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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
6
A second major blaze within a year gutted the Bainbridge Grocery Co wholesale warehouse and rain house on Tuesday night at 6 45 bringing total losses to about 35000 with 25000 insured. Two box cars on the A C L siding burned as well origin of the fire remains unknown. The town eyes rebuilding plans as residents react to the disaster.
Slogan style ad claims the pills prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice and help keep the system clean. It urges readers to visit drug stores for purchase and implies quick relief and health benefits.
A sheriff defends Decatur county jail against a Grand Jury report. He counters claims of filth and overcrowding, noting cell layouts, sink and toilet conditions, a lack of carpet in reception, and that swings and heat exist. He faults the jury for inexperience and emphasizes existing disinfection and inmate housing rules.
A vivid buyer note for a piano waltzes collection praised as a remarkable musical sensation. It promises irresistible swing and charm, claims popularity boost for players, and offers nine pages of music with a color title page. Postpaid copies cost 25 cents by sending stamps to The Globe Music Co. in New York.
Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies to acute indigestion relief from Electric Bitters praising its effect and saying it purifies the blood and helps female weakness. The tonic is advertised at 5 cents a dose at drug stores.
Portland ME father recounts six year old daughter dwindling with measles and pneumonia until Vinci was given. The remedy boosted appetite and digestion, rebuilt strength, and led to recovery earlier than the doctor expected. The ad claims Vinci strengthens organs and increases red blood.
The ad urges kidney trouble sufferers to treat backache and urinary symptoms to prevent diabetes or Bright’s disease. Doan’s Kidney Pills are touted as the best remedy, with E L Luten of Bainbridge Georgia sharing a testimonial about relief after using the product. Price is 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co is the US agent.
A E Hardy of East Wilton, Maine lauds Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns. He notes fifteen years of use and savings on doctor bills, as the product is sold at all drug stores.
In a December 1906 letter from New York Marion Harland recalls substituting Cottolene for lard years before. She says it gives complete satisfaction in shortening baking and frying and believes it the best product of its kind for the American housekeeper.
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