Twin Calves Born on Farm as News Surfaces
A cow on W.IL Tondee’s farm birthed twin calves Wednesday night. Informants say both are well formed, alive, and kicking by Thursday morning. Lee County results show Crisp, Democrat, leading Bell by 72 in last month’s Legislature race. Blaine won 489 to Cleveland's 435.
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W.il
Tondee
Lee
Lee County
Crisp
Bell
Blaine
Cleveland
South
Americas
Democrata
New Reel christened amid election triumphs and fire company toast
The ceremony to christen the new reel OU. F. Crisp was staged at Wide Awake Hall with Woman’s Auxiliary support and members of Mechanics, Wide Awake and Americas Fire Companies. Chief J. J. Smith, Ex-Chief W. P. Burt, and Cal N. A. Smith delivered toasts after a champagne moment. A Grady telegram announcing Cleveland’s election sparked wild cheers, bonfires, and dancing as the crowd celebrated. Building Loan Association plans outlined to raise twenty five hundred shares at one dollar each to fund real estate purchases with staged premiums and advances.
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Mchante’s
OU. F. Crisp
Mechanics Fire Company
Cal. N. A. Smith
Americas Fire Department
J. 4. Smith
W. P. Burt
L. J. Bluluck
Crisp
Col. N. A. Smith
J.J. Smith
Mechanic Fire Company
Ulalosk
Blalock
Burt
House
H. W. Grady
Cleveland
Judge Crisp
Tab Oliver
Building Association, Epit & Recoupes
Avernous
Pla F
Recenver
Americus Building Loan Association
Tao
Georgia
Onsraver
Gin House and Cotton Burn in Quebec Schley County
A gin house owned by J R Battle in Quebec Schley County caught fire around eight to nine pm on Wednesday. The gin house and six bales of cotton were destroyed, causing a substantial loss to Mr Battle.
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J. R. Battle
Quebec
Schley County
Battle
Feagin shoots suspect in self defense in county case
Deputy Cobb killed Si Tooke during arrest at Bayleys place Stewart's crossing after Tooke attacked with a gun. Coroner's jury ruled the death justifiable homicide. Cobb, injured, recounted the confrontation detailing multiple gun blows and his attempt to disable Tooke with a pistol.
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Cobb
Will Feagin
Si Tooke
Guerry
Mize
Ragan
W. N. Cobb
Mumber
Superior Court
Neil Ray
Rogan
Fagin
Myself
Fagan
Sand Run
Cotton Fire Near Cobb Residence Causes Loss
A boy lighting a pipe near 9 bales of cotton en route to Americus started a fire at Geo W Council's home, 65 miles southeast of town. Flames spread by 5 pm with no quenching yet, likely total loss. Also a note discouraging westward retreat for consumption and promoting Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lang syrup sold by A J Hudson.
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J. A. Cobb
Geo. W. Council
Americus
Colorado
New Mexico
A. C. Speer candidate for the county Ordinary
The issue announces Mr. A. C. Speer as a candidate for Ordinary. An old county resident, capable and honest, he previously served eight years as Tax Collector during which about $300,000 passed through his hands with full and faithful accounting. The public is invited to trust him with county interests. Eider Down and Calla Lily complexion powders are noted as popular items. Davenport's advertises white flesh products.
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A. C. Speer
D. P. Davenport
Beloved Cleveland Victory Prompts Colored Support Letter
A Sumter area pledge greets Cleveland and Henderson’s election with praise for Democratic rule. Signers urge peace and equal rights under law, claiming Republicans deceived Black and white voters alike. The note touts Dr Bosanko medicines and a local clothing ad amid fragmented text.
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Sumter
Cleveland
Wentricks Sa
United States
Republican Party
South
United
Stawa
Georgia
W. A. Hawkins
H.R. Johnson
D. F. Crisp
Dw. Wheatley
SL Yawkines
J. KE. Bivins
Thos
M. Cobb
J. W. Sheffield
GW. Beller
Wid. Harper
J.B. Feller
Geo
W. Council
J. B. Hinkle
C. A. Huntington
Lew Warren
Rd. Perry
W. P. Burt
G. W. Glover
K. A. Hawkins
Council
J. A. Kendrick
Red Johnaten
C.wreathley
Ellis
Levens
JL A
Dubbs
Doe Stevenson
L. B. Bosworth
JC. Carey
Harold
J. W. Durdan
The People's Economy Ticket Ratified by the People
The article announces the ratification of a new economic platform named The People's Economy Ticket. It highlights broad public support, naming several community groups backing the plan and noting upcoming steps for implementation and oversight.
Economy Party Promises Equal Price Policy for All
A brief proclamation declares a party pledge to uphold rights and protections against overcharges, asserting no distinction by nationality or color. It promises one low price for everyone and a wide awake, bound to win stance.
Reform Resolve Calls for New Party and Close-Dealing Candidate
Reform movement proclaims excessive costs and burdensome charges in goods. It advocates forming a new party to focus on a single cooperative candidate, pledging to combine core principles with reduced profits for the greatest good. The group announces itself as the vanguard of this effort.
Platform promises low tariffs on common goods
A political platform pledges low tariffs on dry goods notions millinery clothing boots shoes hats trunks and related items with a focus on honest pricing. It argues low prices boost trade and the great good for buyers and sellers while Viluca should govern prices and ensure reliable goods with no misrepresentation.
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Viluca
Election style pledge from John Re Shaw for Forsyth Street Americus
A campaign style notice invites voters to back John R. Shaw, claiming election as the cheaper, fair dealing candidate. The message promises civil service principles and straight goods at bed rock prices, urging supporters to visit Forsyth Street in Americus.
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John RE
SHAW
Forsyth Street
Americus
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Foreman Watts
Leesburg
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Daily Recorder
Recuit Pen Hss
Priges
C. Goowin
Mey
Hudson
de. Borenko
Belva
Jobo B Shaw
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