Georgia Campaign Echoes in Albany Editorial
The Albany Herald reflects on the 1908 gubernatorial race, criticizing Hoke Smith and endorsing Judge Griggs while attacking Joe Brown anti prohibition and pro corporations. It notes peach prospects, propriety issues, and the Seaboard railroad receiver case as broader political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Roddenberry
Judge Griggs
Hoke Smith
Little Joe Brown
Wise
Andy
Sloke
Albany Herald
Joe Brown Endorsement and Georgia Disfranchisement Issue
The Atlanta Journal discusses Georgia politics as white supremacy and disfranchisement dominate the campaign. It rails against Joe Brown for evasively staking a position, notes Savannah Republican endorsement, and urges voters to support the measure to ratify the constitutional amendment and end negro enfranchisement as a political tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
General Assembly
Savannah
Joe Brown
Tive
People of
Republican Convention
Atlanta Journal
Same Principles and Candidates Donor Editorial Rethinks Bias
The Democrat defends its past support for reforms tied to Hoke Smith saying it was right in prior campaigns and denies biased reporting about rival candidates. It argues it would not endorse Little Joe Brown and would rather fail than betray readers who trust the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jake Smith
Clark Howell
Estill
Judge Russell
Jim Smith
Hoke Smith
Hoke
Joe” Brown
Howell
Russell
Little Joe Brown
Georgia Democratic Primary Prospectus for State Treasurer
To the Democratic voters of Georgia a candidate for State Treasurer describes more than twenty years of service in the office and pledges faithful attention to duties if elected, subject to the Democratic Primary on June 4. The candidate asserts a record open to scrutiny and free of impugned criticism.
Delinquent Subscriptions and Animal Cruelty Protest
The Democrat notes delinquent subscriptions and proposes switching to cash payments, urging prompt settlement. It denounces cruelty to animals by street drivers especially against tired mules and horses, calling for town authorities to act and support humane measures, plus agricultural advice on planting and reducing cotton to boost fodder.
The Kidneys Fall To Ill Health From Overwork
Unhealthy kidneys affect the entire body as modern science shows many diseases begin in kidney disorder. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is promoted as a remedy to restore kidney health, selling in bottles and available as samples by mail from Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing‘hamton
N. Y
Farmers Union News Joins Democrat for Fertilizer Bulletin
The Democrat will club with the Farmers Union News and the National Union paper at $1.75 per year. The offer includes a copy of Farmer's Union Bulletin on home mixing of fertilizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Farmers Union News
National Union
Farmer’s Union Bulletin
Frank Park Seeks Albany Circuit Judge Seat in June Primary
Frank Park announces his candidacy for Judge of the Superior Court in the Albany Circuit. He pledges undivided attention, regular court sessions, timely business handling, economical conduct, fair trials, and respect for local county autonomy, urging voters to choose honestly on June 4. He emphasizes independence from political bosses and plans to reach voters by letter or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Circuit
Superior Court
PaTo
Iam
Frank Park
Re nomination bid by Judge W N Spence Albany Circuit
Judge W N Spence announces his candidacy for re nomination to the Superior Court of the Albany Circuit. He asks voters for support at the June 4 1908 primary and pledges to continue diligent service and outreach to constituents despite court duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Superior Court of the
Albany Circuit
Ciscuit
W. N. Spence
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted in Ad Claim
An old advertisement testifies that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured bleeding piles twenty years ago and continues to heal sores burns wounds and cuts. The notice touts a 35 cent price at drug stores and includes a signed attribution from O S Woolever of LeRayville NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trave Jist
Bucksen
O. S. Woolever
Sousaizius Souvenir Post Cards Popular Along Line
The Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railroad issues colored souvenir post cards featuring attractive scenes along the line. A set of seven cards can be secured by sending ten cents. W. H. Leahy, General Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
W. H. Leahy
Geneval
Eenger
Atlanta
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Spence
Little Joe
Gov. Smith
Ury
Lion
Lamb
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Fitzgerald Enterprise
Seaboard Air-Line
Bainbridge Democrat
Blood Balm CO
Bela
Judge Superior Court
Sousaizius
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