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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
2
A writer notes that despite millions in new capital flowing to Atlanta in the last year, tax records show the property not listed with the tax receiver. The author asks how such large capital increases appear without increased tax burdens and invites readers to explain the seeming discrepancy.
The Griffin News profile describes Captain Grantland as a manufacturer, statesman, and financier who farming. he owns a 40 acre meadow yielding 34 tons of hay and 2,000 bushels of oats this year, plans additional hay, and works on a Macon road tract. He advocates wheat farming and imagines a roller flour mill at his High Pails property to power future production.
Judge Gober dissolves injunction in McMichael Davis contest. Democratic Executive Committee of Butts county must finish work. All committee men urged to attend the meeting on Saturday August 18 at 9 o'clock, Court House, Jackson, Georgia. W M Mallet, Chairman.
Col W H Denson longs for rural life away from crowds describing farm scenes and simple meals while Mayor Beauchamp fines disorderly conduct, reducing town disturbances. A barber, Sinton, wounds Bailey over a razor. Sinton fined $5000 or 50 days. Frank L Stanton laments rural debt and praiseworthy country life from a distant view.
A Kentucky candidate for Boone County constable voices a populist platform. He rails at the president and Congress, warns of ruin, promotes free silver, and spars with the audience in a speech laced with rural humor and metaphor.
A reflective editorial urges unity and collective shine, describing how individuals together illuminate global progress and inspire others to strive for better outcomes.
A concise reflection contends that secularizing church life does not advance humanity toward divinity. faithful practice and spiritual focus remain essential for genuine holiness and community.
The British steamship Queensmore sailed Monday from Brunswick with the largest lumber cargo ever sent from the South Atlantic port. The load totaled 1,622,000 feet, enough for 270 cars at 6,000 feet per car, and would require nine locomotives to move.
Editor S A Brown of Bennettsville South Carolina describes his wife’s recovery from dyspepsia and stomach distress after using Electric Bitters. He reports four bottles restored strength and appetite and calls it a grand tonic with gentle laxative effect. Sold for 50 cents at Harris drug store.
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