Atlanta lawmaker moves to regulate mixed flour labeling
J E Maddox of J J & J E Maddox in Atlanta plans a bill to define mixed flour and require labeling of mixed flour for true contents weight and place of manufacture. He argues adulterated flour hurts consumers and honest merchants, noting corn meal and bleaching admixtures. He also promotes J R Carmichael for buggies wagons and harness.
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J. E. Maddox
J. J
Atlanta
Maddox
J. R. Carmichael
J. R Carmichael
Tragic Football Death Darkens Rome After Georgia Virginia Game
Richard Von Gammon, a promising student from Rome, died after a football accident in Atlanta Saturday during a Georgia versus Virginia game. He lingered 11 hours after the fatal incident, with his funeral processions and details reported by the Rome Argus as Rome mourned deeply.
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Richard von Gammon
Atlanta
University of Georgia
University of Virginia
Rome Argus
Rome
Myrtle Hill
the Argus
Gammon
Umpire Tim Hurst Recalls Western League Debut
Veteran umpire Tim Hurst recalls starting in the west with a rough reception from players and fans. He describes his green days wearing a striped coat and facing taunts as he learned the rules and earned respect in early league baseball.
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Tim Hurst
Hurst
Out West
Corn Wanted for Mill on Rail Road Street
Advertisement from J. A. Plunket seeking corn deliveries at the mill on Rail Road Street. Pays the highest market price for quality corn suitable for meal production, aiming to buy only the best grain.
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Railroad Street
J. A. Plunket
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An 19th century advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh, promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy, lists Toledo, Ohio suppliers West Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin, and cites endorsements from local druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Traux
O. Walding
Urinary Incontinence Patient Reports Relief After Hobbs Sparagus Pills
Geo. W. Charles, once wearing a urinal for ten years, cites marked relief after three days on Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills. He states March 15, 1897, was the first day without the device and notes natural urination and back pain relief, calling the medicine worth its weight in gold.
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Geo. W. Charles
Denver
Colo
West Haywood
Spring Sts
Ashville
N. C
Riot Stalls Bout as Umpire Is Struck in Stand Clash
In a chaotic scene at a boxing event, a young spectator seized a rival fighter, sparking a mob fight. Police and managers restrained the melee after a riot erupts. the aggressor is escorted from the gate and allowed to rejoin after the fight resumes. The next day calm returns.
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Feller
New York Sun
Remedy Warns off Bilious Colic in Early Symptoms
Mrs F Butler of Fairhaven Connecticut describes weeks of colic and stomach pains relieved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She recommends it to others prone to bilious colic and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
F. Butler
Fairhaven
Conn
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Gores Piles, Scalds, Borns
A historical advertisement proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles, chapped skin and scalds. The copy emphasizes quick relief and strong healing features, appealing to common household ailments.
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DeWitt
Peasant Offers to Enter Lion's Cage for £20
The lion tamer offers £20 to anyone entering the lion's cage. A country man steps forward claiming the beast must come out, noting the newspaper promise. The crowd reacts as the trapdoor is opened and the peasant prepares to enter the cage.
Notice to settle overdue 1895 6 accounts
Collins and Jivks demand settlement of the 1895 6 accounts. They acknowledge the delay but state all will be forgiven if balances are paid promptly.
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Collins & Jivks
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Ameer
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