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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
2
The Jackson Argus announces advertising rates for local notices at five cents per line per insertion and obituaries at one dollar each. It notes second class mailing and first class reading matter, with full schedule available on request and remittance methods including bank draft and money order.
The piece mocks various party factions in South Carolina Alabama and Georgia, urging a solid front in 796 to save the country and the Jeffersonian Jacksonian Democratic tradition. It references Tilmanites Jonesites Atkinsonites Watsonites and other “ite” groups while noting the president’s rebuke over a minor feather controversy.
The author rails against a notion that men must indulge in cigars whiskey or worse to belong to the upper ten. They argue real men and women should fear God, uphold morality, and condemn such despoilers of society rather than quietly approve their behavior.
The text contrasts profanity with vulgarity and urges decency for young men. It then critiques a Supreme Court income tax decision as suspicious, noting bonds and rent interests and predicting broad taxation of large incomes while calling for initiative and referendum to save representative government.
The author argues against the claim that free coinage only helps mine owners. If gold or silver is freely coined, every producer of wheat, corn, or cotton would gain as they could sell for more dollars. The piece maintains that both metals’ free coinage benefits the broader public and all labor.
The Macon Herald denounces platforms that permit Richard Bland and Grover Cleveland to stand on them calling for honesty in politics. It warns Democrats to declare their stance at the next national convention and argues truthful, principled governance must prevail for the republic to endure. It laments doubtful methods and urges returning to old landmarks before defeat.
The text cites two newspaper stances in 1896 debates about monetary policy. The Philadelphia Times claims to back honest money as the key issue and no presidential candidate who opposes it. The Atlanta Constitution pledges candor and opposes the English gold standard, urging restoration of silver as standard money. The piece frames a question of personal privilege about truth and stance.
The piece urges Southern mill owners to invest in Jackson, arguing that mills will bring prosperity like water seeking its level and declaring McDonough already plans a mill. It calls business leaders to unite for a Jackson cotton factory.
The East Jackson column reports measles spreading with three severe cases at P. H. Hencely’s home causing school absences. It notes community concern, a local rider, visitors Tom and Jerry, a mysterious animal, and farmer guano hauling as signs of life and a hoped for fruit crop after three years of waiting.
Carrie Moore of Barnett's Mills Georgia denies illness and warns a Stark County correspondent identified as Democrat she will sue if he prints false reports. She taunts about a weekly bill and 5-cent calico dresses for her family to settle debts.
J H Carmichael administrator of E S Wynn asks the court to grant dismission after full administration. He cites the petition on record and cites heirs and creditors to show cause why discharge and letters of dismission should not be issued on the first Monday in June. Dated March 4 1595 by Ordinary J F Carmichael.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Butts County the estate of Mary J Bearden will sell on the first Tuesday in May 1895 at the courthouse door the 50 acre tract of land adjoining Mollie Bearden C A Garr and Amos estate lands and another 25 acre parcel adjoining Mollie Bearden on the east north by Catharine Amos west by J N Brownlee and south by Amos place. Sold to pay debts and for distribution. Cash terms. March 22, 1895. JOSEPH JOLLY Adm r of M J Bearden marz2it
Upland rice can be highly profitable as forage according to inquiries. guidance is given on cultivating and harvesting. advice includes destroying Bermuda grass and protecting farmers from fraudulent fertilizers. crop statistics and related agricultural news are summarized for farm readers.
The Florida soft phosphate labeled Natural Plant Food misleads buyers by misrepresenting contents. inspectors say it contains little to no potash and only about 2.37% available phosphoric acid, leading to possible misdemeanor prosecution if sold under the false name. Cottonseed meal must be inspected and guaranteed for ammonia content.
Reports from the veterinary surgeon detail an epidemic among 60 oxen at O Neals and Gross lumberwood in Dooley county Georgia. Symptoms include red water urine blood-tinged dung rapid pulse and labored breathing, traced to impure well water. Treatment with purgatives antiseptics and alteratives began after relocation to Penia. The note warns of high mortality risk and urges water source remediation.
Dr Jnc 4 McGill promotes Orange Blossom as a direct external treatment for leucorrhoea ulceration menstruation and womb disorders. The pamphlet urges no internal medicines and offers a free sample and home treatment book by sending an address to Dr J A McGill & Co Chicago Illinois.
Wm. Price of Luttsville Missouri reports nine years with sciatic rheumatism in one arm and one leg. After doctors and Hot Springs visits, Botanic Blood Balm restored his health and full use, leaving him well known in the community.
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