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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
5
Political notice from J. W. Wise announcing his bid for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit subject to Democratic primary. He pledges to serve fully and earn the voters' support with esteem and commitment.
Solicitor General candidate E. M. Smith of McDonover Georgia appeals to White voters of the Flint Circuit for support in a January 1 1908 message. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
Candidate Cc N Mayfield declares for Tax Collector of Butts County in the upcoming primary ordered by the Executive Committee. He pledges to serve the voters to the best of his ability and asks for support from the county electorate.
To the voters of Butts County Joseph P Maddox asks for party support in Jackson Georgia on January 6 1908 and pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
An old advertisement urges mothers to keep children strong and healthy in winter with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It claims the tonic is pure and harmless, the greatest good for kids, offered as tea or tablets for 385c.
A sale listing shows The Jackson Argus along with Woman's Home Companion and Cosmopolitan magazines priced at $2.09. The item bundle is advertised in a local newspaper listing.
Lucius Bell aided police in recapturing Shannon, a worker who robbed a Cork area store of $22 from a temporarily unlocked safe. Bell pursued and helped capture Shannon when he fled toward Macon, aiding Mr. Pope before police. Shannon lacked remaining funds and clothing after the search.
The Macon Telegraph quotes praise for efforts to curb Shannon and similar acts showing strong support for law and order. An advertisement asks readers about kidney troubles and promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills at Hanna Drug Co.
Announcement from Supt Water and Lights requires payment of water and light accounts before the 10th of each month. If missed, services will be discontinued and a 50 cent reconnect charge will be applied.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the best remedy for constipation and sick headache. Sold by Hanna Drug Company.
Advert says fever sores and chronic sores should not be healed completely but kept healthy using Chamberlain's Salve. Claims it is superior for fever sores, chapped hands, sore nipples, burns and skin diseases. Sold by Jamerson Drug Co. in Jackson Georgia.
The Empire Buggy Company notes 6 000 to 8 600 soft brick slightly damaged and a price drop of 50 cents per 100. This market snippet records a small loss in material quality and a corresponding price adjustment.
Dr E B Elder spent Sunday at the Calumet and Mrs W N Keaton with Miss Lucile Bryans were in Atlanta Wednesday. Miss Caroline Smith visits her mother Mrs M S Smith this weekend. Mrs Ed Hoard remains quite sick. Misses Elder visit Mrs M A Lindsey in Atlanta. Mrs R L Smith and Eugenia guests of Mr and Mrs W A Edar. Mrs Ben Watson returned from Jackson visiting her son Jim Watson. Mrs Arnold hosts an informal spend the evening. Miss Lily Cornell leaves for Birmingham to stay with her brother George Cornell. Baptist services Sunday morning at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 9 45. Announcement copied from Sundays Journal: engagement of Flora White Alexander to John Dozier Persons of Monticello, marriage February 12 at home.
Conversation hints at preferences with playful exchanges about tea brands. Priscilla references Rocky Mountain Tea as best, while John questions Hollister and Rocky Mountain Tea. The dialogue suggests tea and complexion remarks without broader context.
An English magazine tale pits a professional philanthropist and a duchess amateur against slum life. The duchess arrives in court dress to visit poor children, proving beauty can captivate the starving. A river voyage ends with crude news from an old man with dogs and mock global events.
In summer 1903 an exploring party began from Cook Inlet Alaska to ascend Mount McKinley the continent’s highest peak. They rode cayuses across tundra for about a hundred miles and then faced weeks of glacier travel and hardship.
The tale narrates Kenith, a half mythical king of Scotland, slain Crutblintus and Malcolm Duf fus. Fennella’s vengeance leads Wiltus to craft a statue with hidden springs and a deadly apple. Touching the apple meant instant death, a marvel of bronze artistry and treacherous design.
Last Sunday afternoon Miss Daisy Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Thomas and Mr Emmett Middlebrooks from Berner were married at Jenkinsburg. He has served as telegraph operator. Best wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
News of the death of Mr. D. M. Bell at Pattillo reached the city this week. He died from a stroke of paralysis and was one of the most highly respected citizens in the area. Funeral details and burial arrangements could not be learned.
O Floyd of Kershaw reports eleven year recovery from consumption after six months with Dr King’s New Discovery. He lost weight to 185 pounds, then regained to 170 pounds and his cough ended. Thousands are healed yearly. Hanna Drug Co guarantees 50 cents and 1 dollar with trial bottle free.
Scrap iron brass copper and lead sought by Jos L Wagner and Son across city yards. Immediate purchase and pickup options offered. Open to all grades. Contact details not provided in fragment.
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