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Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1901

Page

8

Happenings of the Week Briefly Told

Local notes include a furniture shipment from Loomis Hart to Jackson Furniture, an escaped convict captured in Butts county, a death in Elgin, and stormy travel mishap for Mrs. Paul and Ada Roberts. It mentions visitors at Indian Spring, Knights of Pythias officers, and a Georgia regiment reunion announced for July 26 at Forest. A Little Rock report hides a man posing as a teacher with $3000 found. dry goods stores info and a court order on criminal reargument procedures are included.

Frazier Betsy Jackson Furniture Company Loomis & Hart Manufacturing Company Chattanooga Ed Wells Joe Leach Fletcher Morris Butts County Bud Hammond Elgin Towaliga 1 England The ARGUS S.C. Paul Ada Roberts Indian Spring Jackson Lodge No. 181 Knights of Pythias R. F. Turk C. C R. A. Franklin V.C R. B. O. England J. A. Warren W.E. Mall Atlanta R.S. Osborn Sears Texas Manhattan Sheldon Steve Kentucky

Georgia reports cattle disease from Lost Mountain area

In Dalton Georgia on July 18 a cattle disease previously seen in Texas has appeared near Lost Mountain, causing swollen eyes and blindness. Dr Henry A Carnes from Atlanta examined affected calves, urging isolation and antiseptic washes and limiting light exposure. A separate report from Wauposta Georgia notes a new cotton disease in Lowndes County caused by soil fungus that blocks vascular tissue. plant decline can be halted by crop rotation, while the Department of Agriculture explores a cotton variety to replace Egyptian cotton.

Dalton Texas Georgia Lost Mountain Henry A. Carnes Atlanta Wauposta Lowndes County W. A. Orton Department of Agriculture Washington Orton Sea Island

Little Local Lines: Perry News Briefs

Perry notes report visiting relatives Mrs J L Jeffords and Mrs F M Furlow on Third street. Miss Fannie Moore returns home from a visit to Miss Fannie Furlow. Miss Gertrude Johnson ill with fever on Second street. Mrs Green of Forsyth visits from Indian Spring at the Calumet, guest of Mrs S B Kinard.

J. L. Jeffords Perry FT. M. Furlow Third Street Fannie Moore Fannie Furlow Gertrude Johnson Second Street Green Forsyth Indian Spring Calumet S. B. Kinard

Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Claims Bold Cure

The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as a unparalleled remedy. It asserts success against coughs colds pneumonia bronchitis and related illnesses and promises guaranteed satisfaction or refund with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar while offering free trial bottles through Harris Drug Co.

Cottonade Pants Bargain At Moon's Store

A large supply of Cottonade Pants offered at 41 cents per pair, reduced from 60 cents, at B F Moon's. This sale highlights significant savings for shoppers seeking durable workwear.

B. F. Moon’s

Local Social News From Indian Spring and Nearby Towns

Mrs M S Smith and Miss Lalah Collier of Indian Spring visit the town on Thursday. Miss Lou Jones leaves for Griffin to visit friends. Simon Anderson of Hawkinsville guests of Dr and Mrs W A Nelson. Nora Johnson of Atlanta stays with Mr and Mrs Joe S Johnson. Jennie Sewall of Dalton and Effie Smith of Woodbury guests of Miss Irene Dempsey. Emmie Davis leaves Wigwam for a Macon visit with Dr Stapler’s family.

Atlanta Joe S. Johnson Jennie Sewall Fof Dalton Effie Smith Woodbury Irene Dempsey Emmie Davis Dr. Stapler Macon

Premiums For the Ladies at Southern Inter-State Fair

The Southern Inter-State Fair in Atlanta runs October 9 to 26 offering expanded premiums for domestic work. Classes cover country and city home crafts, with prizes from 81.00 to 81.00 for preserves and produce, breads cakes and pickles from 81.00 to 8250, plus varied fancy work and sewing. Secretary T. Martin in Atlanta will mail a premium list on request.

Southland Department of Woman Atlanta T. Martin

Big Premiums at Two Fairs in Atlanta and Savannah

Two major fairs in Atlanta and Savannah coordinate dates to allow cross exhibition. A week separates them so exhibits can travel and reappear with large premiums for county and individual entries in agricultural products livestock poultry woman’s work and fine arts. Write to the Secretary of the Fair for premium lists and details.

Atlanta Savannah

Reformed Drunkard Tale Sparks Townwide Jamboree

George Ade narrates a town’s Total Abstinence Jamboree led by a former drunk who recalls a wild past with vivid satire. A Kentucky major heckles the lecturer, exposes jargon, and ends with a moral on education and reform.

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Jackson Supreme Court Scott Scott & Bowne Aebeeen Street New York Cee George Ade Cepresé Ade Pippin Oscar Sarsaparilla Aly Asia Minor L. M. Crawford W. B. McMichael Jackson Banking CO Ss. Winn F. E. Spencer Watkins Jackson, Georgia
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