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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1917

Page

6

James B Park Announces Long Term Congress Candidacy

Greensboro Georgia December 26 1916 James B Park declares candidacy to fill the late Samuel J Tribble seat starting March 4 1917. He pledges loyal service to Georgia agriculture industry and all people while endorsing 1916 Democratic platforms and vowing a clean campaign with no battlefield push. Support comes from Ef A Copelan L Elmer Dutton J A Simpson Marvin Williams and local papers praising Park as honest capable and devoted.

Greensboro Eighth Congressional District Samuel J. Tribble Georgia Congress Thomas Jefferson Fred N. White National Association Buckhead United States EF. A. Copelan James B. Park Greene County Ile Evely E. A. Copelan L. Elmer Dutton Greensboro Baptist Church J. A. Simpson Presbyterian Church Judge James B. Park Judge Park Marvin Willams Greensboro Methodist Church Marvin Williams Covington News Ocmulgee Circuit Park Ocmulgee Herald-Journal Eighth District Lucian L. Knight Samuel H. Sibley Union Point J. B. Park

Planning to handle the labor agent situation

Atlanta reports an effort to unite counties harmed by labor or emigration agents to stop the migration of negro farm hands. Target counties include Laurens Sumter Dougherty Randolph Telfair Talbot and Harris. Farmers fear farm operations may be seriously handicapped this year due to labor demoralization. Several complaints have been filed with the state department of agriculture.

Atlanta Laurens Sumter Dougherty Randolph Telfair Talbot Harris State Department of Agriculture

Bad Habits And Indigestion Claims

Those who eat meals too close together risk indigestion. Five hours between meals is advised. For relief, Chamberlain's Tablets are suggested to strengthen the stomach and aid natural function. Obtainable everywhere.

McCurry Endorsed by Hartwell Folks in 1917

A Hartwell mass meeting in January 1917 endorses Hon Julian B McCurry for congress. Resolutions praise his farming roots legislative experience and people centered approach. A voter of Franklin County lauds him as energetic diplomatic and a strong parliamentarian.

Julian B. McCurry Congress Hartwell Eighth McCurry House of Representatives Franklin County Royston Record

Endorsement urges McCurry for Congress in 1917 race

A civic endorsement proclaims Julian McCurry the best choice for the Eighth district seat in Congress, praising his integrity humility and people friendly approach. The note urges agricultural interests to elect him on January 11 1917. The page also promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and colds with pine balm and laxative ingredients available from doctors and druggists.

Congress Julian McCurry McCurry Eighth Congressional District Tr. King Dr. King

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