Personal appearance and health link to success in early life
The text argues a young man’s success hinges on health and appearance, attributing skin conditions to blood impurities from poor digestion. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as addressing root causes, improving appetite, digestion, liver function, blood quality, and overall vigor, with testimonials and warnings about inferior remedies. It shifts to a sermon on prayer and salvation, recounting Paul and Silas and the jailer, stressing conversion, baptism, and living in faith as evidence of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Thad Eczema
Austin Ramsey
Saltillo, Huntingdon Co
Jailer Conversion Theme in Rev. George D. Stone Sermon
Rev. George D. Stone preaches at Oconee Street Methodist Church on Sirs what shall I do to be saved. He links Paul and Silas to the jailer story, notes conversion leads to open hearts, warns against selfishness, and describes persecution of Christians by those whose profits are threatened. The sermon ends with reflections on divine communion despite harsh treatment.
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Paul
Silas
Jesus Christ
George D. Stone
Oconee Street Methodist Church
Christ
Macedonia
Philippi
Lydia
God
Faith and resilience in adversity and revival aid
The passage recalls Paul and Silas in jail delivering a message and comforting converts after release, showing steadfast faith despite beatings. It contrasts spiritual strength with physical ailments later praised by J. W. Gardner of Ida ville Indiana, endorsing Electric Bitters for renewed strength and appetite at 50 cents.
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Paul
Silan
Lydia
Sewerage System for Normal School Urged
The legislature is urged to fund a sewerage system for the State Normal School as an absolute necessity for health and safety. A Athens citizen suggests city and county action if funds are denied, proposing a main sewer line down Milledge avenue to the bobbin mill and onward to the Normal School. Immediate legislative attention is demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Athens
Banner
Milledge Avenue
Bobbin Mill
Prof Sharp Drowned Seining in Long Creek
Prof John B Sharp aged 23 drowned while seining in Long Creek Oglethorpe county He was nephew of Mr Peter Baughn of this city and leaves a mother and brother A recent graduate of the State Normal School he was teaching in Oglethorpe county His remains were interred yesterday afternoon.
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John B. Sharp
Long Creek
Oglethorpe County
Sharp
Peter Baughn
U. . State Normal School
Castoria Bears the Kind You Have Always Bough
An old ad style line highlights a familiar product claim for Castoria. The memorable slogan emphasizes trusted, time tested relief and maternal assurance associated with the brand across generations. The copy evokes mid century consumer messaging and nostalgia through a direct promise of consistent quality.
New Trustee Likely Named by Gov Candler for Milledgeville School
Hon Fleming G duBignon of Savannah named president of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Naval and Industrial School at Milledgeville to succeed the late ex Gov W Y Atkinson. He now holds two Georgia University trustee roles and may resign the state-at-large post, prompting Gov Candler to appoint a replacement.
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Candler
Fleming G. duBignon
Savannah
Georgia Naval and Industrial School
Milledgeville
W. Y. Atkinson
duBignon
University of Georgia
University
Dr King's New Discovery Gives Free Trials
Proclaiming public generosity, Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds has given away over ten million trial bottles. The ad claims cures for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all lung diseases and offers a free trial bottle with guaranteed refund if not satisfied. Smith Bros and H R Palmer Sons advertise the medicine with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Smith Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Walton Superior court delays as judge absent home illness
The fall term of Walton Superior court did not open as scheduled because Judge Russell was not in the city, due to his wife’s illness. Court convening depends entirely on Mrs. Russell’s health, with no definite reopening date. An accompanying advertisement promotes No-To Bac tobacco alternatives from Sterling Remedy Co.
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Walton
Superior Court
Russell
Walton Superior Court
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Ten Cases Disposed in Athens City Court
Judge Cobb cleared the city jail in Athens lifting most criminal matters from the docket. Sherman Brewer, Jim Williams, Armistead Lewis, George Graves, Henry G Johnson, Loyd Johnson, Welter Horton all paid fines. Robert Gailes and Joe Gervin faced charges. Gervin was acquitted. Additional trials planned for today.
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Cobb
City Court of
Athens
Sherman Brewer
Jim Williams
Armistead Lewis
George Graves
Welter Horton
Robert Gailes
Joe Gervin
Messrs
West and
Bernard
Mr
Mr Andrews badly scalded at the pumping station as a hose burst showering him with boiling water. Injuries described as very painful though not serious. The notice mentions a patent remedy advertisement for kidney cures and a Chicago based company.
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A. E. Andrews
Hobbs
Add
Eterninz Comedy Co
Chicago
Bte
Chancellor Hill speaks on Sunday school in Augusta
Augusta Ga August 21 Chancellor Hill of the State University addressed St Johns church about the Sunday school work at the University. After the service 3060 was contributed for a new Sunday school building. Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as health boosters at 25 cents a box by local dealers.
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Augusta
Hill
The
State University
St. John's Church
Dr. King
Smith Broa
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens horses may enter Elberton races this week
Athens horsemen Charlie Hodgson and Welborn DuBose plan to attend the Elberton carnival and may enter their stock in races. Their horses are highly regarded and could contend for several prizes if entered. Bucklen’s Amica Salve is praised for skin and wound care, claimed to cure ulcers after twenty years.
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Elberton
Messrs
Charlie Hodgson
Welborn DuBose
Helava Time Defined By Arkansas Thomas Oat
A man who roams town until eight in the morning and rises with a headache and foul breath claims he had a helava time. The writer argues the word is good and deserves dictionary inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Thomas Oat
Union Lawns and Dimities Sale At Deep Discounts
Regular 6 cents grade fabrics cut to 14 cents a yard as Irish Dimities drop to 8 cents. White Stripe Dimity at 4. Ladies underskirts from 1 to 1 50, now 50 cents. Ladies Bicycle Sweaters reduced to 1.00. 500 ladies shirt waists priced 25 cents to 1.50. Bleached sheeting and India lawn sold cheap. Gauze undervests at 5 cents.
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Union Lawns Lovely
Fall Skirt Fabrics and Ladies Wear Sale Items
A catalog of early fall fabrics and garments offered at reduced prices including 42 inch Black Crepons at 98 cents a yard, Black Camel's Hair Homespuns at 85 cents, 50 inch extra heavy Camel's Hair at 1.59 a yard, plus teazle down flannels embroideries and lace veils. Also listed are carpets and curtains, stripe batiste, pique, China wash silks, white embroidered flannels, eiderdowns, belt buckles, laces, and ready made duck skirts with various trims and hose.
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Batiste
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Geo. D. Stone
Oconee Church
Manera
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Michael Brothers
Prof. Sharp
Cscastoria
Bradfield
Darkey
Henry G. Johnson
Loyd Johnson
MR. Andrews
Chancellor Hill
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
Helava
New Lot
Empire
Comis
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