Reappointment Dilemma Moves Republicans in 1910
Republicans face a reappointment dilemma after the 1910 census as they weigh raising representation to 400 or 450 members. They fear Democratic gains in the South and West while losing seats in New England and the central states, with New York City likely adding four to five Democratic seats. The split in expected gains pits North against South as parties forecast legislative power shifts.
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House
Texas
Oklahoma
Alabama
Georgia
New England
Central West
Rocky Man States
Pacific Coast
Northwest
South
North
New York City
Republican leaders fear reappointment task ahead
The passage notes that Republican leaders approach reappointment with fear and trembling, aware that partisan advantage may be sought yet Democratic congressional gains appear certain.
Duffys Dead Shot Promises Quick Fever Cure
A reader from Georgetown, South Carolina touts Duffy s Dead Shot as a remedy for fever in two ill children and his wife. He claims the medicine stopped fever within two days and enabled her to cook breakfast, urging others to buy at 25 cents per bottle with a money back guarantee.
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C.C. Dantzler
Georgetown
S.C
Duffys
Regular meeting notice for Hxcelstor Lodge No 69
The Lodes, Regular meeting of Hxcelstor Lodge No. 69, I. O. O. F., occurs every Thursday evening at 8 30 at their hall over Bank of Georgetown. A cordial welcome to visiting brothers.
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Hxcelstor Lodge
Bank of Georgetown
J. A. Westbury
Georgetown Rebekah Edge
O. F
Odd Fellows Hall
W. E. Doar
N. G
Lula Thompson
A. Westbury
C. C. H. Latimer
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the Carolina
Ivis, N. G
Bruner
J. Schwartz
Front Street
Smith & Oliver
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Mloses Go
Ruffier Stucker
Geton
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