Guano sales decline signal lower Georgia cotton acreage
Americus and other Georgia towns report reduced fertilizer shipments as State Department of Agriculture data point to a 15 to 20 percent drop in cotton acreage this year. Fertilizer dealers foresee a proportional decline in cotton plantings across the South. Also note a drug ad urging readers to request a free trial of Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy and a brief humorous quote about heeding a wife's advice.
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Americus
State Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Health From Kidneys to Bladder
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disorders and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes. It urges immediate use and lists druggists as sellers. The piece ends with a cynical quip about optimism from the New York press.
Night alarm cough described as croup danger
A household dread is a metallic cough warning of croup at night. Mothers are urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar on hand and give at the first sign of danger. The ad touts it as the only safe child remedy with no harmless drugs and claims many lives saved, sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Neighborhood Favorite endorsement for Electric Bitters
Mrs EB D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and says it deserves to be a favorite everywhere. She credits quick relief for dyspepsia nervousness and general debility and notes its blood cleansing effect as a spring medicine sold under guarantee at Eldridge Drug Co. 5c.
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as cure for coughs
An old ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures severe coughs and colds that resisted other treatments. It asserts the remedy stops coughing and heals the lungs, expels the cold, and contains no harmful drugs. Sold by druggists nationwide. A stray note mentions engagements and a grim reaction to unexpected events.
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All Drugglars
Cod &W
Jumping Off Place Patient Praises New Discovery
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after severe coughs and pneumonia symptoms. He reports improvement after one bottle and full recovery after twelve. Eldridge Drug Co offers 60 cent and one dollar sizes with a free trial bottle.
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Dr. King
George Moore
Grimesland
N.C
Pneumoni
Eldridge Drug Co
Miniates at dinner stir strong feelings in quiet hero
A New York press story notes the upcoming dinner with the tiny visitors and the brave man who conceals his emotions about the event. The piece highlights restraint and subtle tension surrounding the social gathering.
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N. Y. Press
INO DELAY IN SETTLING CLAIMS BY ROADS
Shippers across the state report brisk settlement of claims turned over by the Railroad Commission since August 22 1907 when the new law took effect. The commission now orders payment of all approved claims and noncompliant railroads face a potential daily penalty of 500 dollars. Railroads are avoiding the risk and likely to resist enforcement to the last moment.
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Railroad Commission
New Railroad Commission
Do You Open Your Mouth Like a Young Bird
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for women’s ailments and nervous disorders. It claims the product strengthens the system, eases painful periods, aids nursing mothers, and assists expectant mothers, while promising a free booklet from the Buffalo institute.
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Pierce
St. Vitus
Train of Cotton Did Not Come to City
Americas warehouse receipts were cut temporarily thirty bales cotton Saturday as the result of torrential rain last night which washed the road and took away a portion of at least one country bridge over Muckabee Creek six miles below the city. Mr W B Mitchell started to town with a wagon train bringing thirty bales cotton but was forced to turn back or detour via Plains where roads are excellent. The rain was the most severe in a year causing damage to roads bridges and ploughed fields.
Hyomei Offered For Catarrh Sufferers By Dodson's Pharmacy
Dodson's Pharmacy promotes Hyomei for catarrh symptoms including nasal blockage discharge and breath odor with a money back guarantee. A complete Hyomei outfit costs $1.00 and claims quick relief and destruction of catarrhal germs.
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Dodson
Mashburn to retire from Sparks Mashburn Co
Mr H B Mashburn, long tied to the Sparks Mashburn Co, disposed of his interests to J J Sparks and will join Americus Grocery Co as salesman. His broad connections and popularity are noted as a benefit to the new employer.
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Mashburn
Sparks-Mashburn CO
H. B. Mashburn
J. J. Sparks
Americus Grocery Co
Adam the first hobo, says Dr. Ben Bahan
A fragment from a Georgian-era piece quotes Dr. Ben Bahan asserting that Adam was the first hobo, a controversial claim cited in a brief note. The source provides limited readable context, with names and affiliations appearing in a nonstandard order.
