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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
The fragment indicates a 1907 second class matter notice entered at the Georgetown post office under the 1879 Act. The readable portion confirms location Georgetown and date July 26, 1907 with standard mail classification language.
Notice announces the November 3 1908 general election for state and county officers in Georgetown County with polling precincts and separate boxes for voting on a constitutional amendment as provided by joint resolutions.
A 1908 editorial argues education should build honest upright citizens who improve society, not mere scholars. It contrasts lofty aims with the practical need to strengthen common schools and instill ethics in teachers and students.
A 1908 South Carolina state notice proposes amending Section 7 Article VIII to exempt Gaffney waterworks and utilities from general debt limits. Voters in Georgetown and surrounding precincts will elect election managers and conduct the referendum. The document is dated October 16, 1908 and signed by county election officials.
Separate ballots and boxes are used for all officers including Governor Lieutenant Governor State Officers State Senator and Members of the House. Polls open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m except Charleston 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Managers and clerks take the constitutional oath before opening and may fill vacancies by appointment with sworn officials.
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