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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
3
Published every Friday at 1.00 a year, it is handled as second class mail matter at the Jackson Post Office by Mrs. A H Shaver.
The notice lists prices for best cotton at 141 cents, cotton seed at 1.60 per hundred, eggs at 173 cents, butter 25 cents, and sugar at 18 pounds for 1.00. It notes farm activity and commentary on local concerns and politics, including Dalton marriage news and a Richmond post office robbery. Judge John P. Ross announces candidacy for Congress.
Last Saturday proved a record breaking day in Jackson as merchants report the biggest sales ever with twenty five to thirty buggies plus surries and wagons sold. Fertilizer trade also boomed and cash flowed freely through the market.
One hundred twenty counties in the state will employ convicts on roads in year two of the convict lease system. Fifteen counties have transferred their convicts to other counties, including Butts transferring hers to Spalding. Officials report good work and high satisfaction with the program.
Liberal and intelligent advertising guides the public to needed articles. The paper helps readers plan where to trade before leaving home as merchants announce stock, expectations, and prices.
The Georgia Educational Association sets its Atlanta meeting for April 28 29 and 30 with an exciting programme. Notable speakers include North Carolina Superintendent Y Joyner and South Carolina leaders D B Jolson and other national figures. The convention aims for high enthusiasm and professional uplift for Georgia teachers.
A Boston physician introduces a new local anesthesia method involving an injection of cocaine adrenaline and salt solution beneath the periosteum. The technique aims for a bloodless painless operation with the patient fully conscious and able to eat before and after the procedure. During surgery the patient retains all mental faculties while experiencing pain only if the report notes otherwise.
A Savannah Morning News columnist muses that future medicine will fully repair a patient after operation. The piece imagines a time when doctors can unscrew, disassemble, service, and reassemble a body so the patient returns to function as if new.
Central Georgia Power Co condemns 664.10 acres from Dr. R W Mays under state law. Three assessors heard evidence on actual damages of 1700 dollars plus 1910 dollars in consequential damages for the 435 acre tract, and 75 dollars in actual damages plus 65 dollars in consequential damages for the 103 acre tract. The award was deemed just and fair by the assessors.
Mr Paul Slaton from Griffin arranged to open a branch pressing club and laundry in the former Racket Store room. George Mooney will manage the operation and the business will be in service soon with a temporary opening.
Tax receiver will be at the Court House daily from April 1 to July 1 to receive tatty payments. P B MPO
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