Constitutional amendments draw support from veterans
The article notes veterans and widows fear the November amendments will affect them and urges support for Bryan Kern campaign funds. It also reports William J. Bryan in Missouri praising prosperity and mentions Byromville Herald's launch with G. W. Beasley as editor and publisher. The piece sends best wishes to the new paper and lauds Byromville’s enterprising town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Hanibal, Mo
Byromville
G. W. Beasley
Sparks
Herald
Georgia
Woodruff Dale Wedding at Eli Woodruff Home
Mae Woodruff and J W Dale were married at 10:80 on Tuesday morning at the bride's father Eli Woodruff home in Byromville. Rev M B Ferrell officiated. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony followed by a repast and departure to Brunswick. The couple received many presents and are well regarded locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Woodruff
Misa Mae Woodruff
J. W.' Dale
M. B. Ferrell
Brunswick
Dale
City
Negro racial pride gains ground says Baptist resolution
The Macon News reports that a Lexington Kentucky Colored Baptist association resolution condemns white dolls for Christmas and endorses Negro dolls to boost racial pride. It argues such pride could help the race accept its place in history and improves prospects for the Negro as a class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Herald
Colored Baptist Association
Lexington
United States
Negro National Baptist Association
Macon News
Heard and Sons Prepare for October Sale Event
J. P. Heard & Sons announce real sale set to commence October 28 as part of their ongoing business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Heard & Sons
United States rural life survey seeks farmer input nationwide
Washington reports half a million circulars are mailed to rural residents asking twelve questions on farm homes schools farm income farm labor organization banking and local services. L H Bailey chairs the committee and E W Allen is named assistant director of experiment stations as the effort aims to inform President Roosevelt by December 6 for a possible congressional message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On Country Life
United States
Commission
L. H. Bailey
New York
E. W. Allen
Department of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Postal Service
Proclamation on Pensions for Ex Confederate Soldiers Widows
Georgia governor Hoke Smith proclaims a constitutional amendment to provide pensions for ex Confederate soldiers and their widows. The measure sets eligibility limits based on property value and marriage timing, with ratification by voters at the November 3, 1908 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Atlanta
General Assembly
General Assembly of
United States
Confederate States
Hilip Cook
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Hawes
Royal Guard
O. W. Horne
Vienna News
T. A. Adkins, Jr
Ed. & Pub
Vienna
Constitution
Bryan and Kern
Woodruf
Byromville Herald
Vienna Hardware Store Co
M. Stanley, Mng
Vienna, Georgia
Walton Brothers
Union
Lasseter and Smith
A. J. Shell
Vienna Cotton Oil Co
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