Prohi Violators Less Active in Georgia Now
Washington reports Georgia conditions improved by 75 percent in six months says Federal Prohibition Director F D Dismuke of Georgia. He notes Savannah liquor shipments have declined with Jacksonville used as a base. Waycross raid led to nine arrests and $5 300 in fines plus over $2 000 in seized property. Local courts handle more cases reducing federal load while judges issue stricter sentences.
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Washington
Georgia
F. D. Dismuke
Savannah
Jacksonville
Merrick
Waycross
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertisement claims cure for catarrh
This 19th century ad promises relief from catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh. It describes an ointment for external inflammation and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to restore normal conditions. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F. J. Cheney & Co.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Mail Instructions From Postmaster Urge Early Christmas Mailing
Postmaster Davenport requests careful handling of Christmas packages. Mail early and correctly with legible addresses and proper postage. Secure wrapping, include a return address in the upper left corner, and avoid night mailing to prevent congestion. Santa Claus and Uncle Sam rely on timely, orderly mailing practices.
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Davenport
The
Americas Postoffice
Postoffice
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
Mayor Fines Brother Mayor Under Prohibition Law
East Palestine Ohio Mayor Albert W Ferren fines the mayor of a nearby town 1500 dollars plus costs after a raid under the Dow Aiken law. He has collected 2425 dollars in prior fines. The law allows 1200 dollar fines for second or third offenses in a building, creating new city revenue with allocations to city state and a poor fund.
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Washington
Albert W. Ferren
East Palestine
Ohio
Ferren
Aftter
Lanier Marriage Tale Reveals Turbulent Divorce Claims
The sworn account describes Sidney Lanier visiting in Atlanta and proposing marriage, then a quick ceremony at Mary Jane Allen’s home followed by a hurried move to Macon. The narrator recalls pressure from Lanier and a shock over his health, prompting a claim that the marriage was a sad mistake. Attorneys say they are studying all court options and will act in the best interest of their client.
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Sidney Lanier
Sidney
Atlanta
Columbus
Mary Jane Allen
Mary Jane
West End
Lanier
Macon
Mr. Lanier
666 Quickly Relieves Colds and Grippe
An old medicine advertisement claims 666 relieves colds grippe constipation biliousness and headaches rapidly. It markets the remedy as a universal tonic with sweeping health benefits and urges immediate use for relief.
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Dr. Bell
Museum ad touts Exterminating Products for roach control
A Museum of Natural History advertisement touts Royal Guaranteed Exteriinnting Products sold by Carswell Drug Co. The pitch warns roaches contaminate food and spread disease and promises guaranteed extermination for health and priceless treasures.
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New York
Carswell Drug Co
Kerrs Welcome Baby Daughter on December 8
Mr and Mrs Dewey Kerr announce the birth of a daughter at their home 302 Jackson Street on December 8 Births notices highlight a new arrival in the Kerr family and provide the address of the home birth location.
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Mrs. Dewey Kerr
Jackson Street
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PROHI
Federal
Corner Plains
Smithville Roads
Muckalee Hill
Americus Jewelry Company
Wallis Mott, Mer
Dr.kings Nivovero
Illinois
Carload
Kentucky
G. A
W. G. Turpin
East Samar St
Americus, Ga
Museum OF Natural History
Empire Bank OF Americas
Americas
G. R. Ellis
H. L. Mize
Vice Press
J. G. C, Webb
Joe M. Bryan
P. L. Wootten Clark
Clark’s Pharmacy
Chesterfield
Brach
Essex
Hudson
F. O. B. Factory
W. O. Easterlin & Son
East Lamar
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