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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1896
Page
7
The article describes tablecloths with drawn work bands and hem stitched pieces with minimal ornamentation. It also extols Hosier’s Stomach Bitters as a restorative tonic improving digestion, appetite, constipation, biliousness, and nervousness while praising the love of home as pure earthly affection.
A Jackson Mississippi report notes the United States Senate caucus balloting finally elected Colonel Money after long deadlock. Through ballots Money led with 71 to 40 to 84 and 753 to near completion, with cheers greeting the final result. Money pledged faithful service, touched on policy, and plans to take seat March 4, 1899. He currently serves Mississippi's fourth district in Congress.
In Chattanooga the state’s case against S L Snodgrass chief justice of Tennessee moved to trial while he sought a postponement for a key witness. Snodgrass testified an accidental meeting led to a confrontation with prosecutor John R Beasley during which he fired two shots believing the prosecutor intended to harm him. The judge limited further delay to a few days and set continuances to next term, with carrying concealed weapons also moved. Snodgrass pressed for trial as witnesses remain in New York.
General Valeriano Weyler, newly appointed captain-general of Cuba, leaves Madrid for Havana amid a large crowd at the depot. He vows to work toward reasserting Spain’s sovereignty in Cuba. The queen regent sends thanks to Marshal Pas for his service as Cuba’s captain general.
Bradstreet's weekly review notes irregular trade across major centers with staple prices rising. Iron and steel prices fell sharply. Cotton from Mobile awaits shipment to Yokohama. Bond subscriptions ease money markets. gold imports rise. Reports from Baltimore Buffalo and Charleston signal improving business. A pension bill moves in Congress and malaria pale pills touted in Lake Providence as a health aid.
The Cincinnati Tribune reports John G. Carlisle is an avowed presidential candidate and possibly chosen to continue the Cleveland era. Some believe Cleveland will not seek a fourth term or accept it even if offered. Delegates told the Tribune they defer to the secretary of the treasury, while Utah Governor Caleb West openly backs Carlisle and may vote as Carlisle desires.
The National Editorial Association completed its labors at St Augustine Florida on Friday afternoon and adjourned sine die. The next convention will be in Galveston Texas with officers elected including President R H Thomas The Farmers Friend Mechanicsburg Pa and vice presidents Louis Hartman Democrat Brazil Ind Scipio Craig Citrograph Redlands Cal and J Y Gilmore Sugar Bowl New Orleans La. A committee was named to study building a home for disabled editors.
An explosion of chemicals in the Swanson Rheumatic Care Company laboratory in Chicago Friday morning caused $10,000 in property damage, panicked occupants, and injured three people.
A collage of historical notes on Cuba including dates of colonization revolts and a proposed treaty, followed by multiple advertisements for medical remedies and seeds. It mentions Dr Kimers Swamp ROOOT cures kidney and bladder troubles and Johnson Salzer seeds with pleas to send 10 cents for samples. Also includes Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial and Parker's Ginger Tonic endorsements.
Judge Andy E. Calhoun of Atlanta’s police court cites Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy for quick relief from nervous sick headaches. The endorsement claims headache onset cures the ailment and notes the 50 cent price. Also advertises Piso’s Cure for Consumption by F. M. Alport in Buffalo, New York, dated May 9, 1894.
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