Georgia farm adage and town notices in Jackson
Local notes report a mix of social, business and farming items in Jackson Georgia. Mentions include mortgage activity, Harmon & McDonald loans, a building and loan association, burglars at Star store, and plans for schooling, marriages, and new deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Harmon & McDonald
Georgia
State Building and Loan Association
Savannah
Georgia State Building and Loan Association
Georgia State Building and ‘Loan Association
Special column by Tom and Jerry aims for feature status
A newspaper note explains the writers behind a column called hot Shot by Tom and Jerry. It indicates the piece is planned as a special feature and asks readers not to seek authorship details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norge
Tom and Jerry
What ails the city says the nation’s humorist
The column skewers politics and religion mixing for laughs, mocks churchgoers and preachers, and riffles on crime and theft with folksy tone. It lampoons Chicago’s fate and lamp posts while imagining a preacher to appease congregations and suggests a wings purchase as satire.
Jackson Argus Christmas Edition Praised
The Jackson Argus issued a pink paper Christmas edition of sixteen pages. Editors and managers are praised by multiple Georgia papers for their enterprise and the weekly’s quality. Residents of Jackson and Butts county are urged to support the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Argus
Georgia
Thomaston Times
Jackson
Butts County
Senoia Gazette
Fayetteville
Hard Times and Public Frustration Echo Across the West
The writer laments government inaction as miners seek bread and orange pickers in the land of flowers lose work. Homeless people tramp in search of food, while others in comfortable homes complain of hardship, urging gratitude and responsibility. The piece condemns ingratitude during economic strain.
Pay Your Subscription Now Demand Letters From Publisher
A publisher appeals to subscribers who have fallen behind on their payments. The note compares unpaid subscriptions to debts for meat, stressing that many owe small amounts that collectively burden the business and urging prompt payment to continue delivery of the paper.
Burglar Breaks Into Doctor Byron’s Cook Room
A prowler entered the cook room at Dr. J. Lee Byron’s residence Tuesday night but fled before stealing. The doctor seized his pistol and pursued the thief, who escaped, leaving behind a leather storm apron later recovered by Byron.
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J. Lee Byron
Byron
Aspirants Seek Jackson Marshal Post In Poem
A humorous poem by Jerry honors 17 hopefuls for Jackson marshal. It riffs on firing of current marshals and aspirants seeking the crown, noting a burglar and a whiskey bottle found at the Star store, with mystery about its origin.
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Jerry
Marshal of
Jackson
Star
Jackson Banking Co. Stockholders Meet and Declare Dividend
The Jackson Banking Co. held its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday with a report from President F S Etheridge. An 8 percent dividend was declared and about 5 percent added to undivided profits. Directors elected: J R Wight Joel B Watkins J T Bustrill H Smith J Denpsey J R Carmichael W S Witham and F S Etheridge. Officers elected: F S Etheridge president L D Watson cashier Chas Pinckney bookkeeper. The bank is praised for conservative management and public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Banking Co
F.S. Etheridge
J. R. Wight
Joel B. Watkins
Bustrill
H. Smith
J Denpsey
J. R. Carmichael
Witham
Etheridge
L. D. Watson
Chas. Pinckney
Printing office joy over prepaid sinner’s return
The Buena Vista Patriot quotes a quip about the editor, noting greater joy from a single reader who pays in advance and abuses the editor than from ninety-nine free borrowers who praise the paper without contributing to its upkeep.
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Buena Vista Patriot
Examination for Teacher's Licenses in Butts County
By order of State School Commissioner Glenn an exam for Teacher's Licenses will be held at the court house in Butts county on Saturday January 19 1895 from 8 a m to 5 p m Only applicants who intend to teach in their own counties may be examined County School Commissioners are not required to examine strangers who do not intend to teach locally E E Pomp C S Com Its County
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G. R. Glenn
Court House
Butts County
Botanic Blood Balm Promoted as Cure All
An advertisement extols Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy for rheumatism catarrh pimples and blood impurity. It claims thousands endorse it and touts miraculous cures with a large bottle priced at one dollar sold by druggists.
Life Health and Strength Lippman P P P testimonial
A patient from Apalachicola reports severe blood disease and seven months bedridden who found relief after using P P P from Lippman Bros Savannah Georgia. He resumed work as a lumber inspector and endorses the product in a public notice.
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Apalachicola
Fia
P. P.P
M. P. Boutpen
Lippman Bros
Savannah
Money to loan in Butts county at low rate
Public notice offers $15,000 for immediate loan in Butts county on city property or select farm lands.Applicants should apply within one week to Geo. L. Waite at Morrison House.
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Butts County
Geo. L. Waite
Morrison House
Farm near Jackson for rent or sale 30 acres
Property near Jackson Georgia offers 30 acres of fruit land and 30 acres of timber with a fine well and stock water. Describes good land and appealing farming conditions. Inquiries directed to GM Latrie Morrison House Jackson Ga.
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City of
Jackson
Latrie
Morrison House
Batts County Alliance Calls January Meeting
Notice to Alliance members and farmers for a Saturday meeting on January 12 at 10:00 a.m. Delegates and officers must attend. Discussion includes whether to use guano, terms and price if used, per L. J. Newton president.
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Batts County Alliance
L. J. Newton
Pres’t B. C. Alliance
Dress your hair to perfection with Ayer's Hair Vigor
Ayer's Hair Vigor promises improved hair health and vitality. The ad urges readers to request Ayer's Al menac for proven results and a stronger appearance.
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Ayer
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Jack
Axaus
Crum
Jackson Bank
Dempsey
Cleveland
Liverpool
United States
Lizzie Laughter
Agnes Carmichael
Bertie Stewart
Decatur
Charley McCord
Bernard Wagner
Arcus
Myrtle Pound
Cave Spring
Carrie Hitchins
Prof. Carmichael
Patillo, Ga
Mr. R. P. Morgan of
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Mrs. Morgan
J. H. McCallum
B. B. Youmans
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Annie Jackson
The
Carmichael Co
Atlanta
Carey
Methodist Church
J. R. Sams
Dr. Crum
Globe
Allie Harris
Jenkinsburg
Jackson Bugsy Company
Janletf
Mr. Jones
Order of the Golden Chain
Hall
G. W. Gardner
the Baptist Church
Weekly Press Association
Trox Bankston
W. H. O’ Rear
Clara
John O’rear
Chicago
Griffin
Stewart
Johnson
W. G.thompson
Marshal
Star Store
New Orleans
Jackson Mercantile CO
Oliver Chiled
Oliver Cuntep
No. Co
Clarke Hardware Company
A. J Battle
Shorter Female (College
Rome
Jackson Institute
Southern Female College
la Grange
Jas. C. Blasingame
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