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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
3
The article argues against exploiting Wesley and Beecher to advertise alcohol, noting Wesley opposed distilling and argued against liquor use for health and moral reasons. It warns against using revered figures to bolster the saloon and calls this misrepresentation harmful to the temperance cause.
A historic discussion questions beer versus whisky, urging brewers to separate from liquor interests to avoid public prejudice. The piece cites medical views on beer’s safety and its link to delirium tremens, urging readers to consider the broader social impact of beer consumption.
The passage notes that some men preferred malt liquors exclusively while about a third drank beer and whisky, suggesting many likely began with beer before adopting stronger drinks. The detail emphasizes drinking habits and transitions among the group described.
John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports long struggle with recurring coughs each winter and spring. He tried many remedies before using Dr King's New Discovery a few doses banished the cough. He calls it the best cough and lung remedy and notes a trial bottle offered free with purchase.
An editor disputes claims of Georgia as a doubtful state. The piece asserts Georgia will favor Bryan and the Democratic nominee, while praising local figures Watson and Graves with expected regional support.
Extrordiary Annuaictus announces the opening of a sleeping car line on the Birmingham and Connecting Railroad effective August 16 1908. Northbound schedule lists Thomasville departures at 7 30 am and 6 45 pm with Atlanta arrivals at 7 55 pm and 7 45 am. return times 7 45 am and 8 00 pm arriving Thomasville 8 09 pm and 9 20 am. Pullman drawing room cars on the 7 hour service between Thomasville and Atlanta with electrified vestibuled trains and noted accommodations. Reservations via ticket agents. KL A railroad Thomasville GA J R Rowland traffic manager Atlanta GA W H Leahy gen s agent Atlanta GA David Porter ticket agent Thomasville GA.
A Reidsville North Carolina man praises Ruecklen’s Arnica Salve as a sure knocker for ulcers. He recounts a bad leg ulcer last summer that the salve cured in a few rounds with no scar. Guaranteed for piles sores burns and more. 25 cents at local Crug stores.
A Warrenton resident describes six months of kidney trouble then recovering after using Stuart's Buchu and Juniper. The letter touts relief from backache swelling and fatigue and offers $1.00 bottles and free samples from Stuart Drug Manufacturing Co.
Clinton and Son advertise low prices on beef and pork cuts with small cash discounts. They offer steaks round porterhouse at 15 cents, lower cuts 12 1 2 and 10 cents, hams sliced at 20 cents, bacon 26 cents, and other cured meats at 18 cents per pound. They emphasize self sufficiency and no bad accounts, urging customers to place phone orders at No. 220.
An advertisement touts free individual jelly moulds named Mola G desverts, claiming the mounds are the proper item for the lange ratio and promising free access for users. A center page explains four different ores and the Jell-e product is sold by grocers at 10 penny packs.
A 1908 rail notice lists a round trip from Bainbridge to Montgomery via Atlantic Coast Line and return, with a September 7 8 9 schedule. It notes the Little Rock Southern League games and ticketing details. Travel agents in Savannah and Montgomery are referenced for purchase.
An 8 hour law spurs demand for telegraph operators as railroads extend lines. About 20000 more operators needed over ten months. Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan, Ga offers four to six month training with guaranteed jobs and $50 wages starting. Enroll now for literature.
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