Georgia Election Sparks Debates On Politics And Post Office Plans
Official Gazette summarizes Georgia primary results with Joseph M. Brown ahead of Hoke Smith by about twelve thousand votes. The piece notes large city majorities and rural county influence, plus a projected 120 by 150 foot post office site and debates on gambling, independence, and party loyalty.
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Joe Brown
Augusta
Atlanta
Sa— Yapnah
Macon
Columbus
Mr. Brown
Governor Hoke Smith Calls for Election Reform Endorsement
Governor Hoke Smith issues a noon statement thanking supporters and stressing the need to ratify the disfranchisement amendment at the October election. He says the principles behind the reform are sound and will be vindicated with time and continued devotion to election purity and mass rights.
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Hoke Smith
Our New Governor Description of Georgia's Nominee
The piece extols Georgia's newly nominated governor Joe Brown as a modest, unassuming man with limited public speaking ability and poor eyesight. It praises his Christian character, intelligence, and trust in people and policies despite crowd unease.
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Georgia
Joe Brown
New Currency Bill Forged From Aldrich and Vreeland Proposals
The compromise currency bill passed by congress before adjournment blends features of the Aldrich and Vreeland plans. It authorizes national currency associations to issue notes backed by commercial paper and other securities, while national banks may issue bond secured notes. The six year law sets 75 percent of face value for commercial paper, 90 percent for bonds, imposes high taxes on emergency notes, and fixes an emergency issue up to 590 million dollars. A permanent monetary commission is included.
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Aldrich
Permanent Monetary Commission
Georgia Democrats Endorse Journal Editorial Stand
The Atlanta Journal editorial line is adopted as Georgia Democratic Party policy, opposing corporate influence over legislation and vowing to protect the rights of the common people. It calls for a white man’s government, a regulated railroad commission, fair freight rates, and use of convict labor on highways, while opposing sale of the Western and Atlantic line. The piece pledges allegiance to Gov Brown’s administration and stresses renewal and moral guidance.
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Atlanta Journal
Georgia
General Assembly
Cear
Western and Atlantic
Democratic Party
Brown
Which Is Best in Campaign Practice Draws Georgia Contrast
The piece contrasts Governor Hoke Smith who toured fifty counties and spoke to voters with Joseph M. Brown who avoided stump speaking, preferring letters and limited public addresses. It raises whether face to face campaigning or literature and interviews best serve voters in a primary.
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Hoke
Milton H. Smith
Georgia
Milt Smith
Milton H
Joe
Hoke Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Smith
Brown
Anna Held Blames American Women For Financial Strain
The actress accuses women of causing national panic and hardship by extravagant spending. She contrasts rich wives with frugal husbands earning low wages, arguing American women push families toward debt while the wealthy live lavishly. The piece notes caution on liquor policy pending the new governor’s term.
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Anna Held
America
United States
Ola Adam
Will of the People in Georgia Secures Victory
An article notes that several thousand Georgians accept the election outcome with good humor and fellowship. It argues the sovereign voice of the people has spoken, warns ministers bear responsibility for the mistake, and praises the resilient spirit of those who lose with grace.
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Georgia
Electric Bitters Proclaimed A Grand Family Medicine
Mr Frank Conta of New York recommends Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and for lame backs and weak kidneys. The tonic purports to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vitality for both sexes. Sold under guarantee at all drug stores for 50e.
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Frank Conta
Houston St
New York
Jell O Moulds Free With Dessert Promotion
A promotional circular offers silver aluminum gelatin moulds free with the Deinly Dessert product. The moulds are available outside large cities while supplies last. Jell o is sold by grocers at 10c per package and substitutes are discouraged.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Wins A Cure Claim
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a foot sore after trying many remedies. He notes less than a quarter box achieved a perfect cure and claims the product sold by the seller.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklen
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