Local Democratic primary announcements list several running mates
The notice proclaims Hon Wright Brady, W A Dodson, J A McDonald and Col A S Cutts as candidates for the next General Assembly and Sumter county legislature, all subject to Democratic party ratification at upcoming primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weare
Wright Brady
Democratic Party
W. A. Dodson
Bamter County
J. A. McDonald
Sumter County
Twig
Col
A. 8 Cutts
Tragic Infant Drowns In Water Filled Pot
A nineteen month old boy, son of Mr. Robert Howe, drowned after wandering from home and falling into a rain filled pot on a Smithville road property. The accident occurred about three o'clock on a Sunday afternoon during a heavy storm. Neighbors and family attempted resuscitation, but the child could not be saved. The family receives community sympathy in their bereavement.
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Robert Howe
P. H. Williams
Howe
Smithville Road
Midnight burglar robs two Port residences on Friday night
A bold thief prowled two Port city homes Friday night taking cash and valuables. Dr. W P Burt lost eight dollars from his pants pocket and a pocket-book. Dr. Burt’s watch remained. At Davenport’s place the burglar stole ninety dollars before escaping. Police have no clues yet. Marshal Lingo warns residents to lock up nightly.
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Marshal Lingo
W.P. Burt
Tom Daven
Burt
Dr. Burt
Shoes and industry intertwine in a social supply chain
A essay outlines how animals harvest hides and fibers from forests and plains, factories process, and craftsmen assemble the forty two pieces of a pair of shoes in a tightly organized system. It notes modern W L Douglas shoes offer savings, with today’s price three to five dollars versus six to twelve for forebears, highlighting labor division and coordinated production.
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Attymel
Yaareagit
W. L. Douglas
Fatal Central road wreck kills one, injuries another
A freight train collision three miles north of Andersonville at 4 20 Friday morning left Fireman Wyche dead and Engineer Joe Jeffries fatally injured. The northbound train carrying watermelons collided with an extra engine bound for Albany in a 100 foot cut, with both crews escaping by leaping. Traffic halted until after eight that night as wreckage from fifteen loaded cars and two engines was cleared.
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Andersonville
Albany
Joe Jeffries
Oglethorpe
Wyche
Jeffries
Macon
Wyshe
Peru Bere
Consolidated results of Tuesday primary for state officers
The Democratic Executive Committee met to consolidate Tuesday's primary returns for state officers and congressmen. Precinct totals show Northen for governor Cook for secretary of state Wright for comptroller general Anderson for attorney general Hardeman for treasurer Henderson for agricultural commissioner and congressmen Crisp Nessbitt and others across the Old Sixteenth, Old Twenty-Eighth and Twenty-Seventh districts.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Northen
Cook
Wright
Anderson
Treas
Hardeman
Henderson
Crisp
Nessbitt . Crisp
Overreer Ries
Tee
Hardeman Pane
Nisbet
Sesweeee
Seventeenth
Pee
Hunnicu
Seeeeee Bane
Eseesssenveees Rereeree Cook
Perenne Wright
Peretty
E Hardeman Ae
Sone Anderson
Eagee
Nisbit
Eee
Hunnicutt
Orlep Eeeers-Srerere
The German Duplex Electric Belt for Sale at Cook's Pharmacy
Advertises the German Duplex Electric Belt at Cook's Pharmacy 4 Cotton Avenue America4 Ga. Sold as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints kidney diseases rheumatism and constipation with emphasis on general health benefits.
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Cook's Pharmacy
Cotton Avenue
Hood's Sarsaparilla Named Leading Blood Purifier
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the standard building-up medicine and blood purifier with the largest sales in its class. It claims honest druggists confirm its superiority and warns buyers not to substitute other products.
Advertising Americus Real Estate Push at Brooklyn Heights
Americus Real Estate Company uses large newspaper ads circulars and plats to market Brooklyn Heights lots across Georgia and into neighboring states. With over half of the lots sold, the firm urges locals to visit the manager’s office to secure remaining parcels amid plans for continued regional sales.
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Brooklyn Heights
Americus Real Estate Company
Americus
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
South Carolina
Tennessee
Americas
Laboare
Americus Jug Trade Dominates Southwest Georgia Market
Americus boasts the largest jug trade in Southwest Georgia as liquor dealers scale up with big orders. A. Hirsch contracted a northern pottery for about five thousand stone jugs, the largest shipment to Americus yet, with wholesale facilities and promises to match or beat competing prices. The article notes Hirsch’s twenty five year presence, extensive Georgia jobbing, and distribution from Cincinnati Savannah or Americus, plus the premier brands and a large bonded warehouse. Advice to Mothers promotes Mrs Wixston’s Soothing Syrup for teething and upset stomachs at twenty five cents.
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Americus
Georgia
A. Hirsch
Hirsch
Americas
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Hirech
Cincinnati
Savannah
Board offers teacher competency certificates exam notice
To teachers and others seeking city school positions, report to the college next Friday at eight for a written examination. Secretary A J M Bizray. A claim of a medical ad and a gold mine discovery in North Georgia yields over 11000 per ton, owners planning to start work soon.
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Board of Education of Americas
A.J. M. Bizray
North
Georgia
Fragmentary Notice on Residence Sale and Politics in District
Fragmented text mentions a residence for $200 with balance in six and twelve months and instructs to inquire at the RECORDER office. It also hints at political activity in the congressional district with three candidates expected in the near future amid speculation.
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Recorder Office
Congressman's Force Bill Talk Draws Attention in New York
Congressman Allen of Mississippi criticizes the Federal Election bill as an outrageous measure. He recalls Reed's whip controlling House votes and voices concern that the bill will empower a Republican machine in the South, influencing black voters and political loyalties nationwide. He warns Democrats and Republicans alike to act before it is too late, noting the Brooklyn Heights real estate pitch for $5,000 residences.
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New York Times
Congressman Allen
Mississippi
Washington
Long Branch
New York
Cleveland
Harrison
Flo
House
Reed
Senate
Allen
South
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York City
Weather, heat, and advises from old newspaper fragments
A collage of seaside cottage musings, heat observations, and stray ads. Mentions high temperatures near the Mexican gulf, a summer school opening in July, and medical tips including Lamar's Diarrhea Mixture and Bull's Worm Desiccant. Also notes four Brooklyn births or marriages among various scattered fragments.
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Mexican Gulf
Lamar
John
Bill
J. E. Mathis
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