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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
3
A Sabbath school teacher urges all poor children to attend the final session before summer. He questions Jennie about missing class and stresses that God cares for inner goodness, not outward appearance, though Jennie argues the lining was worn.
A stern exhortation urges young men to work, learn a trade, and avoid loitering or vice. It stresses that success comes from will, grit, and endurance, and warns loafers will not find a place in life. It ends with a call to wake up, act, and be true and honorable.
A clergyman recalls a witty quip about the unexpected and a compliment from a woman after a sermon about wisdom. She says she was grateful for the talk and mentions fuchsias. Separately the State Medical Association plans an Augusta session April 15 to 17 with about 400 members and strong local hospitality.
Sam Jones recounts a parable about seven dollars and seven nuts. He cites a beggar who asks for six nuts and then steals the seventh, prompting a moral about fairness and theft.
Editor Folsom of the Rome Tribune recalls returning to the piney woods in springtime. He describes blooming pines, purple pollen, and yellow mist, with cher ry trees, bluebirds, and sunlit furrows creating a tranquil, nostalgic scene.
A valued tonic praised for all ages and conditions, described as delightful to take and refreshing. It is held in high esteem by users, regarded as the greatest medical remedy for both sexes.
A vintage advertisement touts benefits from a health product, claiming increased appetite, restful sleep, improved digestion, boosted nervous energy, kidney balance, blood purification, and a transformation from weakness to health. The pitch emphasizes overall bodily improvement and vitality.
The Georgia Southern and Florida Railway offers ten dollars in gold for the most appropriate new name for its fastest Pullman line between Macon and Tampa. The route passes the Suwannee River by daylight. entries must include paper name, date, and the name and address of Florida visitors.
A testimonial filled ad promotes Baco-Cure as a botanical, nonpower requiring cure for tobacco use. It promises no nicotine after treatment and guarantees cure with three boxes or money back plus 10 percent interest. Letters from ClaytonArkansas and Pastor Pp. H. Marpony are cited as proof, pricing at $2.50 for a thirty day course with guarantee.
Georgia Business College in Macon reports rapid job placements through its Employment Bureau with eight hires last week and four more this week across states. Positions include teachers stenographers accountants and office staff. The college offers affordable business courses with guaranteed job placement and on site training facilities. Students arrive from across America and abroad seeking employment or business education.
Advertises a free prize distribution offering up to $1000 in cash and gold prizes for word lists built from the letters in Monon Seeds Grow. Encourages mail-in entries with stamps and seeds package, promising extensive prizes and local seed promotion. Also includes a separate note from N. J. Harmon offering real estate services in Jackson, Georgia.
Eye and skin remedy claims unequaled for eczema tetter salt rheum scald head sore nipples chapped hands itching piles burns frost bites chronic sore eyes and granulated eyelids. Available through druggists at 25 cents a box.
For putting a horse in fine healthy condition try Dr. Cady's Condition Powders. They tone up the system aid digestion cure loss of appetite relieve constipation correct kidney pains and destroy worms. 2 cents per package. For sale by druggists.
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