Recital in Smithville Delights Musical Audience
Smithville Ga January 6 special report Miss Buchanan assisted by Prof McNeil and violinist Miss Florence Niles led a 25 member party returning from Americus to perform a varied program. The audience enjoyed Impromptu Open Secret Hungarian Dance Mazurka and Good Night Sweet Dreams.
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Smithville
Buchanan
McNeil
Florence Niles
Pers Ncon
Americus
Schubert
Rose
Local Patent Remedy Advertises Healing for Old Sore
An advertising snippet from Eldridge Drug Co promotes a patent medicine by Mr. B. BE Chamberlain of Clinton. It claims quick relief for an old sore with no scarring after use. The misspelled text suggests a testimonial style common in period ads.
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Meee Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Gas jets opened in vacated Lee Street house found
Strong gas odor reported Sunday evening on Lee street near Hill led residents to inspect a recently vacated home. Owner found several gas jets open and gas pouring out, jets closed and doors opened to vent the odor. Suspect unknown, possibility of arson or burglary discussed.
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Lee Street
Hill
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Up Kidney Health Claim
A Albany Georgia veterinary surgeon H Y Ferrell testifies Doane Kidney Pills cured his long standing backache and dark sluggish urine. The ad claims kidney cure for back pain and improved kidney secretions with customer proofs and nationwide sale details.
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H. Y.ferrell
State Street
Albany Ga
Dean S
Dodson
Romeey
Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
Ay York
United Remember
Doan
Ginger in Emergency Cases Barred by Prohibition Law
Americans relying on ginger and other comforting potables for stomach aches and kindred ills will soon be unable to buy them at drug stores. Prohibition bans small amounts of alcohol in medicines and any prescription must be registered with Captain Cobb. doctors and druggists pledge compliance, though hardships loom for the sick.
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Americas
Captain Cobb
Court of Ordinary
Cardus
Annie Hamilton
Stetsonville
Wis
Romeo Mae
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
A classic 19th century patent medicine appeal promising one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure via Hall's Catarrh Remedy. Endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and local wholesalers Walding Kinnan and Marvin vouch for honesty and financial reliability. Local business names tied to the sales pitch.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding
House Robbed and Burned on Barlow Street
The Ryals residence on Barlow Street near Brannon Avenue was looted and set afire at 2 a.m. by unknown arsonists. Neighbors heard cracking timber and alerted the fire department. most of the home was saved despite the blaze. No clues to the suspects were found. The incident follows news of county officials planning temporary road repairs using fifty convicts divided into squads.
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James Ryals
Barlow Street
Brannon Avenue
Ryals
B. Taylor
Ryale
Seaboard
Voters Prepare for Busy Spring Elections in Americus
A long forecast outlines a busy spring with general and persistent elections. Candidates proliferate for county offices, judges, solicitors, city posts, and statewide races. The piece notes an active political scene ahead as primaries near and multiple offices compete for attention.
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Americus
Mneup
Post Office Receipts Show 26 Percent Gain in Quarter
The local post office reports a 26 percent rise in business for the December quarter compared with the same period in 1908. Receipts totaled 5354.18, with December at 1571.99. Registry letters rose to 2,373 in half a year, and window registrations reached 14 for December. The note remarks changes in postage, box rents, and incidentals, with 1907 figures up about 15 percent from 1906. Prohibition in Georgia is cited with a quip about growlers and grumblers.
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Registry Department
Unwelcome Visitors Here At This Season
An old advertisement notes la grippe and pneumonia cause more deaths than consumption and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for quick relief of coughs and colds. It urges avoiding changes with a cold and claims overnight cures, with sales through druggists.
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Foley
Cod &W
Roleys
Reform Costs Georgia in Freight Rate Debacle
The Athens Banner critiques state reform moves that aimed to regulate railroads and other corporations. It argues the populace rushed into adverse legislation, warned by newspapers, and now faces higher costs with only a few manufacturers benefiting from freight-rate reductions while most people gain nothing.
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Georgia
Store policy drives spring arrivals in fresh shelves
A merchant explains a strict policy against carrying over merchandise from one season. The aim is quick turnover to keep shelves clean and ready for new spring arrivals. Shoppers are urged to spend now for better value and satisfaction. Delores is referenced as the recipient of the explanation.
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Delores
Dress Goods Clearance Urges Quick Cash Sale
Odd lots of dress goods including French poplins serges plain serges batiste wool taf feta broadcloth plaid and fancy saltings offered at deep discounts. Regular prices 89c 60c 85c and 1 00 are slashed to 25c 41c 62 1 20. Sale emphasizes swift turnover and bargain pricing.
Silks at Reduced Cash Prices for Street Wear
Broken lots of silks offered at one third off regular prices. Includes plain and fancy taftetas silk Pean de Cygné silks plaids checks and stripes in new color combinations. Great for waist or skirt fabric with cash payment preferred.
Bargains in Curtains Closeout Offer at 84 Cents Per Pair
Curtains described as serviceable and dainty in Nottingham styles with neat borders. New patterns include white two-tone and Arab color. Lot offers from one curtain to two pair, priced at 84 cents each.
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Nottingham
Ladies Garments Must Go at Reductions Now
This sale invites buyers to choose from jackets coats suits and skirts with substantial price gaps from early season pricing. Aimed at winter outfits, the event promises handsome suits at 3-4 price reductions and urges shoppers to act quickly for best selection.
Feather Boas Set for Final Cleaning Sale
A local sale offers feather boas in white pink light blue brown and black. Styles are new and stylish for street and evening wear, very long and fluffy with prices ranging from 2.63 to 6.76 for various sizes and qualities.
Fancy plaid and ombre ribbon sale this week
Readable text notes 35c and 50c ribbons at 256 units, described as fancy plaid and ombre stripe, very wide, pure silk, sold under Bataprana. Special pricing for the week indicated.
Ladies Sweaters Bargain Stock Sale
Odds and ends of stock in red white navy and black priced at 1.50 and 3.75 for this week. Values noted as 2.50 3.50 5.10 and 6.50 with a few items at sale price.
Mercerized Ginghams in Special Week Offer
Mercerized ginghams with fast colors featured in a splendid assortment of patterns. Regular price £50. Special this week at 1fc.
Embroideries 3-4 Price Sale Notice
Embroideries including neji bands edgings insertions ene and all overs offered at a uniform price for thin work. Sale applies to all embroideries listed with no advance notice. Customers advised to shop early for best selection and pricing.
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Womin
Macon
N. B
Lane, Maynard & Hooper
U.S. Marine Corps Corps Recruiting Office
Cor
Peachtree
Auburn Ave
Aulanta
St. Macon
Colomben Ga
Anpenson, Pres
Renaereu
Dr. Shoop
Restorative Davenport Drug CO
Board of County Commissioners
Philadelphia Press
Athens
Ely
Tall
Pegats
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Don Truffer
V.D
United States
F. Gfosby Fry CO
Broadway
Geo. D. Wheatley
Americus, Ga
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