Morehead The Reluctant NC Congress Winner
John Motley Morehead, a wealthy North Carolina woolen mill owner, was elected as a Republican to Congress with a narrow margin. He resisted campaigning, felt the race was a personal calamity, and blamed friends for pressuring him. He plans to move his family to New York after the victory amid ongoing political tension.
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New York
John Motley Morehead
North Carolina
Old North
Morehead
South
John
Ian
Aubrey Brooks
Brooks
Campi Progress
Arl Duncan
Hitchcock
More
Fifth
John Morehead
Electric Bitters Praised by Mrs Dowling for Digestive Relief
Mrs Mary Dowling of 228 8th Street testifies to Electric Bitters curing her acute indigestion and stomach trouble. She calls it the best remedy for stomach and liver issues and credits it with invigorating the system and improving female weakness. Eldridge Drug Co sells the tonic.
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Mary Dowling
Bce
Eldridge Drug Co
Two City Upbuilders and Newspaper Cooperation
Two city upbuilders and their newspapers persist in promoting growth. They argue cooperation with a Board of Trade is hard without broad citizen support, yet papers and the trade board typically drive a city toward desirability as a place to live.
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Board of Trade
Tobey
Board] of Trade
For Sale Farm Implements and Wagons in Americus Georgia
For sale two mules a horse two wagon types open and top buggies a disc harrow two guano distributors two cotton planters a middle buster plow a two horse Mayman far an old style two roller mill with 80 gallon kettle all offered cheap by A R B D No 6 Americus Georgia dated 6 US Geo 2tw 1td 23 pd
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Americus
Georgia
Geo
Teaching Man and Wiggle Your Ears for Stardom
In a Louisville Courier-Dispatch item, an eminent manager jokes about skills and stardom. He claims to whistle and teeth tricks as proof, then offers to teach ear wiggle to boost a performer into a star. The quirky exchange highlights showbiz bravado and training promises.
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Louisville Courier-Dispatch
Mind Your Business Drug Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old style drug advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Age as a remedy to prevent diliousness malaria and jaundice urging readers to buy for 25 cents at Eldridge Drug.
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Dr. King
Eldridge Drug
Bond Elections Delayed by Registration Rules and Special Train to Savannah
Georgia faces no bond elections for seven months due to the new voting amendment requiring a majority of registered voters. In Sumter County about 2,700 are registered though past elections maxed around 1,500 votes. Counties plan convict care and machinery funding, but old registration lists complicate results and may thwart issues. Seaboard Railroad runs a special Americus to Savannah train for Thanksgiving auto races, sleeper car ready at 9 pm, departs 12:15 am, arrives 7:30 am, round trip $7.10 plus sleeper fare, returns by Nov 30 if desired. Berths reserved via H P Everett.
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Sumter
Lkely
Seaboard
Americus
Savannah
Americas
H. P. Everett
Seaboard Station
Marvelous reductions begin Monday at Ansley store
The note states furs remained in the house for three weeks and could be removed this week. It announces marvelous reductions starting Monday at Chae L. Ansley’s establishment.
Promotions in Express Office in Americus
H M Smith of Southern Express Company promoted two office staff members in Americus, appointing E D Elmore cashier to Columbus, W H Morris to cashier, and W C Wells to Morris position. G W Bacot, route agent, transferred to Charleston, S C. Changes take effect this morning due to Charleston agent resignation.
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H. M. Smith
1Southern Express Company
Americus
E. D. Elmore
Columbus
W. H. Morris
W. C. Wells
Morris
Elmore
G.W. Bacot
Charleston
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Seven Years of Proof for Dr Kings New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo testifies seven years of proof that Dr Kings New Discovery is best for coughs colds and throat chest lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years of proof for the remedy curing grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Prevents pneumonia. Eldridge Drug Co guarantees sale 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
Eldridge Drug Co
Forsyth Resident Escapes Fire From Slumber Robe
A Forsyth street resident woke to near tragedy as a burning robe caught fire while he stood by an open grate to stay warm. He tore away the robe and suffered painful but non serious scorching injuries.
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Forsyth Street
New York butcher led worth ten million dollars
Washington Star reports a New York butcher was linked to a scheme valued at ten million dollars. The Chicago Meat Trust appears to have overlooked certain irregularities.
