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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
7
Announcement from Atlanta dated March 9 1908 shows William J Speer seeking the Democratic nomination for Georgia State Treasurer. He cites over twenty years in the office and promises faithful administration if elected, addressing Democratic voters ahead of the June 4 primary.
J W Wise announces his bid for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit subject to Democratic Executive Committee primary. He pledges to perform full duties to the best of his ability and seeks voters' support.
Letter from E M Smith dated January 1 1908 in McDonover Georgia to White Voters of the Flint Circuit requesting support for a forthcoming primary ordered by the State Executive Committee. Smith pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
O H Bloodworth announces candidacy for Congress in the Sixth District seeking the Democratic nomination. He pledges clean elections and open campaign expense reporting and proposes joint debates with the opponent. He notes Bibb County’s long representation by two men from Macon and Bibb and urges district-wide consideration of honors.
An advertisement attributes chest pains to stomach issues and promotes Kodol as a remedy. It claims relief after a few weeks of use and urges starting treatment now. The message is signed Hanna Drug Co. with medical assurance.
The letter from C L Bartlett appeals to Democratic voters in the Sixth Congressional District ahead of the June 4 primary. He touts his record in Congress, pledges faithful service to constituents, and hopes a Democratic House would bolster efficient national policy if elected.
The Liverpool Mercury notes laughter varies from contagious good humor to sneering, secretive, nervous, or mirthless sounds. It cautions that laughter at others’ distress wounds and lingers, shaping memory of the hurt. It distinguishes several types, linking joy to well spirited, frank laughter.
North China Herald reports a King family in Tsingklangpu enforcing parental authority by stringing the son with a rope and pulling to death after years of gambling opium use and theft. The act aimed to shield the father and mother from further ruin and face.
In a debate between a university professor and a charity expert the expert cites a society saving an entire family with aid. The professor concedes that even modern philanthropy can do good, while a Mrs. Malaprop reference from the west side and a rainstorm humorously punctuate the tale from the New York Sun.
The piece recalls finding rare English first editions among debris and sketches a tale of luck and moral unease. It cites an Englishman who bought an original Rembrandt drawing for a franc near the Louvre, hiding it in his coat with a crease that marks his guilt.
An old advertisement proclaims that kidney and bladder trouble affect both women and men. It touts Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer as a remedy, with sample offers and a mail address in Binghamton New York.
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