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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1888
Page
2
The piece urges Democratic mobilization in Decatur County with emphasis on party organization at district level. It cites the Cleveland Thurman ticket as a focal point and notes a warning from Senator Gorman about enthusiasm not securing victory.
The Savannah News notes three years of Democratic governance under Cleveland, citing economic growth, pension increases, land restoration from big corporations, reduced government costs, civil service improvements, navy upgrades, and protections for all classes. It points to a Chinese immigration treaty awaiting ratification and a fisheries dispute settlement as evidence of stewardship and expected public indorsement.
A public message urges Col. A L Hawes for Presidential Elector in the Second District at the State Convention. The writer portrays Hawes as a veteran Democrat, loyal in postwar politics, effective legislator, popular with the masses, and a strong speaker likely to win support at the hustings.
In a Chicago Herald–tone appraisal the Thurman act is hailed as the people’s win against railroad and oil interests. The piece compares Thurman favorably with Cleveland, notes GOP threats, and mocks a rival editor’s optimistic propaganda about new voters shaping November results.
An editorial from a New York World reaffirms Jefferson Davis for his long public career in the United States military and civil service. It notes his leadership in Congress, his integrity, and his reputation among Democrats while acknowledging the secessionist error of allying with the Confederacy. The piece concludes that the nation grows closer together.
The Augusta Chronicle lauds Thomas Edison as a geo genius whose latest invention surpasses his earlier works in delicacy of mechanism and design. The piece invokes public fascination, ties to noble figures, and notes Edison’s belief he received a telephonic message from the spirit world.
In this age of activity many women excel in mercantile life and compete with men. Dr Piece s Favorite Prescription aids female health claims and offers a money back guarantee. Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption is praised by a Mobile reader for bronchitis and catarrh relief, with other remedies recommended. Trial bottles are free at Zacharias Drug Store.
Porter & Co lessees of the new saw mill advertise ample lumber of all kinds at unusually low prices for thirty days. They urge builders planning within the year to obtain bids and stack up material, promising to cut and sell all they can at satisfying rates.
A large push by supporters of candidates vows to secure first place on the ticket through optical and 606 engineering efforts. Electric Bitters is praised as a top remedy for relief and cure, with broad endorsements from voters and local druggists backing its use.
A legal opinion from E Bainbridge Munday cites Electric Bitters as life saving for malaria jaundice and general malarial diseases. Testimony from D L Wilcoxson of Horse Cove Kentucky claims the remedy would have killed him without it. Sold for 50 cents to a dollar at J Zacharias with claims of kidney liver and stomach benefits.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a miracle remedy claiming to cure liver and kidney diseases, remove pimples and rheum, purify blood, drive malarial fevers, and relieve headaches. It guarantees satisfaction with a money refund and lists I Zacharias Drug Store as the seller with prices of 30 cents to 1.00 per bottle.
A reader from Newark Arkansas reports lungs and bronchial symptoms improved after using Dr King s New Discovery. Another testimonial from Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving a life after doctors gave up. Free samples offered at local stores.
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