans Mississippian exposition and aims to collect farm products for a state exhibit. He plans a Georgia day at Omaha, seeks low travel rates for a broad state turnout, and considers side trips to Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake and the Rockies for interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Omaha
Georgia
Northen
State Agricultural Society
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
Rockies
Far West
Lemons as Medicine for Liver and Kidney Ailments
An 19th century style medical advertisement touts Dr H Mozleys Lemon Elixir as a remedy for viliousness constipation indigestion headache malaria kidney disease fever chills impurities of the blood and chest pains. The text claims lemons improve liver and kidney function and that nine tenths of southern western diseases arise from liver and kidney neglect. Sold by druggists 50c and 31 bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mozley
Iinggists
Mozleys Lemon Elixir Claims Broad Cures
Testimonials from multiple readers praise Mozleys Lemon Elixir for curing sick head aches indigestion chills and fever heart disease and indigestion long standing. Endorsers include Mrs N A McEstine J O Steinurs C Stanley Tunes Dien and others from Georgia towns Savannah Spring Place Indian Springs and Habersham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habersham and
St Thomas Sts
Savannah
First Case Not Yet Filed Under New Bankruptcy Law
The Savannah News reports no bankruptcy petition has been filed a week after the new law took effect though several lawyers expect cases soon. Many say they will avoid filing if possible, with fees kept small as costs are added to the filing. A letter from Stomptown West Virginia notes the efficacy of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, now used for a 15 month old child’s illness, and sold by local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Savannah News
Chamberlain
C. L. Boggs
Stomptown
Gilmer Co
W. Va
Dodson
J. R. Hudson
Foot Care and Diuretic Ads Spur Curiosity
An 1890s style ad bundle promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for painful feet and swollen toes with easy wear of tight shoes, plus a free trial and mail offer from Allen 8. Olmstead. It also touts Dr. E. Detchon's Anti Diuretic for bedwetting prevention and a quip on wartime lessons from a Sunday school exchange.
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Allen
Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Water power claim and health ads in a 19th-century notice
Kentucky asserts superior water power potential while a Georgia pastor credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea remedy for life saving relief. Advertisements promote DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, One Minute Cough Cure, and local pharmacy sales.
Morley’s Lemon Elixir Endorsement Note in Atlanta Ad
J. W. Roto of West End Atlanta extols Morley’s Lemon Elixir for nervous headaches indigestion and constipation after other remedies failed. Russia is said to own 3,000,000 horses nearly half the world’s total.
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J. W. Roto
West End
Atlanta, Ga
Russia
Relief in Six Hours From New Great Sours Ammatoax Cure
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great Sours Ammatoax Kidney Cures. Great surprise at prompt relief of pain in bladder kidneys and back in male or female. Relieves retention of water almost immediately. Bold by E J Eldridge Americus Georgia. When a man is swamped in speculation a lot of wreckage comes to the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Americus
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Cured In Day. Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia claims rapid relief within three days. The ad asserts the remedy removes the cause and dissolves the disease after one dose, with immediate benefits. Sold for 75 cents by E. J. Eldridge of Americus, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Eldridge
Americus, Gs
STER COUNTY PRIMARY NOMINATIONS SET FOR AUGUST 18
The Webster county executive committee orders county primaries in each district on August 18 to nominate county officers and set voter qualifications. Voters must be Democrats voting for the Democratic nominees in the general election. Former Democrats are invited to rejoin and vote with the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Webster County
State Committee
W M Stans
Ch'm'n
Guo
E. Thornton
Sect
Hall's Great Discovery claims worldwide kidney cure
An 1808 advertisement for Hall's Great Discovery promises a cure for kidney and bladder trouble and related maladies. It includes testimonials from users like R. M. Jones and promotes mail order sales from Waco Texas. Also mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure with claims of rapid relief and wide distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Hall
Waco
Texas
W. A. Rembert
Ameriaas
Cuthbert
R. M. Jones
Fruit Exhibit Sparks Sumter Growers Ambition
The State Horticultural Society's fruit exhibition in Sumter inspires local farmers and fruit men to stage a rival display next August. The Sumter Fruit Society plans a grand exhibit in America to match or exceed the quality and variety seen at the state event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
State Horticultural Society
Americaas
Catarrh Cure ClaimTrust in Treasury of Health Ad Offer
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for failure. It explains constitutionally targeted treatment and direct action on blood and mucosa, inviting testimonials from F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and drugstore sales. A separate comic anecdote mocks military beef ration remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Remedy for Flux Promised by Kentucky Stock Dealer
Mr John Mathias of Pulaski Kentucky reports relief after a week of flux using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits half a bottle with curing him and notes it is sold by Dodsons Pharmacy and J K Hudson. Also mentions DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a reliable cure for skin issues and warns against counterfeits. The note ends with a quip about access to drink and sobriety.
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W. B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
State
Dodson
J. B. Hudson
John Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Chamberlain
J. K. Hudson
DeWitt
DeWitt's
W. A. Retbert
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