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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1889
Page
4
A fragmentary dental of advertisements promotes Ely Dream Balm and Boschee’s German Syrup as cures for coughs colds and dyspepsia. The copy cites testimonials from Joseph Stewart of Brooklyn and mentions prices and a focus on health remedies amid exhortations to buy and “give them a chance.”
A long ad blurb touts Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam and Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and stomach issues. It claims cures for cramps colic and all stomach bowels inflammation and cites trial bottles at Zacharias Drug Store Bainbridge and Hamrick Co Shelby with names and claims of relief for female weakness and a seven year illness recovery.
Treasury attention turns to reducing the Surplus Consumptives in the UK. Since Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption arrived, mortality from the disease has fallen. A bottle kept on hand and used at early signs like cough or cold is urged, with trial bottles free at Zacharias' Drug Store.
Do not waste time on remedies that pretend to help when your lungs are at risk. Seek Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs, and colds. Ensure you get the genuine product, as some sellers may push fakes or mislabelled versions. Trial bottles available at local drug stores.
A Georgia town spectacle ends with a balloon ascent in a circus crowd. An elderly rheumatic Black man, thinking the balloonist in fancy dress is the Lord returning, greets him politely with a humorous greeting about his father.
A Saturday night gathering addressed by Peck and Helmes urged a national colonization movement. They proposed signing a congress to secure laws for moving African Americans to a northwestern territory with self government, advocating separation of races to avoid conflict. The speakers projected tears of friendship over parting rather than bloodshed. They warned Congress to enact territory laws to keep whites out. Two papers offer a combined subscription deal.
Notice to Sea City voters on Sept 4 1886 by Mayor O Nea to decide in October whether public schools should be established and if the city should levy a tax to support them. Details cite legal authority and election method as prescribed by the Legislature.
From Branford Florida a dated note August 19 1889 asks for another gross of Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic. The message reports a complete sellout of the last gross with not a bottle returned and urges prompt shipment under a strict guarantee.
A long catalog of patent medicines is promoted, led by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Shiloh’s Cure. The ad touts Beggs’ Blood Purifier, Electric Bitters, and Bucklen’s Arnica, claiming relief for bronchitis, dyspepsia, catarrh, and liver and kidney ailments. Local druggists Zacharias and Hoyt sell and guarantee these products with testimonials and a sample available.
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