Official Organ and Vienna Fight for Maine Wartime Tone
In a collection of editorials from the Teakwood Pioneer Times, the Spanish–American conflict rhetoric is invoked with biblical phrasing and avenging God imagery. It laments Spanish treachery, recalls past Armada glories, and urges unity among locals and Congress to rally into war, while contrasting Caribbean and Iberian theater references.
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Hosta
Maine
Spain
Teakwood Pioneer-Times
Telegraph’s Endorsement Sparks Governor Talk
The Macon News says the Telegraph helped elect Candler and that, once he becomes governor, he should grant the paper’s chief bushwhacker any request. The remark reflects partisan praise and influence of Georgia media in politics.
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Candler
Telegraph
Georgia
Macon News
Mark Hardin to resign after 32 years in state service
Sentinel reports Mark Hardin will leave his office after a 32 year tenure drawing a steady state salary. The article notes his request for another office and identifies Phil Cook as the forthcoming secretary of state.
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Mark Hardin
Ofice
Phil Cook
Sentinel
Senators and Representatives with Civil War Service Then and Now
The article notes twelve U S senators and twelve representatives who served in the Union army and fifty seven Union veterans to thirty ex Confederates among U S lawmakers. A boy at camp Griffin asks his mother to send a photograph of a biscuit, saying no image from his "girls" stirs memories like a real biscuit.
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United States Senate
Grifin
County Politics in Cordele Race Raises City Court Talk
In the June 6th race the paper warns voters to weigh candidate environments and proposed laws. It reports a claim that Mr Strozier and legislative contenders back a city court in Cordele with broad jurisdiction, drawing county jurors to Cordele and increasing taxes, urging readers to seek clarification.
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General Assembly
Strozier
Auc
Cordele
Grand
Petit
Vienna
Stroz Jer
Cordelo
Malitia
Widow in Maryland Marries Bear Trap Casanova
A Maryland widow, astonished to find her lover trapped in a bear trap set to catch meat thieves, burned the trap and married the man to save her bacon, after he courted her and carried off sham or a shoulder as souvenirs.
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Maryland
Destruction of the Maine Seen as Retributive Punishment
While the Maine lies in Havana harbor a broken mass of iron and steel, ten Spanish vessels lie wrecked at Manila bay. The claim that Spanish villainy caused the Maine’s destruction is said to have been followed by unequalled retributory punishment in history.
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Havana Harbor
Manila Bay
Life Saving Claim for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup in Petersburg
Miss Annie Swan of Petersburg Virginia writes that her brother nearly suffered consumption from a bad cough and cold but recovered quickly after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The ad proclaims cures of throat and lung ailments as daily and notes a price of 25 cents.
Editor’s sharp tirade on glues houses and moral poseurs
The Morgan Monitor editor lampoons self styled virtue and consistency in a biting soliloquy. He mocks people living in glass houses who throw stones, calling out brazen characters who flaunt venom and pretend perfection while judging others.
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Morgan Monitor
There Is No Word So Full of Meaning
A concise meditation on language and emotion, reflecting on how words carry weight beyond their letters. The piece explores the reach of speech to convey inner truth and the impact of choice in communication.
Mother's Friend Praise Highlighted by Customer Testimony
A customer from Carmi Illinois extols Mother's Friend saying it eased contractions more than four bottles used with a previous birth. The ad mentions Dr. A Y 11.00 price and express delivery options for a book of testimonials from The Bradford Regulator Co. Atlanta.
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Heapenson
Carmi
Lilisvis
Dransists
Cradfeld Regulator Co
Atlanta
Tin
Vienna Tax Books Open for Reform of City Property
The Tax Books of the Town of Vienna are now open for the reform of city property. Blanks will be furnished each property holder by the Clerk. Books close promptly on June 16th 1898. R. Kenan, Clerk & Treas. One Minute Cough Cure praised by LM Kennan of Odell Ga. Dr CT Stovall.
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Vienna
R. Kenan
Clerk & Treas
LM Kennan
Merchant
Odell
CT Stovall
New Great South American Cure Offers Quick Kidney Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Cure. It promises rapid relief from bladder, kidney, and back pain in both men and women, with immediate relief of water retention. Sold by Dr T Stovall, Druggist, Vienna, Georgia.
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T. Stovall
Vienna
The Atlanta Journal: Southern daily with global AP access
The Atlanta Journal advertises a fast, reliable daily with AP news from across the world. It cites war reporting by Cohen in the Gulf, Morton Smith with land forces in Cuba, Butt in Washington, and MacDougald with Georgia volunteers. Subscriptions listed: daily five dollars yearly, two fifty half year, one twenty five three months. weekly fifty cents yearly.
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South
Atlanta
Europe
United States
Journal
Associated Press
New York Herald, World and Journal
Cohen
Sampson
Gulf of Mexico
Morton Smith
Quba
A. W. Butt
Washington
W A MacDougald
Georgia
Canny
Southern Daily
War rhetoric contrasts volunteerism and conscription
A Dalton Argus column contrasts American volunteerism with Spanish conscription under threat, labeling the latter as terrorized mercenaries and predicting a stark war outcome. It frames national character as the decisive factor in victory.
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America
Spain
Dalton Argus
Why take Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic
A bold claim promotes Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic as the quick cure for fever cases. The advertisement emphasizes a one day cure for stubborn fevers, urging readers to choose the product for rapid relief.
