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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
7
A vintage ad touts Kodol for indigestion claiming it digests all food and rests the stomach. It warns untreated indigestion leads to serious diseases and blood impurity. The pitch stresses a money back, druggist refund guarantee and notes large bottle value from E C DeWitt & Co Chicago.
In Atlanta on July 23 tensions rise as Hooper Alexander’s near beer bill sparks a major House clash. The temperance push clears a committee with unanimous support, while debates, cards from Rev. Dr. John E. White and Rev. W. D. Upshaw, and a filibuster by Ellis of Bibb mark a heated start to the battles over alcohol legality and Governor Brown’s stance.
In Switzerland scientists uncovered 100000 year old bones of men who faced wild beast threats. Modern danger comes from disease, noted by A W Brown of Alexander Maine who credit Dr Kings New Discovery with curing his severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. It claims to cure sore lungs colds obstinate coughs and prevent pneumonia. 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by Eldridge Drug Co trial bottle free.
Atlanta July 23 One of the most important bills in the current General Assembly is Senator Womble's measure to raise the tax rate from five to six mills The extra mill would be appropriated to counties for maintaining public roads.
Atlanta July 23. A bill to abolish the prison commission and create the office of Lieutenant Governor to perform the duties of the existing commission is to be introduced by Adams of Hall in the House.
In a Georgia legislative address Rev. Dr. Broughton urged a compulsory law requiring girls to be taught cooking and housekeeping in public schools. He argued better cookery and home skills are essential for the country, especially the South, and said such training would improve homes and the nation. A bill is expected to be introduced along these lines.
Americas Masonic circles look to the Georgia Masons annual convention in Atlanta on August 10 and 11. Over one thousand Masons are expected, with Both Americas lodge No. 13 and Council lodge No. 95 represented. The Tuesday welcome and sessions will attract many outsiders as Atlanta prepares a gala, with Mayor Maddon delivering the welcome and Right Worshipful Grand Master Jeffries presiding.
The First Baptist church on College Street is rapidly advancing a pastor’s residence beside Mr. T F Gatewood. The eight apartment building will feature top furnishings and is nearly complete, with occupancy planned for September by Pastor Dr Lansing Burrowes.
In Atlanta on July 22 the Georgia Senate debated a 60 cent increase on marriage licenses. The bill failed 20 to 19, a narrow loss that kept the price low and cheap matrimony victorious in the vote.
The first pay train on this division reached Americus Thursday afternoon with Supt Grimshaw aboard. Previously payrolls were sent by mail and checks issued monthly. The train spent several hours in Americus then continued to Columbus and Montgomery.
Atlanta July 26 The McLendon investigating committee has transmitted evidence to both the House and Senate for action on the former railroad commissioner’s discharge. Lawmakers will decide if ex Gov Hoke Smith’s action is approved while tackling tax reform near beer repeal and a constitutional convention. The session faces general tax act budget bills and other major measures as it nears adjournment.
At Central Railway depot on Monday Officer W C Tinsley tried to arrest James Albany. Pope resisted, and a brutal brawl followed with blows traded on pavement. Pope and Tinsley suffered severe injuries. A citizen intervened to separate them. Pope fled uptown as Redmond and Summerford arrested him later. Tinsley, bruised, stayed to be treated. The incident drew a large crowd and a police court trial was expected.
Advertises DeWitt’s Rid Risers as gentle pleasant pills for easy use. Claims are made that the pills are sold by all druggists and suitable for those needing a medicine.
At the annual reunion of Seventh Georgia Fi, veterans announce a Georgia monument honoring Confederate soldiers mothers wives and daughters. A fund of 91 was raised and books will open for further subscriptions to support the shaft type tribute.
In Macon Georgia deputies raided a location last night arresting eleven white men and charging them with gambling. The suspects resisted and were locked up, with officials preparing to move the case to the city court next week.
A partial obituary fragment identifies the pretender to the Spanish throne as Charles Dolore Jean Isidore Josat Quirin Antoing Michel Gabriel Prince de Bourbon, aged sixty one, who died about ten days ago.
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