Hoosier women back Hoover but seek full suffrage
Terre Haute Ind Feb 25 A politician says Miss Helen Benbridge head of the Indiana Women s Franchise League will influence state voters. Hoover is not an avowed candidate, yet the women of Indiana regard his name as familiar in homes. They expect to vote in presidential primaries and view women as a key factor in the national election while pursuing full suffrage.
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Indiana Women’s Franchise Ague
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America
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Inna
Tractor Crash Hurts Driver In Plains Road Work
Lee Autry, operator of a county caterpillar tractor for Plains, was badly cut when the machine struck a stump during road grading. The impact threw him against the tractor, injuring his chin and face and knocking out several teeth.
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Lee Autry
Division Corporal Here As Recruiter in Ameria
Corporal J H Wiggins of the First Division arrived in Ameri a Wednesday for a week more to assist recruiting. He will meet interested locals at his rooms in Mathis House on East Samar t during the day. Letters to him will receive prompt attention.
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Troops Called To Trial Of I W W Members
NTELANO Washington February 25 Troops from Camp Lewis were ordered to come to Mon for the trial of ten I W W members for murder in the killing of four former workers at Centralia during the Armistice Day parade. Prosecuting Attorney Allen asked for his sail nonexistent in text.
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Hogs Skipped From Schley County Railcar Traffic
Tllaville Feb 26. R E Hill reports hog shipments to Moultrie via railroad, the fifth car from Schley County this year. Cattle and hog raising remain a key local industry with hopes for better returns as hogs and cattle may be sent to Tricus packing house in Tricus.
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Editorial The Sheriff Race in Sumter County
The Times-Recorder urges reelecting Sheriff Lucius Harvey over rival Glawson. It argues Harvey’s record of enforcing law and opposing illicit stills protects Sumter’s future, while backing Glawson would not surpass Harvey’s zeal or efficiency. Readers are urged to vote next Wednesday.
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Asquith Wins On Russian Policy After By Election
Former Prime Minister Herbert Asquith is elected to Paisley parliament seat in a by election. Women played a prominent role in his campaign advocating liberal ideals and free trade with Russia. The Times-Recorder notes relief funds total 1472 86 dollars, with 276 from Americus schools and contributions from churches and individuals. A three day SMU educational leaders conference opens in Nashville with Bishop Mou ton delivering Why a Campaign for Our Schools and Colleges.
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Leslie Meeting Called To Talk Community Good
A public meeting for the Fifteenth district including Leslie will be held at Woodmen hall in Leslie Thursday at 4 o clock Eastern time for discussion of community problems. Several local speakers will discuss needs and a large attendance is desired.
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Colby Picked as Secretary of State by Roosevelt Faction
Bainbridge Colby of New York, a leading Progressive under Theodore Roosevelt, named to succeed Robert Lansing as secretary of state. The White House announced the selection after Colby met with the president, who expressed great confidence in him.
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Packing Plant Interest Draws Men to Ellaville
J C King visited Ellaville on Monday to solicit subscriptions for the Americus packing plant. He is regarded as a progressive citizen and is expected to win approval for Schley. The community favors the Americus Chamber of Commerce plan as beneficial to Americus and neighboring territory.
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Reorganized Chamber taps all members for control
A new deal shifts power to the entire Chamber of Commerce membership as officers resign. The meeting urges every member to vote and participate, stating that leadership now rests with the collective group rather than a few officers. It calls on Americans to join and influence the organization.
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Perkins to Quit Chamber Here
Joseph Perkins, secretary manager of the Chamber of Commerce, said his future plans after the reorganization prevent him from retaining the post. He joins other officers resigning after successors are elected and qualified following the county superintendent election. Perkins is ill with influenza at his Anthony district home and cannot campaign until next Tuesday. Dupree is teacher of the Anthony school.
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Profit per Acre From Sumter Packing Plant Plan
The packing house campaign chairman is ill and workers are drafted into a Chamber of Commerce drive to organize packing houses. The argument asserts that once Sumter county packing operations begin, every acre of land will gain at least $5 in market value, and if landowners invest $1 per acre into the project, enough funds would be raised to build several large plants, with owners getting their money back plus at least $4 per acre in value.
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Sumter County
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Chamber List Reaches 297 After Second Report
Membership drives at the Chamber of Commerce push totals to 297 with 108 new signs from today and 189 yesterday. Plains contributors G. O. Marshall and Carl Glover helped. The afternoon program featured a civic oath recital by local youth and a stirring appeal for ongoing community building in Americus and Sumter County.
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Babson to Write Biweekly Business Advice for Times Recorder
Roger W Babson world renowned statistician will author two weekly articles for the Daily Times Recorder focusing on business topics for employers and employees. He plans to advise young people on securing jobs and advancing pay, with guidance appearing on the editorial page.
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