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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
A religious tract argues against using alcoholic wine in the Lord's Supper. It contends fruit of the vine remains nonalcoholic, cites biblical notes on Passover timing, and condemns alcohol's effects on souls. It warns that Holy Communion should avoid intoxicants to preserve reverence and obedience to biblical teaching.
A dated editorial criticizes Prohibition era policy, arguing Uncle Sam profits from alcohol via internal revenue and licensing. It claims the state partners in crimes caused by drink, targeting voters to decide if the stigma should continue.
The W C T U held a reception at Mrs. Georgia ing’s Shotwell Street home from 5 to 6 p m to mark the first anniversary of statewide prohibition. Mrs A H Russell led the event with Miss Georgia ing as guest of honor, as Mesdames Massey Harrell and Scott read papers. The tone was inspiring, urging faith in the temperance cause and recalling battles for reform.
A Georgia court of appeals decision last week upholds the conviction of R. M. Rose & Co. of Chattanooga for soliciting liquor orders by mail. The ruling makes sending letters or circulars to Georgia to solicit business for liquor houses a crime indictable by grand juries in counties where received.
Regular county board meeting notes the resignation of Hon L. O. Jackson as chairman and as a member. The vacancy will require an election by the people, slated for the October general state and county election. discussion prompts selecting a replacement within the statutory 2.5 year term. The item includes an aside promoting Bowden Lithia water delivery from a local supplier.
Travel offer from Bainbridge to Boston and back via Atlantic Account meeting Knights et Pythias. Tickets priced at 41.10 with multi-date sale windows July 30 31 August 11 and 3rd 4th, year misprinted. Return allowed by August 19 with pension through September 16 for extra 1. Stopovers at New York permitted on return. contact F M North Savannah Ga or ticket agents. Also ad for a barber shop on North Broad Street advertising clean shave and haircuts.
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