Leaflet, Political Editorial - Governor Jeff Davis

Leaflet, Political Editorial - Governor Jeff Davis

Object number1979.073.02

DateApril 7, 1904

OriginDardanelle, Arkansas

MediumPaper, Ink

Dimensions7 1/2 x 11 in. (19.1 x 27.9 cm)

Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection

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DescriptionA newspaper editorial that describes Jeff Davis' career as governor. The editorial states that Davis came through in spectacular elections against all odds, and it praises Davis for being a man of the people. This is from the April 7, 1904 edition of the Dardanelle Post Dispatch in Dardanelle, Arkansas, the week following the Primary Election in March of 1904. Black text printed on yellowed paper.

Jefferson "Jeff" Davis was born in Rocky Comfort, Arkansas on May 6, 1862. Davis served as the twentieth Governor of Arkansas from 1901 to 1907. Although his administration was said to have "produced more politics than government," Davis succeeded in building a new state house and reforming the penal system. Davis passed away on January 3, 1913 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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