Cotton prices and local notices from Jackson Markets
Jackson Markets lists Best Cotton at 14c and Cotton Seed at 1.60 per hundred while Eggs at 20c Butter 25c and Sugar 18 pounds for 1.00. The fruit crop is said to be safe and Americus says women relax hair styling. The Georgia Weekly Press Association meeting is planned for Americus July 13–14 with a Florida outing. Also the Caldosta Times notes many farmers in Lowndes selling meat for profit. Richard Croker critiques high living costs and Republican tariff policies.
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Georgia Weekly Press Association
Americus
Florida
Lowndes County
Caldosta
Richard Croker
Republican Party
Sheriff Re-election Bid Defeated by Primary Vote
In Early county the longtime sheriff and his son faced stiff opposition after a partisan push. Both were defeated in the recent primary, described as a just rebuke by the people for the spectacle.
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Henry Herald Debuts as Neat Weekly Gazette in McDonough
The first issue of The Henry Herald an eight page weekly paper published at McDonough appeared last week. It is neat in typography filled with engaging reading matter and well displayed advertisements. It is owned and edited by Mr. R. L. Johnson.
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Henry Herald
McDonough
R. L. Johnson
Johnson Seeks New Venture After Henry County Weekly
The Argus wishes Mr. Johnson abundant success in his new venture as several progressive teachers from the county plan to attend the Atlanta meeting.
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Henry County Weekly
The
Argus
Johnson
Atlanta
Death toll on railroads and transport grows in 1909
I C C bulletin shows 1099 killed and 22491 injured on railroads in the year ending December 31 1909. Editorial adds broader fatality toll from trolley cars autos mines and other causes and notes rising life risk as speeds increase. The Campbell News disputes claims that new registration disenfranchises voters and urges responsibility for registration.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Campbell News
Quitman Advertiser
City of Jackson Ordinance Orders Premises Cleaning
An ordinance directs all residents of Jackson to clean their premises and attain sanitary conditions by May 2 1910. People must place trash and rubbish where the sanitary wagon can reach, keep areas mosquito free, and enclose privy vaults. Violators may be fined at the mayor's discretion.
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City of
Jackson
Georgia Educational Association Meets In Atlanta
Railroads offer reduced rates for the Georgia Educational Association meeting set for April 28 to 30 in Atlanta with hotels providing inducements. Officers expect at least 1,000 attendees and 2,000 to 3,000 sustaining members among Georgia’s 8,000 white teachers. Other states have larger enrollments and supportive boards of education sometimes pay attendance expenses.
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Georgia Educational Association
Atlanta
Georgia
Boards of Education
Startling Inscription At Funeral Wreath Incident
A traveling salesman died and friends telegrammed the undertaker for a large wreath. The piece carried Rest in Peace on both sides with a If there is room We Shall Meet in Heaven message. The assistant mishandled the order, producing a startling floral inscription at the funeral.
For Sale One $25 L. C. Smith Shotgun
Used one season. Cheap. Address Gun care Argus office or call.
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L. C. Smith
Care Argus
Brighten Up The Season With 8 W P Services
A local notice promotes 8 W P services to brighten homes for the season. The message emphasizes affordable upkeep and dependable work delivering seasonal improvements.
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W.P
S.W.P
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Jackson Argus
Butts County
Jackson Post Office
Ind
A.H. Shaven
A. H. Shaver
Jackson, GA
Jackson Markets
Mark ‘Twaatra
Eath
Jack
T. Buttrill
Clerk & Treas
A. H. Smith
Z. T. ButrrRitt
W. P. Not
C. 5
Mappox
Joel B. Watkins
E. LC. Sairn
T. H. Burrrit
J. Lee Byrov
F. S. Erxeripce
Jackson National Bank
Georgi
DIKES
Thaxton Drug
Compal
Fifth Regiment
Furst
Prn
Slaton Drug Company
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