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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
4
The Jackson Argus announces itself as the official paper of the City of Jackson with postal entry at Jackson Post Office and contact details. Dated January 4, 1901, the item notes 24 class mail and a telephone line in Jackson Georgia.
The Arcus cites census data showing Butts county population growth from 4 844 in 1880 to 18 05 in the present year. The ten year increase is 2 240 or 21 2 percent, with Jackson largest municipality at 8 668 and town populations listed for Tron Springs Towaliga Dublin and more. Old Arcus papers include notices that evoke smiles and tears.
The Georgia Poultry Herald is sold to W M Taylor of Jackson Ga who becomes publisher and ad contracts and subscriptions are to be handled by him. Taylor is president of the State Poultry Association and a respected breeder and judge as the paper shifts to Jackson for future growth.
The Arcus announces upgrades in type and machinery costing several hundred dollars to improve service for readers. The paper reflects on the past century, vows to remain county representative, and commits to advancing improvements and better efficiency in the new century.
The Monroe Advertiser is bought by Dr. J F Lancaster who will serve as business manager. Mr Cabaniss takes charge of the mechanical department and Mr Perry Bloodworth will oversee the editorial work.
Rev Alex Atkinson speaks of plans to add a story to his residence and improve it. Uncle Alex aims to provide education and comforts for his family, not wealth, likening money greed to children grabbing toys. He notes county commissioners now face a stronger start than two years ago after funding a new courthouse and earlier road law strains.
The ad claims prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure prevents consumption and cures lung troubles when cold symptoms appear. Dr. W. L. Carmichael endorses the remedy and urges immediate treatment to avoid pneumonia or worse.
The Brick warehouse in Griffin burned around midnight Saturday along with about 800 bales of cotton, with little insurance coverage. Among the losses were Smith & Etheridge with 16 bales and Annie Pritchet who seized the ruined doorway and threatened Manager Mitchell for payment within 24 hours, then arrested on a peace bond.
Judge J. F Carmichael suffered a near fatal attack of pleurisy like illness last Monday night after days of poor health and heavy office preparation. The strain of overwork in a weakened state is seen as the cause. The piece also notes counterfeit DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and warns buyers to obtain only the genuine product. Prominent visitor A C Holcomb of Little Rock Arkansas, father of Mrs H Y Gunn, visited Jackson during the holidays and plans another visit.
Advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers as easy to take pills that cleanse the liver and bowels, attributed to Dr. W. L. Carmichael.
The Midwinter Bible Institute will convene in Dublin on the 15th inst with several visitors from Jackson expected to attend. Gunn & Co's offers best genuine Cubs Molasses.
Six masted schooners now in ocean service rival steamers like the Deutschland and Oceanic. The George M. Wells, launched at Camden Maine, is rigged and ready for voyage. a second ship on the stocks at Bethany will launch soon. These 320 foot vessels, 46 foot beams, use sails and donkeys engines for cargo handling with masts named foremain mizzen spanker jigger and driver.
The notice invites members to the annual meeting at Jackson Georgia Court House on Tuesday the 15th to elect officers and directors and discuss other business. Full attendance is desired as stated by president J. W. Carmichael.
Oak and pine lumber in stock ready for purchasers. Orders left with J R Wright at the Star Store will receive prompt attention.
Sheriff Crawford recaptured three of five inmates who escaped during the last court term. The remaining two are petty misdemeanants. George Willis, colored, had just been convicted and sentenced to twelve months in the chain gang and was recaptured, placed in stripes, and began a 12 month term on the public roads.
An advertisement urges readers to call J B Guthrie for affordable horse and harness gear. The short notice emphasizes low prices and cash deal.
In a humorous exchange Judson asks Mr Newby about marrying after death and then proposes to marry his sister, prompting a witty play on consent and propriety.
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