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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
1
A collage of clipped opinions and anecdotes from editors in Alabama and Georgia. It cites figures in Georgia politics, the Hearst league, moral discourse on home life, taxation and constitutional limits, with reflections on editors, editors’ spouses, and public figures.
A new Burlingame Telegraphing Typewriter works over any telegraph wire or wireless system, letting the sender use a regular typewriter and enabling the receiving end to be automatic. The invention doubles operator capacity and could attract stock interest from investors, with railroads and telegraph firms expected to adopt it.
Dainty Jell.c dessert promises instant preparation by just adding boiling water and cooling. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach. 10c package yields generous servings. sold by all grocers. Jell-o complies with Pure Food Laws.
An exhortation to merchants to advertise aggressively using newspaper publicity as a key to business. The piece ends by asserting Georgia's electoral vote belongs to Bryan, urging voters to act in the upcoming election.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills used for years with increasing satisfaction. The sponsor N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont claims the pills remove kinks from the stomach liver and bowels without fuss or friction. Guaranteed satisfactory at all drug stores. 25c.
A Bainbridge resident, Mrs. Geo. H. Harrison, reports relief from kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Willis Drug Company and plans continued use, praising the remedy for its intended purpose. Available from all dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent.
Proclamation by Governor Hoke Smith announcing a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal article two section one and insert new provisions for voter qualifications and registration. The measure requires residency, tax payment, and diverse eligibility rules including military service, classed groups, land ownership, and literacy. It sets dates for publication, submission to voters, and the October 7, 1908 election.
An advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder trouble. It claims rapid relief from back pain and bladder issues, offers a free sample by mail, and directs readers to send their address to Dr. Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York for information and bottles.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm BBB as a cure for eczema rheumatoid arthritis and blood poison. It promises to purify and enrich the blood, heal sores and skin troubles, and claims obdurate cases will improve with BBB at a dollar per large bottle.
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