Watch Dog of the Treasury Shapes Georgia Budget
Atlanta July 27 Georgia has a new watch dog of the treasury in Judge W P Jones. As head of the appropriation committee he blocks waste and pushes prudent funding. He favors state universities and technical schools while avoiding questionable programs, aiming for a strong, fiscally responsible year. Carl Vinson has pushed finances with clear figures, boosting support for education and improving the common schools system nationwide.
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Health and vitality patent medicine and royalty remark
An 19th century ad paragraph promotes Mott's Nerverine Pills as a strong tonic for strength and vigor, offered at $1 per box or six for $5, with sales through druggists or mail from W. A. Rembert in Americus. A stray line notes a Persian royal title claim as not belonging to an American trust magazine.
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Taft to be Major Cumming guest in Augusta home
President Taft plans a stay in Augusta visiting Major and Mrs. Cumming at their elegant Hi residence near Terrett Cottage and the Country Club. Taft expressed desire for a long visit, possibly four to five days, enjoying southern hospitality and renewing city friendships. Public entertainment plans await city action, but Augusta expects to honor the President.
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Social and Personal Outlook of Local Residents
Local society notes list multiple residents and visitors traveling to Columbia Alabama Blue Ridge Mountains Hendersonville Tate Springs and Jacksonville for visits and summer plans. Names include Emmett Bolton C W Colling Kate Page Theresa Sullivan Mary Stevens Nell Oliver Mary Lizzie Perry Mary Belle Hixon and families Oliver Sheffield Glover Kaufman and others. Foley's Urine Laxative promoted as stomach and liver aid.
Long-Running Dingley Tariff Outlives All Prior Revenue Laws
Washington recounts the Dingley tariff of 1897, noting it surpassed earlier revenue acts in duration and total revenue. It began July 24 1897 and faced a life span unmatched by Wilson 1894 McKinley 1890 and 1883 tariffs, with an estimated revenue of about 8.4 billion dollars.
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Delay in treatment for kidney irregularity with Foley remedy
A warning that delaying treatment for a slight kidney irregularity could lead to serious kidney disease. Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to rebuild worn tissues and strengthen the kidneys. Sold by all druggists.
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Senator Denies Trust Ties in Insinuation Claim
In a Washington Star excerpt, a senator denies insinuating slanders about confidential ties with a trust. He states he never betrayed a trust or engaged in any confidential relations, rebutting the accusation as baseless and typical political smear. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions between constituents and the senator.
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Georgia House considers protection bill backed by engineers
A bill before the Georgia House, urged by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with broad railway group support, aims to reform liability for railroad deaths or injuries. It seeks equity over current law by eliminating contributory negligence as a complete bar and shifting burden of proof to railroads in death cases, with favorable judiciary committee reporting for passage by substitute.
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Montgomery Journal weighs sanity of Roosevelt versus Bryan
The Montgomery Journal opens a discussion asking which is saner Roosevelt or Bryan. With both out of office and likely to remain out for eight years, the debate seems moot. The piece notes the limited usefulness of arguing over their past presidencies.
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The New Excuse Hypnotized When Four Men Act
A brief quirky note reports that when four men do anything that lacks sense they claim they were hypnotized, reflecting a lighthearted cartoonish complaint about excuses and perception. The item preserves local tone and mild humor without sensational detail.
For Sale Two Seated Survey With Harness Complete
Auction notice offers a Vose plane in good condition and a two seat survey harness bundle for sale. Contact 18 Rees in Ellaville Georgia to inquire about bargains and arrange viewing.
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Senate Passes Biennial Sessions Bill and Monument Plan
In Atlanta the Senate approved Slater's measure for biennial sessions of the General Assembly by a 30 to 11 vote, with amendments setting 60 day terms. A separate proposal seeks a $100,000 Confederate monument on the capitol grounds. The chamber also discussed actions on the Burwell report and a motion to dismiss Railroad Commissioner Melendon, with further consideration set for Thursday. An accompanying testimonial ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, claiming relief where other treatments failed.
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Georgia House Bill Bans Trading Stamps Passes
Senator Morris argued the measure backed by Augusta merchants would curb competitive stamping and hurt small traders. He cited H. B. Clafin & Co purchasing a business in Augusta to compete with dealers in stamps. The bill passed 20 to 0.
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Fisher of Men Cracks Joke With Local Fisherman
A Methodist bishop visiting a friend with two daughters joins a morning trout outing. An old fisherman heckles with Catchin' many, pard and the bishop answers I am a fisher of men. The fisherman quips you’ve got the right kind o' bait.
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Success Magazine
After adjournment legislators return to confront voters
The text notes that once the legislature adjourns, lawmakers will head home to face the people with explanations and accountability. It frames the upcoming period as a test of political response and public pressure.
Weeping, teeth and editor’s blunt reply in a magazine note
An evangelist warns of wrath while an old woman jokes about teeth. The amateur author seeks an early decision for her story and is told to place it with other tron. Time to think of the coal and ice tickets follow weeks of waiting, leaving readers amused.
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