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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
Public notices from Bainbridge Georgia report vote tallies for Joseph M. Brown and Hoke Smith, plus editorials on campaigns, finances, and political shifts. Mentions ex governor Terrell, Judge Gnegs, and the 2nd district race with Gnegs leading. Also notes changes in governor terms and attitudes of leaders toward immediate emoluments.
The piece ponders state convention stance on prohibition and assures investors that state and local officials will shield their dollars. It notes Gov. Smith’s forthcoming legislative message, expects reform measures, and discusses Georgia politics post election with calls for unity and upbuilding.
A call to action condemns using lime and dynamite to destroy streams and rob anglers. The piece urges readers to report violators to the grand jury and for officers or wardens to enforce fish laws more vigorously.
Prohibition support grows across Georgia and the United States amid opposition to Gov Smith. Legislature faces long delay before action, while sentiments crystallize as judges of public morals link liquor traffic to crime. Democrats align with Farmers Union News for $1.75 yearly, including a fertilizer bulletin.
A Thomasville Press editorial warns against hopeful fantasies of easy gains and political favors after an election. It argues that actions determine outcomes and that wealthy backers require continued effort, noting thoughts shape reality per mental science and scripture.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life and the remedy has stood for almost forty years as a throat and lung treatment. It is promoted as a preventive of pneumonia and healer of weak lungs, sold with guarantee at drug stores in 50c 1.00 and trial bottle free.
Telegrams from Atlanta cite Georgia Anti-Saloon League figures showing about two to one in favor of prohibition supporters. Richards reports counts of Senators and Representatives with prohibitionists leading in both state and local races, while noting some local optionists remain uncertain. The piece ends with a call to intensify anti liquor efforts and mockery of opponents.
Yom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a sore on the instep healed after using Buckten’s Arnica Salve. He says less than half of a 25 cent box achieved a perfect cure. Sold under guarantee at all drug stores.
The Darien Gazette notes Steve Clay will continue to represent Georgia in the United States Senate for six years, praising a strong senate team. Savannah Press predicts a forthcoming senatorial agitation as Terrell and Major Bacon speculation stirs debate into 1912 campaign outlook, with lingering doubts about Watson.
The article notes a shift as church work becomes more systematized with salaried staff and formal budgets. Members paying assessments grow indifferent to duties, and entertaining visiting preachers and evangelists shifts from a privilege to a fashionable, less thoughtful obligation.
In Atlanta analysis, Revered John E White and William D Upshaw say Brown's Georgia win does not signal a shift on prohibition, pledging to uphold it for a two year term. Yet pro prohibitionists face losses in key districts and the next legislature's stance remains unsettled amid party debates.
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