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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement for Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root touts its kidney liver and bladder benefits. It offers a free sample and a book by mail and notes bottles are sold by druggists in Binghamton New York.
New York report says the smuggling syndicate raised its bribe offer to 260000 to drop the government's probe into sleeper trunks with gowns valued at 45000. Collector of the Port Loeb says all offers have been refused and that the smugglers are still wanted.
Philadelphia reports the torpedo boat destroyer Smith launched as first of a new type. Aims for greater speed and broader steaming radius than any destroyer on the naval list. In BEast Oklahoma W E Sterling, cotton buyer, 48, found dead from excessive drinking. connected to Carrollton Georgia.
A promotional note asserts rheumatism ruins life but relief comes from Chamberlain's Pain Balm. One application provides relief and short-term use promises a permanent cure, sold by Slaton Drug Co. in Jackson, Georgia.
Valdosta Ga J G Stevens Sr prominent citizen died at the hospital from blood poisoning caused by a foot sore. He underwent amputation after a recent operation. Stevens had lived in Valdosta about forty years and is survived by his wife, one daughter and five sons.
In St Paul Minnesota Governor Johnson signs a bill making manufacturing selling or giving cigarettes or papers a misdemeanor within the state. Jobbers are exempt for interstate business and the act takes effect August 1.
Five bodies recovered from the St George hotel fire in San Francisco. Eight to ten others believed buried in ruins, six injured including one fatally, with property loss pegged at 125000. The three story frame lodging house housed 180 guests who could not dress before fleeing to safety.
New Mexico falls under the Southern Baptist home mission board while Arizona remains with the Northern Baptists for five years more before joining the Southern board. Delegations from Southern and Northern churches met with the American Baptist Home Mission Society to discuss territory missions. Governor Terrell and others met President Taft at the White House after the talks.
The Cudahy Packing Company of Kansas City faces indictment on wholesale violations of U S revenue laws. They allegedly defrauded the government of over 80000 in oleomargarine revenues across 737 counts, with up to 1000 fine per count. The law requires stamps on oleomargarine at a quarter cent per pound, plus a 10 cent stamp for butterlike coloring.
President Taft held a two hour discussion on working man issues with the American Federation of Labor executive council led by Samuel Gompers. The delegation included leaders who opposed Taft in the campaign, yet the reception was cordial for Gompers and all present.
The Georgia Society of Colonial Dames elected officers including President Mrs J J Wilder and Vice President Mrs Louis Young. Other officers named are Mrs W L Wilson, Mrs F H Orme, corresponding secretary Mrs Clarence Anderson, recording secretary Mrs Louis LeHardy, registrar Mrs Frank Screven, historian Mrs H G Jeffries with Savannah and Atlanta listed for several roles.
A liquid liver medicine from W. J. Waits in Flovilla claims to regulate the liver relieve sick headache constipation stomach kidney disorders and act as a gentle laxative. It is advertised as a tonic effective from the first dose with a $1.00 bottle containing twice as much as the 50¢ size.
A sales note promotes Twilight flour for pies and cakes available at the Depot Store location numbered eight touting quality for baking.
See us for your cement with Middle Georgia Lumber and Manufacturing Company offering construction supplies and building materials to local customers.
A Flovilla public meeting at Flovilla High School adjourned to next Monday to discuss an order law enforcement and liquor question. Citizens showed strong interest as plans for county matters were set to be debated.
Provincial Constable Wm Thos Lanorgan of Chapleau Ontario recalls catching a cold while pursuing a burglar in a forest swamp last fall. He attributes recovery to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after two small bottles, noting quick relief for coughs and colds. Slaton Drug Co. in Jackson, Georgia sells it.
Middle Georgia Lumber and Mfg Co proclaims leadership in sash doors blinds flooring ceiling weatherboarding casing and front doors as a maker and supplier to homes and builders in the region.
Warning about kidney and bladder troubles urges prompt treatment with DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Claiming to be antiseptic and unequaled for backache and bladder inflammation, it advises insisting on the right product and avoiding substitutes. Sold by Slaton Drug Co. Jackson, Ga.
When you want a good door or sash see Middle Georgie Lumber and Mfg Co for quality lumber and built to fit your needs.
A local notice advertises Try No 8 offer at Depot Store featuring value-priced eatables and groceries. Shoppers are urged to visit and compare prices as the sale runs for a limited time.
Advertisement style note promotes DeWITT S Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles burns and sores. The brief line emphasizes topical healing with a traditional wartime era product tone.
Mrs Rosie Cawthon remains seriously ill. G L Washington spent Saturday in Jackson. George White from Jackson stays this week at home. Mrs R A Thaxton’s friends regret her illness. Miss Virginia Elder visited Miss Ethel Redman at Stark last weekend. Services at Baptist church next Saturday and Sunday at 11. J W Benson and daughter Lena of Jenkinsburg visited last Sunday. Miss Lola Washington and Leila Stodghill stayed with Mrs A T King in Newton County Tuesday night.
An advertisement claims deafness from inflammation of the Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It states nine of ten cases arise from catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Ball's Catarrh Cure. Circulars free. sold by Druggists.
The notice lists prices for cabbage beans beets cucumbers lettuce Irish potatoes and sweet potatoes offered by the market. Buyers are urged to compare values and place orders promptly.
Children favor Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup which tastes like maple sugar and soothes irritation and inflammation to stop coughing. The product gently moves the bowels helping drive the cold from the system and contains no opiates. Sold by Slaton Drug Co.
Obituary from Anderson South Carolina notes the death of Dr Samuel Marshall Orr the second and last son of James L Orr He underwent a delicate Johns Hopkins operation and died after a prolonged illness He was president of Orr Cotton mill and the Water Light and Power Co in South Carolina.
A grand Mecklenburg hotel at Chase City near Danville, built by Mecklenburg Springs Corp ten years ago, valued at 200000 dollars with furnishings, was completely destroyed by a blaze on the Southern rail line between Keysville and Durham.
Darius Miller says Burlington informs all railroads serving Missouri of a voluntary 2 percent passenger rate to take effect May 1. The move aims to settle all litigation between Missouri and railroads.
Harrison Dean shot and killed John A. Austin during a meeting believed to involve Austin fleeing with his wife. Dean was arrested on homicide charges.
The Slaton Drug Co announces DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the best known pills sold. They claim the pills are easy to take, act gently, and are certain in effect.
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