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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
4
We can justly lay claim to the latest and up-to-datest stock of dress goods in this section with prices noted for quick bargains. Lightweight textiles and sturdy wools are shown, inviting shoppers to compare value and fashion in a bustling storefront.
The Jackson Argus reports railway pooling bills under debate in Congress and quotes praise from Griffin News about its rival papers. Local taxes: Wili Carter of Butts county completes settlements, turning over 875 dollars at Jackson Bank and 8500 previously to authorities.
Mr Ingalls sparks loud approval by declaring voting rights should be limited to those who speak read and write English. Georgia banker Mr Witham notes there has been no country bank failure in Georgia since the war, as he chairs most banks and claims to know the industry.
The Argus reports Jackson ladies debating an indignation meeting over alleged blind tigers in dark city corners. The piece notes support for local women’s initiative and endorses backing their actions.
The Macedonia Baptist Church announces a Union Meeting to be held on the Saturday before the fifth Sunday in the month. The program outlines events and activities, described as an admirable, community benefiting plan.
The Argus discusses Senator Sherman of Ohio as a potential Secretary of State for President McKinley. It notes Sherman’s ability and citizenship while warning that his stance is anti Southern and could split party support. The paper urges fair treatment for the South regardless of party loyalties.
The Washington Post notes Private John Allen of Tupelo Mississippi a humorist and storyteller returns with a new tale about a traveling silver spellbinder who debates water scarcity and the value of a roadside goat in a campaign era setting. The tale ends with the silverite riding on deep in thought.
Samuel W. Allerton, noted Chicago magnate and potential agriculture secretary candidate, argues in Chicago and the South that the region offers superior opportunities for home seekers and investors. He cites diverse climate, strong trade, and railroad growth linking North and South, urging migration to the South for cheaper land, lamb and alfalfa farming, and cotton prospects.
The Scientific American notes growing interest in American tea culture. Dr. Shepard cultivates tea plants on Pinehurst farm in South Carolina and has proven profitable. The first U S tea crop cured and marketed appeared in 1892 at about 150 pounds and output has grown since.
The piece notes tea price rising above five dollars per pound and an average yield of one pound of tea per four plants. It compares local Shepard gardens to Japan, cites 50 million pounds of annual imports from Japan, and questions profitable large scale cultivation here given climate, seed cost, and long payoff periods. It suggests some farmers might adopt tea as a monotony breaker from cotton.
A legislative committee investigating charges against Judge J L Sweat of Brunswick and Judge Seaborn Reese of the Northern circuit finds insufficient evidence to warrant articles of impeachment. The panel resolves to print five hundred copies of proceedings and mail them to house members judges Senator Carter and counsel before adjourning to 9 a m in the speaker’s room.
From a 1897 editorial the Arcus doubts Judge Sweat’s suitability for a superior court post, condemning his alleged bad habits and the legislature's adjournment. The piece protests endorsing him and urges restraint and accountability over sensational public displays.
A garbled 19th century ad promotes a patent balm sold by druggists for 25 cents. It claims to treat skin, eye, nipple, hand, pile, burn, frost, and sore eye ailments with various listed conditions. The text is fragmentary and difficult to interpret.
Horse owners are urged to use Dr Cady’s Condition Powder to improve a horse’s health. The remedy is said to tone the system aid digestion increase appetite relieve constipation remedy stomach disorders and destroy worms. Sold by druggists.
The Pacific railroad funding bill failed in the House on Monday by 102 to 168. The report notes Hunt ingdon's robbery scheme has failed and suggests the government should take the road and sell it.
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