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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
2
The Jackson Argus notes the fall term of Jackson Institute opens August 30 with President Johnson predicting full attendance. He emphasizes expert teachers and dedication, urging citizens to support the school as a key for enduring local prosperity.
The Monroe Advertiser laments neighborhood gossipers who trade in slander and scandal. The piece condemns door to door rumor mongers as hypocritical, disruptive to community virtue, and a barrier to intellectual growth. It notes Miss Reid and Zachary visiting Miss Spencer, with visits to Misses Bali.
The Sparta Ishmaelite converts to support uniformity in next books while noting opposition has existed. It argues that repeated changes in school books are costly and disruptive, and states it will no longer oppose the movement toward standardization.
The Argus prints Judge Bartletts Congressional speech praising his party and denouncing Republican treachery on silver. It lauds Bartlett as a brave representative and credits him with upholding the district on vital issues while expressing admiration for his knowledge and character.
The 26th Senatorial district delegates met at Griffin on the 17th and nominated S T Blalock of Fayette for state senator. The Fayette delegate praised Blalock as a man of unusual force and the Argus endorses him. The paper commends Butts county Democrats and congratulates them on their good fortune.
The quote emphasizes action over words and asserts that deeds shape outcomes more than thoughts or speech. It urges balance, urging thinkers to act and doers to consider ideas, highlighting practical responsibility.
A local note touts a dozen copies of Spanish Grammar distributed to boys before military service. The piece recounts comic misadventures, river oddities, and town chaos as locals joke about language, culture, and a forthcoming Omaha exhibition. It ends with an invitation to visit next winter for a feast of gold vessels and rare fare.
Mr. W. M. Bush of Hotel Dorrance Providence Rhode Island recounts long running diarrhoea and prostration. A traveling salesman gave him Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which produced immediate relief. He used it during attacks with very satisfactory results and near complete recovery. Sold by Floyell Drug Co. and all dealers.
Sunshine returns as fodder pulling dominates talk. Updates on Mr. Tom Benton illness and a new Carter and Weaver store coming to Waltham. Local visits include Levi Moore Oscar Weaver Claud Evans Marie Thaxton to Hampton and Rosa Jester returning to Griffin. Fifty five pupils at Sandy Plains school and neighboring visits by T J Carson Flovilla and Willie Pettigrew.
Seasonal painting uends first class work plain and ornamental. I offer profitable results and invite you to see me about your painting needs. R H Oonvert
Miss Lizzie Carden visits Stark guest list includes C. B. Lee Jim Spinks and T. O. McLeroy returning from south Georgia. Miss Gibson Locust Grove visits Miss Sarah Gunn Stark. Misses Rape and Duke near McDonough stay with Mrs J H Duke. Alberta Andrews to return from Monticello. Lola Folds Smithboro guest this week. John Mackay from Henry county visiting family near Stark. Macedonia Baptist services well attended with Rev J D Norris assisting. W D Hoard and wife visited relatives Sunday. Homer Barnes family planning trip to St Simons Island. Mrs J A Barnes hosts her uncle Mr Rodgers. J A Dodson in Jackson for court. Wm Shields and Jesse Joes in Jackson Tuesday. Absentee.
A party of young people chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Barnie Randall visited from Griffin and spent Sunday at the Calumet before leaving Monday. Mr T J Collier visits his ill mother Mrs B W Collier for the week. Miss Katie Ashby Cocke to spend winter with daughter Mrs Lewis Burdette in Washington. Mrs M A Lindsey goes to Stillmore after bidding relatives goodbye. Miss Susie Collier visited relatives. A chandelier is installed in the new church and a carpet will be laid soon.
A stubborn cough yields to one minute Cough Cure. Harmless in effect it touches the right spot and acts at once says Dr W L Carmichael.
The text urges buyers to choose a well established seller when uncertain about a commodity's value. It cites Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a reputable medicine trusted by generations and preferred for its experience and name in the market.
Rain damages crops in Monroe County prompting fodder loss and speculation on feeding. A revival continues at Paran church with Prof. Hardy noted as happy. Local mentions include visits by Cortland Powell Proctor and George Sutton with Lillie Waldrop, eye treatment plans for Albert Hooten, and playful local banter about Willie Duncan and Flovilla.
Dr Nelkin a renowned optical specialist from Savannah will be in Jackson Saturday August 20 at the Morrison hotel. He has spent a month at Indian Spring and plans to stay longer by popular request from friends in Butts County. He is well credentialed with European and American ophthalmic training.
Milner High School advertises central railroad access and a distraction free environment. Rev. Rolfe Hunt D D of Hunt and Huddleston College Mississippi is principal with Mrs Rolfe Hunt and Miss Eva C Assets as assistants. Curriculum plans for Gordon Institute juniors, art instruction optional, and monthly tuition rates listed for literary music and art departments with a monthly incidental fee.
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