Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Settle by April First
The Post Office Department order of December 4 1907 requires not all weekly newspapers sent to subscribers owing more than a year in arrears to be mailed at the regular rate. We urge those in arrears to settle promptly, or be stricken from the list by April 1 1908. Also references Mayor McCaskill’s inaugural message and asks readers to consider its city-building proposals.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Postal Receipts Boost Bainbridge Office Activity
The official record shows rising postal receipts increasing business at the Bainbridge office. Revenue gains reflect stronger mail volume and expanded services, signaling improved fiscal health for the local post office and its workforce.
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Bainbridge Office
Residential Advancements Highlight Crawford Streets
The commodious residences of Mr J F Telar at Crawford and Broughton and Mr J Kwilecks at Crawford and Troupe are nearing completion and adorn the city’s residential areas. The elegant new residence of Mr John S'homas on West street is complete and enhances that growing section of the city.
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J F Telar
Crawford and
Broughton
J Kwilecks
Troupe Streets
Our City
John S’homas
West Street
Church Workers Fund Drives For New Methodist Church
Nine circles of lady workers are delivering spring plans to fund seating for the new Methodist church. Mrs Dr Hamil’s circle reported a $12 cake and candy sale last Saturday. Other circles announce an ice cream and cake event, an oyster supper, and a rummage sale to raise funds.
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New Methodist Church
Dr Hamil
C Brown
Gaines
H . Allen
City Council Proceedings and Building Committee Action
Last Saturday the Building Committee met to plan fire prevention for school buildings and decided to cover the roof with rubberoid and begin work promptly. The council authorized continuing the day current with full power until further notice. The meeting also notes editorial criticisms and hints at a forthcoming hot regular session. The mayor’s recent message, printed elsewhere, portrays him as a progressive, practical city leader.
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Cou
Atlanta Journal
Ted
Democrat
Fire prevention pushes inspection and venue safety
Chief Burks conducts fire prevention inspections including the moving pictures building now with two front exits and a rear exit. The opera house may be required to improve escape routes to avert a potential disaster. Also quoted promotional claim for Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds with trial bottle offer.
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Burks
Moving Pictures
Opera House
Parrot Intervenes as Burglar Scared Away by Dog
Officer Mooney uses a trained stock dog to round up wanderers and patrol the city. Rex chases fleeing felons while a parrot frightens off a burglar, adding an odd moment to a night of crime prevention.
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Mooney
Rex
Mayor's Message Urges Bainbridge Council to Act Now
J C McCASKILL, Bainbridge mayor, outlines urgent aims for growth and modernization. He calls for new school facilities, permanent paving, city hall and fire department upgrades, bond financing, and improved sanitation and drainage while stressing shared responsibility with the council. He asserts bonds later repaid by future residents via city services.
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Bainbridge
Plain Talks on Fertilizers
A discussion stresses that crops require excess nutrients beyond plant demand, arguing economy lies in quality to cost ratio, not quantity. Virginia-Carolina Fertilizers are praised as best value for the money based on expert experience and widespread validation.
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Virginia-Carolina
Virginia C
Viginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Dean’s Kidney Pills Back Pain Cure Ad
An advertisement claims Dean’s Kidney Pills cure back pain and kidney ills. A customer testimony says backache eased after one day and fully resolved after two boxes. the ad notes 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents.
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Dean
Usia
Teauil
Foster-Milburn Co
United States
Rail schedule note links Albany to Bainbridge via Thomasville
Etantic Coast Line Railroad Train No 71 departs Albany at 4 p m and connects at Thomasville with Train No 85 to Bainbridge and intermediate points. Arrival Bainbridge expected at 4 p m. T J Borroms T PA.
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Etantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Albany
Thomasville
Bainbridge
T. J. Borroms
T PA
Local Representation for Bain Van 6 Magazine Renewals
Local representation sought to handle renewals and grow subscriptions for a prominent monthly magazine in the Bain Van 6 bridge vicinity. Salary plus commission. Experience desirable but not essential. Mail Publisher Box 59 Station O New York.
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Bain van 6
Station O
New York
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City Council Proceedings
Scott
Public Education
City Hall
Fire Department
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Etectric
J.C. McCaskill
Virginia-C
Richmond, Va
Norfolk, Va
Columbia, S
Atlanta
Columb Savanna
Irolina L Co
Durham, N.C
Charleston
C. Baltimore Md
Young Men’s
Standard
Ederheimer-Stein
Sc. Toole
Cardus
Wm. Turner
Bartonville
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