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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
4
The Jackson Argus announces weekly publication every Friday with Rose McDonald as editors and publishers and a subscription rate of $1.00 per year.
August 14 1895 Flovilla Ga notes relief from dust after cooling showers. Mentions corn crops hog and hominy prospects, local social events, a fall canning factory, and hopes for a new school by Prof N W Hurst. Also reports cotton prices eight cents by November, and upcoming Knights Templar conclave travel deals via Southern Railway. Also notes Mrs Wilson Smith ankle fracture and public temper about suffrage debate.
The text critiques American identity in New York and a Chicago census finding German-born residents, cites Krupp’s 131 ton gun costs and capabilities, notes historic luxury of pins, and denounces currency reform opponents while urging civil discourse and restrained editorial conduct.
Deputy Marshal Scott chased a moonshiner in Henry County and found him concealed under a mattress in a house with two women on top. The captive, panting and drenched in sweat, was captured and later jailed in Fulton County after failing to post a $200 bond. Millers Preserving Tablets advertised by J W Crum. June 14 2m.
A New York Press report notes enormous fortunes from patent medicines and heavy advertising. It cites a Brooklyn family that rose from porter to multi millionaires via ad campaigns, and a merchant who claims a $200000 ad outlay yields triple return in two years.
The piece cites T. De Witt Talmage calling newspaper work a great trial, exposing writers to the world’s shams vanity and vanity and misdeeds. It notes editors and reputational rooms reveal follies, tempting skepticism about God, man, and woman among journalists.
The column argues merchants should advertise locally to support the paper and town. It notes settlers moving to South Georgia, upcoming speeches by Hoke Smith and Bryan, and local figures promoting rail interests. It hopes for good crops and fair prices while urging farmers to support merchants through timely payments.
Dr J A McGill claims Orange Blossom is a safe natural cure for female disorders. It is applied directly to diseased parts and advised over internal remedies, with a free sample offer and directions for home treatment from 2 Hubbard Court Chicago Illinois.
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