12 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
1
A garbled weekly page notes varied items from Congress activity to a pamphlet on criminal psychology. It mentions bills introduced, a leopards teeth anecdote, a snake of political talk about Hoke Smith and Roosevelt, a California thornless plant, and Japan’s advancing kissing custom amid a San Francisco Republican figure endorsing Roosevelt.
A bear takes over a cabin in New York while residents are away and feasts on provisions. A resident man kills the animal, his wife is killed during the attempt to recover control, and two cubs are later captured. The report ends with a note that a sequel will appear. Also mentioned is opposition in Congress to a rivers and harbors bill affecting a lakes to gulf inland waterway due to potential lake level impacts.
The Georgia College on Wheels will travel across counties and towns by rail. Three railway coaches will carry exhibits on farming, labor, saving machines, and charts. In each stop, two passenger coaches will offer free seating for farmers while lectures proceed.
In Bedford Indiana 100 foreign laborers at the Hoosier quarries faced wage cuts from 15 to 123 cents an hour. Angered workers marched to machine shops and removed 24 inches from their shovels as a protest against the payroll situation.
Trade Review notes buyers show growing interest in staple lines and fancy cottons for spring. Fear of overstock wanes as retailers anticipate a normal season and look to spring goods.
The present Congress has 92 senators and 391 representatives when vacancies are filled. Senate party split is 60 Republicans, 31 Democrats, and 1 Republican vacancy. House split is 221 Republicans, 18 Democrats, and 2 Republican vacancies. Republicans hold a 30 seat Senate majority and 55 seat House majority.
In view of Prohibition the Albany Herald has re formed and come out bigger from a lightning running perfecting press. Nothing remains to be done but to put on the hopper attachment into which the exchanges can be staffed and their virtues extracted.
Manilla December 6 natives who are not Catholics press the American government to allow divorce. Gov. Smith, a Catholic, remains firm in refusing. Novelty swimming toys from France include eel and fish models and submarine boats that move through water with lifelike motion.
The writer notes the Prohibition tidal wave as a religious movement that transcends political leaders. It asserts that officials must publicly concede the will of their constituents on Prohibition, from city councils to Congress, as sentiment booms erase opposition and extend widely.
The article notes Japan acts as statesmen and fighters by regulating coolie emigration. Japanese companies face a 25 000 indemnity deposit and are reduced from over thirty to two. With population rising about 600 000 yearly and food scarce, colonization efforts target Southern Manchuria for Fosmo Korea and Brazil, while Hobson's law is affected and Savannah avoids night school clashes.
A home remedy mix for Rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion Com commonly Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is recommended after meals and bedtime. The Cleveland authority cited promises relief as kidneys filter waste and uric acid and urges readers to cut out and preserve the recipe.
The article notes musical mechanical toys with string-pulled figures dancing to tunes as they move. Bells ring and chime. It also describes 4 inch toy cars that run and are affordable. Dell houses range from 25 cents to 50 dollars with running water and electric lights.
In Europe, Denmark and Holland compete to capture England's butter market. Denmark feeds butter cattle with cotton seed meal, while Holland uses cotton seed oil in Hollandaise butter, a renowned product. Danish aim focuses on rich butter fat from the meal.
Review says the new year will bring easier money and large railway bond issues the proceeds of which will be devoted to postponed extensions and new equipment. Confidence is returning but conservatism remains evident, especially in manufacturing.
In Jacksonville, Florida, the Prohibition and the Young A League press claims public schools teach Prohibition. School faculty respond they simply cover the effects of alcohol and narcotics as outlined in physiology textbooks.
The political note projects the South wielding 318 of 672 votes in the Democratic National Convention. It suggests the region will control the convention by a slim margin, exiting with a reduced number of votes in the final tally.
A contestant claims the opponent violated Marquis of Queensbury rules in a dispute. The article notes no statute penalizes rural farmers who borrow money from patrons, convert it to personal use, rather than buy money orders. A congressional bill is planned to address the issue.
Decatur County Georgia Bainbridge will host a sheriff sale at the courthouse. The description lists multiple cattle including heifers cows and calves, two red cows, black and white calves, a sorrel horse a bay mare and a buzz perhaps. Names appear confused in the record but indicate the defendants. The sale occurs on the first Tuesday in January during legal hours.
The Decatur County sheriff announces a sale on the First Tuesday in January in Bainbridge to satisfy a mortgage in favor of the First National Bank of Bainbridge. The described property is the east half of lot No. 320 in the 15th District, levied on as the property of Sam Donalson and Willie Donalson. December 4, 1907. L. F. Patterson, Sheriff.
The Decatur County notice states three parcels of land to be sold to satisfy a mortgage from the Decatur Superior Court. It lists 50 acres in the west side of Lot No 180, 160 acres in Lot No 124, and 225 acres in Lot No 105 in the Fourteenth District, all in Georgia. The sale is in favor of the Bank of Donaldsonville against Trawick, dated December 4, 1907, by Sheriff A. S. Patterson.
On the first Tuesday in January next a list of livestock and wagons was levied on as the property of defendants to satisfy a city court judgment in favor of the First National Bank of Colquitt against Lynn Williams and Grant Williams. December 3, 1907. Sheriff L. F. Patterson.
Decatur Ga county sheriff to sell at the courthouse a four year old black male horse levied as property of the defendant to satisfy a mortgage in Bainbridge Superior Court case W J Bell and Co versus Solomon Satford. Sheriff L F Patterson listed as official.
On the First Tuesday in January next during legal hours a 14 acre tract in lot 272 in the Fourteenth District of Bainbridge County is seized for a mortgage from Decatur Superior Court Bank of Donaldsonville to Haley Dennard and Blige Dennard. I. E. Brunson seeks permanent administration on T. J. Brunson estate. creditors and next of kin must appear January first Monday 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. witness T. B. Maxwell Ordinary.
J H Boyett applies for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Samuel Brunson. Creditors and next of kin are urged to appear at the office on the first Monday in January 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated December 2 1907. T B Maxwell Ordinary.
A Carolina legislator Hon. W. G. Hunter of North Carolina announces Peruna as the greatest family medicine. He claims it invigorates mind and body and wards off colds and catarrh. Additional letters from A. L. Hewitt of West Berlin Vermont praise Peruna's cure after ineffective prior treatments.
A testimonial from Clendenin resident Mr. G W Taylor praises Peruna as the greatest medicine from experience and observation. He claims it renews strength for mind and body and endorses its use for common colds and eye pains, while other testimonies echo strong belief in Peruna’s benefits.
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