Watsons Magic Balsam Promises Healing Verdicts
An 1885 Bainbridge patent medicine ad extols Watsons Magic Balsam for burns sores eruptions and a range of ailments with testimonials from Dr J A Butts and local residents. It claims fifteen years of community testing and lists price 25 and 50 cents per bottle plus train schedule notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rious
J. A. Butts
Bainbridge
Watson
Mr. H. Nussbaum
Georgia
W. C. Jones
Atlanta
H. Nussbaum
M. O'Neal
C. W. Wimberley
L. ¥. Burkett
J. A. Butts & Co
Bainbridge, Ga
New Industrial Empire For the South Predicted
The New York Journal of Commerce argues the South holds undeveloped industrial potential. It forecasts cotton and textile growth, iron and steel, sugar, wool, silk, jute, hemp, and ramie as major future industries, with vast water power and rail access boosting land values and regional prosperity. It highlights favorable climates for sheep, silk, hemp, jute, and ramie, and notes Southern states possess untapped resources and harbors ready to serve growing manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Northwest
Pacific Ocean
Rocky Mountain
Potomac
Ohio
South
United States
Ramie
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Gsongia
Tennessee
Alabama
Kentucky
New England
Atlantic
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Galveston
Advice to Lovers and Young People on Married Life
Long guidance on entering marriage with modest means, shared life planning, and mutual respect. Emphasizes starting small, joint home decisions, gentleness, and learning to bear with each other. Warns against prestige and neglect of children, praising engaged parenting and the rising role of women in education, citing Mississippi university progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Beecher
Brooklyn Magazine
South
University of Mississippi
Push and farming pay echoed across Georgia columns
The piece juxtaposes a Parisian social experiment on language with a broad call to push forward for improvement. It cites farming as the nation’s cornerstone, noting Georgia and Green County examples, and highlights a successful farmer who rose from near poverty to substantial property tax, urging uplift and perseverance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Journal
Department of Business
Georgia
Green County
Atlanta Constitution
John Smith
Perry’ Home Journal
Dawson Journal
Montezuma Record
la Grange Reporter
The
Advertiser
Barnesville Mail
Cartersville American
Courant
Herald
Gainesville
Simple Words From Reverend Jones On Heaven and Family
The speaker recalls Reverend Sam Jones describing heaven as a place where he hopes to be with his wife and children. He speaks of a comforting belief that faithful souls are reunited with loved ones, including the joy of seeing children again along a shining path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.curry
D.D
South Jeret
Johnson's
Sam Jones
Heaven
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Maston O'Neal
Water Street
Daniel McGill
Aainbridge
Albany
Charles C. Bush
Torney
Colquitt
E. J
Dr. Trarrell
West Street
Shetwell Wells
M.L. Battle
Hinds
West Side
Itus Fine Dental Engine
L. H. Peacock
Bainbridge and
Vicini
Seager
W. G. Froom & Co
Broughton Shore
J. H. Boozer
EN Tis
Ofice
Johnson’s
E Smith & Bro
Bay Street
Wannah
Tae
Mt Howse, Savannah, Ba
Apalachicola
Florida
Oren
T. Cason
Mrk J. BE. Morgan
the Nations
DR. Watson
Savannah, Florida
Western
R’y
Savannah
Atlantic Coast Line
Jesupa
Callahan
Jacksonville
Jesupa' i
Asville and
Chat
Ais
N. Ry
Suuyvunto
Brunswic
Bruswick
Fernandi
Waldo
Ocala
Iar Key
All Star and Navigation
Orlang
Notween
Charleston
Jesup
Waycross “Stee
Gallahan
Betweah
Savannahville
Brunswick
B& W
Waycross
Savan
T Jackson
Jesup Express
Jesup Dina
Albany Express
Jacksonvillé
Thomasville
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Brovewick
Fernand
Siam
Paris
Harper’s Bazar
Chicago Tribune
Alps
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