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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1895
Page
3
The issue prints Senator Morgan's full speech and urges readers to keep it for six months as the basis of argument. Also notes local events from Jackson including weather, music, court announcements, and various social updates amid a busy week.
A column from Jackson recounts editor J A Fouche’s visit and his bloom in weight, mentions blackberry harvests near McDonough, and humorously notes J P Ray and Dr Ellis traveling together to Newton County. It describes a street altercation by two colored women, a $2 payment to the city, and praise for Mayor Mallet’s firm, witty handling of the case and civic duties.
The subject born about July 9 1895 weighed about 64 pounds and showed vigor promising a long life. It died from exposure and is laid to rest at the southeast corner of the courthouse with proper ceremonies on July 13. RELATIVE.
Charlotte News surveys Carlisle’s speech outlining five so called axioms attributed to crypto standard debates. It contrasts silver and gold standard economies, noting claims about prosperity, debt, labor, wages, and per capita circulation with critical summaries of critics and supporters.
Georgia Butts County Ordinary orders a special election to fill the County Surveyor vacancy caused by the death of B. J. Jinks. The vote will be held August 6, 1895, at existing county polling places and electors, with publication in the Jackson Argus. July 17, 1895.
Citizens urged by the Georgia Prohibition Association to sign petitions pressing the legislature to enact the anti barroom bill. Butts county residents are asked to contribute petitions, aiming for a thousand signatures to bolster the movement statewide. Also notes a 1886 affidavit in Toledo about Hall's Catarrh Cure and a sale inquiry by Lawrence Crawford to Atlanta for a traveling salesman post.
Dr. J A McGill promotes Orange Blossom as a direct topical remedy for leucorrhoea ulceration and menstrual disorders. The advertisement claims safe, natural relief by applying to diseased parts and urges women to treat themselves at home with free samples and a directions book from Chicago.
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best treatment for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee for piles. Sold for 25 cents per box by R G Bryan and Co.
An old distant portrait describes a self sufficient Butts county cottage where cocks crow geese cackle cows go to milking children listen to mamma sing Rock of Ages while a sewing machine keeps time. The family lives without mortgage or sheriff ever crossing their threshold. They value hard work and faith and avoid politics preferring harmony and quiet honesty. A warning to fools about learning from wiser people.
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