Georgia Prohibition Era Echoes In Early 20th Century Credits
A murky column mixes commentary on Georgia politics and prohibition laws with notes on railways mail clerks jobs and a bumper corn crop in Southwest Georgia. It mentions Mercer of Fitzgerald entering a race, saw mills closing to raise prices, and home production of domestic wine under prohibition. The piece critiques reforms, notes media humor, and comments on public policy and social trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Editorial Snippets Mark Prohibition and Politics Across Georgia
A collage of editorials and notices from Georgia papers comments on prohibition, lynching justice in Louisiana, and political leadership. It cites voices in Fitzgerald Albany Valdosta Thomasville and Savannah on reform, railroads, liquor laws, and court health, with references to Judge Sheffield and Congressman Griggs. The piece notes broad public sentiment and calls for decisive action.
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Louisiana
Albany Herald
Anti-Free Pass Bill Enacted in Georgia Debate
The amendment forbids any public officer or their families from accepting free passes or courtesies from railroad, telephone, or telegraph companies. Violations incur a $1,000 fine on the offending corporation, with individuals exempted who still accept such favors facing misdemeanor punishment.
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Georgia
Democracy Endures in Georgia Amid Party Reforms
The Georgia Democratic Party remains strong despite Populist and reform pressures. The piece argues the party outlives factions, defends its record, and rejects claims of total obliteration while noting precedents from Georgia and national figures. It cites Hoke Smith and Stephens as historical cautionary examples and urges respect for law, morality, and labor.
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Democratic Party
Union
Alabama
North Carolina
United States
Georgia
Macon
Supreme Bench
Hoke Smith
Hines
Regular As the Sun Expression in Old Advertising
Ad copy touts Dr. King's New Life Bills as a guaranteed regular laxative. Claims the liver and bowels balance with daily use. Ends with a brand tagline and drugstore endorsement.
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Dr. King
Biennial sessions urged for Georgia legislature
The piece argues for biennial legislative sessions in Georgia, noting Alabama's quadrennial experiment and suggesting representatives who would craft lasting laws. It urges the legislature to adopt biennial meetings and questions the need for more frequent sessions.
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Georgia
General Assembly
Alabama
Prohibition Declaration Sparks Skepticism in Second District
The Fitzgerald Enterprise notes that Jim Griggs' prohibition declaration will affect voters only if they are credulous. It argues no informed man will take him seriously, even if he remains sober throughout the campaign.
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Jim Griggs
Fitzgerald
Peruna Praised By Women For Relief From Longtime Ailments
Three women share their experiences with Peruna. Mrs M McGough from New York reports relief from low spirits back and stomach troubles after three months. Mrs Wilda Mooers of Oregon notes restored health and energy after four years of female trouble and weak spells. Mrs Tressie Nelson of Nashville says six bottles erased daily headaches and back pains, restoring vitality.
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Wilda Mooers
Lewis
Ore
Order of Washington
Tressie Nelson
N. 5Th Ave
Nashville
Tenn
Peruna
Suffered Years of Female Troubles Find Help in Peruna
Mrs Anns Munden of Hollygrove Ark reports thirteen years of female troubles eased after using Peruna with three bottles restoring strength and weight. Mrs Mary E Sampson of Londonderry NH credits Peruna and Manalin with calmer nerves, restored appetite, and overall improvement after long suffering. Miss Marie Calvin of Cincinnati Ohio says Peruna gave immediate relief from a severe cold and rapid recovery after one week.
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Anns Munden
Hollygrove
Ark
Perunia
Mary E. Sampson
Londonderry
N. H
Marie Calvin
Main Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peruna
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Barkeeper
Te Mercer
Prisooot
Florida
Mercer
The
Fitzgerald Prise
Cleveland
Tee
Biercer
Griggey
Courier
H. C. Sheffield
Arlington Courier
South Georgia
Pataula
Savannah News
Hoke
Avlanta
Alliance Party
Third Party
Prohibition Party
Alexander H. Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Moses
Sinai
Coventry
Powderlyshas
Bienni
Mrs. Nelson
Mrs. McGough
Mooers
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