Whittaker Introduces Railroad Rate Regulation Measure
Georgia lawmaker Mr. Whittaker of Troup seeks state railroad commission power to regulate freight and passenger tariffs on lines consolidated by lease or acquisition to protect the public. The Demorest charter proposes women voting and holding office. other items include moving the State Chemist office to Atlanta and a uniform 15 year textbook program. The Senate passes a school book bill and discusses Jefferson's corporate limits amendment.
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ArLantay~Ga
Augusta
Whittaker
Troup
Epi
Railroad Commission
Demorest
Georgia
Habersham
Atlanta
Athens
Department of Agriculture
Henderso
Humphries
Scriven County
McCandless
Pratt
White
Prof. White
Howse
Senate
Johnson
Campbell
McCarty
Lyle
Jefferson
Crop Outlook Signals Record Georgia Harvest
The crop outlook reports cheer across the nation with corn nearly ready for harvest and a record Georgia crop expected. An abundant forage yield promises emancipation of planters from Western task masters, as Farmers Alliance drives self sufficiency and home farming. If fall is mild and cotton avoids calamity, yields may surpass any postwar year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Farmers’ Alliance
Fatal Boiler Explosion At Weller’s Saw Mill
A boiler blast at Weller's saw mill in Carsonpolis, Illinois, on Thursday killed workers William Galliher and Samuel Stevenson. Local authorities investigate the cause and assess damages to the mill and surrounding property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
CarsonplaLz
Weller
William Galliher
Samuel Stevenson
Catarrh Remedy Promises Cure and Reward
In a notice from London Aug 31 Mrs Mabrick remains in prison yard while improving health and facing life incarceration. The article mentions Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and a $500 reward offer for an incurable catarrh case, urging prompt treatment to prevent grave dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Safe living medicines and tonics advertised in old newspaper
An advertisement section touts Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and constipation, Westmoreland’s Calisaya Tonic for malarial disorders, and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female diseases. It also praises quinine derived from Calisaya bark and notes silver dollar history. L. D. Sledge & Co. Druggist is the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
L. D. Sledge & Co
South Amercan
Desperado Ben Foreman Captured After Dismal Swamp Hunt
Ben Foreman, accused of slashing Julia Wrenn and cutting her throat, was captured by Portsmouth police in the Dismal Swamp Thursday night and jailed in Nozrrork. The victim remains alive.
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Nozrrork
Ben Foreman
Julia Wrenn
Partemouth
Eupopsy and Bitters Claim To Cure Dyspepsia
An advertisement-like fragment touts Eupopsy and Bitters as cures for dyspepsia and related ailments. It promises relief when used per directions and hints at benefits for digestion and general health, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
Little Waif in Atlanta Police Station Story of Drunken Child
A frail blue eyed girl about five years old was found intoxicated on West Peters Street and taken to the Atlanta police station. Officer George Hamilton led the child in and officers treated her kindly, letting her roam the office until she sobered. The child called herself Johannz Little Jo and said she lived with her sister on Lowe’s alley and Rhodes Street. her mother had died, father in Cherokee county, and she enjoyed beer and toddy. A local officer noted the case as a potential home for the friendless.
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Atlanta
George Hamilton
West Peters Street
Johannz
Cherokee County
Lowe’s Alley
Rhodes Street
Jor. Foute
Dr Richmond’s Samaritan Nervine In Demand States
In a Drunken Bilious Debilitated Nervous Dyspeptic or general bad state buyers seek Dr Richmond’s Samaritan Nervine. Priced at $1.50 or 4 for $5. Sold at druggists. Testimonial claims bronchitis asthma and general debility were cured. Oliver Myers, Fronton.
B B B Blood Balm Promises Cures for Scrofula Eczema
Ad promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for scrofula eczema and blood diseases after other treatments failed. Testimonies from M J Rossman E G Instey A H McHolS and D M McRaAg claim cures in multiple cases with one to three bottles and a $5 cost.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
M.J. Rossman
Greensboro
Remedies, Lottery Winnings, and Patent Cure Claims
A mix of old advertisements and notices includes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with claims of soothing gums and curing diarrhea. Lottery winners receive ten thousand dollars in bank notes shared by three people, with detailed ticket numbers and addresses. Assertive patent medicines promise vegetable ingredients and a cure for consumption with free trial bottles offered. A Chinese marriage custom and promotion for endurance tonic end the fragment, all in a period advertisement tone.
