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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
2
State Senator-Eighth District features John M. Brown and L. C. Toole as listed contenders. Brown and Toole appear repeatedly in campaign notices with party and district details. The brief summary notes their names and bid for the seat in the upcoming election.
The Postoffice Department in 1907 ordered that weekly newspapers sent to subscribers owing over a year cannot be mailed at the regular newspaper postage rate. We urge arrears to be settled immediately. If not paid by April 1, 1908, names will be stricken from the list.
In arrears with The Democrat, pay up arrears and fifty cents in advance to receive a one year subscription for half a dollar. The newspaper prefers collecting from delinquents over hiring a lawyer, so readers are urged to come in and settle immediately.
State pensions for veterans may be issued before March first with an official announcement via the Democrat through the Ordinary. County funds cover the Ordinary’s previously allowed fee. Water wagons and band wagons continue to move. factions and delegates rally for Taft and anti administration sides. In Thaw case doctors may certify release. lunacy commission approval required. E. J. Ward Jr. of the Thomasville Press is urged for State Senate in the Seventh district, praised for character and ability as a reformer candidate.
A compilation of opinion snippets outlines reform rhetoric and political expectations in Georgia and national figures. Mentions Senator Clay succeeding in Georgia, Admiral Dewey native to a landlocked state, Roosevelt’s home industry stance, and calls on Governor Smith and W L Douglas from Massachusetts.
An up country exchange notes the Georgia GOP may field a slate in the next state elections. It suggests Governor Smith will run again and his decision could shape the legislature and senate race for 1909 1910. The article also mentions efforts to suppress black voters and favored candidates aligned with Smith’s administration.
The Democrat endorses A A Subers of Donaldsonville for Representative from Decatur and a Brinson, Ga., sheriff candidate noted for fine character. It commends the County Surveyor for re election, highlighting incumbency, competence, and broad support across the county.
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine extols Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. The tonic provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. Its blood purifying action makes it a useful spring medicine with a 50 cent price guaranteed at drug stores.
The forecast predicts mild and pleasant conditions on February 13 and 14, a great storm from the Mississippi Valley on February 15, followed by cloudy and rainy days February 16 and 17. A cold wave arrives February 18 19, then moderating weather February 20 21. Cloudy with rain February 22 23. a cold blustery spell February 24 25. pleasant days February 26 27. and cloudy with rain February 28 29. Local storms or fair weather cannot be predicted with certainty unless they are nationwide.
Local ad announces Kline Bros buying Fingerbuts and running a first class store on Water Street. They stock new dry goods clothing shoes and house furnishings from Americus. At 690000 budget approved for airship research in Germany. Hobson may seek funds. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for burns sores ulcers and rashes priced 25 cents.
Judge Martin recalls the past and warns that concealed weapons have driven up crime. He notes 18 homicides in six months in the Chattahoochee circuit, contrasting with three per year in earlier times, and asserts unarmed people are generally safer than armed ones.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Decatur County Georgia orders a white Democratic Primary to be held March 11 1908 at precincts for multiple offices including City Court Judge and State Senator. Voters must be registered white Democrats. candidates pay assessments. official ballot printed February 24 1908. results to be tallied March 12 1908.
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