Campaign manager debated for Col. Smith governor bid
A Smithsonia dispatch reports Col. James M. Smith relies on white voters and local support rather than a campaign director. Col. Smith says he will meet voters directly to discuss issues, while T. Larry Gantt dismisses claims of guiding the campaign. The letter writer notes extensive endorsements arriving from across Georgia.
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James M. Smith
T. Larry Gantt
Cam
Smithsonia
Col. Smith
Col
Col. Gantt
Empire State
South
Georgia
Performance given benefit library
Athens prepares a grand operatic event on May 12 promoted by Supt. Bond. Two hundred fifty participants join local talent with Mr. J. B. Atkinson training the chorus and arranging oriental themed costumes and scenery. Rehearsals begin tonight.
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Athens
Supt. Bond
Bond
J. 8. Atkinson
Atkinson
Annual Inspection Of City Hacks On The Ten
The annual inspection of city hacks will be held in front of City Hall on the tenth. Yesterday Chief McKile notified all owners and drivers to be on hand at that time.
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Mc Kile
The Other Side as Seen by a Church Member
A church member argues that zealotry in evangelism can misjudge sincere believers. He cites Romans 14 22 Matthew 7 22 23 Philippians 3 8 11 14 and Luke 12 37 40 to urge caution. The piece concludes with a call for humility and fair privilege for all responders. EB A L
Fitzhugh Lee and General Funston
General Fitzhugh Lee testified before the Connecticut General Assembly this week for Jamestown Exposition funding recounting a near assassination risk while consul at Havana. He described a dramatic encounter with a Cuban army officer, who, after a disguise change, sailed to the United States unremarked.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Connecticut General Assembly
Havana
Frederick Funston
Maine
Lee
General Lee
Dean’s Kidney Pills Proven By Athens Reader Testimony
A local reader, farmer P G Robinson, praises Dean’s Kidney Pills for curing severe backache and kidney symptoms after failed remedies. He reports regained mobility, normal secretions, and lasting relief within forty eight hours, endorsing the product as effective for kidney and back issues. Available from H R Palmer & Sons, price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y sole agents. remember the name Dean’s.
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Athens
P. G. Robinson
Barberville
Dean
H. R. Palmer &Sons Drug Store
Foster—Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Table Covers and Brass Hooks Sold at Low Prices
A small wholesale listing shows table covers priced at 26 cents and brass wardrobe hooks at 10 cents. The compact ad notes bargain household supplies and bulk quantities available to shoppers.
Stevens Discussed Fertilizer Laws in Georgia
Atlanta May 1. Commissioner of Agriculture O B Stevens writes to M L Johnson President Georgia Division Southern Cotton Association about fertilizer shipments in Georgia. He explains inspectors gather samples and brands while much production occurs outside Georgia and notes rising numbers of brands and manufacturers since 1898. He estimates shipments data will be ready by July and urges farmers to reduce cotton acreage in favor of grain.
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Atlanta
Stevens
M. L. Johnson
Georgia
Southern Cotton Association
Johnson
M. L. Johson
Feter
Tennessee
Maryland
South Carolina
Alabama
New York
O. B. Stevens
Commissioner of Agriculture
Letter List of Unclaimed Letters at Athens Post Office
Unclaimed letters listed with recipients including A J Ball G R Bridgeforth J H Bugg Forest Burley Geo W Buteram Fuqua M F Goldsmith F E Henderson Isaac Huffines E Luster Daniel Norris Byrd Pace James Patman W H Randolph Jimmie Rogers Rowe Ed Sanders I M Umbach Females Ida Brooks Mra Clark Miss M B Harris Mrs Dick Hollie Mrs Lula Horton Lula Hubert Miss Emma L Jackson Mrs Harriet Johnson Miss Salema King Mrs Joe Merrett Miss Bessie Norris Misa Bertie Sherrill Mrs R C Simms Miss Mattie Wier Miss Emma Williaford Mrs W C Willis Miss Mattie Young Mrs M Young Mrs W B Fleming P M
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Atheny Post Office
Ball
A. J
Bridgeforth
G. R
Bugg
J. H
Burley
Forest
Butteram
Geo. W
Fuqua
Goldsmith
M. F
Henderson
F. E
Isaac
Huffines
Luster
Daniel
Norris
Byrd
Pace
James
Patman
W. H
Randolph
Jimmie
Rogers
Jasper
Rowe
Willie
Sanders
Umbach
I. M
Brooks
Mra
Ida
Clark
M. B
Harris
Hollie
Lula
Horton
Hubert
Emma L
Jackson
Harriet
Johnson
Salema
King
Joe
Merrett
Bessie
Misa Bertie
Sherrill
R. C
Simms
Miss Mattie
Wier
Emma
Williaford
W. C
Willis
Young
W. B. W. Fleming
P. M
Stomach and Liver Tablets Promoted in Local Ad
An old advertisement touts Chang beriain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant, efficient aid for digestion. It claims they improve bowel function for a modest, steady man and notes H. B. Pak ore & Bons and 999 W, ih Smith and ts as distributors.
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Chang ‘Beriain
H. B, Pakore
Bons
Ih Smith
Howell Hair Split Joke In Talbotton Campaign Tale
The Talbotton New Era reports a campaign anecdote about Hon. Clark Howell a governor candidate. A voter objected to his middle parted hair, Howell replies that he never parts his hair and attributes the middle part to a photographer’s mistake. The piece ends with a brief health ad about Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and colds.
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Talbotton
Mr. Howell
Sam
T.gray
Calhoun
Mia,i & Bro
Epd
Palmer Drug Stores
Price
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Paign
Ance
J. S. Atkinson
AL City
Mrs. Rubba
Mr. Rubba
Philadelphia Ledger
Kuropatkin
Cleveland Reader
Gadafite Mon Quarentead
Christ
Paul
EB. A. L
General Funston
Kansas
Cosely
United Blake
Praeton
Tured Aguinaldo
Hartford Conn
Chicago Tribune
Brooklyn Life
Globe Racket Store Co’s
Tic Men’s & Children's Hats
China
Oxfords
Howell
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