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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
4
The official paper of Jackson GA announces weekly Friday publication for 1909 with Mrs A H Shaver as editor and proprietor. The notice appears in a period publication detailing mailing class and price.
On May 12 the anniversary of the 1864 capture of the Fourteenth Georgia flag by the Fifteenth New Jersey is marked. Rev. Dr. M. J. Cofer of Atlanta and Col. J. W. Preston of Macon will receive the flag in the name of Georgia, representing the regiment the flag belonged to. Both men are survivors of the historic unit.
The piece argues radical Republicans pushed to Africanize the South during Reconstruction and claims recent bills seek to reduce Southern representation in Congress. It notes Bennett of New York as introducing a measure cutting about thirty five seats and warns of sectional bias against the South as populations grow.
A discussion notes Senator Money of Mississippi seeks U S Supreme Court review of the Fourteenth Amendment incorporation. The piece questions legality of ratification under force and fraud, predicting Republican embarrassment and potential revival of the issue as political strife continues in New Orleans.
An advertisement extols L and M Paint as a zinc oxide and white lead mix that gives churches a gold like finish. It claims the paint has been widely used in the United States for 35 years and is supplied by Newton Carmichael Hardware Co. in Jackson, Georgia.
An ad urges prompt treatment for kidney and bladder trouble with DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills. It claims reliability for backache and inflammation and warns to insist on the genuine antiseptic product sold by Slaton Drug Co in Jackson Georgia.
Slaton Drug Co. endorses DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best known pills and the best pills made. They are easy to take and act gently and are certain.
An editorial urges counties to invest in road construction and maintenance to support farm life and rural free delivery. It notes automobiles will spread to farmers, boosting local economy and school access, and stresses collective action and funding for improved roads.
Advert shows L. and M. Home Finish paints for wood items from doors and mantels to kitchen chairs and benches. It also promotes L. and M. Carriage Varnish Paint for old carriages. Cost described as about a dollar, with savings claimed. Sold by Newton Carmichael Hardware Co.
Classified item offers a new swing ghurn for sale with instruction to apply to Sid Slaughter.
Honor roll students across grades are listed by class including First Grade with Robert Crawford Edwards Ernest Newton Taylor Buttrill Smith William Wright Margaret McKibben Mir iam Sams Mary Willis. Mrs. Class with Miriam Fletcher Lucile Jones Lucy Evelyn Nichols. Second Grade with Laura Allen Sidney Jackson Kate Lyons Mildred Wilson Don Woods Annie Rosa Wright. Third Grade with Sarah Louise Farlow Edwin Bryan Fred Hopkins May Kimbell Virginia Hilliard Annie Jim Lemon Van Buren Jones. Fourth Grade Sara Smith Borma Barnes H. M. Fletcher Bernard Maddox. Fifth Grade Carl Maddox. Seventh Grade Myrtice Rutledge Faith Jarrell Clyde Gaston. BKighth Grade Annie Catchings Drum LaRue Pope Ruth Willis. Eleventh Grade David Spencer.
Colds and related illnesses quickly relieved by Bees Laxative Cough Syrup with laxative action to clear the system. Pleasant to take and best for children with coughs colds croup and whooping coughs. Sold by W. J. Waits Flovilla.
For sale a few dozen Rhode Island Reds eggs. Fifteen for $1.50. Mrs. C. A. Butner.
The Odd Fellows Messenger monthly paper in the South will be sent for one year to any address for 25 cents. It urges all Odd Fellows to subscribe and seeks enthusiastic agents. Address The Odd Fellows Messenger LaGrange Ga.
Dr Roux inserts a tiny radium pinhead in a woman's stomach at the Institute Pasteur in a 25 000 franc trial. The tube is sewn closed and the patient observed for 48 hours. If no mortification or inflammation remains in a month, cancer may be considered cured. Marquis de Castellane reports cautious scientific optimism from Paris.
A medicinal advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pains after one application and offers a permanent cure with continued use. Sold by Slaton Drug Co. in Jackson Georgia.
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