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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
2
The document announces the official gazette issued by county officials including the sheriff ordinary clerk of the superior court and county commissioners. It notes the mailing status and location in Bainbridge Georgia.
The passage argues Democrats must remain united to prevent political anarchy and radicalism, warning that despondency could invite debauchery and unrest. It suggests Republicans would exploit weakness, while seven million votes and remaining states offer potential to sustain constitutional government and upright administration.
The article alleges the Cannon Dynasty’s alliance with brewers prompted a major anti prohibition backlash. It cites the Associated Prohibition Press exposing a pact that blocked temperance measures and targeted Jenkins in a Wisconsin primary, signaling a pivotal political shift against pro prohibition forces.
After a session from morning to midnight, the National Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union approved a 25 percent cut in the cotton crop and urged crop diversification. The group denounced night riding and the warehouse system, and called for interstate companies. A committee from each state will study rural free delivery extension.
A news snippet notes delegates assembling to represent about two million farmers in Southern states, signaling a significant regional agricultural gathering and collective advocacy.
Georgia voters approved two constitutional amendments. The service pension extends annual pensions to Confederate veterans or widows with limited personal property. The rural police amendment allows counties to levy taxes for police support. Turnout shows about one third abstained.
Mr J W Butts planted two varieties last spring King’s Improved Select and Harden’s Prolific. Despite a drought the crop yielded near two bales per acre in some fields and proved easy to pick. Seed available from John V Lester Attapulgus GA at 2 50 per bushel with about 50 bushels left.
An article extols sleeping sickness caused by the tsetse fly in Africa and praises Vincl as a sleep aid, citing Mr. George Hayes of Union City Pennsylvania. It also features a baker from Sidney Nebraska endorsing Cottolene as a baking fat improving texture and healthfulness versus lard.
W V Henry of Panama Missouri touts seven years of proof for Dr Kings New Discovery to treat coughs and throat chest and lung diseases. The ad claims thirty eight years of proof and mentions asthma hay fever bronchitis pneumonia prevention and early consumption. Sold with guarantee at drug stores 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottle free.
The Methodist church ladies organize a bazaar starting November 30 with many committees listed and invited to meet immediately. Names include Mesdames Parker Harrell Maddox Bruton Rushin Wingate Griffin Sapa Sapp and many others guiding booths and apron kimona and jack horner sections.
A Warrenton resident claims to have nearly died from kidney trouble and credits three bottles of Stuart's Buchu and Juniper with a full recovery. The ad urges relief from backache dull headaches swollen feet and low energy, and offers a free sample by mail for one dollar.
An advertisement asserts Dr Kings New Life Pills prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice and keep the liver and bowels healthy. The copy touts 25 cents price at all drug stores and urges purchase for broad preventive benefits.
Joe Jones relocates to the two front rooms upstairs over Shaw Furniture Co to offer improved barber services. Assistants Tensorial are described as artists and will make a shave or haircut a pleasure rather than an affliction.
The Markets report lists cotton good middlings at 37 middlings 8, corn western 100 country 75, oats 80, sweet potatoes 75, meal 100, chickens 35 to 40, butter 35 to 40, kegs 7, hides flint 2, lard 10. Prices shown for various staples with unit values.
In the Southwestern District of Georgia a public outcry sale of Morris Brown Drug Co and City Drug Store property will occur on November 28 at 11 am. Items include stock of drugs medicines sundries cigars and tobacco and furniture and fixtures. Private bids accepted until sale time with ten percent deposit and court confirmation required. An inventory and uncollected accounts list available on request at the trustee's Bainbridge office.
Decatur county Commissioners of Roads and Revenues will receive search bids at their courthouse office on the first Monday in December 1908 and will let the contract for 1909 for Superintendent of the pauper Farm County Physician and County Printing. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Done by order of the Board November 2 1908 C S Hodges Chairman Pro Tem.
An election is scheduled in each Decatur County Militia District for one Justice of the Peace and two Constables on Saturday December 5 1908. Blanks for holding the section will be mailed in due time. T B Maxwell Ordinary November 4 1908.
Wanted Success Magazine seeks a man in Bainbridge to manage expiring subscriptions and to secure new business by special methods. Position permanent with salary one dollar fifty per day plus commission. Experience preferred but capable applicants considered. Address with references R C Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Bldg New York.
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