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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
5
A jumble of editorials and gossip shows readers debating editors, figures like Clark Howell and Wade Hampton, while campaigns and conventions stir in Georgia. Commentary from multiple papers notes endorsements, criticisms, and rumors, with calls to support Jackson’s Chautauqua and local figures.
An Arizona style promotional plan is proposed as The Arcus editorial staff considers a large summer edition to showcase Jackson and Butts county. A Paterson New Jersey committee planned a 20000 copy special edition to highlight local business and industry with nationwide rural distribution. The Arcus seeks merchant support to fund and publish a similar effort for Jackson.
A political melee features Henry McIntosh mocking Smith and railing at wartime leadership, criticizing Miles and Wood, Roosevelt’s veteran appointments, and party feuds. The Jackson Argus editor strains at reforms while recalling past exchanges and noting post office rules on campaign speech supplements.
The Argus urges Jackson merchants to close next Saturday April 26 from 10 am to dinner hour for Memorial exercises of the Daughters of the Confederacy at the courthouse. It argues New Yorkers demand Sunday sandwich rules and weekday drink prices, urging a citywide closings to honor Lost Cause heroes and the Crosses of Honor.
A debate on paid political ads across Georgia papers notes The Argus rules, praises Camulla Enterprise, and reports dealer ad refusals. Roosevelt faces mounting opposition within the Republican Party with critics labeling him unfit for the presidency. A Savannah political figure comments on state affairs and Governor contenders.
As the race progresses Terrell has lost Guerry is where he started and Estill steadily gaining. Mrs Estill believes her husband plans a surprise for the boys. A fellow sues Editor George H Bell of the Wiregrass Blade for 5000 dollars. George laughs at the offer and says with that money he would quit the printing business. The Sparta Ishmaelite’s support of Congressman Fleming draws criticism for feeble district representation. The piece urges Baldwin men to be ready as the June 5 primary approaches.
Jackson merchants offer Saving Stamps to cash buyers with one stamp per ten cents. Moon Mercantile Co and several local firms including Johnson Wright Carter Co O H Cantrell The Ten Cent Store G S Hanes C A Lawrence J B Guthrie invite the public to view display parlors and redeem stamps.
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