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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented editorial note discusses Republican optimism, Bryan era doubt, and political tickets in Georgia. It mentions tax returns from 146 counties, possible frost risks, and Bryan's commentary on trusts. Also notes Decatur’s agricultural fairs, cotton prospects, potato crops, and drainage projects to boost tobacco lands and local tax bases.
The article argues that removing black voters is the key issue in Georgia politics. It contends whites could control state offices if black votes are barred, noting heavy black registration this year and urging support for the constitutional amendment in the general election.
The Bainbridge Telephone Company announces a complete city Telephone Directory ready for delivery September 1. Subscribers must call numbers rather than names after that date and should report any missing names for insertion. Directories will be delivered the first of the month or available at the telephone office if delivery fails.
Patent medicine advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to ease stomach liver and bowels with no fuss or friction. N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses the product as satisfying after years of use. Sold at all drug stores for 25 cents.
The New York World attacks the Roosevelt Administration as vulnerable and dangerous, blasting its imperialism in the Philippines and alleged abuse of power. It accuses the era of extravagant war aims, corporate influence, and threats to courts and Congress, urging a strong, intelligent opposition to restore self government and prosperity.
Bainbridge residents hear a physician free appeal for kidney care. Mrs Geo H Harrison of Water Street endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills as a relief and urges continued use, noting the product is sold by Willis Drug Company and Foster-Milburn Co Suff. New York, price 50 cents Remember the name Dean’s and take no other.
Georgia voters face a 1908 amendment to Article 2 of the state constitution repealing Section 1 and inserting nine paragraphs establishing electors qualifications and registration. It sets residency tax payment rules, exceptions for veterans, and special classes of eligible voters with a 1915 deadline for certain subdivisions. The amendment requires two thirds approval by General Assembly and ratification by voters at the next general election on October 7, 1908.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm BBB as a cure for primary to tertiary blood poisons and all blood diseases. It alleges BBB cleanses the blood, heals sores, and restores health, urging obstinate cases to try the remedy with a $1 per large bottle price.
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