08 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
1
The verse recalls a 1893 scene at the fair where Ayer's Pills received a prize judged by a world-tuned jury. The narrator notes the white world wonder of arch and dome and the enduring 50 year span since the start of the era.
Since their preparation, Ayer's Pills have enjoyed continuous public success. The awards at the 1893 World's Fair recognize their promise fulfilled and highlight the brand's enduring record.
J A McMichael urges Democratic voters in Butts County to reject opponent John O Rear in the July 15 primary. He accuses O Rear of deserting the party after losing a clerk race and then running on a Populist ticket, questioning his Democratic loyalty.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for epidemic fevers and general malaise promising relief to the liver stomach and kidneys. It notes a Jackson convention at Snapping Shoals on July 2. A testimonial from Mrs Mary A Beard praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as curing years of coughing and illness, with local druggists selling both remedies.
Prof J Dunnovant returns from Alabama visit. Mrs Henderson Duke travels to McDonough with Annie Upchurch. J A Dodson family in Jackson with relatives. Gol J L Barnett improving after a fall. Dick Harper and sons buy Stark lots to build houses and a wood shop. C B Lee reports first ripe watermelon. Rev J B Smarr in Jackson. Local science note on Indian countenance and poison. ABSENTER.
A Pike City California resident credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with curing his brothers sciatic rheumatism pain and reports broad positive testimonials. The ad notes sale through Hiovilla Drusy Co and other dealers. Senator Gonzalez criticizes Spain for colonial policy and loss of possessions, urging a real policy.
A testimonial claims Swift's Specific cures eczema by treating the blood not surface applications. The letter from H. T. Shore of St. Louis says the remedy cleared his daughter's head and face after ineffective doctors and various tonics, noting a long daughter growth of hair with no relapse.
An advertisement touts 8.5 8S as a purely vegetable blood remedy that cures the most obstinate cases and contains no potash mercury or minerals. Free books offered by the Swift Specific Company of Atlanta, Georgia.
Eminent chemist T. A. Slocum offers three free bottles of his claimed cure for consumption and bronchial diseases to Jackson Argus readers. He cites testimonials and promises worldwide success, urging sufferers to write to 98 Pine Street New York with address for delivery.
Neglect of liver health leads to complications and Browns Iron Bitters is promoted as a permanent cure for disease. Browns Two Bitters claimed to maintain the liver, with a bottle taken occasionally described as preventive. Sold by all dealers.
In the coming weeks over half the store will be converted for workmen to remodel and relocate departments to the new Hunter Street annex. Stock must be reduced, yielding very low prices on Carpets Furniture and Dry Goods. Mail order department invites inquiries for further information and prices.
Carpet department offers deep discounts on rugs and carpeting with prices cut on tapestry Brussels body Brussels mogquets ingrain styles. Carpets include padding laying and lining and can be held for fall payment with fire insurance. Reduced prices include tapestries 75c to 50c 85c to 60c 90c to 65c 1.00 to 75c 1.10 to 75c 65c to 50c 75c to 60c.
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