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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
7
A partial OCR fragment references an estate, wills, and ties held or registered, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts or names. The readable bits suggest legal notices around estates, but no actionable details emerge.
S. K. Smirx defends his circular as a candid statement to clarify motives behind a published letter. He asserts honesty and avoids misinterpretation while addressing concerns about Judge Carmich and the court. He asks readers to accept the stance in good spirit.
The paper announces the current year's license ordinances and instructs subjects to register in a book kept by the clerk and treasurer. The registration book is open at The Argus office for business owners. Also includes a missing person notice for Allan Gill, age 16, last seen Oct 28 near Dalton, Georgia. Detained if found. plea from his mother Mrs N A Gill in Washington DC.
A subscriber to the Louisiana Press writes angrily demanding the paper be discontinued. He rails against the editor Bryson and warns he will “give you a piece of my mind” if the paper is not stopped, claiming Mrs. has record of it.
A roundup of social visits and family news from Base Locals includes Dr. Harper and Professor Dunno from Stark visiting the Harper family, Mrs. G. W. Hausier, and Miss Willie Collins staying with Mrs Roe Thaxton. Also reported are travel to Monroe for a birthday dinner, Arthur Dobie with a local girl, Mrs. Joe Maddox planning a new home in Dooly county, and Bessie Hardy visiting relatives. Wheat looks good but rain keeps farmers indoors and blue. A brief nod to editorial debates on the money question and a Castoria advertisement for generations. The piece also mentions Mr. Robert L. Thompson's marriage in Jackson and his return to the Rainey House, with best wishes from The Messenger. Minor social items include Lucy Hardy visiting her parents, and a humorous anecdote about editors and barbers. A reader notice on indigestion praises Chamberlain's remedy with prices listed.
An old idea held impure blood causes most diseases and Browns' Iron Bitters was long promoted as a remedy. The article claims widespread cures and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
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