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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1897
Page
2
The July 16 1897 issue of The Jackson Argus prints an ethical pledge urging readers to always do the right thing regardless of consequences or others opinions. The editorial emphasizes personal integrity over wealth or fame and promises that effort will improve skill.
The Atlanta Journal quips about the missing word in the McKinley Hanna contest showing prosperity as the answer. It cites earlier misdirections and jokes about public confidence and cash flow, noting the journal’s overblown rhetoric and mock repentance.
Gen Gordon announces he will not seek the gubernatorial race next year and states he is permanently finished with politics, signaling retirement from public life.
The article foresees a fierce Georgia campaign with moves to abolish the Department of Agriculture and a central clash over the State University. It notes distrust of Bill Brown over Jim Jones’ rent and schooling for Jones’ son, and mentions 93 inmates in the state blind asylum and Atlanta adding eight bicycle police.
A man found a humming bird nest with one egg at a camp ground near Indian Springs. He gave it to Mr. Bickers for display, but the bird later perched on the nest inside a show case. Wind damage outside destroyed the nest and injured the bird, likely fatally. Omar Moore, a fourteen year old, set three full columns of type in ten hours and may soon up his pace.
A grieving poem asks which spouse will die first and be left to mourn alone. The speaker contemplates two futures as grief and loss overwhelm, ending with a question to a wife. Signed by B H Sassnett.
Cuthbert hosts a Georgia editors’ meeting with hospitality from Mayor, court, and hotel. The group toured peach farms, watched a Montezuma vs Cuthbert baseball game, and enjoyed a banquet with toastmaster W S Coleman. Speakers included Shelby Myrick and McCutcheon, with Hon F DuBignon of Savannah among the eloquent guests. The party plans to proceed to Montgomery Birmingham and Nashville.
Prominent chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Scientific Treatment for lung and bronchial diseases to Jackson Argus readers. He claims thousands cured and urges sufferers to write to 98 Pine Street New York with address details to receive the free remedy.
The philosopher and humorist Mark Twain, facing pecuniary obligations, refuses aid from friends and the public. He quotes his family’s view that as long as health and work remain, he should not seek relief, asking contributors to withdraw their support with thanks.
Editor Argus reports gloom over drought harming corn gardens melons and cotton in North Worthville. Buck Townsend was thrown by a mule last Sunday dislocating a shoulder. Mrs Sophrona Roberts and Mrs Sallie Gray are ill. Jas McCart and Miss Bessie Hodges wed on July 4.
The old Presbyterian church will host its last service next Sunday before the new church opens after interior painting dries. The community recalls marriages and conversions held here as requests from other denominations prompt one final gathering before the dedication likely soon.
Butts county churches plan a Friday July 80 gathering at Indian Spring Holiness Camp Ground starting at 9 A M. Each school is urged to send a full delegation. J Matt McMitchael serves as president. The Georgia Weekly Press Association met at Cuthbert and then Nashville after its session. Delegates included Frank Curry John MacDonald and Robt Etheridge of Jackson.
Mr R B Greeve of Chilhowe Tennessee certifies he had consumption and was given up. After trying many remedies he used two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery and recovered. He credits it with curing him and praises its power for coughs colds and consumption. Trial bottles free at any drug store.
Telegrams claim Tom Langford has been captured in Ozan Arkansas for the Georgia deputy sheriff killing linked to Sheriff Gwyn of Pike County. Sheriff Milner plans to fetch him for trial as Taylor Delk confirms Langford’s description and one missing right-hand finger.
Gossip spreads about a Griffin bookkeeper and salesman from a leading mercantile firm accused of stealing while left alone at the store. Officials deny arrests and the man may keep his job if no repeat offense occurs.
Farmers welcomed beneficial rains last week and cotton work continues. Visitors include Mr. Marshall Mayo and wife from Atlanta and Mrs. Mattie Glover visiting the McMichael family. Local chatter wonders about a widower from beyond Sandy Creek and a promising engagement.
Itching burning eczema described as a blood condition. The ad promotes S S S as the only blood remedy that reaches the disease’s origin, citing a long testimonial from William Armstrong of De Pere Wisconsin. Claims permanent cures for eczema and many blood diseases.
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