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Johnson
Guardian seeks sale of ward property in Drayton Georgia
In Dooly County Georgia guardian S J Morgan notifies he plans to apply to the Popextet Court judge for an order to sell for reinvestment ward Florrie Morgan’s property described as a house and lot in Drayton known as Kibvee place Dennis place and Spivey lot. The sale is set for June 18 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Superior Court office. May 18, 1808. Planters Cuban Oil ad included.
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Florrie
Morgan
Popextet
Drayton
Kibvee
Dennis Place
Spivey
Superior Court
J. Morgan
Money to Lend on Dooly County Farm Lands
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Dooly County at a low interest rate. Loans available in 10 to 15 days. Apply to W. W. Harvard Vienna GA or J. W. Haygood Montezuma GA. There comes a time when one feels run down and invites disease. Dr J H McLean's Cordial and Blood Purifier invigorates, restores health and cheer. For sale by Dr. CT Stovall.
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Dooly County
Apple
W. W. Harvard
Vienna Ga
J. W. Haygood
Montezuma Ga
Tris
J H McLean
CT Stovall
Iam
J. G. Jones
Pute
Cordele
Beech Haven Picnic Grounds Linked with Rail Improvements
Beech Haven grounds are being enhanced by the Georgian Southern and Florida Railroad authorities. Planned features include a large swimming and boating lake, a 4 pond for alligators, a grand fountain, new tables, rustic benches, and overall cosmetic upgrades to attract Sunday schools and picnic parties. G A Macdonald, Macon, Ga, GPA. Also contains a Cuban relief medical advertisement and a sale notice for Dr T Stovall.
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Georgian Southern & Florida Railroad
Beech Haven
G. A. Macdonald
Macon
Cheap mortgage loan for cane lands in Dooly county
Money 0 loan arranged with New York brokers to place cane secured by first mortgage for five years at eight percent on improved Dooly county farm lands. Brokerage and title abstract charges are borne by the borrower. John H Woodward & Son advertise and S C P Jones of Milesburg Pa endorses DeWitt’s Little Early Risers laxative.
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New York
Dooly County
John H Woodward & Son
Vienna
S.C. P. Jones
Milesburg
Penn
DeWitt
C T Stovall
New Picnic Grounds Near Suwanee River Florida
Georgia Southern Railroad authorities consider purchasing a large tract near White Spring on the Suwanee River Florida. They aim to develop the property with modern facilities for picnics and camp meetings and will quote liberal rates for picnic parties of both white and colored individuals. Address G A Macdonald GPA Macon Ga.
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Georgia Southern Railroad
Suwanee River
White Spring
Fla
G. A. Macdonald
GPA
Secret of complexion a healthy liver claimed by doctors
An ad-style paragraph touts Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as a beauty secret to fix bad complexions and lingering bilious feelings. It promises a rosier skin tone, less mouth odor, and relief from torpid liver, with a price of 100 dollars a bottle, sold by Dr C T Stovall. An English Spavin Liniment for horses is also advertised, claiming cures for lumps, blemishes, and various horse ailments, with savings advertised and sold by Dr I Stovall in Vienna, Georgia.
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J H McLean
C T Stovall
C.'I
Stovall
Vienna
Announcing Candidacy for Dooly County Representative
Multiple residents of Dooly County announce their runs for the state Legislature and the office of Treasurer, Tax Collector, and related posts, each subject to Democratic nomination. Names include E. Beacram J. M. Buspex Tam a Harvard J. C. Tracy D. A. Taylor J. R. Kelly J. Braxton Frank J. Lewis J. W. Blva. Cordele Ga March 15 1898.
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Dooly County
General Assembly
E. Beacram
Tam
D. A. Taylor
Frank J. Lewis
J. W. Bivia
Cordele, Ga
Davis Seeks Tax Collector Seat As Confederate Veteran
J M Davis announces his candidacy for Tax Collector, notes lifelong disability from Gettysburg, appeals to county voters to stand by him, frames campaign in terms of Confederate service and good government, and asks for support in declining days.
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Dooly County
pEievea
Appomattox
J. M. Davis
Surveyor of Dooly County Candidate Statement
The office of County Surveyor of Dooly county presents a candidate statement under democratic nomination. If elected, the candidate pledges to discharge duties to the best of abilities. Signed by Ruchard A. Murray.
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Dooly County
Rucharpd A
Murray
W. H Cribb
Arabi
H. W. Powe
Frank Powelia Announces Re Election Bid for Clerk Post
Letter from Frank Powelia announcing candidacy for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court. He seeks Democratic nomination with thanks for past support and requests continued endorsement. Signed Sam, Yours Very Respectfully.
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Dooly County
Superior Court
Said County
Sam
Frank Powelia
Dooly County Candidates for Local Tax Receiver and Sheriff
In Unadilla on March 26 1898 several Dooly county residents announce candidacies for local offices in the Democratic primary. E J Mixon J M Gox Jn C Dunnaway J W Roberts T R Smith H W Cribb W H Pow e W J Musselwaire and W W Bartow call for votes promising faithful duties and courteous support of nominees if defeated.
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Dooly County
E. J. Mixon
Ooly
J. M, Gox
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Progress Pub. Co
Tilden Alvan Adkins
City Editor
Town of
Vie Nnne
Congress
Valdonta Timor
Ashburn
County Politics
Nature Mother
THE
Atlanta Journal
T Stovall
Macon, Ga
J. M. Buspex
Harvard
Lin
J. C. Tracy
Duby
J. R. Kelly
J. A. Braxton
Jno
C. Dunaway
Ihereby
Cube
J. W. Roperts
TR. Smith
W.J. MusseLwaire
T. Es W. W. Bartow
Unadilla, Ga
New York Life
Equitable Life
Mutual Life
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