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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1889
Page
4
A collage of advertisements touts Acker's Dyspepsia and Digestive aids, Ely's Cream Balm claims, and other patent remedies with prices and local sellers. It includes a local political note about Colonel L F Livingston contemplating a gubernatorial run and a brief remark on tramps prompting legislative discussion.
Dyspepsia and indigestion woes are blamed on greasy foods and poor habits. Green's August Flower is touted as a cure and health booster for the American stomach, with claims of restored happiness and vitality. A Gabriel-like note praises Georgia progress as due to local effort, not Northern capital.
An advertisement proclaims Beggs Diaraloza Balm as highly effective for diarrhea cramps and feverish symptoms, claiming one bottle cures such cases. It also touts Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for catarrh and head cold with testimonials from E L Crosby of Nashville Tennessee.
The piece notes estimates for the national census range from 62 000 000 to 67 250 000 and mentions surplus reduction as a priority. It praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, cites anecdotal cures, and reports on a Georgia legislator proposing a bill to curb rail delays while criticising travel disruptions on free passes.
An unsigned advert claims Zecharia’s Dag 3.0 bottles offer dramatic relief for consumption and coughing. It touts universal cures, free samples, and large sales to customers, with bold promises of rapid health recovery and guaranteed effectiveness.
An advertisement proclaims a $500 reward for evidence that Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic matches its claimed cures for chill fever and malaria. It promises a 60 cent price, money back if unsatisfied, and notes sales have sold out with endorsements from W ixines Bailey Barrow Ochid hnee A E Tarver and M D W Baston. It mentions July 25 and Thomasville Georgia in relation to endorsements and stock needs.
The Georgia Farmers' Alliance Advocate is presented as the leading alliance paper of Georgia and is devoted exclusively to the alliance cause. Subscribers are urged to call or send in their subscription for $2 per year.
A bill to pay clerks and managers of all general elections is approved. The Alliance backs a dog law while urging farmers to pick cotton early for money. A Kentucky correspondent praises Mrs. Jennie Kesserson for nine years of Democratic work and five July births. The Farmers Alliance emphasizes thrift, economy, and cooperative effort to boost southern agriculture, per Rome Tribune. Also a medical ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women’s ailments with a money-back guarantee.
Personal letter from N H rasbipers of Mobile Alabama praising Dr Kinzs New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh saying it gave instant relief and cured him. He also mentions Electric Bitters and Dr Kings New Life Pills as helpful and endorses other remedies with cautionary notes.
Rome druggists W D Hovi & Co report strong sales of Kinz's New Discovery and Duchkrens Amict Salve with many cures in consumption cases. They claim unmatched effectiveness when combined with Electric Bitters and guarantee satisfaction. I Zschaias handles the remedies locally.
A dense ad fragment touts Electric Bitters as a cure for liver and kidney issues and claims malaria prevention, with prices and distributors. It also promotes Shiloh's products for coughs, catarrh, dyspepsia, insomnia, and nervous ailments, boasting guarantees and testimonials.
A garbled 19th century notice describes a blood purifier product and its pricing, with references to "blood purifier" and a company seal. The legible parts indicate concern over cost and warrant. The fragment hints at medical or patent medicine history and potential consumer warnings.
The ad touts Buck ev Arnica Salve as the best remedy for sores pimples salt rheum chapped hands burns and all skin eruptions. It claims guaranteed satisfaction with payment only on delivery and lists I Zappangs as the seller offering five for 25 cents.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and related lung troubles. It claims a patient was near death before doctors saved him and now enjoys good health, with a testimonial from a Decatur store.
A local notice discusses political maneuvering to place a candidate on the ticket then focuses on Electric Bitters as a top remedy for kidney liver and stomach diseases. Advertising tone notes the product's merit and indorsement with price and store reference.
Warns readers not to be deceived by imitators of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption, coughs, and colds. Promotes genuine formula with a 45 cent trial bottle and a larger bottle for a dollar, urging customers to seek authentic relief from throat lung and chest ailments.
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