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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
11
The friends of J. C. Jones of Jackson announce his candidacy for Representative from Butts County in the Democratic primary on September 12. Support for his campaign is requested.
J W Wise declares candidacy for Congress in Georgia's Sixth District under party rules. He appeals to voters for support and thanks residents for past kindness as the primary rules govern his bid.
I M Owen announces his candidacy for re election as Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit under the Democratic primary rules. He thanks the Circuit voters for past support and asks for continued backing.
Governor Harris issues proclamation for a November 7 1916 general election to ratify a constitutional amendment. It adds authority to abolish solicitor general fees in any judicial circuit and replace with salaries, with rules on fines and circuit uniformity. The amendment requires two thirds vote, publication in newspapers, and voter ratification.
A public letter signed by C H S Barrett president of the National Farmers Union criticizes the present administration of the Georgia Agricultural Department for not cooperating with the Farmers Union or Farmers State Organizations, calling the stance unique in the Southern states.
Nat E Harris Governor issues proclamation that a proposed amendment to Article 6 Section 138 Paragraph 2 of the State Constitution is submitted to voters for ratification or rejection at the general election on Tuesday November 7 1916. Philip Cook Secretary of State signs.
A reminiscence praising the NZ'WV INTERNATIONAL one volume dictionary for its compactness and reliability. Albert S. Cook, Yale professor, recalls learning words with dictionaries and calls the unabridged edition the best of its kind for ordinary use.
The copy extols President Wilson as a great man and worthy of a second term. It promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to strengthen the body for summer heat, claiming it purifies the blood and builds up the system for 50 cents.
E. P. Dobbs, Marietta businessman and candidate for Comptroller General, accuses W. A. Wright of failing to police insolvent insurance firms. He cites ten-year losses totaling over 10.4 million dollars from fraudulently organized or conducted life and fire companies and vows to publish details via daily press.
Georgia voters recall Alex Stephens who ran strong two years ago and now seeks one of three judgeships on the newly created state court of appeals bench. The Savannah Press notes his lineage to Alexander H Stephens and William Wingfield Simpson, his Georgia roots, University of Georgia education, 20 years of practice, and endorsements from top jurists and practitioners.
An Owl Pharmacy advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable remedy for coughs colds bronchitis hay fever and asthma. It claims relief of rattling coughs heals raw membranes loosens phlegm and eases wheezy breathing.
A 1916 Georgia bid from Hill C Tuggle outlining goals if elected prison commissioner including inter county road cooperation, self sufficiency of the state farm and support for a possible state highway commission. Endorsements from DeKalb County residents and local officials follow, listing business leaders and public servants backing the candidate.
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