Local Notes and Political Hopes from Jackson
The Jackson Argus notes Leap Year socials and a potential Gainesville press association meeting. It laments the jug trade before Christmas and predicts the Southern Express office may need enlargement. It mentions John Barleycorn burial and Justice for Green and Gaynor with four-year terms and a fine of 575700, plus Col J W Wise as a Fayetteville solicitor-general candidate.
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Southern Express
John Barleycorn
Green
Gaynor
United States Supreme
Col E M Smith Nominated for Solicitor General
The notice proclaims Col E M Smith as a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit. He is a respected McDonough lawyer with extensive circuit court experience and is expected to receive strong support from his friends.
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Col
J. W. Wise
Fayetteville
Flint
Col. Wise
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Col. E. M. Smith
Smith
McDonough
Georgia Prohibition Victory Inspires 1908 Hopeful Outlook
The speaker touts prohibition as benefiting Georgia in 1908, claiming vast homes will prosper without whisky. It argues the ban will redirect money to domestic comforts and bless the people who fight the liquor curse, envisioning happier homes and a stronger state.
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Georgia
Rhode Island Reds Trial Concludes at Horse Cave Station
Rhode Island Reds, tested at the Horse Cave Experiment Station in Horse Cave Ky under Director Moss J. Beall, closed a two year program with 100 Rhode Island Red hens. The breed, admitted to the American Poultry Association Standard in Feb 1904, showed earlier maturity and strong meat yield with broilers at seven weeks and layers at twenty weeks.
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Horse Cave
Moss J. Beall
Horse Cave, Ky
Rhode Island
American Poultry Association
Rhode Island Red Chickens Promises for Farmers and Hatcheries
Description highlights the Rhode Island Red as a hardy table fowl with red males and lighter hens, featuring bare legs, yellow skin, and large breasts. Noted traits include early maturity, strong laying—190 to 210 eggs per hen at best, good winter production, disease resistance, and efficient feed use. Free folder offering housing and care advice available by request.
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Cochin
United States
Rhode Island
Electric Bitters Proven To Cure Back And Kidney Trouble
J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee testifies that Electric Bitters cured his lame back and kidney distress after several bottles. He states the first bottle brought relief and further use completed the cure. Hanna Drug Co offers the remedy with a guarantee at 50 cents.
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J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Hanna Drug Co
Ordinance Requires Timely Water and Light Payment
The notice urges payment of water and light bills before the 10th of each month to avoid disconnection and a 50 cent reconnection charge. Supt Water and Lights signs the bulletin. An unrelated ad for Cascaweet baby syrup follows.
Auction Notice Near Jenkinsburg Georgia in 1908
Notice announces sale at the seller's home located 24 miles northeast of Jenkinsburg Georgia on January 14 1908 at an unspecified time. Items listed include corn fodder hay farming tools one mule one cow one buggy one two gallon kettle and household and kitchen furniture. J T Cook
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Jenkinsburg
Atro A. M
J. T. Cook
Chamberlain’s Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
An old promotional notice states fever sores and chronic sores should stay healthy, not healed completely, using Chamberlain’s Salve. It claims the salve excels for chapped hands and burns and is sold by Jamerson Drug Co. in Jackson Georgia.
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Chamberlain
Jamerson Drug Co
Jackson, Ga
Death of Rev. E. M. Hooten in Talapoosa
Revered pastor Rev. E. M. Hooten died at his Talapoosa home last Friday after a two hour illness from heart failure. He led the Jackson Baptist Church for several years and leaves many grieving friends in the area.
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E. M. Hooten
Talapoosa
Jackson Baptist Church
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Quick Relief
An advertorial promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills from Hanoa Drug Company as a remedy for backache, side stitches, fatigue, and kidney and bladder inflammation, claiming prompt relief.
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DeWitt
Hanoa Drug Company
A Fine Showing at Jackson Baptist Bible School 1907
Announcement by the superintendent at Jackson Baptist Bible School last Sunday morning states that during the year 1907 certain plans or programs were presented though details are unclear due to OCR.
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Jackson Baptist Bible School
School Offerings and Attendance Highlight Annual Report
The offerings totaled 67.88 dollars, averaging just over 13 dollars per Sunday, with attendance for 52 Sundays totaling 7 217 and an annual average of 189. Enrollment stands at 265 plus 59 in Home Department and 85 on Cradle Roll, totaling 359 under school direction. A library provides access to quality books, and the school seeks to improve further next year.
Card of Thanks from the ONeals to Jackson Baptist Sunday School
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. O'Neal return their sincere thanks to the Jackson Baptist Sunday School for the kindness shown.
Christmas Blessings From Sunday School Leaders
A note of thanks and best wishes from Mr. and Mrs. L B. ONeal to the Sunday School for kindness during illness. They express appreciation for the support received in sickness and extend best wishes for 1908 and a prosperous New Year.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Featured In Reader Testimonial
A Guilford Maine reader from Rural Routes endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills for toning the system and curing biliousness malaria and constipation. The product is guaranteed and sold at Hanna Drug Co for 25 cents.
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L A. Bartlett
Guilford
Dr. King
Hanna Drug
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Jackson Argus
City of
Jackson
Butts County
Jackson Postoffice
A. H. Shaver
Weekly Press Association
Gainesville
Wise Consel
W. R. Lanier
the Old Time Fish Guano
F. S. Royster Guano Co
Norfolk, Va
E.M. Hooten
Kennedy
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