Bacon and Possum Supper Sparks Georgia Political Shuffle
Georgia’s Senator Bacon was snubbed at the Newnan possum supper invitation wave as Governor Atkinson’s influence loomed large in the planning. Invitations went to over 600 locals, actors, and officials, with Bacon only receiving one late invitation after returning from Washington.
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Senator Bacon
Newnan
Polus
United States
Baron
Atelanti
Washington
Hayat
Georgia
Bocen
Atkinson
Bacon
Senate
the Govenor
Brown
Atlanta
Good-bye Ledger Credit and Quick Spot Cash Sales
Public notice from J. A. Smith of Plymouth Pa dated August 25 1896 urges settlement of accounts with no credit offered casting doubt on local pricing and business terms while an unrelated testimonial praises Dr Tichenors Antiseptics for treating a gallbladder condition.
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J. A. Smith
Plymouth
Ladies' Home Journal slang critique urges proper speech
Edward W Bok laments slang slipping into daily talk urging women to curb slang usage. The piece notes slang widens social gaps and harms reputation. advise speaks against slang and praises refined speech, with a brief ad for Dr J I McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment and prices.
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Coe
Edward W. Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Clara Morris Publishes First Authoress Work in Ladies' Home Journal
Clara Morris the noted actress debuts as a writer in January Ladies' Home Journal with a story that includes her only sermon. It recounts comforting John Hickey the coachman during his church quarrel, portraying a dialogue about faith, soul, and forgiveness without aligning to Catholic or Protestant labels.
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Clara Morris
Ladies’ Home Journal
John Hickey
Catholic Church
John
Clara
Heaven
Earth
Paths to Salvation Across Faiths Unite in Love
The speaker argues that only a savior and one God stand above all, despite diverse religious garb from Catholics to Quakers. The core message asks if love for God and fellow travelers has guided souls, urging John to embrace Christ and his church to withstand worldly threats.
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Ile
John
Christ
Bradford Regulator Promises Cure for Women's Health
An Atlanta firm endorses Bradfield's Female Regulator as effective for menstrual regulation and related health issues. The ad claims thirty years of wholesale and retail sales with universal satisfaction and states the product is sold by druggists for one dollar per bottle.
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Prat
Hradford
Laman
Rangin & Lastan
Atlanta
Macon
Albany
Bradfield Regulator Co
Weather Calendar 1898 by Chattanooga Medicine Co
The Progress notes Cardus Weather Chart and Calender for 1898 from the Chattanooga Medicine Co. It is a twelve sheet calendar 13820 inches in size with gilt brass hangers. It shows monthly readings and DeVoe weather forecasts daily plus moon phases and holidays. Copies cost 10 one cent stamps to Chattanooga Tenn.
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Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
McElree
Thedford
DeVoe
Chattanooga
Tenn
Africana Blood Purifier Claims Cure for Disease
An advertisement asserts Africana Blood Purifier cures even the worst blood diseases when directions are followed. It offers confidence in handling desperate cases and promises success across the most challenging conditions.
Stroke Strikes Mrs. L. H. Taylor in Saturday Incident
Mrs. L. H. Taylor suffered a paralysis stroke while seated Saturday night. One side is paralyzed and she remains in danger, though friends wish for a speedy recovery.
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L. H. Taylor
Typographical confusion taints local notices and ads
A garbled newspaper fragment from Georgia in 1898 shows a guardian’s motion for discharge before J D Hargrove, while another ad promotes Dr J H MacLean's Liver and Kidney Balm claiming to restore liver and kidney function with a price of $1.00 per bottle sold by Dr C T Stovall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. McLean
C. T. Stovall
J. H. MacLean
Bright's Disease Warning and Patent Remedies Ad Claims
An 1890s style advertisement warns that Bright's Disease is hard to detect and urges early treatment. It touts Dr J H McLeans Liver and Kidney Balm as curative, Dr Testes Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic as a one day cure, and Dr Tichenors Antiseptic for colic and neuralgia. Also promotes medicinal tonics and a pamphlet from Youths Advocate.
Browns' Iron Bitters Advertises Liver Health
A vintage ad urges readers to avoid neglect of the liver warning of quick complications. It promotes Browns' Iron Bitters as a remedy taken intermittently to keep the liver in order and claims it can cure disease and restore strength and vitality, with Gold labeled as available from all dealers.
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic Cures Fever in One Day
Quinine and other fever medicines take five to nineteen days to cure fever while Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic promises relief in a single day. The claim contrasts common remedies with the faster option.
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Johnson
Georgia Probate Notices for Estate Discharges in 1897
In Dooly County Georgia notices warn heirs and creditors that U S Lasseter administrator has fully administered the estate of Sheamel N Lasseter and asks why discharge should not be granted with letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1898. Similar notice cites FM Herring administrator of J L Herring’s estate calling creditors to show cause why the administrator should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1898.
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Gail
Georgia
Dooly County
J. H. Raines
W. F. Raines
U. S
FM. Herring
J. L. Herring
J. L
Dyuly County
Joel D. Lee
Jef DO Lee
Jeff DO Lee
Antrove
O. D.C
C. W. Kelley
Ella Kelley
Said County
J.D. Hargrove
O. D
Bushes, Crain
Pate
James J. Clements
Jas
Doory County
M. L. Dowdy
Sarah Dowdy
J D Hargrove
Georgia probate notices and administrator actions in Dooley and surrounding counties
Notices cite administrators in Georgia Dooley and Wilcox counties. Citations seek discharge and letters of dismission, with court dates in March 1898 and February 1898. Guardians seek to reinvest ward property, describing Kibbee and Shivey lots in Drayton. Auctions list real estate transfers including lots 89 and 115 in Dooley, with cash terms and dates in February 1898. Public sales and sheriff notices describe property in Cordele and Vienna.
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Bradfield
the Weather Calendar
Dr C T Stovall
Ladies' Advisory Department
Louisa Hale
Dorcerton
Newman
Albany Herald
McIntosh
Americus Times Recorder
Bright
J. H. McLean
Teste
Letart Falls
Ohio
Young Bleycie
Draughon
Neshville
Texarkana
Hom
Neo
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dr. Tichenor
Express
Gro
Carrns
Stovall
Houma
The
Progress Office
Gerorgia
Ioly County
Biorrie S. Morgan
Superior Court
Ove House
Drayton Ga
Kibbee Place
Shivey
Superior Court of the South
Western Circuit
D. J. Morgan Guridian
Court of Ordinary
Said
J. P. Gurr
J. A. Lockerman
Court House
Camp Creek
Martin Roberts
J.W. Roberts
C. E. Roberts
Sheriff Sales
Vienna
Cordele
Hop Harris
Justice Court
G. M
Randal Henry
Raesast Hop Harris
Levy
W. H. Westbrook L. C
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