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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
7
Atlanta March 9 1908 Democratic voters of Georgia hear WM J Speer announce his candidacy for state treasurer in the June 4 primary. He cites over twenty years in the office and pledges faithful attention to duties if elected.
J W Wise announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit subject to Democratic Executive Committee primary. He vows to fulfill duties to the best of his ability and asks for voters' support and esteem.
A 1908 notice from E M Smith to White voters in the Flint Circuit requests support for a primary ordered by the State Executive Committee and promises to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
In a district wide appeal O H Bloodworth declares his bid for Congress subject to the Democratic nomination. He discusses campaigning by letters and public addresses and invites joint debate with his opponent while promising a clean election and public expense accountability. He notes Bibb county’s long congressional representation and argues for regional balance.
A Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth District announces renomination after the primary on June 4. He cites a record of faithful service, party loyalty, and commitment to constituents, praising favorable prospects for a Democratic House in the next Congress.
In a letter to supporters L Bartlet t expresses belief his long Congress tenure will help constituents and the nation more than the current Republican House. He asks for backing in the coming primary, noting gratitude for past confidence.
A newspaper editor lectures a new reporter on guarding against libel by avoiding definitive claims and using phrasing like alleged or rumored. The next day a cautious social note describes a card party among reputed First ward ladies with an alleged hostess and an unspecified end time.
The advertisement claims DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills strengthen weakened kidneys and relieve bladder inflammation. Sold by Hanna Drug Co.
Mrs J Addison Hayes of Colorado Springs is Jefferson Davis's surviving child and the last member of his family. Daughter Varina Winnie Davis died 1898 and is buried in Richmond. The text notes Robert E Lee's equal status as a hero and gentleman and comments on his comparatively limited opportunities.
Farmers' Educational and Co operative Union of Butts County schedules its regular county meeting for the Friday before the second Sunday in May. The Butts County Sabbath School Association meets on the first Friday in May. J M Gaston president.
A newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims dramatic success from research and offers a free sample bottle and an informative book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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