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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
4
The piece notes Congress assembling with the president having busted a cap and Gov Atkinson vetoing the anti football bill. It hints at political maneuvering and a satirical line about swimming and regulation, reflecting state and national governance tensions.
A series of letters from F. J. on Jackson Institute discusses public enterprise and urges growth. The Argus notes the school now has more pupils than ever and calls for stronger incentives and enlarged facilities for public good.
The New York Times dispatch from Hoffman House quotes Joel Hurt of Atlanta, a prominent developer and former railway and insurance official, arguing that cotton price woes are exaggerated by farmers to dodge debts. He notes late frost delayed cotton and claims farmers shipped two crops, with some farmers yielding more than expected. The Argus counterattacks Hurt, accusing him of harming farmers and calling him a jackass in Atlanta.
The Argus examines steps for building a new Butts County court house. It notes grand jury suggestions, committee work, bid processes, a failed Jasper Construction bid, and a petition regarding moving the county site to Flovilla. The piece praises Judge Carmichael and the building committee and endorses the planned $19,744 contract as part of a larger, improved facility.
The Rome Argus assesses McKinley as bringing prosperity to some groups while delivering hardship to others. It labels usurers curro-stone brokers capitalists protected trusts and argues the era harms merchants farmers laborers small industries. The piece reflects division over McKinley era prosperity.
The article rebuts reports that State School Commissioner Glenn used the word rebellion in exam questions. It cites Glenn's reports showing no such usage and presents his proposal to preserve Georgia’s unwritten history through stenographic records of veteran narratives. It also urges municipal action on waterworks and electric lighting, suggesting bond issuance and a meeting before city elections.
Ex mayor Stewart and Maj A Randall of Griffin visited the city Tuesday. Stewart reports a new case of smallpox and that he carried his grip to the officers, declaring readiness for the pest house. He cites about 82 inmates presently at the pest house. Jackson is the only city in the area not yet in quarantine against Griffin. The Florida hotels are seeking victims.
A cough that lingers despite remedies needs energetic more sensible treatment. The article notes cod liver oil as a standard preparation for twenty five years.
Scott's Emulsion is praised for curing throat and lung affections through partially digested cod liver oil, hypophosphites as a tonic, and glycerine soothing irritation. The ad urges buyers to ensure the wrapper shows the man and fish and lists prices 50c and 1.00 from Scott & Bowne, New York.
Court sale to be held at the courthouse in Jackson on the first Tuesday in January 1898. One eleventh undivided interest in 371 acres in Butts county, Bone place once James Collins residence, and 216 acres part of old Foster place, with multiple boundaries. Levied to satisfy two justice court judgments against T J Collins. Also listed are seed cotton and corn with execution in Henry county court, property of Miller and J A Woods, with sheriff J M Beauchamp handling.
All persons having demands against the estate of Austin G. Smith, late of Burts County, Georgia, are notified to present them as prescribed by law. Those indebted to the estate are required to settle immediately. Dated December 10, 1807. Z. P. Smith, Adm.
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