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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
1
The column highlights broad editorial praise for Georgia's prohibition enactment. It notes commentators in Savannah and national papers hail the law as a landmark step, with Governor Smith and the legislature receiving widespread acclaim for advancing temperance policy.
In a Tifton debate Judge Griggs and Judge Roddenberg traded sharp attacks over party loyalty and integrity. References to Judge Turner and a controversial watermelon joke framed by supporters as tests of statesmanship. Other notes cover municipal graft talk in Norfolk, Griggs’ record anxieties, and Georgia politics as the election nears.
The article warns that ongoing practices of bleeding trees for turpentine and cutting young timber threaten widespread forest loss and a collapse of the lumber industry within ten years. It notes a current lumber shortage and urges immediate action to prevent further depletion.
A Tifton debate pits Griggs against Roddenberg in a heated exchange likened to Goliath and David. The piece condemns Griggs for voting to retain a Mormon in Congress and praises Roddenberg's moral stance and clean politics. It urges unity across parties to support Roddenberg and notes rice as a nutritious staple.
The piece argues a nationwide temperance surge toward national prohibition, citing Oklahoma and other states as leaders and urging electing judges who advocate moral reform. It endorses Judge Roddenberg over an opponent criticized for his drinking life.
Otsego Journal editor William M. Dietz lauds Dr King’s New Discovery as the county’s most popular remedy and a family friend. The ad claims it cures coughs and colds, lung and throat diseases, with guarantees and trial bottles offered. Available at druggists for 50 cents or one dollar.
An ad placed opposite the county jail on North Broad Street promotes Will Jackson offering first Glass cleaning and dyeing for skirts waists coats and wraps and men women and children's clothing. He guarantees colors and claims prices are right and that cleaning and dyeing can save half the winter clothing bill.
Mrs. Sophia Caldwell of 1122 Gavock Street Nashville Tennessee appears in a local notice listing her address for correspondence or legal matters. The snippet provides only the name and residence without further context or actions.
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