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New York
Chicago Meat Trust
Washington Star
Fifteen Years of Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured every sore boil ulcer or burn it was applied to over fifteen years. Eldridge Drug Co offers it for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
Eldridge Drug Co
Not a Free Lunch Breakfast Offer Tale
A Chicago Daily News joke has a seedy patron asking a waiter for breakfast. The waiter, in a white apron, replies with a sharp line that breakfast can be steak and eggs for 3 quarter. The exchange captures a quick comic bite and urban humor.
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Chicago Daily News
What Causes Dyspepsia and a Stomachs Churn Cure
An old Times-Recorder ad explains dyspepsia as stomach churn and misfiring digestion. It urges building up the stomach with Mi-o-na from Dodson's Pharmacy, offering a money back guarantee if it fails to cure.
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Dodson
Times-Recorder
Family Lawyers Argue Over Punishment at Home
A humorous exchange shows Bobby and Jarold debating parental discipline. Both parents are lawyers, and they cannot agree on the proper punishment, highlighting a legal quibble within a family setting.
Still at the Best Sale of Furniture in Americus
Americas has witnessed a series of sales lately and the closing out sale of Maynard Furniture Co. attracts discriminating buyers. The stock was purchased by Allston Furniture Co. and manager Clarence Davis slashes prices, selling bedroom and parlor suits, chairs and desks below factory levels.
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Americas
Maynard Furniture Co
Allston Furniture Co
Clarence Davis
Americus
Presidential chair faces grim outlook ahead
The piece notes a somber mood in the presidential chair as it anticipates forthcoming events, reflecting uncertainty and tension in the political arena described by the Plain Dealer.
Application for Support in Sumter County Georgia
Georgia Sumter County court notices require all heirs and interested parties to show cause why twelve months support should not be granted to Della Harris and her minor child from the estate of B J McGehee. Appraisers have filed their return and the court will judge on first Monday in December 1908 unless objections are filed. Nov 2 1908 John A Cobb Ordinary. The appraisers for Arthur Harris estate have filed their return for a year's support to Della Harris and minor child. Objections must be filed by first Monday in December 1908 or the return will be set as court judgment. Nov 2 1908 John A Cobb Ordinary.
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Georgia
Sumter
Courtney E. McGehee
Said
John A .Cobb
Arthur Harris
Della Harris
John A. Cobb
Wee Eek
Webster County Ordinary's Citation Admin for Alston estate
Webster County Georgia L Alston applies for permanent Letters of Administration on B R Alston estate. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary office within the legal time and show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to E L Alston on E R Alston estate. Witness dated November 3 1908 by W H Cosby Ordinary.
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Georgia
Sumter
Winnefred Summerford
Nathan Barwick
Winnefred
Webster County
L. Alston
B. R. Alston
E. R. Alston
E. L. Alston
W. .H. Cosby
Tglti-Sen
Webster County Land Sale Notice for Mrs. Wigars Estate
A Webster County court order directs a public outcry sale of 100 acres belonging to the estate of Mrs. Sarah Wigars, west half of lot No. 3, 18th District, to be held at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday of December, during usual hours of sale. Administrator Van Ards is handling the matter, dated October 6.
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Georgia
Webster County
Court of Ordinary
Said
Sarah ‘Wigers
van Ards
Sarah ‘¢Iggins
Sheriff Sale Notice of 40 Acre Webster County Land
The sheriff will sell on December first at public outcry at the courthouse in Webster County Georgia the forty acres of land in the 1105 District described as purchased from A D Applewhite's estate and levied on as the property of J B Scott to satisfy a superior court execution in favor of L G Com against J B Scott. The land is in possession of J B Scott. This 4th day of November 1908. J W Montgomery Sheriff Webate County.
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Georgia
Webster County
Said County
A. D. Applewhite
J. B.scott
L. G. Com
J. B. Scott
J. W. Montgomery
Webate
County
Guardian's Base Sale of Weber County Land 1908
By virtue of the Court of Ordinary I will sell on the first Tuesday in December 1908 at the courthouse door in Webster County Georgia the following lands totaling 1420 acres. Properties include multiple lots in the 18th District all part of the estate of R E Clark deceased. Sale for distribution among heirs. Terms cash. This 4th day of Boreas 1908. Wise Heirs law of an ma at law o a A Clark deed.
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Georgia
Webster County
Said
Court House
Web
RE. A. Clark
Boreas
Id al ‘Wise
A A. Clark
Administration names golf as official pastime after March
The Washington Herald notes golf will succeed tennis and hurdle-jumping as the official Administration pastime after March 4. The item signals a shift in recreational preference among officials and the public record reflects a light political-cultural moment.
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Washington Herald
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