Bullish Georgia oil pitch floods Butts County with series sale
A Fort Worth Record excerpt describes Fowler well near Burkburnett striking oil and sparking a rush to invest in oil shares. Promoters tout abundant oil and gas, urge Georgia buyers to join Series D, claim national wealth tied to oil and warn against waiting as drilling begins and prices may rise.
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Fort Worth
Oil
Fowler
Burkburnett
United States
Steel Trust
Railroads
Steamship Trust
Insurance Trust
Texas
Georgia
Butts County
Live Stock Market Active in Jackson
Jackson's reputation as a leading livestock center is maintained this season with several cars of mules and horses arriving at local dealers. Mules sell from 250 to 400 dollars each while horses bring less. A notably fine class of mules and horses is being brought to the local market this season.
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Jackson
State
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Jackson Ad
Mass of proof cites 50 000 recommendations across newspapers with N F Land of 440 Covington St Jackson praising Doan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney weakness. He details night trips, headaches, dizzy spells, and blurred vision cured by the remedy. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y adv
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Jackson
United States
Dean
N. F. Land
Covington St
Doan
Mr. Land
Foster-Milburn Co, Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Officers raid still in Henry County on Friday
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Hardeman of Atlanta and W T Burke of Jackson led a raid just over the Butts county line in Henry county Friday. Arthur Collins was arrested and jailed in McDonough to await arraignment in Atlanta US court. Three gallons of liquor were confiscated and poured out per officers.
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Internal Revenue
Hardeman
Atlanta
W. T. Burke
Jackson
Butts County
Henry County
Arthur Collins
McDonough
United States Court
Head on Collision Ties Traffic Near Lands Crossing
Two freight trains collided head on near Lands crossing Saturday morning. The southbound extra and the northbound freight tore up engines and fronts, but both engineers jumped to safety as wrecking crews cleared debris and traffic was delayed.
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Lands Crossing
Peas Wanted For Good Price by Will Carter
Advertisement states Will Carter seeks to buy peas at a favorable price from buyers and growers.
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Settle & Robison
Cascarets Offer Gentle Nightly Relief for Health
Tonight message claims Cascarets cleanse liver and bowels, end bilious feelings, stomach upset, and dull headedness. It promises painless use, no griping, and cheap daily care that works while you sleep, unlike calomel or harsh pills.
Calomel warned as dangerous mercy medicine
A historical health alert warns that calomel, a mercury compound once used as a medicine, is dangerous. It claims calomel can cause severe cramps nausea and bone damage and should never be ingested.
Dodson’s Liver Tone Offered as Calomel Substitute
An advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a vegetable, safe alternative to calomel for liver relief. It claims the product granules start the liver without side effects, won’t salivate, and won’t upset stomachs. The copy asserts it restores energy and can be given to children without gripe.
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Dodson
Millions Burned in Straw on Farms Wasteful Nitrogen Loss
Government estimates show seventeen million tons of straw burned yearly on American farms to clear fields. Dr. A N Hume notes the straw contains 187 million pounds of nitrogen, 34 million pounds of phosphorus, and 323 million pounds of potassium, a loss that could help soil fertility if returned to the ground.
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A. N. Hume
State College Agronomist
South Dakota
New Orleans Papers Ban Cartoons Amid Paper Shortage
Owing to a paper shortage New Orleans newspapers ban cartoons urge advertisers to use smaller space and drop subscription solicitors. Matt and Jeff Everett True and other characters of the cartoon are looking for work as Sunday magazine sections change format.
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New Orleans
Matt
Jeff
Everett True
Paper Prices Rise as New Orleans Publishers Cut Costs
New Orleans publishers face higher paper costs as firms push for eight cent rates, with many outlets forced to cut content to survive. The trend signals tighter budgets and dwindling page counts across local newsrooms.
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New Orleans
Doctors of Sixth District Hold Convention
The Sixth District Medical Society met in Macon on Wednesday with papers read and discussed. New officers are Dr. I. H. Adams president Dr. T D Black vice president and Dr. G Y Massenburg secretary and treasurer. The next meeting will be at Indian Springs in June 1920.
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Sixth District Medical Society
Macon
I. H. Adams
T D. Black
Thomaston
G. Y Massenburg
Indian Springs
A. F White
Edward's Jewelry Store Opens with Better Goods Promotion
A brief notice announces Edward's Jewelry Store offering improved goods with a call to bring items like peas for exchange or promotion. The item exchange angle suggests a unique sales gimmick aiming to attract customers during a local promotion.
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Edward
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Buchanan
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Geological
North
Washington County
Old Mother Nature
J. Harry P. Thomas
Locust Grove
Middle Georgia Oil & Gas Co
Edwards’ Jewelry Store
Will Carter
Bilious
Doctors OF
Sixth District
National
Uneeda
OL Paus
la Gisc
Lis
National Biscuit Company
National Biscuit Dainties
Stark
Brady Lot
Western Union
Oak Street
Rosa Thaxton
Flovilla
J. B. Guthrie Realty CO
Harkness Building
Jackson, Georgia
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