Monument to Major Wirz to rise at Andersonville
The marble shaft to honor Major Henry Wirz is being finished at Clark's works in Americus. Four inscribed tablets will recount his case from the prison at Andersonville, the justice of his sacrifice, and controversy over his execution. The project is led by the Georgia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy with local and state officials contributing notes and witnesses.
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Andersonville
Henry Wirz
Clark
Americus
Time-Recorder
Louis G. Young
R. E. Park
Atlanta
Veterans
Georgia
William R. Boyd
George B. Lamar
Savannah
Amare
Zurich
Switzerland
Washington,d .C
United States
Wirt
Davis
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Sherman
Stanton
Kilmer's Remedy Promoted In Odd Local Ad
An old style advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root bladder remedy for back, kidney and bladder trouble. It claims dramatic relief and promotes the product with notices of price and distributor in a busy newspaper page fragment.
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Kline
Bright
Hamton
N.Y
Rae Root
Dr. Kilmer
Bingham
How to Avoid Pneumonia Note on Cold Remedies
A brief old fashion health note touts Foley's and Tar as a remedy to avoid pneumonia by stopping coughing easing chest discomfort and expelling the cold from the body. The ad speaks of a quick relief and low lag in treatment.
Golden Medical Discovery touted as a medical tonic
An advertisement extols a patent fluid extract named Golden Medical Discovery claiming to treat liver issues stomach woes and nerve weakness using roots like Golden Sea root Stone root Black Cherrybark Queen's root Bloodroot and Mandrake. It lists authorities and asserts no alcohol or habit forming drugs and urges readers to send name and address for more information. Connecticut farmers reportedly plan to plant less cabbage this year.
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Ada
Hove
It. Bartholow
I i
Jevterwon
College
Phila Hut Wood
U¢ Univ.of
Edwinale
Coll
Chileagui
Ameri
Jno
Ljohnson
Finley Ellingwoo
Materia Medica
Kehnett
Cal College
Chicago
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cough Cure
The ad warns that grippe and pneumonia kill more than consumption this season and touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a night cure for colds and coughs. It advises against taking chances with a cold and notes the product is sold by all druggists. It also mentions Doctor Taylor lecturing on the inferiority of women with a mocking aside from the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Foley
Cod &N
Taylor
Philadelphia Ledger
How to Avoid Appendicitis
Advice notes that most appendicitis cases stem from chronic constipation. It promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a gentle remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels, restores normal movement, and avoids nausea or griping. Sold by druggists. praises not to substitute. Weather jab follows, quoting the New York Press.
Simple Remedy for LaGrippe Promises Cough Relief
The note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure that stops coughs and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package while urging readers to buy from reputable druggists.
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Foley
Healy
Cure a Cold In One Day Ad
An advertising blurb promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets claiming to cure colds in one day. It notes a 25 cent price and a Grove signature on each box. Mentions refunds if ineffective and includes a Washington Post quote about unemployment.
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BE. W. Grove
Hyomei Marketed As Cure For Catarrh
Dodson's Pharmacy guarantees refunds if Hyomei fails to help catarrh sufferers. The ad promotes Hyomei as a direct inhaled remedy reaching air cells in nose throat and lungs to destroy germs and heal mucous membranes. The piece cites widespread catarrh prevalence and pledges customer refunds.
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Dodson
Worth Remembering Cough Remedies and Health Promises
The clipping touts Foley’s Honey and Tar in a yellow package as a cure for coughs and colds sold by druggists. It quotes testimonials from Jacob Springer praising Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach liver and bowels and notes a refund option at Eldridge Drug Co. It includes a quip about telling neighbors and a Chicago News reference.
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Dr. &King
Jacob Springer
West Francn
Maine
Eldridge Drug Co
Rank Foolishness Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga extols Dr King’s New Discovery as superior for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. He says his family uses it seven years and it quickly eases croup and related issues. Sold under guarantee at Eldridge Drug Co Cairo Illinois. A Cairo woman Silver is towed Gould in a case likened to bimetzilion gone mad per the Washington Post.
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Eldridge Drug Co
Cairo
Silver
Gould
Washington Post
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Par Ointment
Advertises Par ointment promising cure for itching bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids within six to fourteen days with money back guarantee and refund.
Schley to Name the Next State Senator
Schley county prepares to nominate the Thirteenth district senator as rotation assigns Schley for this year. Mentioned candidates include C R McCroy and Collum. Macon named Senator Heys who followed Sumter. Rumors cite other aspirants as the process unfolds.
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Americas
Schley County
Sumter
Schley
Macon
C .R. McCroy
Collum
Macon County
Heys
Yoeeerene Sumter
Mi o na promoted as quick stomach remedy with guarantee
Advertisement touts Mi o na as fastest way to stimulate the stomach and cure stomach troubles with a money back guarantee. It claims nervous debility headaches and mood issues stem from poor nutrition due to weak stomach and bowels and that Mi o na strengthens stomach muscles regulates bowels and aids digestion. A 50 cent box lasts about two weeks.
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Dodson
Phi
Scale Invasion Hits Georgia Peach Orchards Near Americus
The San Jose scale resurfaces near Fort Valley and Americus prompting State Entomologist E L Worsham to order spraying or removal of infected trees. Growers must cut badly infested trees to protect neighboring orchards under state law, with aims to eradicate the pest from Georgia.
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San Jose
Fort Valley
Americus
E. L. Worsham
Georgia
Americas
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with signatures
The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonial support from F J Cheney & Co Toledo. It quotes an offer of one hundred dollars for catarrh cures and includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan and Marvin wholesale druggists.
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Hall
All Drugere
Hall's Family Pills
D&w
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Clinton Man
It It does the business says E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve for chapped hands and an old sore, reporting cure with no scar. The ad notes 25e at Eldridge Drag Co and a Chicago News critique on politics.
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E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Bucklen
Eldridge Drag Co
A Cure for Misery Electric Bitters Promoted
R M James of Louellen Ohio declares Electric Bitters cure misery from malaria poisoning. He claims the remedy breaks up bilious attacks and jaundice, comes in bottles, and offers quick relief, noting many men prefer helping with the work to idleness.
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R. M. James
Louellen
8. C
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Boston
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USA
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Washington, D. C
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Goutrat Ave
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Governor's Mansion
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