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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
7
A gateman at a city rail station watches a shy romance unfold between a young employee and a fellow commuter, after a fatherlike guardian role heals a broken gate rule. The couple’s near-tram romance culminates in an Easter wedding plan with Gilson’s wary blessing.
A quotation from W R C Larson warns that modern people show poor physiques due to unhygienic living. The piece cites Turkish baths and observations of broad backs and flat chests, attributing malleable figures to excessive diets and improper eating conditions.
The piece warns against get-rich-quick schemes and gambling on races as paths to poverty. It notes a New York employer dismissed a valuable employee for gambling and quotes the view that entering one-sided bookmaker contracts shows a lack of competence to manage one’s interests.
K near H. Lawson declares candidacy for Washington county Tax Receiver subject to the white primary asking for support and promising a clean race. Shealey announces for Tax Receiver under primary rules and asks for the people’s endorsement.
R A Harrurey announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Washington County, stating the run will be in the white primary of 1908. He pledges faithful discharge of duties and asks friends to assist, promising remembrance of favors.
Letter announces H A Houtman as a candidate for tax receiver in Washington County under the white primary. He cites four years of prior experience and promises to provide the best service, thanking supporters and expressing no ill will toward opponents.
Multiple residents including Sparks Winnam N Ainsworth J Frank Tanner M G Marcusson and Grocer Gilmore announce their candidacies for Tax Receiver of Washington County subject to the primary. They pledge faithful service, diligence, and public support ahead of the June white primary.
Several candidates announce candidacies for Georgia House of Representatives in Washington County. Iverson Lorp and B. D. Joiner seek support in the upcoming primary, subject to executive committee rules. Joan Ginson and A R Whanr also declare runs, urging fellow citizens to back them. A plug promotes Cherry Balsam for cough.
Notices announce several candidates for county offices in Washington County. William A. Bern Pierce E. Gross Mack Sessions and OC T Ssurn pledge primary support for Clerk positions. 8 J Jonpan and others announce bids for County Treasurer stressing past service and commitment to duties.
O. D. Terr announces re election bid to succeed himself as Ordinary of Washington County following an unexpired term. He asks for support if his record has been satisfactory and pledges faithful service to the people. J. C. Harman signs Sen. endorsement letter urging White veterans to back the candidacy under primary rules.
L J Blount announces candidacy for Sheriff pending primary rules and urges white voters to review his nine years on Sandersville police force including seven years as chief. S M Moyer seeks re election pledging impartial diligent service and asks for public support under executive committee guidance.
A candidate for coroner announces entry into the race for the primary, pledging to faithfully discharge duties and seeking white voters support. A separate notice from Geo R Doorarrie proclaims candidacy for Road Commissioner of the 8rd Road District, covering districts 97 98 100 and 1815, asking for public support.
To the People of Washington county W Sam Askew announces his bid for re election as Tax Collector subject to the primary and asks for support He notes his teaching duties limit canvassing and expresses gratitude If elected he pledges faithful service and declines a third term Thos J Davis also seeks the Tax Collector office hoping for support Although teaching duties persist he plans to work through friends and asks for consideration for the office Strong local political recruitment tone and names Washington county Askew Davis.
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