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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
5
A mix of political commentary and editorials reflects on Teddy Roosevelt era party split, prohibition wrangles, and praise for Dewey and Schley. The piece urges unity, education emphasis, ambitious advertising, and diligent work, ending with a curious Santa Claus plug in a local Jackson ad note.
The Atlanta press lauds Hon. John T. Baifeuillet of Macon for four years of able service as Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives. The Argus editor calls him a noble public servant and expresses Georgia and Macon pride in his work.
A classic line argues that a newspaper filled with business ads draws capital and labor to a town. It claims nothing builds a city like a well patronized paper, whose influence equals or surpasses any other force in development. The sermon emphasizes the vital role of local press in prosperity.
The Argus defends Gus Morrow and Addison Shaver against unproven accusations from Campbell County News. The piece rebukes anonymous charges as baseless and urges substantiation before public charges. It also notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for skin afflictions.
The Benham Ramsey verdict is to be appealed with Secretary Long notified. Congress debates credit and prize money for Schley, warning the issue could take a political turn. The Sparta Ishmaelite criticizes Atlanta depot funding as self-serving and absurdly funded by others.
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