Medical ads claim Chamberlain's cough remedies and cures
Fragmentary old column advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and bronchitis praising its safety and efficacy. It promotes various products and pharmacies J R Hudson Dodson's Pharmacy and Ward’s, with testimonials about relief from rheumatism and back pains. It also touts Mystic Life Renewer and kidney cures and mentions public prison statistics and a physician endorsement.
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Youucent
J. Rt
Hud
Ward 1Son
J. R. Hudson
Dodson
Leaguers Attend Conference Here at First Methodist
The Epworth Leaguers hold their annual Americus district conference at First Methodist Church. Delegates from several towns arrived for sessions running into Thursday. Welcoming address by Lott Warren, with responses by W P Booville of Georgia. Speakers include J B McGehee, I F Griffith, and W8 Scoville.
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Epworth Leaguers
Americas
Americus
Seoville
Mesera I
E Gibson
Benjamin McGinty
Georgetown
Rory A Jackson
Lucy Adams
Fort Gaines
Joseph Osrr
Mise
Lucy Brawner
Herod
WD Bateman
Williamson
Lillian Harte
Strange
Sniper
Ellaville
Clara McWilliams
Cuthbert
W. D. McGregor
Shellman
J B McGehee
Macon
WC Lovett
I F Griffins
Plains
Lillie Harrell
Carrie Everett
Lumpkin
Smithville
Rath ‘Wade
Lillie Chestham
Bertha Richardson
Lizzie Evans
J B McGebes
Talbotton
Church of God
I F Griffith
Mina Clara Everett
Lumpkis
Holston Plan Bymposium
BB Perry
Lott Warren
WP Wallis
League
McMichael
A Hill
Scoville
WO Lovett
Military 10 Preserve Order at Andersonville
A detachment of state troops will be held in readiness on Decoration Day to preserve peace at Andersonville. The Americus Light Infantry joins the force with the Second Battalion of the Fourth Regiment, including Albany companies and Major Robert L Wyly in command. The unit may remain at home but keep readiness to respond to any riot.
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Andersonville
Americus Light Infantry
Albany
Fitzgerald
Light Infantry
Robert L.wylly
Sammons
United States
Kruger Suca
Lord Salisbury
America
Mad Dog Attacks Terrier On Forsyth Street
Forsyth street erupted as a rabid dog viciously attacked a small terrier. A crowd of about a hundred chased the pair through Anderson's barber shop and behind the Windsor Hotel alley, with the terrier badly bitten and the dog escaping before two mad dogs were later shot near the courthouse.
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Forsyth Street
Anderson
Windsor Hotel
Tutt's Pills Promise Malarial District Relief
To those living in malarial districts Tutt's Pills are indispensible, they keep the system in perfect order and are an absolute cure for sick headache indigestion malaria torpid liver constipation and all bilious diseases Tutt's Liver Pills.
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Tutt
Clerks Arrive In Force For Macon Americus Excursion
Nearly 1600 people will travel on a special train to Americus from Macon for a Magnolia Dell picnic hosted by the Retail Clerks Association. Americus prepared for visitors, with inspections showing local committees ready to ensure enjoyment, as 1200 to 1500 picnickers are expected aboard.
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Macon
Americus
Magnolia Dell
Retail Clerka Association
Dell
Story of a Slave and a Miracle Cure Claim
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a slave’s journey to freedom from disease. He touts a remedy that cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy backache fainting and spells, sold for 50 cents per bottle with a guarantee. A dubious pledge about a duplicate wedding gift ends the fragment.
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George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Myry
One Minute Cough Care Ad Promotes Quick Relief
A dated advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Care claiming eight cough relief and quicker cold recovery. It cites OC W Williams and W A Hembert with health claims for croup bronchitis throat and lung troubles and prevention of consumption. The tone mimics a period medical quack listing remedies and endorsements.
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W. Williams
Sterling Row
W A. Hembert
W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
W. A. Rembert
Remains Matters of Military Progress Report
Mafeking relief confirms war dispatchs and delays to Buller advance. Lord Roberts reports transport, hospital trains, and supply movements while British and Boer forces clash near Kroonstadt and Johannesburg defenses tighten. Notable is Baden-Powell to be promoted and ongoing efforts to sustain the Mafeking garrison.
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Mafeking
Baden-Powell
T. B. Mahon
Dongola
Nile
Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Kroonstadt
Lindsay
Roberts
War Office
Buller
Rundle
Ladybrand
Hunter
Kimberley
Eczema Cures and Health Claims from B B B and Others
An OCR fragment advertises B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and related skin conditions, offering a free trial bottle and medical advice. It also promotes Banner Salve for skin diseases, Wollford's Sanitary Lotion, Foley's Honey and Tar for throat and lung relief, and DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills, with various testimonials and vendor mentions. The copy imitates late 19th or early 20th century patent medicine messaging and includes several brand names and locations.
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Sofferera
Triple Homicide at Warwick in Dooly County
Paragraph reports a Sunday morning homicide near Warwick Dooly County where Miss Raines faced opposition to her marriage to Gleaton. Thomas Raines was killed by Gleaton after parental objections. Gleaton’s brother died of wounds and a third man died soon after, leaving three dead and a fourth expected to die. The cotton market fell sharply amid bear movement and weak crop news. A medical advertisement and other unrelated notices follow.
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Warwick
Dooly
Miss Raines
Mr. Gleston
Thomas Rainer
Gleaton
Raines
Mies Raines
Eaid
Alaim
Young Raines
Hall's Great Discovery Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An 1897 Texas testimonial advertises Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble, diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and related ailments in men and women. It claims bladder relief for children and offers purchase by mail from W A Rombert Drug Americas, Ga Clinton Ala with endorsements by Rev L B Pounds.
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J. L. Carson
Prothonotary
Washington
Baesys
W. A. Rembert
Hall
W. A Rombert
Clinton
Ala
Waco Rexay
City Council Debates Dog Ordinance and Scavenger Report
The council could not settle the dog regulation issue after hours of discussion. They plan another attempt to pass a pedestrian protecting ordinance. Scavenger Donegal reports removing 120 poisoned dogs and 69 cats, asks higher pay for the work.
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Donegal
Teeraixa Teething Powders Linked To Baby Boon
A note from A. B. Stroud of Grantville Georgia praises Dr Moffett's Teeraixa teething powders as a priceless boon for infants. The item lists a ready second hand plane for sale or rent with contact Lee M. Hansford.
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A. B. Stroud
Grantville, Ga
Dr. Moffett
Lee M. Hansford
Reduced Rail Rates For Various Excursions in 1900
Travel offers through Georgia and Alabama Railway to several points include Southern Convention in Hot Springs Arkansas May 10 to 17 with round trip fares around 12.20, final return by May 24. General Assembly travel from St Louis to an unspecified list with May 17 final return, and Seaside Excursion to Savannah May 28 with 50 cent seat upgrade, contacts for agents provided.
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Georgia & Alabama
Hot Springs
Ark
Mey
General Assembly
Ignal Jan Wales
Ena
Seranash
Talve
Par
G. Hy Warrazan
Cheap May Round Trip Rates by Georgia and Alabama Ry
May 2000 specials offer round trip fares to St. Louis Chattanooga New Orleans Washington Atlanta Charleston Fitzgerald and Louisville. Travel dates span May 15 to June 9 with multiple day options per city and a return deadline June 10. An extra 50 cent deposit grants extended return limit through June 4.
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Georgia & Alabama
Georgia & Alabama Railway
St. Louis
Chattanooga
Tenn
New Orleans
Washington
Louisville
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