Governor hopefuls and progress push in Athens columns
The Athens Banner urges reader involvement in politics and progress. It discusses late primary calls, university leaders, Chamber of Commerce support, and funding for humanitarian aid to Japan. It cites Col James M Smith as a candidate and quotes Grady County Times praising him as farmer and businessman's candidate.
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Grady County
South Georgia
Col
James M. Smith
White Primaries and Disfranchisement Debate in Georgia
A Georgia proclamation argues against negro disfranchisement by state law, warning that only white primaries can shield white supremacy. It asserts fourteenth and fifteenth amendments require equal eligibility tests and predicts federal courts would block any race-based disenfranchisement. The piece cautions against political maneuvering that could invite federal intervention and jeopardize white political control.
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Republican Party
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Primary dates and farming concerns for state electors
Governors candidates face fear of fair laws at polls as farmers work crops. Call for a late September primary to ease burdens. Also note a cold hunting incident and a printing notice about ten day real estate assessment inspection hours with clerk Turner overseeing.
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Athens
W. Turner
Vinol touted by Palmer firm as cod liver oil breakthrough
Druggists H. R. Palmer & Sons tout Vinol as a modern cod liver oil medicine that removes oil and grease, delivering all medicinal elements from fresh cod livers. The firm claims Vinol strengthens the aged, rebuilds the run down, and cures chronic coughs and colds without stomach upset.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Mr. Palmer
Palmer
Cheney’s Expectorant Promoted For Coughs And Colds
An advertisement urges the prompt use of Cheney's Expectorant to treat coughs and colds and claims it helps prevent pneumonia. The product is priced at a quarter per bottle and available at all drug stores.
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Cheney
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