Primary election slated for June 4 in state race
State Democratic Executive committee endorsed June 4 as the primary date for United States Senate and state offices with a majority vote rule and potential June 17 second primary. Delegates to the Denver national convention will be chosen June 23. Opposition to an early primary found in R L Berner and J A Bagwell, but only seven of thirty nine votes supported it. Davenport Drug Co promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative for stomach nerves and related ailments amid ad copy.
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R. L. Maynard
Democratic Executive Committee
Atlanta
Denver
R. L. Berner
J. A. Bagwell
Shrine Ceremonial Invited to Americus March
Americus Shriners of Alee Temple invite Alee Temple to visit Americus in March for a ceremonial permitting unregenerate sons of the desert to ride camels. Twenty new applicants expected. local Shriners are gathering candidates. Wells Chapter meets Monday, De Molay Commandery Wednesday. joint Shrine Circus planned with Yaarab and Alee Temples in Macon.
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Americus
Alee Temple
Mystic Shrine
Americas
Sahara
Masons
Knights Templar
Wells
de Molay Commandery
Alee
Yaarab
Macon
Mother Gray's Australian Leaf promoted for women's ills
An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for back urinary bladder or kidney trouble in women. It promises a pleasant herb cure, costs 50 cents, with a sample package free from The Mother Gray Co., LeRoy NY. An unrelated note from Chicago News comments on a woman’s simple affectation leaving a man guessing.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Paro Ointment Ad
An ad promises cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. The offer highlights Paro Ointments priced at 60c and features a quotation about influencing a woman.
Last Year's Hyomel Sales Soar Amid Public Endorsements
Hyomel sales for last year grew larger than ever as druggists and physicians across many towns openly recommended the cure for catarrh. The simple inhalation therapy avoids stomach drugs, backed by a money back guarantee from Son's Pharmacy if the treatment fails. A stray banter exchange in Chicago Ni hints at everyday life themes within the snippet.
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Son's Pharmacy
Keeping Open House Digestive Health Ad
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as improving stomach, liver, and bowel function so readers feel good. Pills priced at 25 cents, available at Eldridge Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Eldridge Drug Co
Mr Speer Seeks Re election As Sumter Tax Receiver
W R Speer of Sumter, a Confederate veteran and current tax returns receiver, declares plans to run again and asks voters to support him in the April primary. The note praises his work and asks friends to rally behind his candidacy.
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W. R. Speer
Sumter
Speer
South
Cobb seeks reelection as Sumter's ordinary in April vote
Captain John A. Cobb formally announces his candidacy for re election to the office of ordinary. His supporters urge voters to endorse his administration for a full term, noting bar and grand jury praise and broad public endorsement of his past conduct. The April 16 election is emphasized.
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John A. Cobb
Sumter
Captain Cobb
Two Story Residence On Lee Street Under Construction
Contractor G C Hall has closed a contract with Mr E J Shehan for a handsome two story residence on Lee Street. Groundwork is underway and occupancy is expected within sixty days. The house will be Shehan’s residence. A second project on Brooklyn Heights by Hall will be ready for occupancy next week. A sourlandlady says she takes in boarders.
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G. C. Hall
E. J. Shehan
Lee’ Street
Shehan
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims
Unsigned claims tout Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe herbal remedy for women. Testimonials allege many cures and relief from ailments without drugs, praising the product's gentle, plant based ingredients.
Senator Bacon on Party Issues and Tariff Battle
Senator Bacon discusses party platforms in a New York interview. He cites similar aims on trusts and railroads, but argues the real fights will be tariff revision and resisting centralization. He urges a concise platform highlighting tariff reform and states’ rights, favoring a strong Southern Democratic presidential candidate.
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Bacon
New York
Lem
Unclaimed Americas Clearing House Certificates Return Dented
Old five dollar certificates issued during the last fall’s financial disturbance totaling about 24000 dollars mature March 1. Banks seek holders to reclaim these certificates now held in desks and mattresses. Some may be lost or destroyed but banks urge prompt redemption as merchants question whether any have been turned in.
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Uncle Sam
Americus
Banke
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Frank P. Harrold
L. G. Council, Sec
Treas
Americus, Ga
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Jamestown
N. H. Elitch Co
Arden Ind
Leegeti
Echaca
Wakefield
Henderson
N. H. Blitch CO
Meguett
Tsmc We
State’ Committee
Tennessee Chemical Co
F. S. Royster Guano Co
Norfolk, Virginia
Ama
Ayo Wou
Chicago News
Mr. Gonner
Mrs. Gonner
Chicago
MR. Speer
Kentucky
Great ‘Whiskey Express
Bateau
Ees
Ivers & Company
Lee
G. J. Shehan
Hall
Tyan
Lydia Me Paket
Caer
Dia Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkaam
Regews
Lfe
Pei of
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