Jackson adopts 1897 business tax ordinances list
City council of Jackson adopts a comprehensive 1897 tax schedule covering licenses for merchants, artisans, and service trades with varied amounts from five to twenty five dollars. It imposes street tax for males 16 to 50 and enforces penalties for noncompliance and failure to pay.
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Jackson
Ouhr
S. Her
Convic
Peit Furthr
Jorph Jouty
B. P. Bailey
Glerk and
Freas
Doctor’s Remarkable Kentucky Cure Reported
Eastern Kentucky physician Dr C H Porter of Rowan Morgan counties recounts his 20 year illness halting in recent months after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. He cites neighbor S G Bailey cured of rheumatism and praises pills for nerve strength blood vitality. Bailey’s crutch and cane shown as proof. Pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 50c a box six for 2.50.
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Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
C. H. Porter
Rowan and Morgan
Morgan County
Pia
S. G. Bailey
de. Porter
Gazette
Mr. Bailey
Anitha
C. Porter
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Cough Remedy Promoted For Children And Croup
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for children and for croup warning that early use prevents severe wrack. It claims efficacy against whooping cough and other diseases and notes price at 25 and 50 cents per bottle from Wampum Pharmacy. It also mentions a wealthy Americus buyer purchasing champagne with gold.
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Hove Chamberlain
Inisa
Uss— C. MM
Ekles
Wampuam Pharmacy
Wampum
Castorita appoints Brantley as traveling representative
Clarence W. Brantley, former Monroe Advertiser editor, becomes traveling representative for the Macon News. The notice promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and lung troubles with a testimonial from E. Freed, Superintendent of Prairie Depot Schools, Ohio.
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Clarence W. Brantley
Monroe Advertiser
Macon News
Ollsuen
Trey Chamberlan
Freed
Prairie Depot
Ohio
Chamberlain
Scotl and Bowne Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Advertisement
Poor blood means weak flesh and tired nerves. Pills, bitters, and iron tonics won't enrich the blood. SCOTt & BOWNE's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites is offered as the best remedy to enrich blood. Free booklet available. price 50c and 3.00 dollars from SCO1l & BOWNE, New York.
Cattle Scarcity Amid Winter Stock Care Notes
An undoubted fact notes cattle are scarcer than a year ago while feed is abundant. Advice covers water, fertilizer from hen droppings, using straw for stock shelter, and winter care for sick animals. A separate item mentions Dr. Rider and a failed suicide attempt in Columbus jail after murder accusations.
How to Cure a Severe Cold
A local editor suffered a severe cold and tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after reading its ads. The remedy produced speedy relief and a permanent cure, according to The Banner of Liberty. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from W. Los arm duel. The Evening Constitution notes its Democratic stance.
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Chamberlain
Banner of Liberty
Libertytown
Maryland
W. Los Arm
Private medical ads and stamps from Atlanta firm
Fragmentary ad copy from PR HATHAWAY & CO at 22 Broad St Atlanta offers medical items and stamps. Text mentions female health topics and youth concerns, with references to specialists and physicians in the country and two-cent postage.
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Adyereur
Pa’tage
Thantry
Hathaway & CO
Broad Bt
Atlanta
Kentuckians Tear Down Enclosure to See Hanging
Macou News notes that crowds in Kentucky override the law to witness hangings and even tear down the enclosure when the spectacle is denied, implying mobs enact executions themselves when barred by authorities.
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Macou News
Barley sowing timing and guidance
It is too late to sow barley now for a winter or early spring crop. In February, with deeply plowed, well fertilized ground and thorough harrowing, barley may be sown. In the south barley is underutilized though valuable for stock feed and grows well on sandy loams in places like California. Georgia experiments show better results on sandy loams than stiff soils.
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Pacific
California
Georgia
Farm Fertilizer Advice From State Agriculturist
An official agricultural note discusses using cottonseed meal with ash as fertilizer and manure as a superior source when rotted. It advises applying 2 bushels per acre for barley and notes the fertilizer should be evenly mixed and worked into the soil.
Pruning and early corn advice from the State Agricultural Department
A collection of Q and A from the State Agricultural Department covers pruning fruit trees for vigor and fruit quality, choosing early corn varieties like Golden Dent for South Georgia, and warnings against blind bridles in breaking colts. Practical tips include cutting back previous growth, sowing corn in recommended rows, and selecting seed from local ears for better yields.
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Questiox
Michigan
Virginia
Missouri
South Georgia
State Agricultural Department
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Bgt
Cullen & Newman, Sole Proprietors
Knoxville
Tenn
Americus
Dr. Rider
Miss Owens
Columbus
Evening Constitution
Sparta Ishmaelite
Bridies
State Agriculural Department
Perry Davis
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