Manual training in public schools urged for Americus
A call to add manual training to the public schools argues it will prepare youths for practical work and higher education. The plan includes shop rooms for wood and metal work, lectures on steam and electricity, and two hours daily on school days. Costs are projected under $1,000, with benefits noted in other cities and Franklin era precedents.
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South
Americus
San Francisco
Lowell
Mass
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Americas
Georgia
Americans Abroad Among the Mountains at Jack Mountain
The Asheville Citizen recounts a charming social scene at Jack Mountain North Carolina with the Hotel Mr. Mitchell run by Capt W D Sprague. Notable Southerners Miss Mary Davenport and Miss Elizabeth Harrold captivate in the tableaux while Mr C B Harrold rests at home. Mrs Harrold and the Miss Harrolds plan to stay until mid September.
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Asheville
Jack Mountain
North Carolina
Mitchell
W. D. Sprague
Americas
South
Mary Davenport
Elizabeth Harrold
C. B. Harrold
Lomeefter
Make the Old Good as New by L A Tower
L B Tower offers upholstering and furniture repairs to restore heirloom chairs lounges and other items with public praise for his excellent work. He stocks a full line of furniture and house furnishings and renovates mattresses and performs fine refinishing. See Tower for repairs or beautifying.
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Americas
L. 8. Tower
Tower
Atlanta
Mr. Tower
Meetings Called for Monday by Local Organizations
The Home Workers of First Baptist church meet at 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon for important business at the church. The W. O. C. T. U. will gather at First Methodist church at the same hour for the same purpose.
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First Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Hall's Great Discovery Promises Kidney and Bladder Cure
A Texas advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder trouble, gravel, diabetes, seminal emissions, and rheumatism in men and women. The product is offered by E. W. Hall, Box 818, Waco Texas, with some distribution through W. A. Rembert Drugist in Americus, Ga.
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Hall
Great Discovery Promises Kidney Relief Says Jones
A reader from Gesuarentz 1898 claims a decade of kidney trouble improved after using a “Great Discovery.” The testimonial asserts near-cure and urges others with kidney issues to try the product, praising its effectiveness.
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Thbert
Gesuarentz
BR. M. Jones
Lemon Elixir Promises Cure For Various Ailments
Advertisements tout Morley’s Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness indigestion chills fever heart disease and kidney issues linking it to claimed cures by users in Georgia and elsewhere. Also notes Tutt’s Liver Pills as preventive and a dramatic snake incident involv ing a Mrs Lockett. Fresh bird and garden seed advertised nearby.
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Callivorxia Fig Syrup Co
Catrroxsia Fira Syrup Co
School Geography War In Atlanta Between Smith and Gordon
In Atlanta a battle over public school geographies pits Hoke Smith former Interior Secretary against ex Senator John B Gordon. Smith supports Pryors geography replacing Maury’s text and as Education Board President helped remove Maury. Gordon backs Maury. once close allies now divided. The city leans Maury likely to prevail.
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Hoke Smith
Gordon
Atmasta
Ang
Interior
John B. Gordon
Smith Iavigaro
Pryo
Board of Education
Maury
Geni
Dan
Lieut Maury
Gen. Gordon
Mr. Smith
Discovery promises cure for consumption and throat ailments
Mr. A. Q. Thomas of Marysville Texas found a more valuable discovery than Klondike gold. After years of near fatal consumption with hemorrhages he credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with relief and offers free trial bottles at EJ Eldridge drug store. Regular sizes 60 cents and 1.00, guaranteed to cure or money back.
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A. QU. Thomas
Marysville
Tex
Klondike
Illicit Whiskey Sale Leads to Arrest in Americus
Payne Stevens and Frank Oliver, well known Americus residents, were arrested on election day for dispensing intoxicating drinks. Chief Wheeler claims evidence for conviction. They faced police court arraignment, then a state warrant. Bound over to the grand jury in a three dollar bond.
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Payne Stevens
Frank Oliver
Americus
Remarkable salve advertised for cuts and sores in Georgia listing
Descriptive advertisement touts The Best Salve as world leading for cuts sores ulcers and chapped hands. Mentions desirable dwelling openet and modern conveniences with possession Sept 1 next by Baxx or Soura Westens Ga.
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Dunbar
Soura-Westens
Cure and Cough Remedies Ad Vertise in 19th Century Ad
A noisy advertisement page touts Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia with quick results, plus One Minute Cough Cure for colds and coughs. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is promoted for piles burns and skin ailments. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy claims rapid relief for infants and adults.
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W. A. Bombert
Deitt
DeWitt's
DeWitt
W. A. Rombert
Chamberlain
Jacob
O. L. Boggs
Bromptown
Gilmoroo
W. Va
Dodson's Pharmacy
J. B. Hudson
Wise is the man who pays nothing when defeated
A fragmented promotional notice touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Balmo and Allen’s Foot-Ease for piles sores and foot ailments. It urges choosing trusted products, warns against substitutes, and notes availability through druggists and mail order from New York.
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Wise
Allen
Draggista
Ahoe
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