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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
A late summer Gazette from Bainbridge comments on state politics and law. It denounces politicians, discusses pensions, disfranchisement, and the proposed Bainbridge judicial circuit, and notes the senate’s rejection of salary for solicitors general and debates on near beer licensing. The tone is editorial and partisan.
The Review brands Coca Cola as a growing evil masked by respectability. It warns the reform effort cannot finish quickly, but hopes public awareness will remove the beverage from the market as an insidious drag.
The Chronicle comments on the end of Georgia's prohibition era, promising continued convict horrors investigations by a legislature committee. It criticizes governance while noting Judge Turner’s prison commission departure and Gen. Evans’ pardon secretary appointment. It mentions Tom Watson’s planned Birmingham appearance and Bryan’s election mood.
Our First Bale Mr W J Duke of Cyrene delivered the first bale of the new cotton crop to Decatur County town on Tuesday. Two hours later S J Josey brought the second bale. Both were purchased by H B Ehrlich & Co at 10 cents per pound as the staple opens rapidly and more bales are expected.
Lost a horse shoe shaped pearl set scarf pin. Reward offered liberally to finder who returns it to this office. Not for value but for the associations connected with the pin. 13 tf.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce a Friday night song recital at the church auditorium to benefit the Aid Society. A nice program has been prepared and fine music is expected.
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route in Zanesville Ontario says her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr King’s New Discovery. His lungs were severely affected and consumption seemed inevitable before trying the remedy. The ad touts relief on first dose and offers 50c and 1.00 bottles with a trial bottle free.
Train leaves Bainbridge at 12 18 p m for Savannah Ga with final ticket limit August 18 1908. Visit the Forest City and nearby resorts Tybee Island Thunderbolt Isle of Hope and other attractions. For details contact your ticket agent or write E M North D P A4 Savannah Ga.
Proclamation by Governor Hoke Smith announcing a proposed constitutional amendment to redefine electors and set voter registration rules. It details residency taxes eligibility and classes for voting, including military service and land ownership, and explains the submission process to voters at the October 7, 1908 election with related procedural steps.
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