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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
7
A parade of announced candidates for Sumter County Board of County Commissioners pledges faithful service if elected. Names include A F Hodges, J F Bolton, John T Ferguson, H J Webb, Thomas B Hooks, J L Chambliss, J H Daniel, J A McDonald, Frank Sheffield, Geo Oliver, all detailing support for the April primaries in 1908.
John A. Cobb announces his candidacy for Ordinary of Sumter County in the April 15 1908 Democratic primary stating forty three years of local residence and a record of public service and urging endorsement. LN Mott also declares candidacy for the same office and pledges undivided attention to duties if elected.
Charles R. Crisp announces his candidacy for Judge of the City Court of Am ericas, subject to the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges courteous, honest, fair, and impartial service if elected and asks for support.
County official Robert R. Howe announces candidacy for reelection as Sumter County Surveyor in the Democratic primary on April 16 urging voters to support him amid party contest and local issues. He seeks continued office and prior experience highlighted for readers.
A local notice announces a bid for sheriff of Sumter County with candidate promising faithful duties. The deputy named is George M. Rodgers and another mentions G W E Piller as deputy. White voters urged to support in the Democratic primary on April 15.
F W Griffin and J E Sheppard announce candidacies for Sumter County representative. Both entries specify candidacy subject to the Democratic primary on April 15 1908 and express support from friends and county Democrats.
The message asks Sumter County voters to support Edward Jenkins in the Democratic primary for coroner on April 15. It notes A B Carey and the supporters of Jenkins urge ballots for him and the office.
A collection of notices from L. J. Blalock R. Winchester and Zack Childers announcing their candidacies for the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Americus Ga in the Democratic primary set for mid April 1908. They request support from Sumter County voters and pledge diligent prior service and continued administration.
A candidate announces re election to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter County. If elected, Sam R. Heys will serve as deputy. The candidate solicits the support of county residents and pledges faithful duties, subject to Democratic primary action.
W P Page announces candidacy for re election as Sumter County tax collector subject to the Democratic primary on April 15 asking the white voters of Sumter for renewal of confidence. He signs as L B Page.
J J Hiller announces candidacy for Tax Receiver of Sumter County in the Democratic primary set for April 15. He pledges faithful duty if elected and seeks voter support from county residents. R Windsor endorses or aligns with the announcement.
The speaker announces candidacy for re election as tax receiver of Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on April 15. They pledge to devote earnest efforts to duties of the office and request support.
J R Williams announces candidacy for Solicitor General in the South Western Judicial Circuit. He pledges faithful, conscientious service and asks for voters support as the nomination nears.
The Board of Trade banquet will be run by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Americas Hospital Association. Held likely in April on the city hall third floor, tickets are $1. Expect many speakers and a larger turnout than last year’s 125 guests as the committee canvasses for ticket sales to support the hospital. Officers listed include President Mrs. P. C. Clegg and vice presidents Mrs. Frank Harrold and Mrs. C. C. Hawkins.
The teachers institute for white teachers of Sumter county will be held on March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25, and May 9. All teachers in county schools must attend. Institute in my office at 10 o clock AM. W S Moore, S C. Wedthur Sun-n-Mar 6 13 20 27. The average man's way to economize is to quit spending on one thing and start on another.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pennsylvania declares there is no use dying of lung trouble when Dr King’s New Discovery is available It quickly relieves coughs and colds and cures lung diseases even when hopeless Eldridge Drug Co sells 50c and 100 trial bottle free Chicago News cites the quote
An old Chicago News line touts Paro Ointment promising cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 14 days with money back guarantee. Also promotes Mother Gray Australian Leaf for women's ailments with claims of regulating and curing kidney bladder and urinary troubles. sample offered free.
John D. Williams declares his candidacy for Representative in the Legislature from Sumter County, subject to the April 16 primary. He pledges to work for the welfare of all and emphasizes his farming contacts and experience to meet farmers' needs.
To the voters of the Southwestern Circuit W W Dykes appeals for support in the June 1908 state race for Solicitor General. He asks voters to back him in the Democratic primary, urging confidence in his qualifications and service.
POR COUNTY TREASURER for re election to the office of Treasurer of Sumter County, subject to the.
Republican factions gather in Marshallville on Saturday to nominate delegates for the Chicago convention. Roosevelt and Taft supporters push for a mixed delegation of two blacks and two whites, while firebrand leaders back an “ask coon” slate favoring Foraker. The town braces for a volatile contest.
Prominent architect Norman R Coulter of the Delbert Building in San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic good for stomach, liver, and kidney disorders and as a spring medicine and blood purifier. Eldridge Drug Co. advertises the remedy. The text also mocks an owl as solemn and stupid in a separate note.
The Third district Democratic executive committee met at Fort Valley with representatives from all fifteen counties. They fixed June 4 as the congressional primary date and laid out the rules. A majority vote of the district is required to nominate. Congressman B. B. Lewis and his challenger Col. Dudley Hage are expected to canvass the first counties ahead of the primary.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for old army wounds and obstinate sores. It cites usage in veterinary work and lists Eldridge Drug Co as a retailer at 25 cents. Also included are ornate testimonials and a Hall's Catarrh Cure claim from 1896 with notary attestation and $100 reward wording.
An old advertisement promises relief for tired swollen feet with Allen's Foot Eases powder. It mentions over 50 000 cases and urges readers to order trial decks by mail while warning not to accept substitutes. The copy cites Al Olmstead of LeRoy New York as the contact.
Fragmentary Chicago column quotes the phrase about the smallest man and the stlogy remark, reflecting a terse, reflective note on power and appearance within the city’s press. The source shows a clipped excerpt with emphasis on facial expression and strength.
Report notes controversial remark about violence prompted by a public figure, with reference to turning the other cheek. No clear incident details or dates provided.
The Sumter legislative race heats up with the formal announcement of John D Williams a respected local farmer and citizen his bid is expected to galvanize voters ahead of the April 16 primary Williams is widely seen as a capable representative with broad support among townspeople and farmers alike his candidacy signals a strong challenge to existing contenders and reflects Sumter’s political interest in the upcoming election.
The ad lists a patent style remedy claiming to ease headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a 1 failure refund policy. Positioned as a box ‘the lucky quarter’ promotion the message credits Eldridge Drug Co with offering the product and refund if disappointed.
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