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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
1
Excerpts discuss political figures and public morals, referencing Carrie Nation and campaign tactics. Note items cover railroad commission bills, the Georgia budget, and a proposed new deerie law set to take effect in 1909, with commentary on taxation limits and registration concerns.
A reflective column critiques six presidential candidates and calls for Hoke Smith to reveal a “personal” letter from Little Joe. It questions Georgia counties sending gamblers to the legislature, cites five arrests at Kimball House, and notes court challenges to Standard Oil penalties. The piece contrasts trusts, labor, and party finance while mentioning Bryan, Graves, and Hoke Smith.
A Boston writer notes Southern Christian belief against liquor as a sin rooted in Calvinist creed, while admitting non Calvinists share the same stance. He argues the South treats creeds as inviolable yet fights vice with zeal, despite secular materialism.
Georgia faces tax-burden critique as the district agricultural schools seek new revenue. S. Monk of Triton proposes raising poll tax from 1.00 to 1.50 per person while lawmakers search for new tax sources amid rising property values. Critics call for cutting expenses and removing sinecures instead of higher levies.
In the Washington Grand Lodge annual convention members are told a new rule forbids masons from engaging in the traffic of intoxicating liquors. Violations will be treated as a Masonic offense and may lead to expulsion.
Reports from Georgia authorities state no repeal or weakening amendment is possible. Sleon League figures show 26 of 39 senators support the current law and 112 of 169 House members back prohibition.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill NC hails Buckien's Arm a Med salve as the best in the world saying it heals felons burns sores and wounds. Available for 28 cents at all drug stores.
The North Carolina law banning production of intoxicating liquors with a medical exception passed by a large vote on May 26. The State Medical Society condemned lax professional conduct under the law and urged physicians to uphold ethics, asking if Georgia doctors should follow suit.
A short note discusses back pain and kidney trouble in a lighthearted tone. The item uses playful language to suggest remedies or attitudes toward health challenges.
The petitioners D. W. Hodges E. T. Thomson and H. C. Thompson seek incorporation of Brinson Trading Company for twenty years with renewal. Principal place Brinson Georgia with branch rights. Objects include mercantile business real estate cattle and farm produce trading. Capital stock ten thousand five hundred dollars with provision to increase to twenty thousand dollars.
In Bainbridge Georgia the following property will be sold at the court house door on the first Tuesday in August next as the property of Moore and Jester Geo B Moore and W Jester to satisfy a Bainbridge City Court judgment in favor of H B Smith Machine Co including a planing machine No 16-114 and another No 4526 located in the Planing Mill and Novelty Works. Sheriff F Patterson dated July 8 1908.
Decatur County will sell at the courthouse steps in Bainbridge on the First Tuesday in August during legal hours. The property includes a black ten year old mare named Bell and a single horse wagon Twornhill, levied on as the estate of J P Yawn to satisfy a City Court of Bainbridge mortgage in favor of I A Allen, issued June term 1908. July 8, 1908. L F Patterson, Sheriff.
Georgia Decatur County sheriff sale announces property to be sold at Bainbridge courthouse on the first Tuesday in August during legal hours. Sale follows court action and describes the property in the notice.
Mrs M J Reynolds of Bainbridge Georgia reports long kidney trouble relief from Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Willis Drug Company. She cautions not to expect a quick cure but says the remedy gives significant relief and endorses others to try it. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY imports the pills as US agents. Remember the name Doan's Dosn' fits.
A neat clean and quiet barber shop offers a clean shave and haircut by first class barber. Located at the Shaw Furniture Company emporium on North Broad Street with convenient access. Call for appointments.
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