Possum Feasts and Polemics Stir Christmas South
Washington reports Mrs. Helen Longstreet will send a persimmon fattened possum to the president for Christmas. The piece recaps Tennessee Senator Taylor and Georgia anecdotes about possum suppers, politics, and Mississippi humor, with Grady Howells and others cited in jingled Southern talk.
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Washington
Helen Longstreet
Gainesville
James Longstreet
Senator Taylor
Tennessee
Pompey
New York World Almanac Marks 25th Anniversary Jumbo Edition
The Twenty fifth anniversary number of the New York World Almanac goes on sale in January 1908. The jumbo edition celebrates 25 years of publication with up to date reference at the same 35 cent price.
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New York World Almar
Marvel
Danger in Asking Advice About Cough Remedies
Cautions readers not to take unknown preparations for coughs or colds. Promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds and pneumonia with emphasis on the genuine yellow package and to refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
City Water Bills Cut Off For Arrears
Notice from the Water Office dated in January 1908 warns residents with four months in arrears that water service will be cut off from their premises. Collect payments at the Water Office to avoid disconnection. signed by James Barrow Acting Superintendent.
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James Barrow
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Athens Empire
C. A. Scudder, Jeweler
T. B. Wootten
Pease
J. T. Dudley
Iime
Head & McMahan
Clayton St
Corner of
Jackson
Perity
L. P. Canning
Druggist
R Brandt
E. H. Dorsey
Tinue
E. I. Smith Shoe Co
H. R. Palmer & Son
Christ
G. H. Williamson
Chas. Stern Co
Longstreet
South Carolina
South
Jesus
Griggs
Livingston
Rhode Island
Henry W. Grady
Atlanta
Grady
Evan P. Howell
Captain Howell
Evan
Clayton
Alabama
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