General Election Promo postcard for Sydney Hoffnung Goldsmid
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General Election Promo postcard for Sydney Hoffnung Goldsmid
The reverse of a promo postcard from January 1910 General Election for Sydney Hoffnung Goldsmid, Conservative candidate for Camberwell North who failed to defeat the incumbent Thomas James Macnamara (Liberal). The card text encourages voters to support the vote for Tariff Reform and quotes Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour (Conservative Leader of the Opposition) stating " The Taxation on the necessities of life shall not be increased." Date: 1910
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Call to Action: Sydney Hoffnung Goldsmid's 1910 General Election Promo Postcard for Camberwell North" This postcard, dated January 1910, serves as a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the intense political campaigning that took place during the United Kingdom's General Election of that year. The front of the card features an image of Sydney Hoffnung Goldsmid, the Conservative candidate for Camberwell North, with an earnest and determined expression. However, the real message lies on the reverse side. The reverse of the postcard is adorned with a bold and clear message, encouraging voters to support the Conservative Party and the cause of Tariff Reform. The text reads, "Vote for Tariff Reform and for Sydney Hoffnung Goldsmid, Conservative Candidate for Camberwell North." The campaign's central promise is succinctly stated, "The Taxation on the necessities of life shall not be increased." This promise is further reinforced by a quote from Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, the Conservative Leader of the Opposition, who assured the people, "The working man shall not pay more for the necessities of life than is absolutely necessary." This quote, along with the call to vote for Tariff Reform and Goldsmid, underscores the importance of this issue during the election. Despite the compelling message, Goldsmid ultimately failed to defeat the incumbent, Thomas James Macnamara, in the Camberwell North constituency. Nevertheless, this postcard stands as a testament to the intensity and passion of political campaigns during this era, as well as the enduring power of a well-crafted message.
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