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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
1
Yard wide calicoes and cotton goods offered at reduced prices from 4 to 10 cents per yard. Bleaching and muslin clearance features include White Lawn Damask cloth and ginghams in Zephyrs with discounts. Millinery section noted for spring selections and savings.
A Jackson advertisement lists numerous shoes from East New York including children s kid button styles sizes 8 to 10 12 1 2 and misses options 11 to 2 priced down from 2 to 2 25 to 1 65. Ladies and girls lines feature kid button pat lip opera tee and Goodyear well models with closing prices as low as 200 and 225. Several higher grade lines and low priced Oxford ties and men s English shoes are also promoted with marked down rates.
An advertisement urges readers to spend on durable stylish garments rather than cheap shoddy stock. It touts London Harvard Derby Sack Regent Imperials and other up to date cuts offered at or below rival prices.
The shop notes heavy patronage over the past two weeks prompting duplicates of popular Wool Dress Goods and Silk Waist patterns. New arrivals include Japanese Silks Pleisses Kai-Kai Sokoda and other up to date fabrics for waists. Opening day prices are highlighted as the key to the situation.
The Jackson Argus lists northbound trains No 32 2724 at 8 a m and No 38 10708 at 8 10 am and No 86 7205 at 7 05 pm and southbound No 31 1 14 am No 35 0 28 am and No 8 76 47 pm. Local items mention Arthur Stewart visiting Atlanta, infant illness, Calisaya Tonic ad, calls for a telephone line to Atlanta, jail inmate counts, Beauchamp dinner buck et, calls for arrest of vagrant Negroes, praise of Butts County, Mrs Head visiting, Miss Rivers sending the Argus, promotion of paper, Dr Hicks selling Liver Medicine, and the need to register before an upcoming J P election. The High Falls picnic May 1 is noted as likely muted due to harsh amusements.
Capt Joe Wright warns any young lady negotiating a ride must write the engagement. The protracted Baptist meeting benefits the town. Messrs Ben Persons and Flem Jordan visited from Monticello for Jackson Institute entertainment. Griffin bicycle club forms and may ride to Indian Spring. Cotton Seed bought at the Oil Mill for 40 cents per hundred. We urge hiring a detective to curb whisky sellers. Jackson Bank president Etheridge led a river outing for Sunday School. The Oil Mill pays 40 cents for dry cotton seed. The Jackson Institute hosted a large Fourth Friday program with music.
Henry Almand Jr. grows cantaloupes beside the ARGUS office and the staff humorously notes neighbors’ crops. Bob Ethridge and Jack McDonald fear cyclones, lifting collars as wind and clouds spark jokes about moving fast.
A Jackson Georgia group of merchants pledges daily closing at 6 30 P M from May 1 to June 1 and 6 P M June 1 to September 1 to allow rest for staff. They urge real estate listings with Harmon and McDonald and advertise cotton lead deals at the Oil Mill offering 40 cents per hundred if brought before May 10.
Local citizens discuss the train wreck linked to Bob Lee with Caesar Banks previously held and acquitted. Col. Wright now prosecuting the accused. strong evidence suggested and likely bond or conviction. Insurance ads urge accident coverage from McDonald and Kinard offering weekly benefits.
For sale is one acre fronting Third Street Jackson. The lot includes a servant’s house a vineyard an orchard and a superior water well. Parcels will be made to suit buyers on a first come first served basis. This may be the last chance to buy on Third Street in Jackson. Cotton Seed Hulls priced at 3 per ton in Jackson and 35.50 per ton in Atlanta. Last chance Hulls season aprid-21 MEADE Henpricx
An unusual missive arrives at the newspaper office written in a phonetic rural style. The writer discusses wanting a writer from a Tower and mentions stamps, farming, plum crops, and forthcoming news. The piece ends with a mock warning to readers to discard it if they dislike it.
Local merchants joke under shade trees as they wait for rain to bring farmers back to town. The lines capture rural patience and the hope for better market turnout once crops need selling.
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