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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
2
A Georgia public notices page blends critical commentary during legislative session. It cites a rumored liquor raid in the capitol, predicts party strength, urges reform in convict leasing, and notes proposed amendments and potential extra sessions. It also reports a Pensacola lynching and criticizes Roosevelt era spending.
Georgia voters appear unsettled with a dull national scene and a divided party, as Republicans and Populists influence state primaries. The Denver delegation’s stance against Bryan stirs little excitement, while Watson Taft and Bryan terms shape local choices. The mix of affiliations hints at a possible last gasp for unified party lines in Georgia politics.
The text accuses ex-Governor Joe Terrell of acting as attorney for a convict broker while serving as Georgia Attorney General. It alleges he took both a state salary and broker fees, arguing the conduct tests his moral character with no surprise expected.
Governor Hoke Smith proclaims a 1908 constitutional amendment to replace Article 2 Section 1 with a nine paragraph plan. It sets voter qualifications, registration rules, and eligibility, including prior service and property tests, with a 1915 sunset for some sub divisions and a vote on October 7, 1908.
Free silver aluminum Jell o moulds are offered with the Dainty Dessert package. The moulds are hard to obtain outside large cities. Jell o is sold by grocers at 10 cents per package and substitutes should not be accepted.
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills as a family laxative because they are effective without fuss. These painless purifiers are sold at all dry stores for 25 cents.
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