This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
4
A committee of B. F. Moon J. R Wright and R. J. Carmichael will start immediate investigation into selling water bonds and establishing a water plant. The Argus notes this step means Jackson will soon receive water, driven by local demand and rising business needs.
Editorials praise M P Hall as a rising candidate with Barnesville Gazette joining the calls to back him. The race shows Hall gaining ground in five of seven counties, while Bloodworth is urged to exit to avoid a crushing defeat.
The piece notes how cotton and corn products have shifted from waste to valuable commodities. It highlights cottons full range from clothing to food fertilizer fuel and lard and points to corn stalks being repurposed for cellulose plants. It mentions uses including protection for battleships smokeless powder explosives fine art paper varnish and kodak films.
A Philadelphia corn-stalk trust plans to monetize agricultural waste by converting corn stalk pith into food additives, filler, dyes, and cattle feed. Plants in Owensboro Kentucky West Point Virginia Linden Indiana and a fourth at Peoria Illinois will process stalks, claiming 160 million tons waste yearly and potential farmer revenue of 480 million dollars. The venture aims to expand markets, boost farming profitability, and lift farmer spirits.
Griffin News reports two men in crisis died from laudanum overdoses yesterday. Lee Parks aged about 27, single and a carpenter, found in his room after drinking, with prior suicide attempts while intoxicated. James H. McGehee, 47, printer, formerly of Macon Telegraph, lived with illness and left a widow after his funeral at 8:50 yesterday afternoon.
The Jackson Cash Store sold several cases of shoes to an Atlanta household several days ago, indicating the store is conducting business in the area.
All parties indebted to Allen & Co are urged to serve their accounts on or before April 20, 1900. If not paid, the amounts will be turned over to an attorney for collection. Date April 12, 1900. Allen & Co.
In causes talks, sitting through discussions offers scant benefit. The exchange suggests limited gains from prolonged dialogue without actionable steps.
T S Hammond editor Jackson Argus letters support county board of education resolution to equip and maintain high schools in all district areas. He argues rural students deserve local schooling on par with towns and that better facilities could halt rural outmigration. Cooperation from residents and the board is essential.
Prof J Woodward will conduct services at Fellowship Church on Sunday the 22nd inrt and in Jackson that evening. Appointments are by request of the Presbyterian Home Mission committee and reflect his native Butts County roots. The community expects a splendid hearing from him.
The Jenkinsburg debaters won a spirited contest in a literary evening as residents from Jackson and nearby towns attended. Another debate is scheduled for Saturday night, April 28, on the resolution that women should be allowed to vote.
The Barnesville Gazette endorses Pliny Hall for solicitor of the Flint circuit. It lauds his legal training, fair nature, loyalty, and proven record, urging voters to cast an earnest, zealous ballot to ensure a lasting tribute to the community’s judgment.
Mrs Lizzie Maddux of Worthvilla widow of a former local resident died at her son W T Maddux's home last Saturday. She had been invalid for a long time and was buried at Macedonia cemetery after funeral services led by Pastor Wood. She was described as an exemplary Christian woman and much loved in the community.
Parties seeking peas for planting may obtain safe Speckled and Unknown varieties by calling at The Star Store.
In Jackson Georgia on April 19 1899 Y A Wright asks Hon A H Ogletree and Dr T F Laing if they would establish a county court for Butts county if elected to the Georgia General Assembly. He demands a direct yes or no answer in the upcoming May 15 primary, warning against evasive replies and promising publication in county papers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.