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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
7
Candidates have entered the thick of the fight to win on Oct. 31. Energetic work is the order of the day for all as supporters push toward prizes. Dark horses are expected to surge fast and challenge favorites.
The piece chronicles a fundraising vote contest running Oct 18 to Oct 31 1914 with a Buick automobile prize. It describes campaigns and fevered activity, urging readers to participate, noting last days for the two million free votes offer and the pressure of finishing strong. District lists and candidate names appear in dense tables for Athens area and surrounding Georgia counties.
Announcements by R T Wright H R Palmer J Z Hoke R O Arnold J A Pitner and J F Tibbetts seek aldermanic seats in wards one to four subject to Democratic primary action. Several filings list first to fourth ward runs and party process.
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