Cough Remedies and Pharmacy Notices Across Ads
Advertisements tout Lamberlain's Cough Drops as a proven remedy for coughs and bronchitis with claims of wide reputation and non-irritating formula. Also promote Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy via A W Sawtelle and local druggists with anecdotal life-saving praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamberlain
Ims
J. R. Hud
Chamberlain
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Cons
J. R. Hodson and
Dodson
Thousands Flock to Andersonville on Decoration Day
The article notes an estimated ten thousand visitors, mostly African American, arriving by special trains from South Georgia and Alabama for Decoration Day in Andersonville. The event drew crowds to the cemetery, with the Light Infantry marching to the depot and regulars on duty to maintain order as trains brought and sailed loaded cars throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Central Railroad
Andergonville
Light Infantry
W. F. Clarke
National Cemetery
Americus
Columbus
Eufaula
Dothan
Fitzgerald
Arrests, riots, and executions reported in Andersonville
Late night dispatch from Andersonville describes arrests by Sharif McArthur Deputy Bell and troops for fighting and gambling. Light Infantry returned with eleven prisoners under guard and warrants issued. Two dead men found in woods suspected of being killed by companions amid gambling. A notorious figure known as the Georgia Snake was captured. Officials say riots were quelled and arrests made including three bucks prepared for burial. Ticket Agent Flynn sold 1153 excursion tickets at the station yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Sharif McArthur
Bell
Mili
Light Infantry
Americas
Flynn
Prevention cures and travel to Andersonville memorial
Announcement promotes Tutt’s Liver Pills while describing a Fitzgerald Georgia delegation to Andersonville for a national cemetery memorial for 13 700 Federal soldiers. The report notes the special train, a Fitzgerald Band serenade, and visits to Americus and Andersonville. It also includes brief elided ads and a quip about a wooden wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Andersonville
Narionsl
Americus
Grand Army Post
Central Railroad
Anville
Times- Recorder
CABSTORIA. waste The Rod Yokura peays er e fe
Distressing stomach disease promised to be permanently cured by a tonic named American Netvine. The ad asserts universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion, with the remedy beginning on the first dose and offering marvelous relief. Sold by E J Eldridge, druggist, Americas, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabstoria
Tonio
Invalida
Seffer
E J. Eldridge
Americas
Boxers Movement Gains Strength Amid Atrocities Reports
Peking dispatches describe widespread Boxers abuses with Christian families killed near Shao Eai Ying and warehouses looted. Troops guard Beijing access. foreign legations fortified as multiple nations dispatch ships and troops to Taku and Lu Tai. Local roads and rail facilities suffer damage while clashes draw in villagers and imperial forces.
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Peking
Shao Eai Ying
Fang Tai
Imperial Palace
Mystery in Mitchell Death Baffles Local Officials
Dan Mitchell an Americas negro died from a back of the head wound after an apparent assault while walking from the night shift. Relatives say he refused to name his attacker and investigators note no train damage. The body was sent to Green's mill for burial amid speculation of a negro gambling gang clash near Andersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mitchell
Mitchell
Andersonville
Green's Mill
Proportion Advice and Local Real Estate Ads
A mixed set of notices includes a proportion claim for ideal weight and a real estate pitch by J B Perpyn offering Hinkle properties at reduced prices. Also appears endorsements for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and DeWitt's Little Early Risers with physician and vendor mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
J. B. Perpyn
Americus Lyceum Plan Attracts Local Support For Fall
Americus plans another lyceum course with two tickets admitting eight entertainments each for four dollars. Future shows move to the opera house from city hall. Also, A K Hawkes from Atlanta will be at J R Hadnon’s store for three days starting June 1 offering tests and glasses.
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Hawkes
United States
Orovar Cleveland
Americus
Opera House
A. K. Hawkes
Atlanta
J. R. Hadnon
Americas
Mr. Hawkes
Esse
Mozley Lemon Elixir Promises Health Boosts and Claims
Advert shows Mozley’s Lemon Elixir touted to regulate liver stomach and bowels and relieve indigestion headaches and other ailments. Letters praise cures and testimonials from users in Atlanta Birmingham Parkersburg and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozley
Atlanta
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Jessie
Ili
York
Bears
Jcastoria
Reed W. P. Taylor Co
Nasiting
Casons Oftener
Sheffield Company
Europe
Nuvtria
Germany
Dodson’ Pharmacy
Assie
Newman
Bat
Gray
Hiya Oved
Judson
Philo
Frank
Decanan
Awitoh
South Georgia
Alabama
Barnham
Machiss
Ieee
E. J. Eldridge
Trug
M. Callaway
Foley
Davenport Drug Co
W. H. Shipman
Beardsley, Micc
Rembert
H. Clark
Chaunosy
Saya Do
Th Bunko
Westage
Otto Korb
K. P
Boonville
Ind
de Witt
W. A. Rembert
Davenport
Ian
Weiles
Tutt
R J. Eldridge
DeWitt
San W. E. Lake
Happy Creek
W. A
Jinibl
Meal & Bur
Lee Ml
Shan Lai
Powers Land Marines
Trex Tsix
Taku
Bri
Lu Tai
Fang,Tai
Perry Davis
J. I. Carson
W. A. Rombert
W. A. Rambert
Cabtorita
A. Kk. Hawkes
Atlanta Optician
J. R. Hudson Druggist
Washinaton
AK Hawkes
Grover Creve Laxn
Fitznugh L&e
Vo Cubs
John B. Gordon
U. S
Montgomery
Georgia & Alabama
Georgia & Alabama Railway
H. Mozley
Erra W
Jones
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Birmingham
Ala
Morley
Haven
Griffa
Moraiog
Eieaonet
D. W. McIver
Tatkeges
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