Dinner for officers of Furlow Lawn Baptist Church
On Thursday evening at College street residence Mrs. R. L. Bivins hosted a six o'clock dinner for the officers of Furlow Lawn Baptist church. The event honors the church leaders with a notable board of deacons including W. T. Lane J. B. Sheppard R. I. Maynard B. T. Mathis E. L. Bell A. Morgan and W. T. Weekly. Clerk B. D. Sheffield treasurer E. Y. Andrews and former Sunday school superintendent P. A. Hooper were present. Mrs. H. B. Mashburn assisted in serving.
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College Street
R. L. Bivins
Furlow Lawn Baptist Church
Messrs
W.T. Lane
J. B. Sheppard
R. I. Maynard
B. T. Mathis
E. L. Bell
A. Morgan
W.T
How to Avoid Pneumonia and Cold Remedies
An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure to prevent pneumonia and other illnesses from a cold. It claims the cough is soothed, the tongue heals, and the cold is expelled from the system.
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Foley
Alood &W
Thanks Insurance Go For Promptness Notice
A letter from Mrs Mary Lightfoot of Leslie Georgia dated January 18 1908 thanks The Southern Life Insurance Co of Dawson Americus for promptly paying a $1000 claim on policy 2742 after the death of her husband Benjamin V Lightfoot. She notes the policy cost $5.71 and praises the company urging others to consider it.
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Leslie, Ga
D. C. Pickett
The
Southern Life Insurance Co
Dawson
Americus
Benj. V. Lightfoot
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Praised by Clinton User
Mr E B Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says the salve does the business for chapped hands and old wounds alike. He reports it healed a gore without a scar. Available at Eldridge Drug Co for 25 cents.
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E. EB. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Bucklen
Eldridge Drug. Co
When a bachelor meets a widow a little love making is dangerous
Chicago News notes a provocative social observation about romance between a bachelor and a widow, suggesting such unions may bring risk or scandal in early 20th century society discourse.
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Chicago News
Rank Foolishness Featured Antitobacco Cure Claims
Roguish testimonials promote Dr King s New Discovery as the best throat and lung remedy with claims of seven years use by C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia. The ad, reprinted from Chicago News, touts Foley s Honey and Tar in yellow packaging and warns against unguaranteed substitutes while noting female bill collectors.
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Eldridge Drug Co
Higher Health Level Claim For Dr King’s Pills
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says he reached a higher health level after using Dr King’s New Life Pills and they keep his stomach liver and bowels working. Eldridge Drug Co offers refunds if pills disappoint on trial. A pessimist notes they feel cheated whenever they see the doughnut Washington.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Eldridge Drug Co
Rogers Liverwort Tar and Canchalagua Ad
Rogers Liverwort Tar and Canchalagua advertised as a complete cure for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and lung complaints. It claims safety for children, no opium, priced $1.00, sold by druggists William Mine Co props Clay land and W A Romburty. Montans judge rules labor right is god given but notes many doubts exist.
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Druggista
Willian’ Mine Cos Props
W. A. Romburty
Montans
Sallie H. Blair
Johnson City
Winn
Cardus
New Pension Law Brings Hardship for Confederate Pensions
Dissatisfaction grows among Sumter County Confederate pensioners over a new law that shifts payments to quarterly installments starting March 4. Veterans fear smaller winter funds, risk of pension loss if they die, and loss of buying power for essentials like clothing and livestock. Protests spread statewide as recipients must prove they are alive by January 25 or face cut-off.
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Sumter County
Sumter
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted for Health Support
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Remedy as essential for kidney health and blood filtration. It urges starting at first danger signs and notes availability from druggists. A contrasting mention cites Mrs. Glyn’s book Three Weeks amid social circles and a Washington Post remark about controversy.
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Foley
Reception Honoring Third District Agricultural College Students
A reception for faculty and about one hundred students of the Third District Agricultural College was held Friday at First Baptist Church Americus. The pastor Rev C PL Gilbert delivered an address and Supt Colum and others spoke. The program included music and refreshments of cake and credm served by ladies of the congregation to guests and hosts.
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Third District Agricultural College
First Baptist Church
Americus
C.” PL Gilbert
Colum
Nere
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D. Pearlman’s
Cotton Avenue
Birmingham
Consolidated Salvage and Sales Co
Fire Insurance Co
R. Blumberg
Dave Pearlman
Cotton Ave
Americus, GA
Consolidated Salvage & Sales Co
Brown & Marx Bldg
Ala
Bryan
Washington Post
Dr. Shoop
Southern Life
Washington
Rogers
Baptist Church
Mr. Press
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