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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
4
The Jackson Argus reports a lighthearted scene with Hon Possomsupper urging Joe to try a gubernatorial gobbler. Joe declines humorously saying it would gear on his stomach while the official insists it will make him strong. Joe retorts he’ll hold the chicken pie awhile longer.
A Jackson neighbor argues Pepperton mills offer strong two year payback and growth potential. The letter notes local business savvy and says stockholders profit, with cotton mills seen as best suited for southern industry growth and opportunity.
The Argus notes the death of Mrs. J Q Nolan at her McDonough home last Sunday. A respected, charitable, cultured woman, she won broad esteem for kindness and leadership in public causes and left a lasting imprint on her town and state. The paper extends heartfelt sympathy to her husband.
Locust Grove community news covers church activities at the Bible Institute led by Rev. B D Ragsdale, meetings by Rev G H Carter and visiting ministers, plus school updates at Locust Grove Institute. It notes Miss Maggie Smith’s teaching position in Raine and students boarding at Chase Hall, with 192 on roll and 57 boarding. Also mentions farming outlook, Tank Barnes’s ill daughter improving, T H Nolen elected Macedonia Sunday school superintendent, Eva Spinks visiting grandparents, and Ralph Lee’s Christmas marriage plan.
Spalding superior court convened in Griffin last Monday with Judge An. W. Beck presiding, marking the start of the term as local officials oversee sessions and proceedings commence.
Mr. J. H. McKenzie of Augusta signs the contract for the new courthouse and prepares materials for an early start. The building must be completed by August 1. Lewman Co. initially won the bid but withdrew after a minor technicality. The next highest bidder, a reliable firm, accepted the job at just ten dollars above Lewman’s bid. The Argus notes the favorable resolution for the county.
At a last night meeting CTIY fathers the city council accepted the marshal clerk and treasurer bonds and they were sworn in. New ordinances for 1898 largely mirror 1897 with a ban on bottled drinks cider maltal e chopoline and all labelled or unlabelled beverages. Providing cigarette paper tobacco or cigarettes to minors becomes a punishable offense.
Dr J Lee Byron returned Wednesday from Calhoun Georgia after attending the marriage of Rev G W Gardner to Miss Sadie Sheelor. The ceremony was performed by Rev A J Morgan of Ac worth assisted by Rev A A Marshal of Atlanta. The groom, a Jackson pastor for two years, is a publisher and managing editor of the South Carolina Baptist.
Farmers plan ground prep for upcoming seed. W. J. Bankston mourns the loss of his infant child. The community offers sympathy. Local youths enjoyed a residence gathering hosted by Jim Moss and a singing at Mrs. Childs. Uncle John Kimbell is hoped to recover good health. Henry Barnes and W. J. McClendon visited Jackson on Thursday. County Line School progresses nicely.
The article claims wasting in children can be overcome by Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil and the hypophosphites of lime and soda. It notes cod liver oil is highly digestible and widely recommended as a remedy.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as palatable and ready for absorption, noting hypophosphites support tissue bone and nerve growth. It urges buyers to ensure wrapper shows man and fish, lists price 50c and 1.00, and credits Scott & Bowne, chemists of New York.
The speaker reflects on a burial, Annie Wright, and the soul's longing for immortality. They yearn for heaven's gates, question life's end, and envision a peaceful afterlife where loved ones rest, guiding stars shine, and paradise blooms beyond the dusk of mortal toil.
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