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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
2
The Jackson Argus comments on wartime sentiment praising American actions at Santiago and other fleet successes. It notes flags and history, contrasts nations, and argues Spain should concede if the conflict continues, while lampooning a reader’s postal tale as a moral vignette.
Florida voters sign a 10000 name petition urging the secretary of war to station the second Georgia Regiment at Tampa after praised work suppressing a negro riot. The Birmingham News calls for peace as news from Santiago and eastern Cuba signals Spanish weakness and urges reform of the Georgia fee system.
An Arkansas editor proclaims the paper as truthful and for the people, funded by the people. He vows orthodox religion and a stern measure for delinquent subscribers, promising loyalty to friends and sharp response to enemies, and endorsing one country one flag and one wife as he pursues prompt, orderly splendor.
The article recounts the U S capture of the Ladrones in the Spanish American War, noting Governor Don Juan Mariño’s reaction, Fort Santa Cruz, and the transfer of Guan Island to U S control. It highlights the strategic value of the Ladrones as a coaling station and port, with San Ignacio de Agana as the capital and Guam as the key island. It mentions the flag-raising on June 21 and calls the group the spoils of war. It also includes an aside promoting Shaker Digestive Cordial and Laxol as remedies.
A Baptist Argus commentary argues America seeks a new era and larger destiny. It questions whether the nation will expand its borders and unite Anglo Saxon powers to shape world events, warning of a rising global drama and a transformed republic awaiting its unfolding cue.
The Southern Division of the Kimbell Association meets with Flovilla Baptist Church on a Saturday before the fifth Sunday in July 1898 at Flovilla. The program includes a prayer service at 10 AM led by Rev. W O Sharp, an introductory sermon at 11 AM by Rev J E Pound, an afternoon session at 2 PM on church topics, and focused discussions led by W O Sharp, J W Hardy, and others on New Testament instruction, church prosperity with prayer, and church mission. Committee signatures T H Vaughn H C Thaxton Ben STANDARD.
A 19th century testimonial touts Thrash's Lung Restorer as a long proven lung remedy sold since 1875. W H Boyce of Griffin Georgia reports using it 23 years and credits it with relieving bronchial troubles and keeping his elderly mother alive, praising its superiority.
A brief public notice states W. J. Allen, located behind the Star store, requests any shoe repair or work available. The writer signs as sincerely yours.
Bold promotion from Sterling Remedy Co. markets No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco addiction. Claims include rapid weight gain, thousands cured, and money-back guarantee with pricing of 50 cents or one dollar. Booklet and sample offered by druggists in Chicago or New York.
Dr J M Bosworth of Atlanta Georgia lists expertise in diseases of the eye ear nose throat bronchia and lungs. Claims successful treatment of crossed eyes without pain or sleep, cataract operations to restore sight, and improving vision as a specialty. Antiseptic surgery emphasized. Correspondence solicited. office at 6644 Whitehall Street.
The Savannah News notes the likely early deployment of Georgia regiments bringing the war home. Wounded and dead lists are scanned with sympathy for those in other states, with expectant reads of future losses likely to bring grief to the local community. War is hell.
Fresh Turnip is advertised as on sale at W. L Carmichael & Co's drug store with a brief note highlighting the price and availability. The listing emphasizes value and local shopping options for readers.
A young woman was taken into custody by Atlanta police on Wednesday night for wearing men's clothes. Dressed in a full US regimentals suit she planned to enlist if not detected. She identified herself as Lizzie Gammon and claimed her parents caused her arrest.
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