Hodgson urges Georgia voters to back Governor Harris
J M Hodgson, Clarke County Harris club president, writes a card to Georgia Democrats arguing no party issues in the gubernatorial race. He endorses Governor Harris for a second term, criticizes Dr Hardman and Mr Dorsey, and urges adherence to democratic principles and endorsement. He notes Judge Pottle’s position and cautions voters against enthusiasm overriding party rules. A straw ballot note follows.
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Joseph M. Hodgson
Clarke County
Harris Club
Georgia
Hodgson
Harris
Dr. Hardman
Dorsey
Mr. Dorsey
People of
Judge Pottle
Junge Pottle
Hughes Attack Dismissed as Egotism by Louisiana Democrat
Congressman Aswell of Louisiana assailed Republican nominee Charles E Hughes in the House charging egotism inconsistency and ties to monopolistic interests. He condemned Hughes as a self harming voice and criticized his tenure as New York governor over vetoing pay equality for women teachers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles E. Hughes
Representative Aswell
Louisiana
Aswell
Hughes
New York
Fire Extinguishers in All City Schools
The board of education decided at August’s regular meeting to install Pyrene fire extinguishers in all city school buildings. Standard fire bills will be instituted with the term opening next month to enhance safety against fires. Also includes an endorsement for Chamberlain’s Colic Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera morbus and other bowel troubles.
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Board of Education
Gidney Simmons
Fair Haven
N. Y
Monticello and Jasper Seek Shorter Athens to Macon Highway
Monticello and Jasper county merchants urge the Athens Chamber of Commerce to back a project using Clarke county convict labor to build a shorter direct highway from the Jones county line to the Morgan county line via Hillsboro Adgateville Monticello Machen and Shady Dale The petition argues the improved route would shorten the Athens to Macon travel distance and benefit Clarke county residents and business houses by providing faster more convenient road access.
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Monticello
Jasper County
Athene
Macon
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Chamber of Commerce of
I Monticello
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Clarke County
Jones County
Morgan County
Hillsboro
Adgateville
Machen
Shady Dale
South Georgia
Madison
Harenton
Milledgeville
Eatonton
Board of County Commissioners
Tax Digest Completed in Clarke County
Clarke Tax Receiver J. H. Dorsey finished the year’s tax digest and sent it to the Georgia State House in Atlanta. Officials praised the compilation for accurate property valuations totaling millions and noted increases of over $600,000 with Fulton and Bibb down by about two million and nearly one million respectively due to a drop in personal property returns.
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J. H. Dorsey
Clarke County
State House
Atlanta
Fulton
Bibb
Woman credits Chamberlains Tablets for relief
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports chronic liver trouble and recurring pains. After using half a bottle of Chamberlains Tablets he says the pains disappeared and he feels fine. The remedy is obtainable everywhere.
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Joe Dingman
Webster City
Iowa
Chamberlain
Habeas Corpus Proceeding Seeks Child's Return
Proceedings filed in the superior court seek possession of five year old Master Charlie DuBose from Charles B DuBose. Mrs Augusta DuBose of Savannah petitions in Athens and Savannah for a hearing before Judge Brand on Friday September 1. A previous sensational report claimed kidnapping. The child has remained with the father.
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Savannah
Judeg Brand
Southern Bell Building Fireproof Model
Progress continues on the Southern Bell Telephone Company building intended as a central exchange offices and supply house. The fireproof design is emphasized as one of the city’s most substantial structures in Ath ens. Dr King’s New Life Pills offered as a remedy for constipation with a daily purchase recommendation.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Athens
Dr. King
Catholics Urged to Vote Where Best Subserves Holy Principles
New York August 22 Catholic voters nationwide were urged at a mass meeting of German Roman Catholics in the Central Verein to unite and cast their ballots where it will best subserve Catholic principles. It was stated that there are about three million Catholic voters in the country.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Won't Let Her Convict Husband To Mrs Slaughter Decreed
Greenaboro North Carolina August 22 The Rockingham county officials denied Mrs C W Slaughter’s request to have her husband the former Draper North Carolina police chief turned over to her as a convict laborer while serving a two year manslaughter sentence The jury had stipulated he be fired out but commissioners ruled Mrs Slaughter’s bid unaccepted and the prisoner will work for a tobacco company
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Associated Press
Greenaboro
N. C
Rockingham County
Onn
C. W. Slaughter
Draper
Borer
Slaughter
Hardman Talks in Cartersville on Governor Bid
Dr L G Hardman campaign appearance draws strong ovation as Bartow county voters hear a review of his legislative record and platform. He backs law enforcement biennial sessions a four year term for governor and a liberal support of state agricultural institutions. He outlines freeing Western and Atlantic Railway lease plan after touring the county delivering literature and photos.
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Cartersville
Bartow County
L. G. Hardman
J. J. Connor
Dr. Hardman
Dr.Hardman
Third County
Warren A. Dodd
Georgia
Hardman
The Gest Laxative Advice on Daily Bowel Habits
Outdoor exercise keeps bowels regular and a full glass of water before breakfast aids movement. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and establish a daily routine. If medicine is needed, Chamberlain's Tablets are pleasant and mild. Obtainable everywhere.
Appreciation Resolutions of Georgia State Agricultural Society
In Athens during August 1916 the Georgia State Agricultural Society thanks the city officials students and press for hospitality and the University of Georgia summer school pageant. It praises the teachers and seeks support for the program endorsed by John A. Cobb and Martin V. Calvin.
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Waycrees
Calvin
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Athens
David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Presa
University
Georgia
General Assembly of Georgia
Georgia State College of Agriculture
John A. Cobb
Martin V. Calvin
Still More Civil Service Exams Offered by Uncle Sam
The Athens post office civil service clerk announces further examinations for public service positions including Laboratory assistant Mineral examiner and Agricultural assistant with salaries from 420 to 2 400 dollars. Locations include Ma rola PT Philadelphia and the Patent Office. Applicants to be women without dependents for some roles. further details from the Athens post office.
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Samuel
Sam
Bureau of Science
Marola
Ordnance Department
Arsenal
Philadelphia
Office of Markets and Rural Organisation
Patent Office
Cook
Athens Post Office
Convict Apportionment Changes Stir Georgia Counties
Georgia faces a new convict apportionment bill affecting 90 counties with loss and 40 counties gaining road workforce. The prison commission will study the measure in September and plan implementation, while misdemeanor convicts stay in their counties. The plan hinges on how to measure county mileage and road use, with city mileage potentially softening impact.
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Atlanta
Fulton
Prison Commission
Secretary of State
Holder and Collier May Enter Jackson Race
Rumor says Hon. John N. Holder and Hon. BH. Collier may run for the legislature in Jackson county. The time for qualification has been extended. Holder is a prominent figure with prior service in both houses and as Speaker. Collier has served as Jackson County sheriff for years.
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John N. Holder
BH. Collier
Jackson County
Holder
General Assembly
Dlg
Rive Collier
Dr King’s New Discovery and Pine Tar Honey Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughing and throat irritation using pine tar balsams. It claims relief for hacking coughs, promotes sleep, and speeds recovery, recommending Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a related remedy.
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Dr. King
Dr. Bell
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J. M. Hodgson
Castorii
PRG Ee Amal
Baeje
Castoria
Clarke
Southern Bell
Commerce
Uncle Sam
Sloan
Collier
Jackson
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