Simmons Liver Regulator warning and identity claim
A 19th century notice from J H Zeilin & Co warns customers to demand the word Regulator on Simmons Liver Regulator packaging to avoid counterfeits and misrepresentation. The ad asserts Zeilin’s unique product identity and outlines ailments it supposedly treats, plus a plug for One Minute Cough Cure by Dr W L Carmichael & Co.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Eee
Simmons Liver Steenick
Simmons Liver
J. H Zeilin & Co
Regulator
Simmons
J. H. Zeilin & CO
Local residents visit town and merchants boast offerings
Mr George Kinard visits Friday and Hood s Sarsaparilla is praised by The Argus. Hanes the Jeweler advertises Silverware Clocks and new goods. Flovilla visitors include Mr and Mrs A A Dozier and Mr and Mrs J W Terrell. Zebulon Baptists buy a lot for a brick church. Spalding county awards jail contract to Jasper Construction Co for 4390 dollars.
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Spalding County
Jasper Construction Company
Muriate of Potash Available at The Star Store
Farmers seeking Muriate of Potash can find it on sale at The Star Store, carried by J. B. Settles.
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J. B
Star
Local Notes and Advertisements Highlight Jackson Scene
Mrs. Dr. Holmes of Miller shops in Jackson and buys fine goods. Quotes praise for Simmons Liver Regulator for dyspepsia. Judges Boynton and Hopkins visit the city. Allen & Co offers breakfast goods and high egg prices. F Z Curry arranges loans at 7 percent, Capt R H Milledge promotes Hartford Annuity, praising The Argus.
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Middle Georgia
Schloss Bros. & Co
Strouse & Bros
Hackett, Carhart & Co’s
Dr. Holmes of Miller
Jackson
Pike County
R. H. Milledge
Hartford
Capt. Milledge
The
Argus
Lightweight Keating bicycle praised as conscience of man
A terse comparison lauds the featherweight Keating bicycle as light and reliable. An odd line invites readers to request a catalogue while noting Magic yeast advertised by Allen & Co.
Letter on a remedy for bowels and nerves described
A letter to a brother praises a remedy claimed to support nervous energy and muscular strength. It asserts the product nourishes blood, aids digestion, and is suitable for bowel diseases. It presents a confident endorsement of the remedy and its health benefits.
Mrs. Larkin Williard Dies After Illness Near Stark
Mrs. Larkin Williard of near Stark died last Friday morning after ten days in bed with acute rheumatism. She was buried Saturday at Macedonia cemetery. She was a sister of Mrs. John B. Thomas and leaves seven children and many relatives.
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Larkin Williard
Near Stark
Macedonia Cemetery
Williard
John B. Thomas
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Catarrh
Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by purifying the blood. Says impure blood causes catarrh and thousands testify to cures. Ends with promotional tone asserting effectiveness of the remedy.
Hood’s Pills Offer Purely Vegetable Relief
Advert says Hood’s Pills are purely vegetable and do not purge pain or gripe. Marketed by druggists at 25 cents.
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Hood
Georgia Lottery Beats Quakers At Brisbane Park Game
Jackson Institute alumnus praised as major star as University of Georgia and University of Pennsylvania clubs met in Atlanta at Brisbane Park last Thursday afternoon. The Georgia Lottery pitcher Sanford and catcher Moore led a strong home team effort while Quakers blamed the defeat on Georgia’s standout play. Moore hails from the county and is regarded as a leading local figure.
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Georgia
University of Pennsylvania
Brisbane Park
Atlanta
Bicycles Keatings 1897 Catalogue Ad
A brief notice touts 1897 KEATINGS bicycles as extraordinary and urges readers to request the catalogue, implying unmatched quality and desirability. It promotes inheritance of the earth and Saturn rings as allegory for exceptional product appeal.
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Earth
Saturn
Jupiter
Henry County prepares new court house as progress continues
Henry County progresses on a new court house with work advancing. Jackson orders an improved chemical engine and readies to fight fires as needed. E A Flake of near Stockbridge is appointed surveyor by Ordinary Weems, replacing Joe Tarpley who declined to serve.
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Globe
Jackson
Henry County
E. A.flake
Stockbridge
Weems
Joe Tarpley
Flake
Henry County Weekly
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Nerve and Blood Tonic
The article promotes Electric Bitters as a purely vegetable medicine that restores tired nerves by toning nerve centers in the stomach, stimulating the liver and kidneys, and purifying the blood. It claims improved appetite and digestion, and recommends trying the tonic, sold for 50 cents or a dollar per bottle at drug stores.
Dr. Techenor Antiseptic product and anglers joke
An advertisement notes Dr Techenor's Antiseptic touted as a premier flesh wound healer while a quip about Doctors Cantrell and Carmichael returning from fishing adds local humor. It mentions Sherrouse Med Co as manufacturers in New Orleans and preserves a light, period tone.
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Techenor
Sherrouse Med., CO
New Orleans
Pastor O Kelly Improves as He Considers Richmond Call
Rev. T W O Kelly, pastor of the Baptist church, is slowly improving and hopes to be out soon. He has received a call to a Richmond church offering three thousand dollars a year, which he has not yet decided, though friends urge acceptance.
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T. W. O’kelly
The
Baptist Church
Richmond
Griffin News
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Consumption Claim
Chilhowie Virginia merchant R B Greeve says he was dying from consumption until Dr King's New Discovery cured him with two bottles. He praises the remedy as grand and notes three years back to work. Trial bottle offered free at any drug store. Col F Z Curry attended Henry Superior Court opening in McDonough Sunday.
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R. B. Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. King
Col
F. Z. Curry
McDonough
Henry Superior Court
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Surrender to Constipation
An advertisement proclaims DeWitt’s Little Early Risers the only terms to end constipation and sick headache. Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co. markets the laxative with claims of relief for stomach troubles.
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DeWitt
W. L. Carmichael & Co
Miss Leman Hightower Spends Sunday in Jackson
McDon resident Miss Leman Hightower spent Sunday in Jackson. An advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid safe remedy for throat and lung troubles from Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co.
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W. L. Carmichael & Co
Leman Hightower of
McDon
Jackson
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Fae
Jackson, Georgia
Take
Keating
Auianta
George Kinard
Hanes
A. A. Dozier of
Flovilla
N. J. Harmon
J. W. Terrell
M. A. Lindsey
Minnie Bailey
J. E. Smith
Baptists
Zebulon
Court House Square
Allen & Co
Perkins
Sharon, Ga
J. J. Black
Duncan, Arizona
Boynton
Hopkins
Griffin
City
Allen & Co’s
John B. Evans
Towaliga
Butts
F.Z. Curry
Bicycle Conscience
Magic Yeast
Allen & Uo’s
Henry
O. H. Cantrell
C. P. Carmichael
Bie
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