Eye catching Georgia county names as business map
A humorous column lists Georgia county names with practical prompts on what to seek there from brick to beef to bikes. It blends playful place clues with a Kentucky church anecdote about a cat skunk incident interrupting a sermon.
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Georgia
Clay
Bulioch
Coweta
Ware
Fannin
Telfair
Dodge
Worth
Sedley
Quitman
Meriwether
Baldwin
Henry
Elbert
Sam) Jones
Morgan
Dictionary Demand Sparks Minnesota School Hiring Fiasco
A Meeker County school hired a teacher without dictio nary needs after a rival applicant asked for a room dictionary. The new teacher struggled pronouncing vocabulary as the class sought help, ending the visit early. The board now seeks a new teacher and a full unabridged dictionary.
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Meeker County
Minneapolis Tribune
Silary
Charlie
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertisement Claim Health Benefits
An advertisement urges ninety percent of people to take Hood's Sarsaparilla this season to prevent debility and disease. It promises returns in health and nerve strength from half-dozen bottles and notes Hood's Pills as an easy remedy for liver ills at 25 cents.
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Hood
Mrs Wigton's Soorsixe Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain
For over fifty years Mrs Wigton's Soorsixe Syrup has been used by millions of mothers for teething. It soothes gums relieves pain calms wind colic and aids diarrhea. Sold by pharmacists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winlow's Soothing Syrup and use no other.
Themes for Thinkers: Faith and Hope in Adversity
A sermon style reflection emphasizes that God remains near in hard times, that trust sustains peace, and that sharing burdens with Christ eases life. It asserts Bible principles against injustice, the strength of maternal love, and the need for truth and mercy as guiding wings of love.
One Minute Cough Cure Advertises Immediate Relief
A vintage ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as the sole harmless remedy delivering instant results for croup. Dr. W. A. Wriaur endorses the product claiming rapid relief.
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W. A. Wriaur
Statesmans Boomer Ang Joke Echoes in Washington
A House member shares a self mockery tale reported by the Washington Star. The anecdote follows a constituent letter joking about government fish handouts and fishhooks sent to a friend, prompting a flood of requests and a nod to DeWitts Little Early Risers as a remedy.
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Washington Star
Tim Dooley
Ransom Brown
Judge Kaufmar
Congress
Grover
Sam
Granger
Seven Thousand in the New Colony at Fitzgerald
Ex-Governor Northen reports 7000 men women and children in the Fitzgerald colony. Permanent buildings rise as brick supply lags. Abbeville freight cars and the Abbeville line push in materials. He notes general satisfaction, rare theft, and ongoing sanitation concerns while rail access and muddy roads hinder progress.
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Northen
Fitzgerald
Irwin County
Abbeville
Atlanta
Weyler Proclaims Policy On Insurgents And Citizens
Captain General Weyler issued a Sunday night proclamation detailing the strategy toward insurgents and sympathizers. It orders all residents in Sancti Spiritu Puerto Principe and Santa Clara Cuba to assemble at division or column headquarters within eight days and carry identity documents. Passes from officials become mandatory for travel within the column area and all local commercial establishments may be vacated by column captains. Passes previously issued are nullified.
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Weyler
Sancti Spiritu
Puerto Principe
Santigo de Cuba
Columne
Soldier seeks brevet rank to match payment by negroes
A white Army of the Potomac teamster resents earning 16 a month while negro drivers are paid 25. He requests to be made a negro by brevet and assigned duties accordingly, as told by Youth's Companion.
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Army of the Potomac
Our Busy Day by the old lady’s busy day sighs
Local reminiscence notes a tired elder expressing she has many tasks to finish and plans to sleep early. The piece conveys everyday domestic burden with gentle humor and community tone.
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Somerville Journal
Castoria Advertises for Every Stage of a Child
A vintage ad asserts Castoria soothed a sick baby and comforted a crying child. It claims as she grew into a Miss Castoria remained a remedy, and the pattern continues as she has children who receive Castoria.
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Castoria
Dislike New Clothes Cause Animal Outbursts
A trainer describes animals reacting violently to costume changes in acts. A tiger overwhelmed a performer after she altered her dress, aided by a boar hound. the dog was injured. A New York lion tamer suffered severe facial injuries after wearing a full dress suit. A fatal attack occurred when a performer displeased a tiger.
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New York
Beas
The Young Ladies of the Ballet
A Paris theater scene recalls the bygone glamour of the foyer and its audience. The piece notes the dancers in bare costumes and the venue’s faded splendor, contrasting former prestige with present modesty.
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the Young Ladies of the Ballet
Paris
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Atlanta Weekly Constitution
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America
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