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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
5
Indian chief Mogoloch and trader Galphin swap goods after each claims a dream granted by the other. The sequence features a rifle, a stallion, red coat and calico, and finally ten miles of land around Ogeechee, with Mogoloch declaring no more dreaming.
A fast express along the Arizona sands derails and sinks into muddy river bed. Passengers, including many women, jammed exits as chaos ensues. A determined woman commands, Let me out while threatening to break a window if denied.
A terse anecdote shows an agent seeking a testimonial from a user of a new typewriter with an automating back action. The user writes a boastful note claiming the device saves time and labor, stating it has paid for itself in three months. The agent departs with a nod, noting a searchlight is unnecessary to spot fault.
Mrs Verna Wright spent days with her parents in Jackson while Dr W C Bryant of Jackson visited in town. The new telephone company plans to reach McDonough in eight to ten days with about thirty subscribers and operation expected by mid next month. An editorial visit from Parry Lee and Col Pliny Hall of Jackson discussed politics. The piece also recalls a humorous exchange about how wars begin and a line about evolution.
A reflective aphorism notes that wisdom grows with experience but often accompanies diminished finances as insight increases. The idea contrasts wealth with learning and suggests the cost of information is a shared burden.
The passage argues rain and germs are pervasive. consumption attacks weak throats and lungs. A strong, well fed body resists infection while thin blood and frail health invite it. Do not delay if cough continues and throat stays raw, seek relief today.
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites claims to heal inflamed membranes, boost digestion and appetite, and increase weight. It is touted as nourishing and strengthening to fend off consumption germs, priced at $1.00 and available from all druggists. Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York.
Rev. R. J. Willingham files injunction against Willie Sumner & Co. to stop opening a bar in the grocery store on Popular Street claiming moral harm and faithfulness to his gospel ministry. Sumner & Co. lease the building, foresee two years, and seek to run any business. petition filed this morning by Hardeman Davis & Turner. judge Felton expected to hear soon.
A light humorous note contrasts a young man teaching a girl to skate with a domestic routine where Sunday sees letters written and Monday sees forgotten mail. The piece highlights social mores and daily rhythms in a playful tone.
The Butts County Farmers Institute invites farmers horticulturalists and stock raisers to unite into a county wide association. Members share expertise on crops farming and land improvement to turn Butts county into a vast experimental farm and boost yields markets and living standards.
Two Northeast Georgia boys tested their father's claim of money in cotton by breaking a bale to search for the former's “filthy lucre.” They found as much money as their father will if a big crop is planted this year, causing a noisy confrontation.
A mystic healer labelled the One True Blood Parifter persists in promoting unfair cures despite repeated failures. Local reports note skepticism among residents about his methods and promises.
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