The Convict Problem in Georgia Policy Debate
A view on convict labor questions the mercy shown to criminals and questions state handling of sentences. The Augusta Chronicle is cited noting many convicts face rape and murder charges, while executions are rarely carried out. The piece condemns blood money and warns of oppression in convict labor contracts.
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Atlanta
Augusta Chronicle
England
London
Aps
Georgia
Bacon
Senator Bacon
Wa Hyington
South
Felder
Eften
Prohibition Debates Echo Across Georgia Politics
A string of opinions and notes on state policy and politics references Georgia figures like Governor Brown and Senator Bacon. The column weighs primary timing, prohibition, local option planks, and reform efforts while citing Rockefeller era sentiment and regional examples.
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Brown
Remedy Claims Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Long Lung Trouble
A testimonial from Mrs. E R Pierson of Anburs Centre Pa praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the healing remedy for a long standing lung ailment that resisted other treatments. She asserts it cured her cough cold and throat issues and brought her to perfect health. The ad notes the product costs $1.08 with a free trial.
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Doug Fores
The Miral Dollar That Traveled Far
A Decatur county farmer spent a special dollar with this paper’s editor a decade ago. The bill circulated to Lim for produce and neighbors, returning four times in six years and five years ago exiled to a mail order house, never to return. Its caller warns that thousands pass along for useless purchases and will never benefit the community.
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Decatur County
Bainbridge
Lim
Exactly Right Patches Hurried Life Pills With Praise
Mr A A Feito of Harrisville testifies that Dr Kong’s New Life Pills have relieved illness for years. The pills claim to ease constipation biliousness and stomach discomfort with minimal distress and cost 25 cents per box.
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Pheave
Dr. Kong
A.A. Feito
Harrisville
X. Y
Up and Booning in a Town of Gloom
A brisk exhortation urges readers to seek money and property to elevate the town’s spirit and personal status. It mocks procrastination and promotes relentless effort and acquisition as the path to immortality and happiness, ending with a call to action to work hard and stay optimistic.
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Ernest
Cotton price scheme urged to boost Bainbridge trade
The speaker calls merchants and warehousemen to quickly set a premium for the first bale of cotton, aiming to attract cotton receipts and push 1908's record growth. He argues Bainbridge should pay farmers well, noting premiums are easier to establish before cotton arrives in town.
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Bainbridge
Free Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds Offer
Free individually molded jelly moulds offered with the June The Deinty Dessert. Moulds are hard to obtain outside large cities but readers can secure them free. Jeliza is sold by grocers at 10 cents per package with a circular explaining and illustrating the moulds. Do not accept substitutes.
Annual Excursion to Montgomery June 25 1908
Special train leaves Bainbridge at 9 05 a m for a round trip fare of 2 25. Visit Montgomery and attend the Montgomery Nashville baseball games on June 25 26 and 27 with return limit June 27. See ticket agents E M North division passenger agent Savannah Ga and F C West traveling passenger agent Montgomery Ala for details.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bainbridge
Nashville
Jane
E. M. North
Savannah
F. C. West
What shall We Have for Dessert Jello Ad
A vintage ad promotes Jell O as an economical dessert option that can be prepared instantly by adding water. It highlights eight flavors including Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry and Peach. The copy asserts Jell O complies with 21 Pure Food Laws and urges grocers to stock the product.
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All Good Grocers
Genesee Purs Food Co
Ie Roy
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Bainbridge Resident
Bainbridge Georgia resident Mrs M J Reynolds testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave relief from long standing kidney trouble after purchasing at Willis Drug Company. Ad claims backache from sick kidneys and urges others to try the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Bainbridge
M. J. Reynolds
Doan
Willis Drug Company
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Best the World Affords Salve Claim
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill NC praises Bucelen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world saying it cured a felon on his thumb and heals wounds. It is sold at 25 drug stores.
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C.M. Harden
Silver City
Norh Carolina
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hul
N.C
Barter First Opens New Barber Shop Center
Joe Jones promotes a new barber shop at North 16 Street East featuring quiet, clean shaves. The Democrat will club with Farmers Union News offering a $1.75 package including a copy of Farmers Union Pailetin with home fertilizer guidance.
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Shaw Faiture Company
Dolite
the Democrat
H Farmers Union News
Nations Union
Farar Union Pailetin
Swamp Root advertised by Dr Kilmer and Co
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims the product corrects internal derangements, relieves painful and frequent urination, and offers a one dollar bottle with a free sample by mail from Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Adness
Dr. Kaimer & Co
Bingston
N. Y
Binghamton, N. Y
Covery
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Chatham
Shylock
Amerca- Times Recorder
Macor News
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Raoliva
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Seis
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Castoria
Bainbridge Democrat
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