Georgia Taxes Shown as Low by Atkinson
Atkinson argues Georgia state government spends less than any Southern state and presents per capita tax figures for Mississippi Louisiana Kentucky Tennessee Virginia West Virginia South Carolina Florida North Carolina and others to illustrate Georgia's comparatively light tax burden and creditable state finances.
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Atkinson
Georgia
South
Mississippi
Louisiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Selees
South Carolina
Florida
Noth Carolina
Primary election resolution for governor race in Georgia
In Atlanta last Saturday Col Candler supporters urged a statewide primary on a common date with full voter access. The group asked other candidates’ friends to join in urging the Democratic executive committee to adopt the plan and favored a date no earlier than mid month.
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Friends of
Col. Candler
Atlanta
Reve
Democratic Executive Committee
War Possibility With Spain Is Debated In Editorial
The article weighs the chances of war between the United States and Spain. It notes war might be avoided despite preparations for emergencies and condemns the Maine explosion as a possible act, urging restraint and cool national resolve rather than immediate conflict.
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United States
Spain
Maine
Sam
Uncle Sam Prefers Peace but Ready for Fight if Needed
The editor notes that while Uncle Sam is prepared for combat if required, the United States aims to avoid war and seeks swift resolution with Spain. It emphasizes a strong defense posture paired with a preference for diplomacy over conflict.
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Uncle Sam
Spain
Georgia Governors Race Opens With Campaign Theme
The contest for governor is in full swing as candidates prepare to stump. President McKinley’s administration is praised for handling the current war situation, while Col William Clifton was appointed secretary of the State replacing Col Candler who resigns at the end of March. Clifton is a popular state figure.
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Georgia
McKinley
Col
William Clifton
Atkinson
Col Candler
Clifton
The Macon Telegraph Recognized for Independent Stance
An able independent and fearless newspaper can be worth much to a community state and country The Macon Telegraph is described as wielding a wholesome influence shaping public life and opinion.
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Macon Telegraph
Berner Opens Governor Campaign in Monticello Jasper County
Hon. Robert L. Berner will begin his gubernatorial bid with a speaking campaign in Monticello, Jasper County, his birthplace. He will outline reasons why he should be governor and appeal to voters in the region.
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Robert L. Berner
Monticello
Jasper County
Berner
Garsesville Blues Prepare for War Under Captain Howard
The Barnesville Blues held a meeting Tuesday evening and appear ready for conflict under Captain J. F. Howard. The company is described as one of the best to ever go on a battlefield and is poised for valiant service when war begins.
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Barnesville Blues
J. F. Howard
Dollar Fit Demo Sparks in Stafford Store
J W Stafford & Sons sold Dutchess Trousers with a $1 for every rip and 10 cents for every button lost guarantee. A 100 pound keg hung from a pant leg bottom while the other leg held to the ceiling, a dramatic test of strength.
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Messrs
J. W. Stafford & Sons
Valuable to Women Browne Iron Bittere Backache Remedy
An old advertisement extols Browne’s iron bitters as a remedy for backache and headaches. It claims to restore strength, ease pallor, and benefit sickly children or overworked men, urging readers to try the tonic sold locally.
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Sally
Strickland Enters Race for Legislature in Concord
From Concord The Griffin News reports W A Strickland a substantial local farmer has entered the legislative race. His supporters describe him as a strong man with solid backing in the district.
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Concord
Griffin News
W. A Strickland
Household Gods and Dr King’s New Discovery
The ad proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery as today’s household god for consumption coughs colds throat chest and lung affections. It promises a quarter century of use with a money back guarantee and offers a free trial at W A Wrights Drug Store with regular sizes at 50 cents and 1.00.
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Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Don's Complete Pile Cure Advertised
An old advertisement promotes Don's Complete Pile Cure as a quick and painless remedy for piles with no cutting required. It claims guaranteed effectiveness and lists Joux H. Bracxergs as the seller.
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Joux H
Fricana Claims Cure for Rheumatiem and Scrofula
The advertisement asserts that Fricana will cure rheumatiem and scrofula, promising lasting relief. It presents the remedy as a guaranteed solution without citing medical authority or proof.
Supreme Court Docket for March Term at Flint Circuit
The March term docket lists cases including Central of Georgia Railway Company v State of Georgia and Central of Georgia Railway Company v Dorsey. Others feature Cooperative Manufacturing Co and Rogers et al v Barr administratrix, Brooks v Mair.
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Supreme Court
Flint
Central of Georgia Railway Saaipele
State of Georgia
Cooperative Manufacturing Com
Rogers Et al
Barr
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Dorsey
Brooks
Mair
Mrs Pinkham's Victory Letter from Virginia User
A Virginia reader praises Mrs Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash and Pills for relief from prolapsed uterus and related pains. She describes severe illness, limited mobility, and restoration to walking a mile and doing housework after treatment.
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Horsz
Hamstet
Red House
Barnesville's Former Policeman Quinlan Vaccination Scar
The Macon Telegraph recalls Barnesville constable A. B. Quinlan famed for past escapades with Cuban and Spanish affairs. He lost a jaw scar when a hack wheels scraped his face while attempting to obey vaccination orders. Onlookers report his quip about vaccination visibility if officers are to check arms.
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Macon
Bar
A. B. Quinlan
Cuba
Spain
Cube
Fifth Street
Qzemtan
Uncle Sam
Maine
Mr. Quinlan
Justice Ballrcom
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Treatment
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and cannot be cured by local application. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness due to catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with drugstore availability for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cuexey & Co
Toledo
Oath and Enlistment Rules From 1808 Recruiting Text
A historical excerpt explains British enlistment rules for recruits, noting subjects must be British and aliens contravene international law. It cites marriage constraints, penalties for misrepresentation, and a doggerel about a soldier leaving wife and family. The sample oath by Thomas Atkina pledges loyalty to the crown and obedience to generals and officers.
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Nancy
Jack
Thomas Atkina
Benevolent Stranger Bluffs on Rural Livelihood
A New York Journal piece presents a dialogue about life and deception in rural areas. A benevolent stranger questions survival amid bluff and performance, framing social tension in a concise exchange.
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New York Journal
One Speaker Reed quip guides a eulogy request
A congressman told Speaker Reed he had been chosen to deliver a eulogy for a deceased member. Reed advised him to "say serene except the truth" in his remarks, a line captured by the Washington Post.
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House
Reed
Washington Post
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Forsyth Street
E. C. Ripley
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Barnes Gence
Thomaston St
Wm. J. Cox
Sergeon
Klalneck
C. H. Perdue
Chambers Drug Store
J. M. Anderson
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Dr. Head
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Greenwood Sanitarium
J. T Chambers
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