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Adam
Ben Bahan
Rene
Eiu
State college train to visit Americus March 6
The school train from the State Agricultural College will tour the state and reach Americus on March 6. It will display corn varieties and pruning methods, disease control for fruit trees, spraying gear, dairy equipment, livestock rations, forage samples, and fertilizer formulas. The exhibit aims to educate farmers and students on agricultural practices and improvements.
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State Agricultural College
Americus
College of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablets Advertised
Grippe is sweeping the country and Preventics claims to stop it early. The tablets contain no Quinine or laxative and are pitched as safe for feverish children. A large 48 tablet box costs 25 cents, with vest pocket boxes also 25 cents, sold by Davenport Drug Co.
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Grippe
Davenport Drug Co
Wealth Brings Hands Shaken Then Fades Away Quote
A pithy quote notes that people extend courtesy when wealth exists but abandon it once money is gone. Attributed to X, the remark reflects social rituals tied to financial status and its erosion when funds vanish.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Cure All
Readers are promised a cure for catarrh in all stages with Hall's Catarrh Cure. The claim states it treats the constitutional disease internally, improving blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case not cured and urge sending for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Pills for constipation are also advised.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo Ohio
The Meanest Man Repeats What Others Say About Leaders
A terse quip notes the meanest man is the one who repeats what another cruel person has said about a good man or woman, underscoring destructive gossip and character assassination.
Piles cure claim and laxative ad from old paper
An item touts Paro Ointment promising cure for itching blind bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money-back guarantee. It also promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a pleasant, non gripe remedy. The note mentions a Norwegian law requiring tree replacement and questions its idea here.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised by carpenter for healing
E S Lopez of Manilla New York says the salve healed severe cuts and saved him suffering and dollars. It also treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Available for 25 cents at Eldridge Drug Co. The Atlanta Georgian notes a milk war and a vice presidential candidate in Wisconsin.
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E.S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Eldridge Drug Co
Wisconsin
Atlanta
Foley's Honey and Tar for LaGrippe Remedy
An ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe coughs, claiming it stops the cough and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and notes the product contains no harmful drugs. Sold by all druggists, with a quoted opinion on virtue and fear.
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Foley
Americas School Leads State in Pupil Enrollment
The Americas school of the Third Congressional district reports 103 pupils enrolled, leading all eleven agricultural schools in the state in attendance, equipment, and overall development. Supt Callum and staff praise the growth with representation from all fifteen counties, planning a girls dormitory this year and improvements to grounds and farm.
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Americas
Congressional District
The
Americas School
Callum
Women and Kidney Trouble Promoted Remedy Swamp Root
An old advertisement discusses kidney and bladder illness in men and women. It promotes Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer Co offering sample bottles and testimonials, with address in Binghamton New York and prices in fifty cents to one dollar.
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Druin
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Williams Opens 1908 Campaign For Solicitor General
Col James R Williams announces his candidacy for solicitor general of the Southwestern judicial circuit in Sumter. A prominent Americas bar member, he is expected to receive strong backing from supporters as the campaign begins.
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Southwestern Judicial Circuit
James R. Williams
Sumter
Wiliams
Americas Bar
Mistake Corrected: Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement warns against neglecting a cough or cold and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe lung remedy that stops the cough and expels the cold. It notes the product is sold by all druggists and mentions codfish wording.
The Reason a Woman Hates Logic 20
Chicago News notes a woman dislikes logic number 20, linking her aversion to the idea of fair play and ethics in reasoning. The brief quotes her skepticism about logic’s relevance to just behavior.
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Chicago News
Keeping Open House in Good Health
An ad copy promotes Dr King s New Life Pills claiming they regulate stomach liver and bowels so the user feels well. The product costs 26 cents at Eldridge Drug Co with emphasis on digestive ease and general wellbeing.
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Dr. King
Eldridge Drug Co
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Advertised to Mothers
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe remedy for tickling coughs in young children. It claims the remedy uses harmless plant parts and cautions mothers to avoid other remedies, urging purchase from Davenport Drug Co.
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Shoop
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