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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
7
The Piedmont Hotel offers reasonable rates for rooms and meals amid luxury and comfort. Managed by Harvey and Wood, the fully fire-proof 380 guest rooms and 150 private baths provide modern conveniences and a reputation for snow-white cleanliness in summer.
Petition seeks charter for Sternstein Willis Co Se Hat to engage in general merchandise and related services in the county. Capital stock amount appears as ten thousand dollars with a request for corporate existence under the name stated and usual corporate powers and immunities. Attorney is K W Wilson with clerk W Wimberly noting the filing date in 1907.
The Democrat lauds Rev Nathan Williams of the Florida Conference pastor at Springfield Methodist Church South Jacksonville Fla for his strong religious work and high moral character. A Decatur County native, he has pursued a life of lofty ideals and successful preaching.
The Democrat notes the removal of Mr J W White and his family after 12 years in the city and county. They return to DeKalb county near Decatur Ga where Mr White owns a farm and home. He held a high position in local esteem and in the lumber trade and their departure is universally regretted. May Fortune smile on them.
A period ad promotes Castorima and Electric Bitters as restorers of health for women. It claims beauty comes from neatness, clear eyes, smooth skin, and graceful presence. Electric Bitters supposedly restore strength, nerves, and a bright complexion at 50 cents.
Prof F P Johnson of Southern Telegraph School visited Atlanta to discuss a new law requiring one operator per nine hours. An estimated 10 000 workers will be needed in the South and West next January. Johnson aims to supply 300 of them. Salaries range from fifty to one hundred dollars monthly, with many roles available to women. The school offers a life scholarship at 30 dollars, all books included, with positions guaranteed. Additional roads seek contracts, and several students have already secured employment. Newnan News
The Georgia senate approved the prohibition bill by 34 to 7 last Saturday and sent it to the house for concurrent action. Editorials say liquor selling is doomed in Georgia and urge an immediate, decisive end to the traffic, predicting passage and urging posterity worthy statutory ideals.
A Savannah page recalls Dr King’s New Life Pills and their 25 cent price while discussing the Second Congressional district’s size and counties. The column notes upcoming primary candidates, critiques trusts, and lampoons a New York poet arrest as a country newspaper man joke.
A Port Byron N Y man Amos F King aged 82 has recovered from a lifelong leg sore after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, touted as the world’s great healer of sores burns cuts and wounds. The ad notes price 25 cents and product guarantees by druggists. Also included is a clipped editorial tease about circus clowns and satire from Mark Twain and George Ade.
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