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Mmne
J. P. Decomier
Thirteeth St
John Kleiber
N. Tenth St
Ludwig Wagner
Otto Repp
Mervine
M. A. Dauphin
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Ayer
Mrs Hamilton in Jail and Trial Set for September
Atlantic City reports Mrs Mary Ann Donnelly the victim of Mrs Hamiltons attack. Donnelly remains unstable and a trial date for Mrs Hamilton is set for September 10. Hamilton is kept under watch at the Atlantic County jail as authorities fear self harm. Mr Hamilton visits with his lawyer and officials, claiming privacy during the meeting.
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Fhe
Atlantic City
Mary Ann Donnelly
Sheriffs House
Mr. Hamilton
Samuel L. Perry
Evans
Ray
Tetter-board of life up and down in this period
The fragment notes the ups and downs of fortunes and health, mocking penniless days and sudden wealth while promoting Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and digestion. It also advertises lumber for sale in Athens and post oak posts for Crawford, Georgia, by D He Arnold.
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Dr. Pierce
Athens
He Arnold
Crawford
Lemon Elixir Health Remedy Ad From Atlanta Notice
An old advertisement promotes Lemon Elixir by Dr H Mozzey of Atlanta Georgia for biliousness indigestion and other stomach liver and blood ailments. It claims cures for headaches sleeplessness loss of appetite and debility with a price of 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle and notes availability from Druggists and a minister testimonial about recovery.
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Clarke
Rodgson Bros
H. Mozzey
Atlanta
Cashbners
Han
Bet Neys
Eccentric Carton Ae Cantos and Political Mentions
Reading mentions the Be race this morning with aspirants for Congress and Pow er House. notes about a candidate beating last year’s rival and a correction to a Jackson Herald issue. includes notices from Talmadge Bros distributing Leon Ton tobacco seats and an editor’s correction from The Banner in Atlanta.
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Panower House
Ainsy
Mr. Pickett
Talmadge Bros
Bee
Leon Ton
Mattaponi
Panther al Go
Lou
Maggs
Richmond
C&w
Atlanta
Avenga
Banner
Alheny
Jackson Herald
Senate Committee
Ton
G. McCarty
Blair
Gowen
Mittee
Education
W.S. Mal Ything Jy
Shooting Affray Near Onancock Leaves Captain Wounded
A shooting affray occurred near Guilford north of Onancock Va on August 2. Joseph Taylor reportedly shot Captain Re Ewell who was wounded and Enet Ewell’s niece Enet was mentioned as a factor in the quarrel. The injury to Enet Ewell was described as sinking rapidly.
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Onancock
Guilford
Joseph Taylor
Re Ewell
Taylor
Ion
Ewell
Enet
Berry Lady. Their Own Physician.
A lady suffering from troubles including leucorrhea and irregularities found remedies that cured her without a physician. The receipts with directions and advice are offered free to any sufferer by Mrs. M. J. Bravin at 252 Philadelphia, Pa. Name this paper. Tyia.
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M. J. Bravin
Philadelphia
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MR. Whittaker
Mary
Geological Bureau
United States
Sea Ae
New York
James Gallagher
Brooklyn
Ackes
The
Washington
Carter
WE. Deny
Booneville
Ind
Denny
L. BD. Sledge & Co
Antioch
School of ‘Technology
Court House
Peabody Fund
R. Bernako
Wkly
C.S
Dr. Acker
Sione County
Kan
Europe
Spain
A. H. McHoLs
Gray St
J. Eczema B.cummings
Onte
DM. McRaAg
W. Boils
Warneatoro
Wetewits
Dr. King
W. H. Cole
Fort Smith
John Crawfords & Co
Ly D Dledge & Co
Hamilton
Herbert Sperry
Tremont
Ill
United State
Louisville
Tetter-Board of Life
Patnall St
Atlanta, Ga
A.cara Krom
Tyia
Sal- Fenians Mfg
OWELL
Eastern Railroad O
Riehmond Danville Railroad Co
Richmond and We
Central Trust Company of
New Ya
Clarke Superior Cot
Richmond and Wins Minal and Warehouse Company
Clarke County
Gin
NER
Clarke Superior Court
Hutchins
C.D. Vincent
Georgia Clarke County
Jane E. Bertling
W. G Cigene
Cee
F. Phinizy Ofter
Lumpkin Street
S. Shewell
E. Bertling
Willifo
Jane
Prso
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