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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1895
Page
3
Prof VanHoose visits Gainesville for his seminary work. Miss May Rivers returns to Jackson. Thornton and Wright depart for Bidwell Tennessee on business. A small wreck near Stockbridge delays an Atlanta bound train. Many local social notices detail church, education, and business happenings, with reports on rail upgrades, crops, and community plans.
An editorial urges merchants to advertise in all seasons, noting summer shoppers stay in town and seek bargains. It argues seasonal, timely ads attract customers and boost profits, while neglecting ads loses business. It also pitches McDonald & Kinard accident insurance offering benefits of 25 to 50 dollars weekly during illness.
A notice to the Farmers' Union states the annual meeting will be held at the court house on the first Tuesday in August at 10 a.m. Full attendance is desired due to important business. J. M. McMichag, President.
The Argus publishers offer to match Macon and Atlanta prices for in home job work. They urge patrons to try a domestic service and view their competitive rates. They claim to make special efforts to please readers and invite customers to compare prices before going elsewhere.
The piece argues for religious liberty and condemns government interference with Adventist observance of Saturday. It warns against laws forcing worship and stresses that majority practice should guide acceptable days of rest while preserving freedom of conscience and speech.
McDonald and Kinard advertise accident insurance covering wage loss, offering $25 weekly disability benefits while the policyholder cannot work. The notice highlights the firm's contact details and claims to provide financial support during recovery.
Dr Z M Gillam who practiced medicine over 40 years originated and used Botanic Blood Bath now in use about 55 years and claimed as the best tonic and blood purifier. It cures malignant ulcers sores rheumatism catarrh and all skin and blood diseases at $1 per large bottle sold by druggists Dr Miles Pain Pills cure Neuralgia.
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