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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
3
The article quotes Mr Hale noting about a thousand Atlanta venues selling near beer. It suggests the governor’s re election and the upcoming legislature should address enforcing existing real beer laws as soon as possible.
The letter argues for Mr. Wright as representative and praises his experience and knowledge of laws. It asserts Washington county should have one of the two ablest house members from the area and warns that larger counties dominate politics. The writer claims Wright’s platform resonates with voters and would aid fellow county legislator drafts.
The piece notes Mr. Watson's support for Little Toe Brown over the incumbent governor and the mixed reaction among Democrats populists and country voters. It cites criticism of the governor, arguments about election dynamics, and Watson's ongoing attacks on the administration while praising Brown's clean campaign.
A collage of campaign notes and slogans from multiple flyers includes calls to vote for Little Joe, Hoke, and others, with warnings about disfranchisement tactics, proscriptions against opposition, and appeals for space in papers for favorable articles. Names like E W Jobs J E H and D P H appear among reform and endorsement lines.
The piece notes readers follow campaigns closely and newspapers focus on political battles during hot contests. It highlights reactions to figures like Little Joe and Mr Watson and mocks various political actors while praising temperate rhetoric and engagement in the political game.
The editorial accuses the governor of exploiting the so called equal rights issue to gain votes. It demands he defend white Georgians and reject the Brooks county equality circular, calling for a campaign free of social equality debates.
The piece notes neither candidate helped craft the disfranchisement issue and both claim support. It asserts that if both pledge to the disfranchisement plank, the issue drops from the race, framing fairness toward Hoke Smith and Joe Brown as gentlemen.
A Georgia farmer links the cotton firm Inman & Co. to market bets against cotton and ties Governor Hoke Smith to campaign strategies. He notes state tax costs rising, calls for reform, and questions allegiances between Smith and populist observers, urging reader caution amid a white primary political battle.
Tue Herarp corrects a previous report about L C Matthews and his political stance. The paper endorses him as an accountant and supports his view that state employees should stay out of politics. It notes Washington county may back the governor and praises Matthews for his quiet stance and continued fairness.
Notice to all creditors of the estate of Dr. J. M. Duggan to render their demands within the legal time and for all indebted parties to pay promptly. This 25th day of April 1908. Jons TH. Power, Administrator of Dr. J. M. Duggan.
Dr J H Evans offers professional medical services to Sandersville residents and the community through Sandersville Drug Go. He resides at Hotel Julida.
Excursion rates from Georgia points to Hot Springs Arkansas Louisville Norfolk Richmond Savannah Greensboro and Greensboro May 1908 installments. Also coroner candidacy announcement by J. H. Toomp and Brown Club recruitment and drug store notice for latest magazines.
Epaar H Lawson announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Washington County subject to the white primary. He pledges a clean race without deceitful practices and offers to publish campaign expenses at the close, asking for white voters' support and influence.
A sequence of notices from local residents announces candidacy for Tax Receiver of Washington County, all subject to the white or primary election. Names include H A Houmtan KR A Hartney T H Sparks W N Ainsworth J Frank Tasnen M G Morenison George GilMorr and others seeking support.
Multiple residents from Washington County announce bids for Georgia House seats in upcoming primaries. Iverson Lorn and B D Joiner seek white voter support under primary rules, while Jon Grson and A R Warrior pledge candidacy and public backing.
A series of notices from Washington County candidates seeks votes in the upcoming primary. Pierce E Gsr, Mack Sesstoxsg, O T Spry, and S J Jorns announce runs for Clerk of the Superior Court, County Recorder, and County Treasurer, each pledging faithful service, credit to the public, and appreciation for support.
A historical notice from Sam Timpey and J. Harmas announces candidacy for the Ordinary of Washington County. Timpey asserts he served the unexpired term of Maj. Newman and requests a full term if deemed competent. He pledges faithful, impartial service and asks for White citizens' support in the upcoming primary.
White voters of Washington County hear declarations from L J Blount seeking sheriff nominees. S M Moye announces re election for Sheriff. Gro R Door seeks Road Commissioner of the 97th 98th 100th and 1815th G M districts. Gro S Tucker seeks re election as Commissioner of Roads and Revenue from the 4th road district.
A letter from W Sam Askew announces candidacy for re election as Tax Collector of Washington county subject to primary rules. He asks for support and notes time constraints due to teaching duties. THOS J Davis also requests consideration for the office and states he will not seek a third term.
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