Brown Addresses Georgia on Prohibition Position
Marietta Ga April 17 1908 Joseph M Brown outlines his opposition to the saloon and clarifies his stance on prohibition. He accuses the Atlanta Journal and its candidate of hypocrisy and explains he would veto attempts to amend or repeal Georgia prohibition laws while urging use of legislative majorities and the sovereign people to secure the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorseph M. Brown
People of
Georgia
The
Athanta Journal
Atlanta Journal
Prohibition
Wolf
Journal
Joe Brown
Nis
Belus
Anti-Saloon League
General Assembly
Smith
Atlanta
Seaborn Wright
John EK. White
M. J. Cofer
Len G. Broughton
Mr. Brown
Columbus
Lilohum
Monway
MT Cofer
John EB
White
Friends For Prohibition
Yourselves
Hoke Smith
Brown
Cobb
Wit Tam
Felton Charges Grand Jury In Bibb County
Judge Felton addressed the Bibb County grand jury in Macon on April 2, urging careful, orderly investigation of alleged interstate whisky shipments. He cautioned against hysteria and pressed for evidence of the proper quality before bills are returned. The grand jury began its new term, returning several true bills on its first day and planning to continue work for several days.
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Macon
Felton
Bate
Bibb
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Aids Nature
Medicines that aid nature are most effective and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It relieves the cough opens secretions aids expectoration and helps restore the system to health. Thousands testify to its superior experience. For sale by H R Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L Canning HW C Melvoy Orr Drug Company Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro. L. Canning
HW. C. Melvoy
Orr Drug Company
Athens
Duel in Bernice Ends with Fatalities and Injuries
In Bernice Louisiana on April 21 a street duel between C J Morton and W F Barham left one spectator dead and five others wounded. Morton's boy was mortally wounded as Barham opened fire near the depot. Several others including a Covington man and a train conductor were injured during the confrontation.
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Bernice
Bat
C.J. Morton
W. FR
Dirham
Morton
Arkansas Southern
Barham
Iittle Boy
T. W. Clarke
Thomas Rives
A. J. Blanche
Covington
Alford
Clem Barham
Pneumonia Fear to Fortunate Recovery by New Discovery
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a spring 1906 pneumonia scare with a fierce cough. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for rapid relief after two and a half bottles. He calls it the best cough and lung disease remedy worldwide. Sold with guarantee at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons drug stores. One dollar, trial bottle free. DeWitt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve also offered for piles by druggists.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sona Drug
Not a plutocrat says Mr. Bryan
New York April 21 William Jennings Bryan toured the city meeting Mrs Bryan and others en route to Europe. He spoke at St Simeon s church and later at Cooper Union while schedules included dinners and a governor Fort reception in Trenton. Bryan defended his income from lecturing while denying alienation from labor. He urged public service over private gain and discussed prohibition politics in Georgia.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Europe
Hofman House
Grace Bryan
Virginia
Retter
Uryan
Nantucket
Will
Bare
Thesreetor
Ralph Walker
Governor Fort
Trenton
N. J
People’s Institute
Cooper Union
Tere
Missouri Society of New York
Associate Press
Pidishers’ Association
Nebraska
Washington
Nebraskan
Owl
Thin T
Gentle Stomach Liver Tablets Sold By Drugstores
A Manitoban editor praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for gentle relief from biliousness and sedentary life effects. The ad notes a 25 cent price, free samples, and lists multiple merchants including Hf. R. Palmer & Sons and Warren J. Smith & Bro. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised as prompt and thorough with kidney strengthening benefits, available from all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Hf. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Grr Drug Company
Athens
DeWitt
Ali Drugeglsta
Memorial Day closing bids from Athens merchants
In Valdosta a list shows merchants in Athens agreeing to close on Memorial Day, with many names and businesses signing the petition. The notice notes observance on Monday April 27 and lists firms such as Talmadge Bros. Co, J P Fears, Webb & Crawford, Athens Electric Railway, and others asserting a 2 PM close for some. A second item quotes Rev John K. White defending Joseph M. Brown against immorality rumors, praising his church standing and prohibition record. An unrelated ad fragment offers Chamberlain's Pain Balm testimonials and a short column on Big Tim Sullivan.
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Talmadge Bros. & Co
J.P. Fears & Son
G. H. Williamson
Talmadge Hardware Co
A. L. Comer
HH. A. Weatherly
Athens Hardware Co
Ovonee Refining Co
Griffeth Implement Co
C. A. Scudder
Kh. D. Sledge
Abney Bros. Co
Dorsey & Punkenstein
KE. I
Smith Shoe Co
R. Brandt
K. H. Dorsey
Davison-Nicholson Co
Head & McMahon
the McGregor Co
Michael Bros. Co
Fleming
Wingfield Bros. & Co
D. R. Hinton
M. Link
Eppes-Wilking Co
R. J. Carter
Valdosta
Joseph M. Brown
John KE. White
Second Baptist Church
Atlanta
Whites
Mir
Brown
Marietta
Mercer Endowment
Fulton County
Henry Grady
Dr. Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Tam
Lam
Snake Bite Cure Trickery Reported In Lackawaxen
A German immigrant working for a farmer four miles above Lackawaxen Pennsylvania used whiskey as a snake bite antidote after a rattlesnake bit his boot. The snake drank the whisky and staggered about, later drinking from a spring before the men found it again. The tale ends with the snake eyeing the workers as they approached.
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New York
Lackawaxen
County
Lueck
John Chinaman and His Idols Explored in Chicago News
Reverend John MacGowan describes Chinese religious practice as driven by business concerns and fear rather than reverence. Idols are consulted to bless new ventures and protect against misfortune, with failures blamed on personal sin or bad luck rather than the god.
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John Chinaman
Chicago News
John MacGowan
Oman
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Mf Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds and serious lung conditions. It claims to stop coughing heal the lungs and prevent pneumonia and consumption with no opiates. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and asks customers to refuse substitutes.
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Foley
Bulls Dominate Trade Then Waver In Markets
The Baltimore American notes a volatile trading day where bulls appeared to lead early gains before retreating. Analysts describe a mood of cautious optimism as prices shifted and sector leaders fluctuated amid uncertain economic signals.
Kentucky's New Senator from a Boy Editor's Path
William O'Connell Bradley, Kentucky's future senator, recalls his youth as a country town weekly editor. He describes early political grafts and lessons learned while meeting the governor, then recounts how those experiences framed his later stance in state and national politics.
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Bradiey
Suiior
William O'Connell Bradiey
Kentucky
Are A
Frankfort
Cratos
Bus Quarty
Senate
Cdl
Bradley
Odtar
Bjers
Brel
Washington
Ida Beert Wetton
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Marietta, Ga
Bernice, LA
Joseph WM. Browns
John E. White
L. G. Broughton
MR. Bryan
Second Baptist Church of
Big Tim" Sullivan
House of Representatives
Bellman
Alexander
Buffalo
Sullivan
Big Tim
Pike County
Baltimore American
Kodol
Dewitt & CO
Chicago
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Ely
Warren Street
Ahildren
Tao
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