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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

8

Cox Denounces Gov Smith Record in Georgia Campaign Speech

Col Albert H Cox addressing a crowded Opera House criticized Gov Smith's administration, praised Joseph M Brown, and urged voters to restore conservative state leadership. He accused Smith of trampling county rights, prodded prohibition policy, and attacked railroad control, urging a shift to strong state governance.

Opera House Albert H. Cox Americas Smith Joseph M. Brown Gov. Smith Col. Cox Frank Hooper Sumter County R. L. Bivins Gov. Smit Hooper Georgia Sumter Fulton South Rube Arnold Joe Brown Gov. Brown Ben Hill Senate North Georgia David Goliath Brown Railroad Commission Hines Hoke Smith Cleveland Seah Wright Tom Hardwick Tom Watson

Congressional Lewis Eyes Large Reelect With Big Margin

W A Dodson predicted Hon E B Lewis would win a seventh term in Congress by 1200 to 1600 votes, doubling his 709 vote edge two years ago. He cited brighter district outlook, cross over support, and Lewis carrying ten or eleven of fifteen counties, with letters from prominent citizens backing the return.

E. B. Lewis Congress Hughes W. A. Dodson Dodson Lewis Mr. Lewis Lewis Carro

Hughes Confident of Winning Out in Congress Race

Hon Dudley M Hughes, candidate for Congress, arrived in the city and told the Times-Recorder he is confident of election. He declined to give figures but says the district overall looks favorable. He plans to speak in Hawkinsville on Saturday and may debate with Mr Lewis in Americas next week.

Dudley M. Hughes Congress Windsor Hughes The Times-Recorder Hawkinsville Lewis

RACELATE BUYING MAKES ATTRACTIVE MER CHANDISE Offerings

The dealer reports buying in New York during a two week trip and offering strong cash only deals on premier merchandise. They claim heavy NY trade dullness forced stock closeouts and promise to turn goods into rapid cash sales with aggressive daily offers.

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Times-Recorder Offers New Telegraph Election Returns Service

The Times-Recorder announces a special telegraph bulletin service covering the entire state for election day. In cooperation with Western Union and other sources, bulletins will be posted at the office and flashed at night on a large canvass. Service runs from early morning until midnight with reports from Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, Augusta, and more.

Times-Recorder Western Union Georgia Americag Sumter County Smith Brown Atlanta Savannah Columbus Augusta

Carnegie gift for Americus public library approved

The Americus City Council sent to Mr. Carnegie a resolution accepting a $20,000 gift for a new public library. The measure, signed by all council members and Mayor Hawkins, requires at least $2,000 annual maintenance. Officials expect funds ready soon and project to start later this year with a multi month build.

Carnegie Americus Hawkins

Ex Gov J M Terrell Delivers Address at Third District College

The Third District Agricultural College hosted an address by ex governor Joseph M. Terrell in the college auditorium. He praised the college as first to open with the largest enrollment and best-equipped facilities, urged other counties to support dormitory construction, and noted Americus and Sumter’s substantial building contributions. A series of presentations followed including a medal to Miss Kent by the Daughters of the Confederacy, and razor awards to Hon Crawfort Wheatley and Ex Gov Terrell for supporting the school.

Third District Agricultural College Joseph M. Terrell W. P. Wallis Third District College Terrell Sumter Americus Tracy J. E. Mathis Miss Kent Daughters of the Confederacy Matthews Collum Department of Arts Crawfort Wheatley No. Terrell Pres Wheatley Wallis

Eclogue on applause and convictions in quotes

The piece uses wry aphorisms to contrast social praise with inner principles. It cites an opinion that applause can mislead when values lack conviction, while strong beliefs may provoke disdain. The New York Press is referenced as a source for these epigrams.

Magnificent Swiss Embroidered Fabrics Sale Card

Classified notice advertises Magnificent embroidered white swisses in 50c grade with size dots figures and plaids at 25c per yard. Also offered are Magnificent colored swisses in plaids in brown blue pink nile lavender navy black white and other colors at the regular 25c grade. Purchase enables price reduction to 17 1/2c.

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Gol Albert H. Gox Congressional Mr. Dodson J.M. Terrell Henpeckke N. Y Ansley Wheatley & Ansley Stork
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