Remove the large intestine, claimed cure for old age
Isodou reports at St Marys Hospital that Dr Distase of Paris supports Metchnikoffs theory that removing the large intestine and appendix can ward off old age by reducing harmful germs. Two patients now thriving after operation are to be studied at Pasteur Institute. Distase says health improves after lower bowel removal.
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Isodou
St. Mary's Hospital
Distase
Paris
Metchnikoff
Metronikoff
Br. Distase
He Mitchnikoff
Distaso
Pasteur Institute
Distuso
Frick’s $750 underwear in London window display
A London haberdasher shows four samples of silk undergarments in a shop window with a placard stating they were specially made for Henry C. Frick of Pittsburgh and New York at a total cost of $750. A second display notes four dozen silk undergarments costing £127 ordered by Colorado millionaire William N. Wood.
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London
Haberdacber
Henry C. Frick
Pittsburg
New York
Colorado
William N. Wood
Excellent Cotton Crop Report From Leslie Farmer
Mr James M Johnson of Leslie and other Fifteenth district farmers visited Americus with positive crop news The Sumter county corn crop is the best in twenty years and cotton yields look strong Johnson normally harvests 300 to 400 bales and expects a good season if weather stays favorable through harvest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Johnson
Leslie
Americus
Mr. Johnson
Sumter
Deafness Cure Promised by Constitutional Remedies
A 19th century advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh, claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure nine of ten cases. It pledges $100 for any deafness due to catarrh not cured, urging readers to request free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, with a druggist price of 75 cents for the cure and recommending Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Pickle Talk Turns To Miss Tabasco Kiss Joke
The Philadelphia Bulletin item features Percy Pickle and Miss Tabasco in a humorous exchange about kissing. An ad-like line promotes Foley's honey and tar remedy for coughs, bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, and lung trouble, claiming relief and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Percy Pickle
Foley
Wood for sale by car load in Georgia
J. W. Barwick of Leslie Georgia advertises fine oak and pine wood by car load and invites inquiries. Taft continues to talk with tariff conferees but is feared for his veto power as a political note contrasts quiet diplomacy with forceful potential action.
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J. W. Barwick
Leslie, Ga
Taft
Social and Personal Notes from Americus Society Scene
Dr. Evan T. Mathis lists his Lee street home for sale or trade for farm property. W. O. W. excursion from Americus to Columbus on Friday draws many locals. Gen ie Gregory hosts include Miss Skillman of Eufaula and Mrs. W. D. Carhart of Macon with Miss Beall of Lumpkin. Mrs. Alina Hill of Bronwood visits relatives in Americus. Williford enjoys a stay with Mrs. G. O. Loving on College street. Mattie Dodson joins a Mount Airy house party hosted by Miss Gussie Griggs of Dawson. Sarah Wheeler shifts plans from Monteagle to Colorado Springs and then Pacific coast. W. J. English spends day in Buena Vista with Mrs. and Miss English before returning. Ethel Loving and several girls hosted by Ruth and Rebecca Hodges at their homes last week.
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Mattie Lewis Dodson
Mount Airy
Gussie Griggs
Dawson
Adjudged Not Guilty in Local Option Case at Andersonville
D R Altman of Fitzgerald and H J Perry of Rebecca Ga were found not guilty of violating local option laws by selling whiskey during decoration day May 31 in Andersonville. Trials before Judge Crisp drew wide interest, with extensive testimony from Fitzgerald witnesses. Altman and Perry freed. Griffin and Adcock to be tried later.
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D. R. Altman
Fitzgerald
H. J. Perry
Rebecca
Andersonville
Crisp
City Court of Americas
Altman
Perry
The
Americas Light Infantry
Feagin
Griffin
Adcock
Americus
Alen
Messrs
Mrs Nellie Price Reavis Heads to California Today
Mrs Nellie Price Reavis leaves today for Los Angeles after a month in Americas with sister Mrs W J Tompkins. At Lookout Mountain she will be joined by her husband on business in Bowling Green, then they travel to Seattle to visit the Exposition before returning to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Price Reavis
Americas
W. J. Tompkins
Los Angeles
Lookout Mountain
Bright prospects for Americus cotton mill venture
Boston mill engineer Mr. Scott of Lockwood Green & Co visited Americus with Mr. Frank Lanier to discuss a new cotton mill here. He praised the city's location and transport links, noted labor recruitment as a key factor, and urged Fall timing to secure Northern capital with local investment. He predicted a profitable, up-to-date plant if a moderate local subscription is raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Scott
Lockwood, Green & Co. Mill Engineers
Boston
Mass
Frank Lanier
Board of Trade
Scott
Albany
Americus
Georgia
Lanier
Times-Recorder
Northern
New England
Dozen Are Fined for Non Work of Roads
County Commissioners sitting as a court fined a group of a dozen to fifteen defendants, mostly Negroes, for failing to perform their road work or pay the commutation tax. Those who appeared paid five dollars or ten days in jail. the hard cases who did not appear faced fines up to fifteen dollars or part of the rest. One defendant paid nothing and was sent to the hoosegow. The body met specifically to handle this issue only.
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Mr. Frick
England
Smithville High Champs Upset DeSoto Invincibles
Special to Times-Recorder DeSoto Georgia July 20 Smithville High Champs defeated the previously unbeaten DeSoto Invincibles in a one sided game Hale starred for Smithville with ten strikeouts and two hits allowed while Clements pitched well for DeSoto. Smithville’s second baseman made ten chances without an error and McMichael made a running catch on a long drive.
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Times-Recorder
DeSoto
Smithville
DeSoto Invincibles
DeSoto Bunch
Hale
Clements
McMichael
Rhe DeBoto
Smithette
Statesboro Aims For Main Line of Central Railroad
Statesboro in Bulloch County cheers for joining the Central’s main line, despite past delays and rust streaks that slowed progress. The progressive town sees the move as advancement and longs to shed regional disadvantages with a stronger rail connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesboro
Bulloch County
Getti
Foleys Kidney Remedy claim of cures and sale
An advertisement touts Foleys Kidney Remedy as curing backache kidney and bladder trouble. It claims to correct irregularity strengthen kidneys filter impurities from blood and tone the system. Warns to start taking at once to avoid Brights Disease or Diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
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S. S
Sigertosan
Swiet Specific Co
Atlanta
Bright
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Ny Foundation
All Good Forene
Ross
Pierce
Beon
Peakeney Pierce
Word
Evan T. Mathis
Lee Street
Columbus
Genie Gregory
Miss Skillman
Eufaula
Alina Hill
Bronwood
Sarah Wheeler
Monteagle
Tenn
Colorado Springs
Pacific Coast
W. J. English
Buena Vista
Miss English
Will
Ethel Loving
Georgia Beni Lodson
Mary Fort
Ruth Brown
Mamie Brown
Mamie McArthur
Ruth
Rebecca Hodges
Castoria
Altman and
California
Prest. Lanier
Tutt
Cardus
Fannie Ellis
Foster, Ark
Joyner
Joyner's
Palmers Square
Pereales
Ginghams
Lawup Linen
Black Batiste
A. Joyner
Cotton
Soto
Real Estate
Americus, Ga
Foleys
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