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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dr. Dorée's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for liver trouble and indigestion. It asserts the tonic restores stomach function, improves digestion, cleanses the blood, and relieves fatigue. It warns against drastic drugs and touts a non secret medicine with ingredients listed on the bottle.
Governor Hoke Smith announces a constitutional amendment to repeal and replace section 1 of article 2, creating a broad set of voter qualifications and a registration system. The proposal outlines residency, tax, and education/readiness criteria, plus a July 1 1915 cutoff for certain subdivisions, and sets procedures for registration appeals and ballot wording. It directs publication and submission to voters at the October 7 1908 general election, with future enforcement and oversight by state officials.
P J Daly of 1246 W Congress St Chicago recounts his mother’s recovery using Electric Bitters. He cites gains in flesh, resolved insomnia, and overall strength improvement. The tonic claims to aid stomach, liver, and kidney issues and is sold with a guarantee at Johnson Drug Co.
A slate of patent medicine claims includes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble, Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns and piles, Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for relaxing stomach and bowels, and Dr Shoop Health Coffee described as a grain based coffee substitute. The ads emphasize genuineness, proprietary blends, and easy preparation.
R D Jackson urges readers to act this fall to settle money matters with best terms and avoid rush, highlighting financial urgency and favorable terms.
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