Lumpkin County Election Petition Fends Off Rumor Claims
A 1912 statement by R H W Baker denies signing a petition to order the last stock law election in Lumpkin County. He asserts no involvement in petitions, details board salaries for the Lumpkin College and asserts legality of compensation while denying any personal handling of college funds. Baker labels circulating rumors as malicious and vows to publish verified lists.
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Lumpkin County
Homer Heap
The
Nucerr
Eptror
Two Felders in Georgia Both in Public Eye
The Savannah Press urges voters to distinguish between two men named Thomas Felder in Georgia. Thomas Swift Felder of Macon is the Attorney General candidate seeking re election, while Thomas B Felder from Atlanta faces Governor Blease in a different dispute. The piece stresses careful ticket accuracy on August 21 primary day.
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Savannah
Felders
Georgia
Tom Felders
Thomas Swift Felder
Macon
Thomas B. Felder
Blease
Atlanta
South Carolina
Felder
House
Senate
Smith
Slaton
Brown
Card From Hon R H Baker Warns Of Attacks On Character
Arlanta August 2 1912 Hon R H Baker addresses Lumpkin County Georgia citizens. He says political enemies circulating deleterious reports about his service as Secretary and Auditor of the North Georgia Agricultural College Board of Trustees and claims they aim to ruin his reputation for political gain. He notes twenty nine years on the board and low pay since 1907.
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Board of Trustees
Wy. J. Worley
State of
Georgia
Col
W. P. Price
H. H. Perry
W. A. Charters
Carter Tate
John P. Chenney
Pers
Aditor
Lumpkin County
Tom
W. J. T. Hutcheson
Arlanta
Iam
North Georgia Agricultural College
Will Support Bell for Ninth District Congress
The Winder News endorses Hon. Thos. M. Bell in the upcoming August primary. It argues Democrats benefit from his return to the lower house, praising his honesty and service to constituents and predicting strong prospects for Democratic success with a Democratic administration in power.
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Ninth
Thos. M. Bell
National Congress
Tom Bell
A New Kind Transposition Envy Among Neighbors
Quote depicts two neighboring households each envies the other’s piano. One has a baby grand while the other owns a grand baby, illustrating a playful FT juxtaposition of status and family life. The exchange highlights light, humorous social observation.
Friton Orrizens and Lumpkin County Senatorial Campaign
A declared candidate vows to aid labor, promote public works, and protect miners. He supports local option on liquor, a railroad to New Bridge and Dahlonega, mining law protections, and repealing the dog tax law. He denounces politicians and pledges to serve with integrity.
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Friton Orrizens
Vorgis
Lumpkin County
Senate
Dahlonega
Supreme Court
Cruelty to English Words Highlighted by Paris Usage
A writer notes how English words are misused in Paris with skating meaning a rink and skating as many rinks, smoking meaning a dinner jacket, and a pastry cook selling buns misnamed bun s for four sous. The piece satirically contrasts language drift with native meanings.
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Paris
Breaks in Family Record Swear and China Joke
A humorous snippet notes the husband set a new family swearing record after the cook broke the family china. The exchange plays on exaggerated misfortune and light domestic mischief.
Precocious Kids Show Up In Art And Dinner Tricks
A six year old daughter of painter William M Chase critiques art at home saying the pictures are terrible because they are too light and trashy. A seven year old New York physician’s daughter avoids potatoes, explaining she has given them up since Lent.
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William M. Chase
Kinedergarten
Mrs. Chase
New York
RIGHT WAY TO WIND WATCH
A watch repair expert advises winding the watch by holding the watch and turning the stem at a consistent daily time. Avoid over winding or letting it run down. Store at moderate temperatures and protect it when not worn. Women should not carry loose watches in bags. pin under clothing if no chain. Annual cleaning and regulation recommended.
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Washington Post
Retort Courteous on Fashion Slaves and Tight Skirts
A biting quip contrasts women dutiful to fashion with men led by passions, noting how both genders impose tight constraints on themselves. The terse barb frames social trends as shared folly and vanity.
The Race on Dollar Value and Investigation
A provincial debate questions how far money goes as officials note that while a single dollar stretches, a million dollars cannot evade scrutiny. The piece frames concern over spending and accountability in public funds.
Not Used to Liners Observation Across Passage
Fragmentary reminiscence about itinerant sea crossing description. Mentions watching the steersman and a remark about not coming across in the steerage.
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GRAIG _R. ARNOLD
Watson
H. Be, Watson
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G. H. Moore
Frainesville
M.G. Head & Co
Dr. Homer Tread
Dan Lonerca
C. C. Porter
A. M. Martin
T. J. London
Floyd London
R. M. Martin
W. B. Lowe
W. M. Smith
D. O. Johnson
W. H. Sosebee
O. G. Stephens
J. C. Reeves
Isaac Norris
Monroe Patterson
G. W. Reeves
J. B. Clements
W. B. Garvin
W. J. Wimpy
J. G. Martin
W. H
D. H. Sullens
T. H. Wimpy
J. H. Jenkins
D. M. Grizzle
W.M. Guerrin
F. W. Wimpy
W.M. Dowdy
Ellis Beck
J. A. Peck
John Butler
J. W. Hall
I. M. Head
J. P. Hall
John Wehunt
John L. Corn
E. Stover
Jack Wehunt
F. M. Meaders
R. C. Meaders
R. H W. Baker
R. H. Baker
Bell
Craig R. Arnold
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