Editorial Notes on Prohibition and Politics in Yoorgamery and Elsewhere
A bemused column surveys Prohibition moves in Yoorgamery Alabama and nationally. It mocks politicians, cites the Panama Canal, Dry DC efforts, and congress readiness. References to judges Griggs and Roddenberg, a Georgia State Fair, cotton trade standards, Asheville dry move, Key West Wet Dry vote, and culinary gripes about stomachs and cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lanck P. Winter
Oglethorpe
Washingtoniana
Sons of Temperance
Templars
Knights of Jericho
Albany saloon labeling and political squabbles loom
The Albany government orders liquor labeling amid broader statewide maneuvering. Moultrie suffers a civil engineer setback over alcoholism. Governor Smith’s potential reelection is discussed, with allied hints toward successors. Thomasville cow wisdom and railroad regulation echo political nerves as Alabama considers an extra session to address railroads and state officers. Cotton convention lessons cited include seed selection and ginning improvements.
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Alabama
Georgia reform push voices in local political canvass
Strenuous efforts seek consent of G Pearce Wood of Attapuluus East Side and Charles S Hodges of Crewe West Side to stand for the next Legislature. The piece argues for moral and civic reforms, cites editorials from Savannah and Thomasville papers, notes Judge Roddenberg’s qualifications, and discusses party dynamics, the press, and prohibition era context along with tax collection notices for 1907.
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G. Pearce Wood
Attapuluus
Charles S. Hodges
Crewe
Decatur
Georgia
Nxt
Thomasville Press
Judge Roddenberg
Railroad Potentates Retrenchment Sparks Public Ire
The article denounces railroad magnates for retrenchment affecting workers and small merchants while preserving lavish travel for themselves. It accuses them of self dealing as stockholders officers and concert ventures that profit railroads, with brokers handling stock moves.
Jurors Named for November Term at Decatur Superior Court
The list of jurors drawn to serve at the November term of the Decatur Superior Court includes JR Merkison C C Brown JS Thursby T N Bucker and others. The second week adds RF Kinley J W Napier Lit Ingram Joe Johnson and more jurors.
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Decatur Superior Court
JR Merkison
Brown
Thursby
Bucker
Arnett
Campbell
Laarie
Perkins
D.P Humphrey
Trutock
McLendon
Spearman
Jwille
Mi Griffin
White
Thomae
Joseph Curry
Allen
Wallece
Cheshire
Beott
EB Gibsong
Lester Abwate
Glisazon
Arvahle Griffin
Bovee
Martin
Latea
Evane
M Jones
Jason Swheard
Gt Nix
JJ Barber
Williams
Kinley
Napier Lit Ingram
Joe Johnson
Eubanks
Sriffin
Gilmore HY Whittle
Covington
Cordell
Swift
JN Miller
Townsend J
Howard
Donalson
Cleaners Promise Quality and Laundry Services
Will Jackson offers first class cleaning dyeing and alterations opposite the county jail on North Broad Street in the Steam Laundry Building. He promises to restore skits waist coats wraps and children’s clothing to look like new with color guarantees and affordable prices to save on winter clothing care.
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North Broad Street
Will Jackson
Monster lion on horse thrilling Hagenbeck Wallace show
The Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallace Circus showcase the lionrown Prince performing atop a running horse with fearless leaps and fire hoops. The act headlines the touring circus with other exotic feats drawing broad crowds as they roll into Gambbridge on Thursday October 24.
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Carl Hagenbeck
Great
Wallace Circus
Wild Bears
Hagenbeck & Wallace
Ainbridge
Untreated Constipation Cited In Community Health Ad
A fragmented excerpt cites Dr King’s New Life Pills as a solution to regulate the liver and prevent appendicitis by establishing regular habits. The text references Abati stores and a general anti constipation message amid garbled phrasing.
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King
Peruna advertised for kidney and bladder trouble
Letters from readers in Sterling Kentucky and Grant Ontario praise Peruna for kidney illness lasting years. One user reports three months on Peruna and improvement. another credits Peruna with transformation and recovery, urging belief in its curative properties.
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B. Pfizer
Peruns
Manalin
Misteriary
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Ala
Lars
Grizgs
Roddenberg
Congress
Roosevelt
France
District of Columbia
Griggs
Rodvenberg
International Cotton Men
Asheville
N. G
Key West
Fla
Sis
Moultrie Observer
Albany
Moultrie
Smith
All- Bunny
Jove
Cannon
Messrs. Roddenberg
Griges
G. Washington
Delaware
Politcians
Thomasville
Savannah Press
Second District
Newspas
Albany Herald
James M. Griggs
Bainbridge
Atlanta
Rock Pond
Tron City
Donaldsonville
Boyerville
Steam Mill
Spring Creek
Kendrick’s
McRaevil
Amsterdam
Il Bell
Climax
Parkers
Bell
Belchers
Brinson
Grand Jury
Pgvnt
BC Thoms
L Lowey
McMullen
JD Murphy
Powell
H Mathews JR Gholson
Mosely
Balion
W Hawkins
Funderburk
Gaulding
AO Maxwell
JJ Adan
Dixon
O Williams
Whiddon
Morgan
Lfundegburk
Maxwel
Evang
Daughtry
Ely SA Smith
Mays
R Brown
A Thomas
D Miller
RJ Horn
T Rogers
Petit Jury
Fuges
Castor
Fizer
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