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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
2
The piece contrasts Madagascar Christmas as summer festival with orange robes and native hymns, plus an Englishwealth Christmas eve in a refined hall with a yule log and boar head ceremony. It also sketches Bethlehem by night with candles, pilgrims toward the Nativity and the midnight mass.
A historical overview names the year 1900 as exceptional for hail storms in Snellville Georgia and a deadly Southern Railway wreck. It discusses the Galveston hurricane, claiming about 7,557 deaths in the city and up to 10,000 total along the coast, and reflects on divine will behind such calamities while urging faith amid tragedy. It mentions De Witts Witch Hazel salve as a medical cure.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach trouble and jaundice from gallstones. A doctor warned only surgery could save her but after using Electric Bitters she recovered fully. The remedy targets stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold by Harris Drug Store for 50 cents with guarantee.
The area planted in small grain is believed to be fully as large now as it was at the same time last year, indicating no change in planting extent.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as the sole harmless remedy with immediate results for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles claiming it will prevent consumption from Dr W L Carmichal Co.
An advertisement claims skin diseases stem from acid blood and touts S S S as a guaranteed vegetable cure. It cites a St Louis family praising rapid clearing after using the preparation and offers a free book and physician consultation from the Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
M R Gray of Amenia Duchess County New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best medicine he has used. It is a fine children s remedy for croup and never fails to cure. Taken early or after hoarseness begins it will prevent the attack. Keep a bottle at hand for instant use. For sale by all medicine dealers.
The Southern Railway threatens to build a depot on its property in Atlanta with costs around 1,000,000. This season brings concerns of croup among mothers and a quick cure is claimed with One Minute Cough Cure, endorsed by Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co.
Early fall sale offered five cases of men's oil grained heavy shoes at $1.68 per pair with full guarantee. Some shoes proved shoddy. customers are urged to return any guaranteed goods not meeting satisfaction for replacement. R. L. Daveutry & Co. promote square, fair dealing and responsibility to customers.
A local ad touts Cham berlain's Pain Balm as superior to plaster for back and side pains with one application providing relief. It also claims rheumatism cure. Fresh Dove Hams, Breakfast Bacon and Dried Beef Hams are advertised from Robert T Carmichael & Co with phone contact 83 for grocery needs.
Wright Carter & Co asks anyone finding a stray horse or mule to contact them. The notice urges owners or helpers to reach out to recover the animal and identify ownership promptly.
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