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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1887
Page
4
A turbulent excerpt from a village paper urges readers to act boldly with capital and violence, urging sensational ad schemes and threats of arson and harm. It includes references to local figures Col Gentry and the Times-Union, plus fragmented notes on commerce and municipal improvements.
A young man named Foster from the Savannah Florida and Western Railway reported last night that his watch and chain were stolen on Bryan Street opposite Ford’s Opera House. He described the timepiece to an officer this morning and hopes to trace it through local shops. The items mentioned include hats and fishing tackle advertised by local merchants. Superior Court remains routine as Smith & Sharp offer bargains.
An advertisement mix promotes Whe Heynizone reading at a Georgia Biota seating area and urges advertisers to reach readers in Georgia and nearby states. It includes testimonials praising Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and consumption, with trial bottles offered free and large bottles priced at 100 dollars. Proposes health product samples and local business endorsements from Harnett House in Savannah and Knoxville police chief J J Athing.
Catalogue numbers enumerate piano music instruments and accessories including Orvana Music, Band Instruments, Orchestral Music, Automatic Instruments, Small Instruments, Strings, Pianos stools and covers, Artista materials and Frames. Indicate the catalog number you wish by number.
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