Georgia Officials Comment on Cotton Prices and Convict Care
The Official Gazette notes Farmers' Union fixed cotton price at 12 cents for the season. It surveys Taft calls for cheaper justice vs life costs, and discusses convict system reform proposals, a new Uniform Bank, and a political patrol by Congressman Griggs for Bryan. It mentions trolley service resumes in North Augusta and a governor appointed commission to study convict care methods.
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Farmers’ Union
Stand By Your Colors on Georgia White Primary
The piece argues that if supporters of a white primary candidate defeated in the primary could vote against the white primary nominee in the general election the system would fail. It warns that abandoning the white primary would ruin the process, provoke turmoil in Georgia, and urges supporters to back the primary nominees in the general election despite disappointment.
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Gov. Smith
Joe Brown
Georgia
Hoke Smith
New Registration Law Details Provisions
The article outlines six key provisions of a new registration law. It limits voter books to six months before the general election, requires oath to register, ties voter lists to tax records within ten days, sets April 20 disqualified-voter filings, June 1 registrar list completion, allows challenges with hearings, and maintains that voting requires a listed name.
Stand Up for Democracy Against Corporate Control
The piece urges the Democratic stance to oppose corporate dictation in state offices. It warns that yielding to corporate influence risks financial loss and erodes manhood and self respect, arguing for steady, principled resistance despite pressure.
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Hve
A Call for Equal Rights and Corporate Restraint
The speaker urges a balance between people and corporations, insisting on equal rights for all and condemning corporate involvement in politics. He argues for protection of corporate interests without heavy taxation or lawsuits, while asserting the people must continue to push for governance and justice, seeking a middle ground.
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Taen
Laziness Cure by Strap Oil Suggested by Augusta Herald
The Augusta Herald argues laziness is a disease caused by hookworm and proposes a non medical remedy. It advocates a heating skin treatment with a strap or rod and even a sanitarium to discipline and cure lazy patients under expert watch, criticizing science for ignoring practical methods.
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Augusta Herald
The Value of Being Silent and Discreet
A compact reflection on restraint in speech urging prudent silence and avoiding gossip. It cites a poet on long silence and Bacon's view that discretion surpasses eloquence, warning that indiscreet talk brings trouble and trials.
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Zacharias
Bacon
Decatur County Sheriff Sale Notice for Multiple Parcels
The Decatur County Sheriff fixed a sale at Bainbridge Court House on the first Tuesday in October 1908. Properties include 370 acres across parcels 284 317 and adjoining tracts, 40 acres in the 15th District, 34 acres in the northwest of 203, 6 acres in the northeast of 221, 23 acres east of 73 near Climax Attapulgus road, 50 acres in the northeast of 73, and 10 acres in northwest of 48. Levied to satisfy two City Court judgments in favor of Decatur County Bank against F R Graham and C R Graham.
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Bainbidge
Sale County
Said County
J. D. Chason
Bainbridge
Thomasville
John E. Donalson
Hal Dunlap
Teading
Climax
Attapulgus Road
M. Swicord
J. C. Brockman
I. I
Yellow Water Creek
Said
Decatur County Bank
Decatur Sheriff Sale in Bainbridge Georgia
Decatur County sheriff sale notice outlines property in Bainbridge Lot No seven in Fowlstown. Describes boundaries from McRarys lands to Atlantic Coast Line Railway Co. and R D Carr. Property levied to satisfy a city court fire judgment in favor of Bainbridge Oil Company against R D Carr. Date set for first Tuesday in October 1908.
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Georgia
Decatur
Court House
Bainbridge
Fowlstown
O. C
Superior Court
Decatur County
W. L. McGill
R. D. Carr
McRarys
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Co
Abner Averitt
R.D. Carr
Bainbridge Oil Company
L. F. Patterson
Property Seized To Satisfy Bainbridge City Court Judgment
Twenty two acres and eighteen acres of land in Decatur county Georgia are levied upon as the property of Mack Martin to satisfy a city court fire judgment from the Bainbridge city court. The lands cross Lot Nos 58 and 23 in the 19th District. Sale set for the first Tuesday in October at the courthouse during legal hours. September 8, 1908.
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Georgia
Decatur County
Court House
Bainbridge
Towit
J. L. Perritt
Mack Martin
Sam Martin
Jack Martin
William McElvin
Perritt
Isabel
George Martin
Joseph Swicord
Donalsonville
W. R. Horn
Citizens Bank
B. B. Lase
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MO. M. Brown
M’g’r
Official
Bainbridge, Ga
Georgea
Bryan
Brown
Taft
Little Joe
Griggs
Knights Templar
Mr. Bryan
Tait
North Augusta Bridge
Augusta
Castoria
Decatur Sheriff Sale
Decatur Covnty
Deatur Sheriff Sale
Sherif
Laing
J. M. Laing
TYBEE
Stubbs & Keen
Pulaski
Savannah
Townsend Jewelry Co
Bainbridge, Ca
Clinton’s. Meatmarket
Water Street
Brest
Ww. W. Clinton & Son
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