Southern thought on politics and pork packing prospects
A mix of political commentary and economic prospecting discusses Southern Democrats in 1912, tariff effects on sugar, and the push to develop pork packing in the South. It highlights figures like Gov Hoke Smith and Congressman Clayton, cites a Kentucky ruling on education, and urges Southern independence through meat production and regional industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Clayton
Alabama
Jacksonville
An Appeal to Boys By a Cigarette
A dramatic exhortation warns boys of the dangers of alcohol and vice. The speaker claims alcohol will dull minds, ruin reputations, and lead to jail, insanity, and poverty, urging boys to reject the lure and follow a better path.
Thanksgiving Day Observed in Bainbridge Sees Limited Worship
In Bainbridge, Thanksgiving Day passed with no public worship. Drag stores closed for a few hours and some all day, while the carnival crowd was in high spirits by 3 p.m. despite limited religious observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
A Dangerous Operation for Appendectomy Warning
A humorous ad claims appendix removal is dangerous yet cures constipation, headache, biliousness and malaria. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills priced at 25 cents, touting quiet action and fearsome treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Breakers Ahead on Georgia Tax Burden and State Expenditures
The piece argues Georgia faces a near one million dollar deficit next year and urges cutting unnecessary spending rather than raising taxes. It questions new offices and higher salaries, cites The Savannah News on limited tax capacity, and suggests abolishing useless offices and adopting biennial legislative sessions to reduce costs and deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Georgia
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised By Justice Of The Peace
In Quitman Georgia Judge S. Court 51. L. Jones reports Deans Kidney Pills improve weak kidneys and nocturnal urination. He suffered back and loins pain and fatigue before using the remedy. He says rest improves and overall strength returns. Sold by dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Jones
Justice of the Peace
S. Court 51
Quitman
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Appraisers Set Twelve Months Support for Will Sheppard Family
In Giorcia Decatur County the return of appraisers setting apart twelve months support to the family of Will Sheppard deceased has been filed. All concerned are cited to show cause by the first Monday in December 1908 why the application for twelve months support should be granted. Nov 2, 1908. ft. B. Maxwell, Ordinary.
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Giorcia
Decatur County
Will Sheppard
Georgia Decatur County Notice of Administration
To all whom it may concern T M Hines requests permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of G P Wood in Decatur County Georgia The creditors and next of kin are to appear at the probate office on the first Monday in December 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted If any they can witness my hand and official signature this November 2 1908 T B Maxwell Ordinary
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The
Picayune
South
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Louisiana
Georgia
New Orleans
Decatur
T. M. Hines
G. P. Wood
T. M. Hineson
T. B. Maxwell
Leave to Sell Land for Ward Maintenance in Decatur County
R A Reynolds guardian applies to the Ordinary of Decatur County for leave to sell ward land for maintenance and education. The hearing is set for the first Monday in December 1908 at the Court of Ordinary. Nov 2, 1908.
Leave to Sell Ward Land in Decatur County Georgia
Ierst has applied to the Ordinary for leave to sell land belonging to her wards Arminta Edward and Alma Bird for maintenance and education. The hearing is set for the regular term of the court to be held on the first day of November 1908. Mrs. B. L. Hughes Nat Guardian of Arminta Edward and Alma Bird.
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Court of Ordinary
R. A. Reynolds
Reubin
Leonard
Horace
Emma Reynolds
Unierst
B. L. Hughes
Arminta
Edward
Alma Bird
Notice to Sell Estate Property by Administratrix
Erin Jones Sherman as administratrix of D. B. Sherman deceased has filed to sell real and personal property to pay debts and for distribution. The application will be heard at the December term 1908 on the first Monday in December. Witness my official signature. This 2nd 1908. T. B. Maxwell, Ordinary.
