Harris resigns census post to seek Georgia governorship
Washington D C May 18 Hon W J Harris director of the census resigns to run for governor of Georgia subject to the Democratic primary in August He pledges to lease the state railroad wisely and to defend the interests of the common schools He cites the county unit rule and appeals to county Democratic committees to name delegates He notes opposition from Tom Watson Bull Moose leaders and other enemies of the Democratic party but remains committed to his campaign and to Governor Wilson's large victory
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Washington, D. C
W. J. Harris
Georgia
Associated Press
State Committee
Senator West
Secretary of Commerce
Cedartown
Westernn Atlantic
Union
Census Bureau
South
State
Democratic Party
Tom Watson
Bull Moose
Wilson
Free Advice To Sick Women From Lydia E Pinkham Co
An offer invites women with female illnesses to write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. confidential women’s correspondence department in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by women, with strict privacy. The firm promotes its 80 page Text Book free by mail and urges all women to seek counsel and support.
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Georgia Campaign Notes on Tom Watson and Roosevelt Support
The speaker opposes Democratic domination by Tom Watson in Georgia. They plan to publish correspondence revealing a candidate who declined to confirm support for Wilson when Roosevelt was favored. Watson backed Roosevelt after voting in the Democratic primary for president.
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Georgia
Tom Watson
President Wilson
Roosevelt
Watson
Bold sulphur cream best for itching eczema claims
An advertisement extols bold sulphur cream as the sole effective relief for various forms of eczema, including acne and ringworm. It describes its parasiticidal antipruritic and antiseptic properties, immediate relief from itching, and potential for long-lasting skin healing, urging readers to obtain an ounce from a pharmacist.
Finder Please Return Lost Money in Atlanta Wallet
Atlanta on May 18 he asks finder to return a wallet lost while pursuing a thief. The wallet contained 2500 dollars in cash and the owner C V C Culver appeals to the public to ease his miserable mind after the loss.
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Atlanta
C. V. C. Culver
An Excellent Cough Medicine Advertised
The soothing healing properties of Chamberlains Cough Remedy aid coughs and colds. It is pleasant and safe to take contains no narcotic. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Adv
Pandora to be published with new jokes and color plates
The Pandora annual of the University will go on sale in Athens in ten days on the 28th of the month. It introduces a comedy section with fourteen laughs per page and features a blue cover with gold stamping and gray silk lining. Seven color plates will appear, with a revised editorial team led by D. K. McKamy and including John D. Wade, Edgar R. Punch, H. J. Russell, and A. B. Bernd.
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Athens
Uititary
D. K. McKamy
John D. Wade
Edgar R. Punch
H. J. Russell
A. B. Bernd
Rheuma claims narcotic free relief for rheumatism
An advertisement touts RHEUMA as free from narcotics and opiates and to cleanse the body of impurities. It claims kidney and liver detox and offers the remedy for 50 cents from H. R. Palmer & Sons. A customer testimonial from J. R. Coker of Sumter Street, Columbia, SC reports crutch removal after two days.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
J. R. Coker
Sumter St
Columbia, S.C
Adv
Forest fires reduce soil humus and fertility
The department of agriculture warns that forest fires deplete humus in soils, lowering corn yields. Forest service experts note soils in the South lose fertility as fires remove organic matter, increasing erosion risk and reducing moisture retention. They urge strict fire prevention in woodlands.
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Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Doan’s Kidney Pills Proven Effective in Athens
Athens readers report relief from weak kidneys backache and bladder issues with Doan’s Kidney Pills. G A Boone of 130 Barrow St says the remedy helped a persistent family kidney problem after other treatments failed, with backache relief also noted and price listed at 50 cents. Foster Milling Co., Buffalo, N Y, advertises the product.
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Doan
Athens
America
Bright
G. A. Boone
Barrow St
Mr. Boone
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
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