14 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
1
Sandersville expands with new streets and homes in four years. Population rise fuels trade and higher property values while farms and cotton markets strengthen. City rebates modern utilities including artesian-water, electric light, and sewerage upgrades. Local youths and merchants push development under progressive leadership.
President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association and Charles Barrett of the National Farmers Union say a 15 cent minimum for this year's cotton is certain. Barrett notes rapid Farmers Union growth in the South and predicts unified action will curb speculation and push NY trading toward fair prices.
The Herald highlights growth of the Farmers Union with 1 622 000 members nationwide and about 80 000 in Georgia. It notes 4 500 local unions in Texas, near 30 000 local unions overall, and 1 600 Georgia locals. The piece quotes President Charles Barrett on unity and price-setting aims for cotton and grains.
A humorous Sparta dispatch recounts Governor Smith arriving in worn trousers and facing a faltering political impression at a farmers meeting. Congressman Hardwick seeks a quick fix, from second hand shops to a landlady’s repair, with a reformer’s admonition and a prayer for success. The note ends naming committee members Benjamin Griffin, R F Duckworth, and Campbell Russell.
The mayor elect Hon. A Willis Evans, born in Sandersville and a ten year lawyer in the middle circuit, served Washington county in the legislature. Voters credit him with guiding the city court amendment and the county road law, saving large sums and reducing taxes, with more cuts promised this year.
The Dublin Times recounts the Independent Order of Odd Fellows growing from a Manchester origin to a global fraternal network. It notes 1,234,278 US members, vast aid to orphans and widows, and the rise of Rebekah Lodges for women, with historic milestones from 1806 Baltimore to 1880 Toronto.
The excerpt lauds the citizens electing the Sandersville official for fiduciary leadership, citing splendid executive ability, tireless energy, and progressive aims to expand wealth, influence, and town boundaries like never before.
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