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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
5
A candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit announces to voters that the race will follow a Democratic primary. He pledges to perform full duty to the best of his ability and asks for support.
Georgias Flint Circuit candidate Be. M. Smith asks White voters for support in a pending primary ordered by the State Executive Committee. He pledges to discharge the duties of Solicitor General to the best of his ability if elected.
Fravitta GA December 30 1907 C C N Mayfield appeals to voters after years of illness to seek election as Butts County Tax Collector He requests understanding from voters while pledging to serve honorably and support his family with income if elected He plans to visit many residents personally.
When you want the best get DeWitts Garbolized Witch Hazel Salve. It treats cuts boils and bruises and is especially recommended for piles sold by Hanna Drug Co.
Carmichael Bucey Co announces all repair work brought to their shops will be done for cash at reasonable prices starting December 1, with no charges to anyone. The notice ends with a medicinal plug for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
A brief classified notice offers colt breaking and aged-horse speed work by W. O. Brown in Central City Park Lacon Ga. Satisfaction guaranteed. A boarder for four is sought by J. C. Adams.
Classified ad fragment notes a nicely furnished room for rent. Included is an advertisement blurb for Bucdlen's Arnica Salve with a testimonial from John Kemp of East Otisfield Me and a local Hanna Drug Co mention.
The Argus lists upcoming talks by Miss Tinling from England on W C T U duties. Daughters of the Confederacy meet with Mrs T M Furlow. Jack Dempsey elected to represent Phi Gamma Society in Emory College debate. Sabbath school class gathering at J L Lyons home. Schools open with 36 new pupils and two new teachers Miss Clara Nolen and Miss Annie Arden. Dr C A Butner hosts a turkey dinner for boarders and others. Jackson Baptist church extends a call to Dr R Van Deventer of Savannah to join as pastor, promising strong youth work and church growth.
An advertorial warning on kidney disease links kidney trouble to many sudden deaths and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims the product relieves painful urination and frequent urges and offers free samples and a book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
Air M W Hilton-Sin Mpson describes Arab barbers in Biskra markets as rough and ready. He recalls watching a camel driver shaved bald in three minutes with a European razor, no cuts, water moistened chair, and no strop or scaly.
A witty exchange notes astronomers rely on the almanac to forecast meteor showers this month. Weggie teases, Willie replies that experts use the almanac to predict celestial activity.
A humorous exchange features Little Clarence asking what the wages of sin are. Mr Callipers responds that the wages of sin are alimony, delivering a tongue in cheek line from a Puck cartoon.
Advice to mothers urges using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to keep children strong and healthy during winter. Described as pure and harmless tonic that does the greatest good for kids. Sold at 85 cents in tea form or tablets.
A brief note lists The Jackson Argus along with The Woman's Home Companion and Cosmopolitan priced at $2.09, reflecting a period cost summary for publications.
A public notice from Supt. Water and Lights warns that water and light bills must be paid before the end of each month to avoid disconnection. A 50 cent reconnect charge applies if service is interrupted.
An advertisement urges readers with back pain fatigue and kidney discomfort to try DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. It claims they relieve weak backs bladder inflammation and weak kidneys and notes Hanna Drug Co. as the seller.
The piece condemns feeble minded children as social burdens and urges Georgia to fund farm schools. It argues 70 percent can be self supporting with trained physicians and teachers, and calls on the state to prevent their reproduction.
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