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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1898
Page
9
Letter warns March election on open bars and strong drink. Cites Bible verses and moral duty, arguing drunkenness harms families, economy, and society. Calls readers to resist the demon of hell and uphold Christian values.
Asheville’s Battery Park hotel under E P McKissick unveils major 1898 improvements from October work to 320 guest chambers. New interiors feature old gold and cream trimming, white enamel finishes, updated baths, rich carpets, and a Hunter’s Lodge with trophy decor. Meals, billiards, and a remodeled bar enhance guest comfort. Anita Harris praises housekeeping. Bolles and McElrath oversaw painting and carpentry.
Eminent New York chemist T. A. Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Scientific Treatment for consumption and bronchial diseases to Jackson Argus readers. He claims cures for pulmonary tuberculosis and related ailments, and asks readers to write with postal details to receive the medicine.
The Fiovilla Mercantile Co. dissolved by mutual consent. J W Minter and W R Minter have retired. R V Smith and S S Biles now run the firm and assume all liabilities since January 1 1898. J W Minter W R Minter.
The note surveys local chatter from Blount about a dog at Westbrook's store, Charles Hooten's dental woes, Billie Scarbrough’s Dublin visit, Paran Sunday school disbanding, Hugh Coleman’s railroad stay, Prof Joseph Hardy’s thriving Blount school, Miller Goggans and Rose mill rock luck, Westbrooks stock and seed swaps, Bailiff Shep’s aging bluff, Albert Hooten aiming for fame, and Pie i.
A J G Holland excerpt praises "strong minds, great hearts, true ready hands" and urges men who cannot be bought by office spoils to seek public service. It extols those with opinions, a will, honor, and faith who act in public duty and private integrity.
An advertisement promises B B B cures for rheumatism after other remedies fail. It touts testimonials including a Georgia journalist claim of recovery after two bottles. A price of $1.00 per large bottle and requests for stamp to obtain a book of particulars are mentioned.
Local supplier J R Carmichael urges farmers to buy guanos acids and cotton seed meal all from top brands. He promotes quality products for improving yields and crop health during the season.
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