Odds and Ends From The Times And Beyond
Disjointed items cover fever tonics, political jockeying, war gifts, sacramental wine laws, and New York election fallout. Notes include Johnson’s Chill & Fever Tonic claims, Governor Candler delaying a county solicitor appointment, Lon Livingston challenging Gus Bacon for the Senate, a 12 inch projectile sent to Helen Gould, a wine law bill for sacramental use, Croker’s New York losses and Democratic reflections on Van Wyck.
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War Department
Helen Gould
Texas
Santiago
Unadilla Charter Bill Aims Public School System Change
Notice from Unadilla Georgia dated November 16 1898 states that a bill will be introduced in the present General Assembly to amend the town charter to establish a public school system in Unadilla. The plan covers establishment equipment maintenance and funding by taxation or other means. Mayor and Aldermen of Unadilla sign the notice.
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Unadilla
Dooly County
Georgia
General Assembly
Browns' Bitters Claim Restore Strength and Nerves
An advertisement claims Browns' Tron Bitters can restore strength, ease nerves, and improve appearance. It urges readers to compare with costly medicines and states the product is sold by all dealers, implying universal availability.
Johnason's One Day Cure Tonic Promises Fever Relief
Johnason touts Chill and Fes ter Tonic as a one day remedy for fever, claiming to cure the most stubborn fever in 24 hours. The brief promotes a single dose approach and credits rapid relief.
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Johnson
Johnason
Tax Notice From Tax Collector Includes Final Collections
Tax official states limited collection rounds due to registrations. Books close December 19, with Fi Fa's issued December 20 and delinquents levied immediately. Post dates across multiple towns listed with district references and local dates, signing as J B Scort T C.
New Great South American Cure promises quick relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by this remedy. It claims prompt relief of bladder and back pain for both sexes and rapid urination relief. Sold by Dr. C. T. Stovall, Druggist, Vienna Ga.
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C. T. Stovall
Vienna
Advertising pays in merchants ambition and reach
The piece argues advertising is essential for success. Citing A T Stewart and John Wanamaker, it notes steady ad spend boosts fame and sales. Wanamaker’s ads spanned Philadelphia New York and Paris, with costs over 100000 yearly and a $5000 page insertion in Youths Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Stewart
Prince
New York
Times
John Wanamaker
Uccess
Philadelphia
Paris
Americus Times-Recorder
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Croup Safety
An advertisement urges parents to keep a reliable cure for croup on hand, praising One Minute Cough Cure as a safe emergency remedy. Dr. C T Stovall signs the notice and stresses protection for children.
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C T Stovall
Widow Tackett's Pie Becomes Mountaineer Legend
A June encounter near the Cumberland highlands centers on a mountaineer seeking a week of lodging and meals. He praises Widow Tackett’s pie as unmatched, claiming it inspires a vivid tale of affection, family ties, and a memorable dining moment at a rural Kentucky homestead.
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Kentucky
Cumberlands
Mount Pleasant
Widder Tackett
Bill Rogers
Story of a Hat and a Darky at a New York Chop House
A humorous anecdote from a New York chop house features a hat passed around a table after a southern man’s joke. The crowd roars as the old servant retrieves the hat and quips about being glad to get it back, leaving him richer in spirits. A second item notes Wellington trader William Joe Gett’s bankruptcy and a red ink statement listing troubles, including editors backing his business and empty promises, with farcical comparisons.
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New York
Darky
Kansas City World
Wellington
William Joe Gett
Celestial
Ydney
Banana dietary fad hints at long lasting bread substitute
The New York Post notes a looming diet trend titled banana four or four banana meal. Manufacturers explore a product that may preserve like wheat flour and make bread. As interest in whole wheat wanes, this albumen could gain quick acceptance amid growing banana consumption.
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New York Post
Phrase about asking professionals in old New Orleans quote
A fragment quotes a New Orleans Picayune remark that it is natural for a rich man to address his physician as my dear doctor while withholding the same address from his solicitor though both provide valuable services. The tone notes class distinction in professional respect.
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New Orleans Picayune
Wooten Opens New Law Office in Vienna Ga
Geo W Wooten a lawyer announces a new law office on Cotton Street near the New Court House Vienna Ga He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah docket dated 8 18 94.
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South-western
Oconee
Albany
Court House
Union Street
Vienna, Ga
Vienna
New Law
Cotton Street
New Court House
Macon
Savannah
Lyr
D A R Crum Lawyer Practice Areas
D A R Crum, a Vienna Georgia lawyer from Dooly County, regularly practices in Macon Southwestern Oconee Southern and Brunswick circuit courts, the Georgia State Supreme Court, the United States Circuit and District Courts and the Court of Appeals, and will also practice in United States Bankruptcy courts.
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Vienna
Calla Addresses Vienna Office and Home in Prompt Service
Vienna Ga followed by notice that Calla promptly answered day or night. Telephone at residence and office. Office over J F Calhoun Co's store. All orders left with them will be promptly attended to.
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C.T. ST Vallm
Vienna
Calla
Calhoun & Co
Dr T F Bivins physician and surgeon ad
Dr T F Bivins is a physician and surgeon offering obstetric and women’s disease care with 24 hour call availability. Office over J J Coopers with office phone 18 and residence phone 25.
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Tilden Alvan Adkins
Oficial Organ
Town of
Candler
Ancidexter
Lon Livingston
Gus Bacon
United States Senate
Lon
Gus
Harry Scratch
Dalton
Harvard
Committee On Temperance
Sentinel
Richard Croker
Croker
Greater
van Wyck
Flower
Hornblow
Albany Herald
Coney
Drayton
Fuqua
Byromville
Zear
Pinehurst
Findlay
8Rd District
Tippettville
J.B. Scort
T. C
Standard OF Excellence
Swain-Ryals Machine Works
Cordele
Swain-Ryans
Machine Works
R'S
Junction
Bargain House
Old Colony
Police
King
Klondike
Levinstein
Dongola Fox
the Fair
Pump Station
R. Boniske
Prop
W. V. Harvard
M.A
Fleming, Attorney AT Law
Jno
F. Powell
W. Powell
Atte Powell
F. sPowell & Sons
Geo. W. Wooten
D. A. R. Crum
W. S. Howell
T.F. Bivins
J .M. Whitehead
Masonic Building
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