Remarkable Tanlac recovery tale in Georgia county farms
Mrs. O C Cason, once 60 pounds and near health failure, credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery after six weeks of use. Her story, recounted by her sister and J R Battle in Atlanta, depicts renewed appetite, strength, and plans to return home to Acworth. Tanlac sold through multiple Georgia towns.
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J. R. Battle
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Atlanta
O. C. Cason
Acworth
Mr. Battle
Mrs. Cason
Tanlac
Dr. Elder
Jacobs
English Avenue
X-Lay
H. J. Porter, Butler, Hart & Childs
Howard, Ga
Reynolds Pharmacy
Reynolds,Ga
U.S. Underwood
Potterville
W. T. Cochran & Son
Rupert, Ga
Excursion to Atlanta Leaves Junction City at 12 39 P M
Round trip fare two dollars with return limit set for July 2 1916. W W Croxton General Passenger Agent Atlanta Georgia announces excursion via A B and A from Junction City with a 12 39 P M departure.
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Junction City
W. W. Croxton
Atlanta
Georgia
Officers Seize Booze in Raid on Manshine Still
Revenue officers raided an alleged manshine still near Box Springs seizing more than 2000 gallons of beer 200 gallons of low wines and a small amount of whiskey. Agents English Causey Owens and Barber conducted the raid and sent a report to the U S internal revenue office in Atlanta. No further details were learned.
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Box Springs
English
Causey
Owens
Barber
United States Internal Revenue Office
Atlanta
Substitute for Nasty Calomel Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted
An old newspaper ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims faster relief from liver sluggishness and constipation, no griping, and a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad emphasizes ease on children and adults and urges buying at 50 cents a bottle.
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Dodson
And Generally Unpleasant Pompous Quote From Thackeray
A brief remark faults people who lack humor as pompous and self important, attributed to Thackeray, highlighting a biting social quip about laughter and attitude.
Prosperity Hails Taylor County Farm Crops Bright and Promising
Farmers report one of the largest corn acreages on record in Taylor County with expectations of record yields if rains hold. Cotton is thriving, blooming in many areas, and overall prosperity is favored as crops are grown with minimal expense. Local merchants note visitors from across the state praising crop conditions. A second item endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a reliable stomach and constipation remedy, cited by S. H. Murphy of Wellsburg, New York.
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Taylor County
Taylor
Musslewhite
Whatleys
Chamberlain
H. Murphy
Wellsburg
N. Y
Youth Run Over By Bicycle Rider At Plum Street Stand
A group of seven to eight year old boys manning a Plum Street soft drink stand were involved when a nearby bicycle rider struck Glover Sealy. Glover was treated and later improved, but the rider, a Black youth, died from injuries at Macon Hospital on Saturday.
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Plum Street
Little Glover Sealy
G. L. Sealy
First Street
Glover
Brown’s
Macon
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cold remedy that heals inflammation soothes coughs loosens phlegm and helps clear chest irritation. The copy urges readers to buy the syrup at rogists with a guarantee of effectiveness.
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Dr. Bell
Peach County plan seen as ruinous to Houston County
A Perry writer denounces the proposed Peach County scheme as ruinous to Houston, arguing the lines would overvalue Peach and drain Houston’s tax base. The letter describes territorial shifts, political motives, and accusations of a Fort Valley bid to make the city the county seat, harming surrounding areas.
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Honae H Hodges
Perry
Peach
Houston
Macon Telegraph
The
Telegraph
Houston County
Crawford
Macon County
Moss Creek
Dunbar
Echeconnee Crossing
Peach County
Marshallville
Georgia
Fort Valley
Unadilla
Dooly County
Lamar
Peach County Proposition Sparks Georgia County Debate
Thus Houston is attacked from the west and south to create needless new counties. The move risks every Georgia county by inviting neighboring towns to expand. The speaker cites established counties and argues against redrawing borders. June 17 Perry.
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Peach” County
Houston
Georgia
Cvea
John H. Hoges
Perry
Albert English Killed in Accidental Gun Discharge
Albert English of Englishville Macon County died from an accidental gun discharge while his brother Russell cleaned the weapon on their home steps about 9:30 am. The incident, witnessed by family, left Albert dead near instantly with many relatives and friends in mourning.
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E.G. English
Reynolds
Montezuma
Albert English
Englishville
Russell English
Russell
Mannner
Albert
English
Macon County
Peach County proposal sparks Macon County protest
The Macon County Citizen reports a Monday mass meeting denouncing the plan to detach the Marshallville district and form Peach County. Residents warn about losing $750,000 in taxable property and urge lawmakers to consider impacts before the Legislature acts.
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Macon County
Fort Valley
Marshallville
Peach
Georgia
Congressional and State Primary on Same Bay
The Third district executive committee met in Americas last Wednesday to set dates for the congressional primary and adopt election rules. Representatives from all counties except Quitman, Taylor and Webster attended. E L Carter presided as chair. The body chose a popular vote to decide the congressional winner.
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Third Congressional District
Americas
Quitman
Taylor and
Webster
E.L. Carter
Judge S. P. Gilbert Seeks Re election To Superior Court
Taylor county friends of Judge Price Gilbert announce his candidacy to succeed himself as judge of the superior court in the Chattahoochee circuit. The Herald prints his formal card and supporters praise his record and popularity, especially in enforcing laws, predicting strong support in Taylor County for the upcoming primary.
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Taylor County
Price Gilbert
Superior Court
Chattahoochee Circuit
Herald
Gilbert
McLaughlin to Oppose Palmer for Solicitor General
Hon. Frank McLaughlin announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee circuit. He calls to abolish the solicitor fee system and pledges a quick bill in the upcoming legislature. A Harris County native, he has practiced in Columbus for years and has an active campaign.
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Frank McLaughlin
Chattahoochee
Herald
McLaughlin
Sesson
Harris County
Columbus
Solicitor General’s Office
Mr. Crisp Announces Candidacy for 65th Congress
Hon Chase Crisp declares his bid to succeed himself in the 65th Congress. The Third District’s representative is praised as capable and faithful, with broad support among Democratic leaders in Washington and a strong local backing across all counties for the primary.
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the Herald
Chase Crisp
Crisp
Dstrict
Washington
National Capitol
Picnic at Pari's Mill July 1
The annual picnic at Pari's Mill will be held Saturday July 1. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the day at the park grounds.
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PARK
Pari’s Mill
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A. B
Same Bay
S. P. Gilbert
Solicitor Palmer
Mr. Crisp
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