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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
2
An Indiana man from Greencastle reports chronic sciatic rheumatism cured by S.S.S. after other tonics failed. He says three bottles freed his movements and twelve bottles completed recovery, restoring his health and weight.
Queen Liliuokalani has stepped onto these shores sparking calls in Congress to immediately strengthen coastal defenses and protect the nation.
A humorous exchange contrasts a husband who neglects ads with a wife who urges reading ads to avoid overspending. The wife teases that he buys more at higher prices than two men, highlighting implicit value in advertising and budgeting.
A meditation on the influence of mothers, asserting that a mother's care shapes unborn generations and echoes through eternity. It calls for safeguarding the expectant mother with vigilance to ward off danger and ensure a happy life.
An old advertisement from Gro. Larrox of Dayvon Ohio for the Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Georgia promotes Mother’s Friend. The text mentions customers and wives and implies a warning about an ordeal and four related items. The fragmentary copy lacks clear context or full details.
Rich men of the United States fund education and charity with notable gifts. Columbia University President Seth Low, citing public spirited philanthropy, donated one million dollars in memory of his father. He also gives his New York City salary to the Kindergarten association, inspiring further charitable support.
The ad claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla purifies blood and cures weakness and pain, with Hood’s Pills aiding digestion and preventing constipation. It also notes Georgia could become a gold mining hub, with expert George P. Good predicting large immigration and economic impact.
Senator Gray introduces a bill to establish a new department under the agriculture department. The department of horticulture and pomology would have a commissioner empowered to hire an expert and set his salary to carry out the bill’s duties. Gray represents Fort Valley fruit region. the measure comes at the request of fruit growers.
Advert says Electric Bitters remedies for loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and dizzy spells. Claims it gives strength and tone to organs with health guaranteed. Priced fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
The article extols S S S as a blood tonic and cure for rheumatism noting J A LeSeur of Atlanta suffered severe sciatic rheumatism before using S S S and recovering within days. It claims rheumatism is a blood disease that returns unless permanently removed and urges readers to request free books from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Georgia. It also reports New York World citing Anthracite Coal Operators on delivered coal prices abroad and in New York, labeling the coal trust behavior as unjust and profitable.
Dr T A Slocum of 188 Pearl Street New York claims a universal cure for consumption and pulmonary diseases and offers three bottles free to Arcus readers who suffer chest bronchial throat or lung troubles. He cites thousands cured and asks readers to send address and reference the Jackson Argus.
The Georgia Business College in Macon announces its Employment Bureau has placed scores of graduates in jobs across several states including teaching stenography accounting and office work. Registration requires a small fee with a guaranteed position or money back. Students from across America and foreign countries attend, and courses are offered at half price with a position guarantee if desired. Write to President Georgia Business College Macon Georgia.
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