Editor Beneath the Veil of Newsroom Satire
A Fragment from a 19th century post office notice page discusses editors lawyers and preachers. It highlights editor status, condolence notes from lawyers, and a humorous take on professions. Mentions W A Dodson Americus and Mrs Myrick as senate president prospects. References to Mrs Dortch and Times Recorder and Hogansville postmaster shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dodson
Americus
Senate
Mise Dortch
Hogansville
Themayor
Journal
Gordelo Sentinel
The Function of Law in Society and Change
Blackstone defined law as the rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state, commanding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong. Law should express the state's accumulated conception of right and wrong today, changing with knowledge as public wrongs shift from personal to collective harms.
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Blackstone
Law as a tutor of conduct in society
The article argues that law educates two main social groups: the criminals who fear punishment and a larger group who follow prevailing conduct standards. It contends that the law shapes behavior by penalties and enforcement, influencing those who value personal safety and those adaptable to prevailing norms.
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic One Day Cure
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic is advertised as a one day cure for fever and chill ailments promising to cure stubborn fevers within 24 hours. The ad markets a fast remedy with bold claims typical of historic patent medicines.
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Johnson
Marry or be taxed law enforces early婚
Argentina faces population decline and passes a unique, mandatory marriage law. From age twenty, men and women must marry or face a heavy tax that decreases only upon marriage. celibacy is prohibited until age twenty-eight with penalties for noncompliance.
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Argentina
Miss Maggie Hannah of Danville Cured by Dr Miles Restorative
The 1890 testimonial from Miss Maggie Hannah of 521 Chestnut Street Danville Illinois describes relief from severe headaches nervousness and sleep disturbance after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. She credits the remedy with saving her life noting improvements within weeks and endorses the Dr Miles remedies guarantee and free book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Hannah
Chestnut St
Danville
Dr. Miles
DR. Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Railroad Wreck at Central City Park in Macon
The Georgia Southern and Florida railroad announces a wreck demonstration on October 12 at Central City Park Macon. Special reduced rates apply to all railroads. Do not miss the chance to view the wreck and its effects on rail travel.
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Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad
Central City Park
Macon
Grealy
Ladies Health Tonic Promoted for Women Ailments
An advertisement extols a long used woman’s remedy for menstrual issues including scanty and irregular cycles. It claims 95 years of success, touts tonic benefits, and urges girls and delicate women to use the product. A testimonial from Valley Mississippi cites a customer’s daughter recovering health after exposure and cold. Sold by all druggists at $1 per bottle from The Bradfix Laboratories Co Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pibarty
Aho
ABC
Miss
In Memory of Brother H N Smith
In memory of beloved brother H N Smith who died June 24 1897 in Houston County Georgia Born March 10 1889 he worked in mercantile business at Travel ers Rest and Dooly County Married twice to Nancy Richardson and Jemima Royal He joined Drayton Baptist Church in 1868 served as deacon and delegate for over twenty years A patriotic veteran wounded at Chancellorsville he endured nine months of illness before passing Let us follow his example with the hope of reunion pastor A J Culves
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Traveller’s Rest
Dooly County
Nancy Richardson
Jalappa
Jemima Royal
Drayton Baptist Church
Chancellorsville
Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier Ad
Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier aids digestion, boosts appetite, sharpens the eye, and restores rosy health. Price 50 cents and 1.00 a bottle. For sale by Dr G T Stovall in Vienna Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
G. T. Stovall
Vienna
Wooten Opens New Law Office on Cotton Street
Geo W Wooten, lawyer of Vienna Georgia, announces new office on Cotton Street near the New Court House. He will practice in all state courts and in the federal courts at Macon and Savannah, effective August 18 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UV Whipple
Vienna
Georgia
Will
Albany Cironite
Court House
Union Street
Cotton Street
New Court House
Macon
Savannah
Lyr
W S Howell Physician and Surgeon Ad
Calle promptly answered day or night. Telephone at residence and office. Office over J F Calhoun Co store. All orders left with them will be promptly attended to.
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Vienna
Physician and Surgeon Advertises Vienna Practice
YF Bivins physician and surgeon in Vienna Georgia offers obstetrics diseases peculiar to women and general medical care. Special attention given, all calls answered day or night. Office over W A Baker Co Store and office telephone 18. Residence telephone 25.
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W. A. Baker & Co
W N Edenfield Physician and Surgeon in Pinehurst
W N Edenfield physician and surgeon in Pinehurst offers care focused on diseases peculiar to women and children. He uses the latest appliances and techniques in practice and answers calls promptly. GA registered.
Fever Cures Promise Fast Relief with Quinine
Quinine and other fever medicines claim 0 days to cure fever. Johnson's Chill and Fever Vanish promises to cure in one day.
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Johnson
Vanic
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D. A. R. Crum, Enitok
Tilden Alvan Adkins
Olfisia
Oritan
Viénica
Maggie Hannah Danville, III
Miles
Norvine
Bradfield
Dradfix Lo Eaulator Co
Atlanta
Gai
Bro HN Smith
H. N. Smith
A. J. Culves
Viennaga
J F Waters
Hunt Bros
J.T. Hunt
Texas
Mexico
California
Alaska
Point
Fred D. Bush
Louisville & Nashville Rail Road
Atlanta, GA
the Palace
Post Office
W. M. Moore
Barber
Hoffman
Western Medicine CO
Kalamazoo
Mion
Ne ‘& CO
Washington, D. C
W.W. Harv «Ll
DL. Henderson
Court of Ordinary
Jno. F. Powell, Jno. W. Powell
Jno
F. Powell & Son
Lawyers
Geo. W. Wooten
GW. Busser
D. A. R. Crom
J.M. Bosuer
Busbee
Crum & Busbee
C. T. Stovall
M. D
Stovall & Forbes Drug Store
W. S. Howell
YF. Bivins
J.N. Doraminey
A. R Brown
W. N. Edenfield
Pinehurst
J. M. Whietheaden
Masonic
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