17 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
1
The Therson Argus is issued by KE and Harper with L Harper listed as local editor, signaling a regional newspaper operation and editorial leadership.
Round About notes advertise Globe Store and Potts Thompson & Co sales. Mentions W R Weaver and J R Carmichael in town, local shopping at Allen & Co and Glove Store, and prices on nails, sugar, under wear, shoes, and fruit. Also references lawmaker J S Boynton and Jackson real estate optimism.
A fragment notes Slobsy’s suicide after harsh life, with Weary Willie recalling the cruel world and Flowery Fields recalling universal opposition, while a Judge and F Z Curry insert unrelated real estate loan lines about eight percent interest.
A local editor afflicted by a severe cold, possibly la grippe, tried Chamberlains Cough Remedy after reading its ads. The medicine reportedly produced speedy relief and a permanent cure, with 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by W L Carmichael.
An advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as the cheapest purest family medicine for liver stomach and spleen diseases. It claims to prevent chills fever malarial and bowel troubles improve appetite and complexion and cure bad breath by regularizing bowels. It warns against neglecting regular bodily functions and notes the product is sold by J. H. Zeilin & Co of Philadelphia with a red Z stamp.
The Baptist church has been underpinned to shield against cold air and the heater repaired to prevent future smoke nuisance. The congregation at the church congratulates itself on these improvements.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touts it as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and all skin eruptions with a promise to cure piles or money back. It guarantees satisfaction or refund and lists price as 25 cents per box available from all druggists.
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