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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
2
The page lists advertising rates for columns, contracts, and professional cards, with legal ads payable in advance. It also reproduces a political opinion from Congressman Bartlett criticizing Republican control of Southern federal officeholders and the lack of Southern representation in Congress.
Mrs. Josephine C. Preston, newly chosen Washington State Superintendent of Schools, urges a return to the old spelling bee in schools. She notes past Georgia use in schools and public halls, and argues better spelling for students could result from reviving the practice.
At 11 o clock Sunday morning the pastor Rev M S Williams will preach on The Fall of Man reviewing the transaction in the Garden of Eden. At the conclusion of the sermon a church conference will be held where the roll of members will be called and committees for the year will be appointed.
The January 1 parcels post law shifts costs in favor of nearby merchants. Local shops can offer 14 cent rural deliveries versus 32 cent local mail orders and 62 to 91 cent distant mail orders. Farmers and rural customers may order via telephone for 8 cents within 50 miles, expanding regional trade around Jackson with aggressive advertising.
The Argus argues small town merchants should advertise goods and post prices to capture mail order sales. It notes big houses rely on advertising, urges city stores with mailable stock to partner with local papers, and cites rural routes and nearby towns like Jenkinsburg Locust Grove Flovilla Stark Cork and Berner as target markets.
The Argus and numerous Georgia weeklies praise Senator Harris as a likely 1916 governor candidate. The Metter Advertiser notes his ability and backing could propel him, with several state papers endorsing him. The piece also speculates a Wilson administration role could precede a gubernatorial run.
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