Ware County education board offers reward for schoolhouse destruction
The Ware county board of education has offered a reward and is pursuing evidence to convict those responsible for damaging the public school house at Griffin. The article cites widespread discussion, calls for cooperation with state bulletins on stock raising, and mentions local politicians and readers of several papers weighing Slaton’s strength.
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Ware
Ware County
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Waycross Board of Trade
Martin ¥. Calvin
Slaton
Thomasville
Walker’s congressional bill on cotton labeling sparks debate
The article attacks J R Walker’s attempt to curry favor with Sea Island cotton growers via a proposed labeling bill. It argues the measure is campaign theater, not a genuine policy move, aiming to force a tariff debate and protect industry. The bill requires plain type labeling of cotton fiber content and regional sources on fabric.
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J. R. Walker
Congress
Judge Parker
Sea Island
Brantley
Son
Tabliet
Georgia’s judiciary and the call for clean campaigns
The Augusta Chronicle argues against direct judicial elections and campaign traps that corrode integrity. It urges voters to back qualified, clean candidates and warns that replacing Governor Brown with Hoke Smith would bring unwanted change, noting editorial opposition from multiple Georgia papers.
Sea Island cotton grades and label debate sparks buyer concern
The Milltown Advocate argues against Walker’s labeling plan, saying lower sea island cotton grades yield poorer fabrics than Egyptian or upland varieties. The piece questions consumer benefit, potential price suppression for growers, and the impracticality of proving fiber origin after dyeing and weaving.
Electing Judges in Georgia Courts Faces Debate
The piece discusses national talk on how Georgia judges should be chosen. It notes Albany Herald and Augusta Chronicle oppose the current plan while a Journal editorial argues the present system has more virtues than flaws. It critiques the old legislature elected judiciary as prone to corruption and political manipulation.
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Georgia
Augusta Chronicle
Wade
Fuite
Hon
Joseph
M. Brown
United States Senate
Little Joe
Nownan News
Yague
Albany Herald
Herald
State Treasurer Speer Praised For Clean Record
Rosaville New Age lauds Hon W J Speer candidate for State Treasurer for a spotless public office record and wartime heroism. Georgia newspapers echo support for Gov Slaton with positive notes on his Senate bid and fiscal record amid wartime mobilization and policy debates.
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W. J. Speer
Ua la
Rosaville
Georgia race for Rome circuit judge described as a low war
The report shows Georgia staging a small war over the Rome circuit judge race. Factions are badly split and each side speaks harshly of the other. The piece laments the contest in that area versus higher standards in other parts of the state.
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Rome
Georgia
Anderson Gets Many Supporters in Fairburn Speech
Fairburn Ga Aug 4 Hon Randolph Anderson candidate for governor spoke to a large audience. He was well received and by his address and policies won many friends. He called for a four year term limiting the governor to one term and biennial legislative sessions. He opposed leasing the W and A Railroad to Seaboard. He urged an adequate system for vital statistics and land title registration, better educational advantages, and careful economical administration of finances. He said he stated his positions on prohibition and other issues.
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Fairburn
Randolph Anderson
Seaboard
L. and N
Georgia
Swamp Root testimonial and ad blend from 1909
A testimonial letter praising Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy describes dramatic recovery from female trouble and kidney complaints after multiple doses. Notary confirms oath. request for sample bottle and booklet from Kilmer & Co. Also a closing satirical note on girls and shoes.
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Joseph A. Miller
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Waycross Weekly Journal
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