Political sentiments and death of Grover Cleveland reflect 1908 era
The piece rails against prohibition opponents and praises white political control while predicting shifts in party loyalty. It notes Grover Cleveland’s death at 71, flags at half mast, and a view of Georgia politics as forward looking with changing leaders and issues from 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
United States
Westland
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Georgia
Electric Bitters Endorsement by Frank Conlan
A New York reader, Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street, extols Electric Bitters as grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues back pain and weak kidneys. He claims it purifies the blood restores vigor and is sold with a guarantee at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Georgia Democrats Set Platform Toward Prosperity and Reform
The Georgia Democratic convention pledges broad goals: full employment with fair wages, protection and equal treatment for capital in Georgia, strict regulation of public utilities, government economy and tax reduction, support for public institutions and education, creation of a labor department, and measures to curb lobbying, immigration, and bad governance while urging unity and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of Georgia
Thomas Jeffrson
Jefferson
Georgia
Department of Labor
Thinks It Saved His Life
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine declares Dr King s New Discovery saved his life after coughs and colds. The ad touts a forty year record as a throat and lung remedy and claims it prevents pneumonia and heals weak lungs. It is sold in 50 cent and 1.00 bottles with a free trial dose. The Democrat offers a newspaper club with Farmers Union News at 1.75 per year including the Farmer s Union Bulletin on home mixing of fertilizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
The
Democrat
Farmers Union News
National Union
Farmer's Union Bulletin
Albany Business League and water carrier plan Flint route
Albany business interests target a formal contract with a water transportation company to run three boats on the Flint with regular connections to Gulf and Mississippi services. Freight volumes will be guaranteed monthly and railroads must meet the established water freight rates, aiming for prompt results. The current Flint service is efficient but lacks regular connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Business League
Gulf
Mississippi
Albany
Flint
Advertising discipline drives lasting public impact
The piece argues that newspaper advertising remains essential and should be steady and well planned. It compares campaigns to a hammering stroke on iron, insisting persistent effort beats sporadic bursts to win long term success.
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised in Rural Georgia
An old advertisment touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a quick cure for kidney and bladder trouble with testimonials from George W. Herring of Thomasville and Moore of Cochran Georgia. It claims rapid relief and urges purchases from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Herring
Madison Street
Thomasville
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Nan
The Kidneys Are Weakened by Overwork
A health warning touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for weak kidneys Kidney function is linked to overall health and many diseases The ad promises samples and urges readers to write for free information and to buy in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swemp-Reet
Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Ash Place Property Sold At Public Court House Sale
Legal notice states 200 acres from lot 191 in the 27th district of Decatur County, known as the Ash place, levied on as property of R P Ash to satisfy a city court fire suit from Bainbridge, to be sold at the courthouse door on the First Tuesday in July 1908, by Sheriff L F Patterson.
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Court House
Bambridge
Decatur
Ash Place
R. P. Ash
Georgia
Decatur County
Bainbridge
Raid
Diffee
Said County
Jim Davis
Mamie Davis
Church Street
Said Village
Said
Charlotte Davis
Jessie Davis
Justice Court
Justice’s Court
G. M
B.S. Calhoun
Janeth
L. F. Patterson
Sheriil
Dock Campbell
J.s.thomas
Pierce Bowie
Seid
Towit
14Th
Paralee Buggs
Wilson Odum
de Williams
Rath
Narcis Williams
J. W. Clark
Levy
W. C. Williams
Briambridge
Bainbidge
Washington Street
Eliza Ann Campwell
Lucy Mayo
Jane Lyons
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Theampaign
South
State Democratic
Railroad Commission
State House
State Democratic Executive Committee
Dean
Bucklen
Arnica Salve
Om Moore
Cochran
Castoria
Ltt
Lida
Alood
Usinbridge Democrat
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Genesee Purz Food Co
le Rey, HY
Georga
Patterson
Jecatur Sheriff Sale
Abram Kendrick
V. B. Maxwell
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