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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
2
Atlanta reports 1200 carpenters on strike as labor unrest spreads. The piece notes Jefferson Davis's birthday anniversary observed as a holiday and mentions Hood s Sarsaparilla as a recommended remedy for impure blood and poor appetite.
An 19th century note describes a new printing method using electricity and prepared paper. It touts Hoatetter’s bitters as a universal remedy for stomach liver and bowel troubles, claiming fifty years of use and benefits for dyspepsia indigestion biliousness insomnia constipation and nervousness. It also claims malaria fever and ague prevention and promises regular bowels.
The Lawson Literary Society led a Friday evening program under Mrs Ella Mitchell. Sunday featured a sermon by Rev. Wynn and a reading from 110th Psalm, with praise, praise, and encouragement for graduates. Monday showcased music and expression recitals, declamations, the Roses drill, and Wand drill. An art collection from Miss Earle highlighted china, crayon, and oil works by students and teachers.
Reports from the Wrightaville Chautauqua show large crowds and good attendance with Sandersville likely represented today. Updates note Washington Rifles were present yesterday and several political and public concerns surface from Georgia and Atlanta affairs.
The Tenth district congressional convention in Augusta nominated Hon. W. H. Fleming for another term. Delegates from nine counties participated while Franklin, Tennille, and McDuffee were absent. Fleming was named unanimously and committees were formed to inform and accept.
The 1900 Macon Ga school graduation featured poems by Nell Hale Mattie May Wall and others with the annual literary address by Judge O A Turner. Diplomas were delivered by Col O T Pringle as the board of education closes a long session and wishes teachers and pupils a restful vacation.
May meeting at Sparta endorses rotation in Senate races with primary selection by the county whose turn it is. J T Allen nominated by A Pottle and unanimously elected to the Senate seat amid pledges to uphold Democratic principles.
A Philadelphia Times item describes a woman who, fed up with her sex, dresses as a man named Jack Taylor and lives alone. Neighbors note her violin music in the evenings as she seeks solace in memories of her former life. An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claimed to improve health and energy, priced 250 at Jamersons Drug Store.
A long, fragmented devotional from South Bryan near Fon du Lac recounts eclipse awe, church attendance, and Sunday School efforts led by Superintendent A. Glading. It mixes personal notes on local families, health concerns, a railroad-car sermon, and odd vignettes about Emily Taylor and Miss Bottie Sheppard, ending with a stray poem reference and a biblical cadence.
A traveling eight year old girl boards the westbound train with no ticket and asks the conductor if the railroad goes to heaven and if Jesus travels on it. The conductor replies that it does not, after she explains her mother sang of a heavenly railroad before she died and she believed the train might lead there.
A historic remedy article touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns of Brights Disease and says the remedy has cured thousands after other efforts failed. Sample bottle offers by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co. Binghamton NY.
Southern Students Conference of Y M C A and City Y M C A workers hold sessions in Nashville Tennessee from June 15 to 25 1900. One fare round trip tickets available June 13 14 16 1900 with final return limit June 28 1900.
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