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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
8
A nostalgic verse recalls Grandfather's hat and his trusted Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a cure for coughs and colds. The poem notes hats change with fashion but medical remedies endure, claiming past cures remain effective today.
Advertised as a supreme cough remedy for coughs colds and lung diseases it claims to heal not just soothe unlike cheaper elixirs. Marketed as a physician’s remedy it touts large bottle packaging for home use and cites a Worlds Fair medal from 1893.
An editorial voice argues against liquor and for prohibition, voicing mothers and daughters stance. It condemns saloons as tigers threatening boys and calls for a blind tiger to be avoided, urging community restraint and moral guidance.
A fragment questions property insurance status and reasons for lack, hinting at March winds and potential risk. Names like Liver pool, London, Globe, Liser ance, Go, B. Kinard, Agent appear as potential references.
Weather is cold and grips affect many. Rev. G H Carter spoke on prohibition at Liberty last Sunday and is praised for his work. Several leading men serve on the jury this week. No school Tuesday due to teacher Frank Thaxton’s illness. Mrs Ida Thaxton Jr. ill, quilts underway for a Kinondike trip. Guano for next cotton crop is being applied. Mr Fons Freeman hauled his best girl last Sunday. Willie Carter and Drate Brownlee visited. all for prohibition. VIDET.
Local chatter misreads Towaliga as a single dry district vote set for March 3. Observers say Towaliga will go dry 3 to 2, while Patillo residents warn if whisky returns to Jackson, women will travel to Griffin or other dry towns for shopping. Nearby figures and churchgoers, including Rev Rolfe Hunt, attend services. J M Norris expands into poultry. various locals travel and visit in Atlanta and nearby towns.
Local interest centers on the Wigwam with R C Strother and George Strother overseeing hotel affairs and preparations for the upcoming season Thad C Parker has leased the Wigwam for the summer Dr G H Carter unable to deliver a temperance lecture due to bad weather L Al Snow recovers from a grip with friends relieved Jack Lamar visits Macon Col L W Reeves Flovilla principal spends Sunday in town Mrs W A Elder’s indisposition noted Jennie Britton teaches at Andersonville Mrs Geo Collier visits with Mr and Mrs Banks Allen on Sunday
Boys from Monroe county were taken to Forsyth to see Judge Beck and Solicitor Bloodworth for being too liberal with cards. All posted bond and returned home wiser. J. C Bell and W. J. Harrison are serving jury duty this week.
Last Saturday Capt Henry Thurston hosted a 56th birthday dinner at his home for many of his old comrades from the 18th Georgia regiment. Mrs Thurston prepared the meal and guests enjoyed a most pleasant, memorable occasion.
Notices invite visitors to view a stock of flowering decorative plants and vegetable plants. The seller will be at Dingle Dell until 9:30 a.m. and at McDonough Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to complete moving by April. Prices listed include cabbage 25 cents per 100 from seed bed and 50 cents per 100 transplanted, tomatoes 15 to 2 per dozen, pot grown tomatoes 50 cents per dozen, peppers 50 cents per dozen.
A playful verse signals spring’s approach with blooming flowers and singing birds. It hints at refreshing, cleaning a system as a cheerful prelude to the season, mentioning a “matchiess B. B. B.” in a light, lively tone.
The text argues childbirth ranges from pain and danger to little discomfort. It urges women to prepare months in advance for the critical ordeal. A specific preparation is highlighted called etl to other' fi i.
Indian Spring Baptist Church and lot to be sold to the highest bidder on Saturday March 5 1898 at the church at Indian Spring Go. The building and lot only to be sold. furniture not included. Property to be delivered July 1 with terms one fourth cash and balance on July 1.
G W Kinsiman promotes handmade wagons and buggy repairs at the old stand opposite the jail in Jackson Georgia. He promises easy handling, reliable work, and fair prices, thanking customers for past favors and inviting new inquiries.
Jackson Real Estate Bureau promotes land and property for sale in Jackson County. Listings include 200 acres with two houses and wells in Buttrill district, a near Jenkinsburg home on a public road, town stores and warehouses, plus 112 to 500 acre tracts near Jackson. Prices and terms to suit buyers.
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