Debated Georgia State Railroad rents and alleged overcharges
A Georgia public letter denounces Joseph E Brown over claims he inflated repairs and betterments on the state road leased to him. The writer warns against paying alleged gains from the road, cites state law on damages, and urges Georgians to oppose Brown’s bid to recoup costs through the legislature.
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Joseph
Brown
Georgia
Joseph E. Brown
Yera
Oseph
Gel
Drummers Probe Alcohol Tightening Amid Prohibition Debate
In Georgia a legislator proposes a bill to bar drummers and others from selling spirituous liquors in dry counties, aiming to curb sales through entering prohibition areas. The piece notes misprints about Ogeechee and Satilla rivers, urges charity, and cites a fatal train accident and heat deaths across several cities as context.
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Prohibition
Willacoochee
Waresboro
Wuresboro
Melon Shipment Marks First to Boston by Savannah Line
The Savannah News reports the Savannah, Florida and Western railroad sent fifteen carloads of South Georgia melons from Vual dJosta to Boston by an express train Friday night. It is the first shipment to that city, watched with interest. This year 480 carloads have been shipped to market, with melons fetching 80 to 100 dollars per car.
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South Georgia
Savannah News
Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad
VualdJosta
Boston
Savannah, Florida and Western Road
Frat Social Club and Local Plums Report
In Waycross a Frat Social Club notice defends local youth against Reporter claims of illicit activity. The item also notes Kelzey's Japanese Plum from H W Reed near town, praising growth and listing 2000 plum trees for sale. Other short notes mention St Augustine street width and a possible asylum bill.
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Epitor Hospital
Waycross Reporter
Waycross
Sturrell
Waycross Education Meeting Supports School Progress
Citizens gathered at the Academy at 10 o clock on Wednesday. Judge Wright and Prof Bradwell spoke, about $300 was raised, and resolutions by Rev W F Lloyd and ELH Crownes endorsed education and timely school building completion. Miss Luka Proctor of Savannah visits Mr Vandyke’s family. Redding & Walkers druggists have sold to Dr Benjamin Morgin of Echols county. more details next week.
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Waycross
Academy
Wright
Bradwell
Hinesville
W. F. Lloyd
W. BF. Lior
Elh. Crownes
Girm
Redding & Walkers
Lave
Benjamin Morgin
Echols County
Weill
Hean Light to Issue Double Edition in September
Our Trade Edition announces a double form release on September 14 to advertise Ware Charlton Coffee Pierce Clinch counties. It plans wide distribution across rail lines and northern circles, with postmasters assisting and real estate ads inviting merchants to fund expansion for the widest circulation yet from Waycross.
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Ware
Charlton
Coffee
Pierce
Clinch
Tle
Morgan
Lence
Waycross
Guardianship Hearing Set for Edmond Corbitt Minor
Ware County Georgia notices W K Booth seeks guardianship of Ue persia wid. Edmond Corbitt, a minor child of Ancy Rich, late of this county deceased. The application will be heard at two oclock in the afternoon on July 7. A Wakes Lott, Ordinary.
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Georgia
Ware
W.K. Booth
Persia Wid
Edmond Corbitt
Ancy Rich
Ware County
L. C. Taten
Turten
Elock A
Jone
Coiffee County
Arnica Salve and Hawkes Lenses Sold in Waycross Ga
Arnica Salve offered for 25 cents a box promises cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with money back guarantee. Folks & Morgan Pleasant Visions advertise guaranteed eye glasses Hawkes Crystalized Lenses touted as most perfect for preservation and restoration of sight sold by Redding & Walker Waycross Ga.
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Folks & Morgan
Hawkes
Redding & Walker
Waycross
United States
Hy Poernora
Baankers
Walker
Wavero
Wonderful Cures From Rome Druggists Ad
Wonderful cures cited for Dr. vovery Electric Bit Amica Salve by W D Hoyt Co wholesale and retail druggists of Rome Georgia. Claims several consumption cases cured with Dr King's New Discovery in limited bottles. Fuiko and Morgan guarantee and sell.
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W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. Vovery
Electric Bit
Dr. King
Fuiko & Morgan
Subscription Note From The Sted Coss Mark
A note explains red cross marks in the paper margin signify expired subscriptions. It urges readers to settle or notify if they want continued service and thanks them for timely payments to avoid further reminders.
Parker's Stump Speaker Promotes Low Prices in Waycross
A farcical sales pitch extols Parker or Parker's shop in a brick building offering cash down or up pricing. The speaker boasts unbeatable prices on men and boys wear, ladies and girls garments, and corsets, claiming new designs arrive at rock bottom costs and urging customers to buy or not.
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Lapres
Boycot
Parker
Waycross
Snow
Bill Parker
Sam
Georgia
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