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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
The piece argues prosperity is returning while noting a wave of crime including the Mitchell Linton abduction and the Thomasville arrest of fourteen blind tigers. It critiques Georgia politics around Maddox Woodward in Atlanta and Taft's rumored winter plans, urging caution over Christmas toy safety.
A contemporary quips that money governs newsroom decisions raising questions about how writers learn about facts and what hidden pressures shape reporting in the press.
In Louisville on November 18 a deal signed by the Burley Tobacco Growers Association and the American Tobacco Company moved about 70 million pounds of Burley tobacco from planters to manufacturers. The sale covers 1907 and 1909 crops, delivering farmers 15 to 18 1/2 cents per pound and freeing roughly 12 million dollars for Kentucky’s Burley district.
The piece notes rising use of store advertisements for shopping decisions. It argues ads guide bargains and influence choosing where to buy, as many shoppers avoid habitual routes and seek adequately informed merchants. It emphasizes the value of enterprising advertising in informing the public.
The article urges merchants to advertise boldly to stay current and competitive, arguing that advertised stores elevate the city. It cites advertising as the test by which all else will be judged and urges liberal, winning lines. It also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills with claims of gentle relief from constipation headache biliousness and malaria priced at 25 cents.
The piece argues for statewide legislation to protect game in Georgia, warning of rapid depletion. It blames overhunting for money over sport and calls for a legal daily hunting limit to curb slaughter and ensure future game populations.
On the night of the 29th, a large section of Ochiocknee in Thomas County was set ablaze, destroying about a dozen houses. Firefighters and volunteers fought the blaze, with the Coast Line Ry station saved only by strenuous efforts.
Local testimonial from F. D. Jones, Justice of the Peace in Quitman Georgia, praising Dean's Kidney Pills for regulating kidney secretions and easing back and loins pain. The ad notes 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as U.S. sole agents, with the familiar reminder that the same remedy is available nationwide.
Dec 2 1908 sheriff advertises two mortgage sales in Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia. First sale covers 100 acres of land in Donalsonville district to satisfy a mortgage from Decatur Superior Court 1908 First National Bank of Viquitt vs Hopkins. Second sale lists two black mares Pet and Bell to satisfy a mortgage fe from Bainbridge City Court J A B Sikes vs E T Mosely.
Decatur County Georgia sheriff announces a mortgage sale during legal hours on the first Tuesday in January 1909 in Bainbridge. The property includes a 40 HP Schofield boiler a 25 HP engine a DeLoach saw mill edger lath machine bolter and belts and shafting all levied to satisfy a mortgage filed by Decatur County Bank against J D Bratcher.
Decatur County will sell at the Bainbridge courthouse in January 1909 the white six year old horse Buckshot and the gray mare mule Beck, levied on to satisfy a mortgage lien from the Bainbridge city court in favor of J. E. Napier against J. A. Hayes. Sheriff L. F. Patterson assigns the notice dated December 2, 1908.
On the first Tuesday in January 1909 during legal hours the sheriff will sell desks bookcase volumes law books chairs rugs a clock cuspidore coal scuttle mistel nou s law books and a typewriter as the property of the defendant to satisfy a mortgage fi fa from the city court of Bainbridge in favor of C W Wimberly against W D Sheffield. This December 2 1908 L F Patterson Sheriff.
The Corporation of Bainbridge schedules tax sales during legal hours on the first Tuesday in January. Properties include a vacant lot in the city and two houses with specified boundaries, all levied to satisfy city tax liens. Also up for bid is a law library in the Baggs Building tied to Albert E Teormten.
Decatur mortgage sale to occur on the first Tuesday in January 1909 in Bainbridge. Property listed includes a gray mare named Pet, a red wheeled black buggy, and three head of stock cattle. Levy made to satisfy a city court mortgage Fifa filed by the Bank of Donalsonville against J. B. Johnson. Sheriff L. F. Patterson signs the notice on December 2, 1908.
Public outcry at the late G. Pearce Wood plantation near Attapulgus on December 17 1908 will offer six hundred bushels of corn five tons baled hay sweet potatoes cotton seed nine thousand stalks of red seed cane a sixteen horsepower boiler one cotton gin feeder and condenser one grist mill and more farming tools plus two wagons two buggies and harness shade wire coal tar and syrup evaporator and a cotton press also the plantation for 1909 including residence tenant houses shade and premises. Also twenty head of Jersey cows and dairy equipment including a separator. Estate of G. Pearce Wood. T M Hines Admr.
Georgia petition to incorporate as Carolina Lumber Company for twenty-year term with main office in Attapulgus and rights to open branches, own real and personal property, issue stock up to twenty thousand dollars, engage in saw mill naval store and related activities, and to execute notes and bonds under Georgia law. Filed Nov 11, 190c with Clerk Wimberley. petitioners: F H Wade C D Misenheimer W E Ingram.
Legal notice for a mortgage sale in Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia. On the first Tuesday in January 1909 during legal hours the property described includes an ox cart and six oxen with specific marks and ear notches. The property, levied to satisfy a mortgage from the city court of Bainbridge in favor of Decatur County Bank against J. D. Brathner.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for primary to tertiary blood poison and various skin and joint ailments. Claims removal of poison, purification of blood, and healing of sores and rashes. notes bottle price and home-use directions. Emphasizes safety and pleasant intake.
Tax collector schedules for state county and school taxes in 1908 list multiple towns and dates for two rounds. Locations include Rock Pond Donalsonville Amsterdam Bainbridge Bell’s Brinson Faceville Fowltown McRaeville Pine Hill Parkersville and others with dates in October November.
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