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Erin Jones Sherman
D. B. Sherman
T. B. Maxwell
Notice of bids for county offices in Decatur County
Decatur county Commissioners of Roads and Revenues invite sealed bids at the courthouse on the first Monday in December 1908 for the 1909 contracts for Superintendent of the pauper Farm County Physician and County Printing. The board reserves the right to reject any bid. Dated December 2 1908. C S Hodges Chairman Pro Tem.
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Decatur County
Sealch
Court House
Dav
C. S. Hodges
Land Sale Notice in Decatur County Georgia 1903
By order of the Court of Ordinary the estate sells at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1908 a tract of land in the 14th District of Decatur County Georgia consisting of about 250 acres the whole lot number 140 with a four horse farm dwelling large barn and outbuildings five miles south of Donalson Terms cash Administrator J H Boyett Samuel Brunson executor details show farm and residence at Donalson county location and date uncertainty due to OCR.
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Court of Ordinary
Said
Donalson
J. H. Boyett
Samuel Brunson
Georgia Decatur County Militia District Election Notice
Election heads in each Militia District of Decatur County for one constable and two constables on Saturday December 5 1908. Regular election date and blanks to be provided later. T Bo Maxwell Odinart November 4 1908.
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Georgia
Decatur
Peas
Natuiday
Administrator's Sale of Plantation Assets 1908 Attapulgus
Admr J T M Hines announces a public sale at the plantation of the late G Pearce Wood near Attapulgus on December 17 1908. Items include corn hay sweet potatoes cotton seed acid kainit cane stalks a boiler gin feeder and condenser mill hay press plows mowers rakes and other farming tools plus two wagons buggies harness coal tar ice a syrup evaporator a cotton press and stock including five Jersey cows. The sale also covers the 1909 rental of the plantation residence and tenant houses and the sale of about twenty head of mixed dairy cattle and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Decatur County
G. Vearce Wood
Attapulgus
Jersey
J . T. M. Hines Admr
G. Pearce Wood
Carolina Lumber Company Charter Petition Noted
Georgia Decatur County petition seeks incorporation of Carolina Lumber Company for twenty years. Office in Attapulgus with branch rights, capital stock up to twenty thousand dollars, general sawmill and lumber business, naval stores, commissary, real and personal property ownership, and standard corporate powers. Petitioners Wade Misenheimer and Ingram request court approval and corporate privileges under Georgia law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Wade
Misenheimer
W. E. Ingram
Decatur
State of
Georgia
Carolina Lumber Company
Attapulgus
Aws of
Twenty five years BBB Blood Poison Cure Appeal
Seer advertises Botanic Blood Burn as a cure for Primary Secondary or Tertiary Blood Poison and various blood diseases. It claims to kill the poison and purify the blood, promising relief from bone and joint pains mucus patches sores and nervous weakness. The copy urges exhausted patients to seek BEB cures after failing other methods.
Tax Collector's Notices for 1908 Local Tax Rounds
Tax collector schedules for the year 1908 list multiple towns and dates across Oct to Nov for state county and school taxes. The notice confirms locations including Rock Pond Iron City Donalsonville and others with sequential days and mornings or afternoons noted. Books will close December 29 per the law.
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Rock Pond
Iron City
Donalsonville
Boyettville
Faceville
Agi Attepuleus
Amsterdam
McRaeville
Bellis
Climax
Parkers
Bells Store
Belcher
Brinson
Pine Hill
Bainbridgee
Donaisonville
Spring Creek
Kendrick
H- Ataguigus
Sth
Joe Jones Barber Shop Moves to Upgraded Frat Rooms
Joe Jones and his Assistants reestablish as Tonorial artists in two upstairs frat rooms over Shaw Furniture Cotore offering shave or haircut as a pleasant experience. Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing persistent cold sores after two days of use. Heals all sores. Sold with guarantee at druggists for 25 cents.
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Shaw
Joe
Leo F. _Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
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Shreveport
Dyrankad
Penitentiary
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Ordinary
Georgi
J.P. Elections
State OF Georgia
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