Hoover backer petitions for Hoover on Georgia primary ballot
In Americus and Sumter County a wave of petitions seeks to place Herbert Hoover on the Georgia preferential primary ballot. Captain John A. Cobb, Confederate veteran and Democrat over sixty years, leads signing efforts, arguing Hoover stands for true Democratic principles and can win against Republicans. Local figures, including Crawford Wheatley, push to have the Hoover name allowed on the ballot despite subcommittee objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Etate Executive Committee
Georgia
Herbert Moorer
Aneri- Us
Avidty Wth
Hoover
Executive Committee
Americus
Rogers Winter
Atlanta Causual
Journal
Rogers
Atlanta Journal
John A. Cobb
Democratic State Executive Committee
Herbert Hoover
Sumter
Hiram Gardner
Greely
Hancock
Judge Hillyer
Captain Cobb
Judge George Hillyer
Atlanta
Baltimore
Wood
Afrail
Crawford Wheatley
Americas
House
Sumter County
Senate
Rub My Tism Antiseptic Infections Remedy
An old advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a potent antiseptic that removes poison from infected cuts and cures sores and related ailments. The brief note emphasizes its broad healing claims.
Wise Rats Outwitted by RAT SNAP Ad Says John Tuthill
A reader testimonial claims poisons failed against rats until RAT SNAP was used. John Tuthill describes mixing poison with food as ineffective, then notes RAT SNAP solved the problem in ten days. The ad promotes three sizes 25c 60c and 1.00, sold by local druggists and hardware stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tuthill
Nathan Murray
Sheffield Hardware Co
Sparks Grocery Co
Wood Controversy Over Civil War Medal Details
A disputed Army and Navy Journal piece cites a Fifth Cavalry officer's claim that Dr Leonard Wood never saw hostile Indians during a 1886 Geronimo campaign segment. Lawton's report notes a bloodless camp with no fighting, while later letters questioned the medal’s basis and Wood's actions.
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Fifth Cavalry
Wood
Army and Navy
Congressional
H. W. Lawton
Fourth Cavalry
Leonard Wood
Lawton
New Era Notices Vienna Death and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs W T O Bray traveled to Vienna after the death of George W Bray. Miss Bessie Veal returns from Americas hospital. Miss Della Parker visited Mrs M C Veal Finlay. Miss Eddie Lou Parker stayed in Americus with Mrs W B Compton and Mr J H Bradford and daughter. Mr and Mrs D O Middlebrooks hosted W T C Bray for the weekend in Dooly county. Several locals visited relatives in Vienna and Americus, including Mrs S M Parker and Mrs H J Morris, with many weekend visits noted.
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W. T. O. Bray
Vienna
George W. Bray
Misa Della Parker
M. C. Veal
Eddie Lou Parker
Americus
W. B. Compton
J. H. Bradford
M. H. Griffin
S. M. Parker
Mary Giles
Della Parker
C. N. Bailey
Finlay
B. J. Lane
Americus Hospital
M. C Veal
W. T. C. Bray
Dooly County
D. O. Middlebrooks
R. P. Parker
Mra
D. C Bray
D. C. Middlebrook
H. J. Morris
M. Parker
H. A. Parker
M Cc. Veal
Mamie Autry
C. L. Autry
Concord
Flossie Parker
Ethel
Ira Parker
Annie Willis Morris
W. () Grant
Thelma Morris
W T. O. Bray
Hughloné Louise
Wood cited for congressional medal for Indian camp action
A fragment states that a handful of Indians abandoned a camp an hour before Wood arrived, and that Wood rendered distinguished services. Secretary Alger notes this incident as Wood’s basis for fame as an Indian fighter and the sole cited reason for the congressional medal.
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Wood
Alger,s
New Elixir Aspiron al Endorsed by Armies for Colds
A dubious medical remedy labeled Aspiron al is promoted as superior to whiskey for colds and flu. It claims European and American army endorsement and promises rapid relief with a money back refund if relief does not arrive within two minutes.
Delichtful Taste Relief Promised for Cold Quick Warm-Up
An old advertisement touts Aspironal as a fast acting cold remedy promising immediate relief and a quick warm up. It claims easy dosing with two teaspoonfuls in water, a money back guarantee if symptoms persist, and urges consumers to share with family.
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Delichtful
Williams' 101 Tonic Tackles Colds Lagrippe and Malaria
The ad promotes Dr Williams 101 Tonic as a trio of remedies in one tonic. It claims tron quinine and magnesia attack colds lagrippe and malaria separately while iron strengthens the blood and magnesia cleanses toxins. The tonic is described as a strong general tonic and laxative with 25c and 5c bottle options at the drum store.
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Willams
Georgia Democrats Protest Sub Committee Control in Primary
The text records Georgia Democrats protesting the sub committee in charge of the primary. Key figures Captain Cobb Judge Andrew J. Cobb L. Williams Crawford Wheatley advocate petitions statewide to counter perceived sub committee arrogance. After the county primary, attention shifts to presidential politics in Americas Plains and nearby towns amid hotly contested races.
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Georgia
Athens
Crawford Wheatley
Captain Cobb
L. Williams
Americas Board of Education
Democrats of
Americas
Plains
Lie
Herb-O-Lax Ad Promises Health Boost Against Flu
An adv promotes Herb-O-Lax a root and herb tonic for stomach liver kidneys and blood claiming it prevents influenza and strengthens the system. It cites G A Gerald of Woodville Florida who says it relieved indigestion after one bottle. Offer: $1.50 bottle for $1.04 with a free 50 cent Healing Oil bottle. mail orders via Dr Eidden’s Drug Store Pensacola Florida distributors.
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G. A. Gerald
Woodville
Fla
Dr. E
Idden
Pensacola
Fin
Active Campaigns Shape Early Presidential Talk in Sumter County
The Americas Times Recorder notes intense discussion of Presidential candidates amid forestalling influences and ongoing city controversies. It cites optimism about Hoover possibly appearing on the ticket and predicts Sumter County may support him once the agitation ends.
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AuVer City
Americas Times Recorder
Hoover
K.rpasnes
Sumter
Dr Allen Fort Resigns Nashville Pastorate for Columbia Colony
Dr Allen Fort a native of America and brother of Hollis Fort resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Nashville and accepts the pastorate of First Baptist Church of Columbia Columbia beginning April 1 He will deliver the literary address at the high school commencement this year and the class of 1898 reunion will be held The class numbers 15 residents of Americus including Macon Dudley Mrs Annie W and Walter Page
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Allen Fort
Columbia
Ameri
Hollis Fort
Ciy
Fi Baptist Church of
Nashville
Teg
First Baptist Church of
Auericus
Macon Dudley
Annie W
Walter Page
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Hoover Friends
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Joe
Wilson
Alger
Bever
War Department
Army
Brgadier General of Volunteers
H. C. Benson
Ior
Congress
Bessie Veal
the Americas Hospital
Carlos A. Robson
Marcus L. Brown
Decatur
Vaiden
Lagrippe
Cold
E. Lawrence & Co
Istinctive Apparel
Lansley
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