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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
4
Publication line notes a weekly Friday issue priced at one dollar a year and entered at the Jackson post office as an Indh class main matter by Mas A H Shaver.
Best cotton 15 1 8 cents per pound. Cotton seed 1 60 per hundred. Eggs 25 cents. Butter 20 cents. Sugar 18 pounds for 1.00. Local market listing highlights staple prices.
The Conyers Free Press editor notes that February ends in 28 days, March follows, and 263 shopping days remain before Christmas, framing the year with a playful calendar countdown.
President Finley announces renewed expansion of the Southern Railway Land and Industrial Department efforts. The campaign will include newspapers in the North and West, special pamphlets, Northern fairs exhibits, and Northern Europe circulation to attract industries and settlers to the Southeast.
Don outlines continued efforts to attract land seekers and investors from overseas to the South. He calls for thorough cooperation with local business and organizations to develop communities along the Southern system.
Editor Clark Howell of the Atlanta Constitution was operated on Wednesday afternoon for acute appendicitis. He withstood the operation well and is recovering satisfactorily.
Mr S J Smith announces his candidacy for Treasurer of Butts County. Describes Jack Smith as widely known, popular, honest, and well suited after two years in the office. Friends urge continued support.
At Jackson Georgia the bank lists Loans and Discounts 118892 21 Overdrafts 9877 40 U.S. Bonds 20000 Premiums on U S Bonds 816 56 Banking house 6698 33 Due from National Banks 1994 58 Due from State and Private Banks 0 637 71 Due from approved Reserve Agents 4491 96 Checks and other Cash Items 12590 58 Notes of other National Banks 1130 00 Fractional Currency 446 71 8 434 00 Legal tender notes 6049 00 Redemption fund with U S Treasurer 5 percent of circulation Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits less expenses and taxes Dividends unpaid Individual deposits subject to check 78465 42 Time certificates of deposit 11221 52 Cashier's checks outstanding 1844 00 Notes and bills rediscounted 12747 40
J. H. Thurston declares his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Butts County subject to the Democratic primary. He asks for support from friends across the county.
Candidate L R Dodson announces his bid for Butts County Tax Collector in the Democratic primary and asks voters for support. He emphasizes his readiness to serve the county and improve tax collection.
E. F. Dupree declares for Superior Court Judge in the Flint Circuit, seeking Democratic primary support and votes from circuit voters.
Robert T. Daniel declares his candidacy for Judge of the Superior Court of the Flint Circuit in the Democratic primary and asks voters for support and votes from the circuit’s people.
J Smith announces re election to the County Treasurer post and gratitude for past honors. He states he will not be a candidate two years hence and pledges to continue duties if elected, seeking Democratic party action and voter support.
The document records a sworn statement by A Homer Carmichael cashier of a Georgia bank in Butts County asserting truth to the best of knowledge and belief. It notes the date February 9 1910 and includes a Notary Public J W Carmichael and an attestation.
Forsyth Georgia February 1 1910 To the People of the Sixth Congressional District I am a candidate for Congress subject to Democratic nomination I will oppose extravagant expenditures taxes and encroachment on states rights I will uphold equal rights to all and special privileges to none as your representative I will devote my time energy and talent to duty and will respond to any citizen with prompt attention if elected I will serve as God gives me judgment
J J Flynt declares his candidacy for the Sixth Congress in the upcoming Democratic primary. He plans to canvass each county personally and asks voters for their support to represent the district in the Sixty-second Congress.
O A Crittenden applies for Permanent Letters of Administration De Bonis Non on Miss Eva Sasnett of Butts County. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary's office by law to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated February 9 1910. J H Ham Ordinary.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains and bruises, claiming preparedness is possible for everyone with a 25 cent bottle. Sold by Slaton Drug Co. in Jackson, Georgia.
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