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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
2
Local notice lists publication details for Jackson Georgia with postal information. It states the issue date January 25 1894 and notes weekly Thursday publication as a standard policy. The item preserves archival context of small town print culture.
The piece argues differences should be settled in primaries and condemns voting for a perceived good that may disenfranchise the individual. It emphasizes Southern unity among Democrats and questions expediency in shifting support after second thoughts.
The piece notes expected three gubernatorial hopefuls and says state papers back their chosen man. It endorses the arcus as the best candidate and pledges continued support, while urging capitalists to build four room cottages in Jackson to meet housing demand.
A once gloomy citizen blamed the world’s ills on a misfiring liver. His pessimism over silver, tariffs, and politics faded as his liver moved right, lifting his mood and reassuring the country that danger had passed and better times dawned.
The article outlines the income tax bill approved by the Ways and Means Committee, detailing a 2 percent tax on incomes above 4000 dollars, exemptions for certain taxes and insurance losses, reporting requirements for individuals and corporations, penalties for late payments, and sections addressing corporate returns and taxation on dividends and interest. It notes the bill takes effect January 1, 1895.
Citizens are invited to share missing exhibits from the Chicago World’s Fair such as a 26 ton coal block a $41 833 nugget a 30 000 pound salt block and a 52 ton gun among many other items and prices plus a note on two papers for $1 25 limited arrangements reclub Taz Arcus and Constitution.
A disclaimer from the editorial page states the paper is not responsible for correspondent views whether Democrat Republican People’s Party or Prohibitionist. It clarifies responsibility lies with editorials on the page and accepts uncredited opinions.
In Jenkinsburg Georgia residents react to local politics and gossip. The council authorizes a mayoral envoy to request quieter behavior from a loud official. Comments target Gen Evans for governor and discuss local papers. A traveler mistaken for a hobo is revealed as Col Ed Reagan with talk of upcoming races.
A sharp line likens Harry Hill to a French man's flea, illustrating his elusive presence as he appears and vanishes, signaling a dramatic or humorous change in visibility.
The article notes Evans and Atkinson run neck and neck with similar issue positions and public support. It argues many other qualified Georgians could run, calling the contest likely tame and urging more candidates to enter before a broader, lively race.
Colonel George Jones issues an order after Beresford escape disturbances directing all inmates in the state penitentiary and future arrivals to wear regulation striped garments during their term of service. The proclamation is addressed to captains of every camp.
Contractors notice from G. W. Watkins of Jackson Georgia offers first class work with twenty years in stone and brick. Specializes in dam construction blasting dynamite rock houses piers and related rock work. Call for inquiries.
Will pay 50c to 50 dollars for stamps issued by Southern cities in 1861 before Confederate stamps. Requests stamps from 1845 in New York Millbury Brattleboro New Haven St. Louis Providence and by private U S firms. Also buys foreign and U S stamps on original envelopes, coins Confederate and U S flags banners and relics tied to prominent persons and events. Address.
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