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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
7
The letter critiques Griffin cotton mills and Dalton’s shift from unified town politics. It argues towns no longer pull together for one plan, noting capitalists form competing ventures and county offices lack stability. The piece laments changing local unity but asserts progress over old single-minded aims.
Genuine Cuba Molasses and Re boiled Georgia Cane Syrup at R. TV Carmick and Co. Beautiful young mens buggies by A. G. Hitchins urged for viewing before buying. Otto Korb praises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for skin cures. Dr. W. LClrixel & Co promote remedies.
The Butts county Sunday school convention met at Stark Methodist church in annual session. Rev. L. H. Green Rev. Edwards and J. D. Dempsey spoke on reports and the stranger class. J. M. McMichael was elected president and D. J. Thaxton secretary. Mrs. Fielder noted as the oldest visitor. 60 pupils in Heflin’s Jackson class. Mayor Beauchamp attended.
A Brooklyn Times quotation recounts a clergyman describing a wedding payment. A couple gave a heavy envelope, thought to hold a $10 coin, only to reveal a silver quarter when opened. The coin was dropped into the church fund box.
An Irishman enters a building and asks for work. A staffer directs him to Mr. Hobart on the second floor and signals with a speaking tube. The man whistles, Hobart calls back, and Flynn demands a chance to speak about employment.
A New York deputy assessor used a card game to value personal estate from his list. Each card represented a dollar amount from $2,000 to $50,000 with higher cards for wealthier names. Only those with $5,000 or more were kept on the list, and the man’s odd method earned him praise and two salary raises in a year, according to the Buffalo Express.
Railway schedule changes take effect March 4 1900 affecting standard routes and times. Officials announce adjusted train runs and stopping points across principal stations. Passengers advised to verify local timetables and bulletin notices.
A 16 year old girl cashed a money order at the Pleasant Mall post office and the margin read I send you $ and a dozen kisses. The postmaster offered to read it, the girl agreed, and she joked about receiving kisses along with the money. The mother noted the amusing line and praised the postal system.
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes doctors who claim a man has limited waking hours and that wasting them shortens life. It suggests sleeping through periods with nothing better to do as the proper way to economize time.
A playful exchange between a mother and child ends with the boy Emerson lamenting that Waldo Smith will study Egyptian hieroglyphics next week, while his father delays until Emerson is five years old.
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