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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
4
Jackson Georgia April 8 1908 Col O H B Bloodworth announces his candidacy for Congress. As former Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit he pledges a clean and capable campaign praised by supporters who expect a strong challenge in the race.
In Macon on Tuesday June 4 the Democratic Executive Committee fixed June 4 as the date for the congressional primary. A convention was ordered for June 18 at 12 o clock at the Wigwam in Indian Spring to nominate a Democratic candidate for Congress from Georgia's Sixth District based on the primary results.
A late afternoon scene at the polls shows a young man of good character led by a drunken ward heeler from a neighboring county. He attempted a second vote while intoxicated, prompting Jackson residents to rebuke politicians and demand better conduct at elections.
Summary of local primary results with candidate names and vote totals across offices including Senator Mays Duke Curry Representative Dozier McMichael Ordinary Ham Woodward Clerk Bailey Davis Sheriff Crawford Wilson Treasurer Goodman Smith Tax Receiver Knowles McMichael Redman Wells Tax Collector Cawthon Maddox Mayfield McClendon Beets McMichael County Commissioners Andrews Asbury Fletcher Gaston Greer Wilder Surveyor Collins Coroner McKleroy Hardy Britt.
Hon. Joseph M. Brown of Marietta former Railroad Commissioner declares candidacy for Georgia governor subject to the Democratic primary on June 4. He outlines a platform emphasizing economy tax cuts railroad regulation and public works while opposing Governor Smith and warning against port rates threatening Georgia industries. Brown calls for pension payments and education funding plus a department of labor and anti lobbying measures. Marietta Ga March 18 1908.
L. & M PURE PAINT semi mixed sells for $1.65 a gallon and linseed oil is $0.60 a gallon. Buy 4 gallons paint and 8 gallons oil to yield 7 gallons of paint at $1.20 per gallon. Ready to use in 2 minutes. Sold by Hanna Drug Co. in Jackson, Ga.
The ad promotes King and Tucker's Railroad Shows with an all world exhibition including wild animals. A grand free street parade is scheduled for Thursday April 9 1908 at noon with two performances, afternoon and night. It invites families to see trained dogs ponies and goats.
The note advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills for sale through Hanna Drug Co. It highlights the product as a famous remedy and lists Hanna Drug Co as the seller.
Monroe County reports the successful candidates from last Saturday's primary for county offices Legislature Judge Solicitor City Court Clerk City Court Ordinary Sheriff Tax Collector Tax Receiver Treasurer Surveyor Coroner and County Commissioners. Several incumbents were re nominated including Holland Harper Grant Clark McGinty Hill Persons and A J Zellner.
Local notice states that Jackson Post Cards are sold exclusively by the Jackson Soda & Fruit Company.
O H Bloodworth announces candidacy for Congress in the Sixth District as a Democrat. He criticizes postwar Republicans and urges clean elections, invites joint debates with his opponent, and pledges itemized campaign expense transparency. He notes Bibb County’s long congressional representation by two men and urges shared honors among district counties.
Purifier pills advertised to relieve stagnation causing headache biliousness and jaundice. The ad claims they purify without grinding or gaping and list Harna Drug Co as the retailer.
The society will hold its regular meeting in the Methodist church lecture room at 4 o clock on Monday afternoon April 6. All members urged to attend and all ladies of the church invited. Mrs T J Dempsey Secretary.
Nine years ago in Mill Creek Oregon a man known as Mr OC Farthing recalls a near death experience. A local druggist recommended Electric Bitters and the tonic restored his health. He attributes his recovery to the remedy sold under guarantee at Hanna Drug Co.
On the first Saturdays in May at 2 PM a meeting will be held at the Farmers Union Warehouse. The directors and all members are urged to attend for business of unusual importance to all.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a 1906 pneumonia scare with a harsh cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief after two and a half bottles, stating it cured his cough and lung illness. Hanna Drug Co offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles with a free trial.
An ad touts Chamberlain's Salve as an effective healing remedy for burns, sore nipples, and chapped hands. It claims rapid pain relief and potential scarless healing unless injuries are severe, priced at 20 cents and sold by Jamerson Drug Co.
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