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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
5
A miscellany from Jackson GA dated Aug 15 1902 covers editorials on political shifts and editors, a 7 year old’s tragedy in East Tennessee, anti Negro violence in Louisiana, Maine prohibition parallels, and mentions Georgia lawmakers Bell and Flanigan. Also notes Cardinal Gibbons Schley support, farm appeals, Philippine price list, and county tax returns with gains and shifts in Butts county and Jackson.
A collection of brief notes discusses advertising as essential for merchants, satire on oats speculation, Bryan's political outlook, and editorials urging advertising in Georgia papers. Additional items praise slang for youth, argue slang evolves into proper English, and note rising whiskey use among society women in St Paul clubs.
The Augusta Tribune, once a populist stronghold, notes Judge James K. Hines refused another gubernatorial bid. It says Hines acted rightly and with good sense, declining to head a hopeless and ridiculous fight, showing judgment beyond many ex-party leaders.
In New York a man named Johnson died by his own hand to leave 75000 dollars to his family. Russell Sage criticizes the act saying insurers should not pay on the policy as it harms stockholders. Sage calls Johnson’s plan a great wrong while others note the self sacrifice is a French term for the grand sacrifice.
For sale a horse a cow and a heifer all offered cheap. Interested buyers may apply to Mrs. 8. C. McCanpress.
An old newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a $100 reward for any uncured case. It claims internal action through blood and mucous surfaces and promotes testimonials from Toledo, Ohio. Also advertised are Hall's Family Pills, Ten New Domestic Sewing Machines, and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with “no cure no pay” terms.
The Marig Journal argues that true worth comes from effort and discipline, not entitlement. It urges recognizing and learning from superior workers, avoiding idle self-praise, and notes a steady demand for good men. A call to order precedes coal lumber and building material needs from Mercer University offices.
Wilson Smith of Flovilla Ga advertises two hundred twenty three acres near Flovilla plus three hundred forty two acres in Jasper County. A mortgage matures December 1 1904. purchaser may assume or pay off. If not sold the properties will be rented with user possession.
Peach Seed offered at 50 cents a bushel by Jackson Nurseries. Sale details focus on price and supplier.
The noted massage and osteopathic specialist Dr Moss arrives at Indian Springs to treat a prominent Georgia druggist and establish an office for the season. Endorsed by Macon business leaders and professionals he offers free consultation and examination at Wigwam No 13.
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