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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
4
A promotional note urges women to maintain hair beauty to seem younger. It claims hair care preserves youth and counters aging by preventing hair loss and restoring color. The text promises restoration to gray or faded hair through a product or method not specified here.
A commentary argues the pronunciation of Arkansas should be standardized as Arkansaw and urges lawmakers to extend this to names of territories and provinces. The piece criticizes Ha-Wa-ee and calls for broader Americanization of place names.
A Auburn man eager to enlist read a paper poorly and claimed fighting skill over reading and writing. Mr W M Bush of Providence reports relief from chronic diarrhoea after Chamberlains Cubo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, used repeatedly with rapid results. available at Flotilla Drug Co and other dealers.
The article estimates a vast transport effort to move 30 000 Spanish soldiers from Santiago province after surrender. It compares the challenge to General Shafter’s Cuba landing with 15 000 men and notes the need for about forty five large steamers to complete the operation.
An opinion piece notes the overwhelming sound of Niagara Falls but says the noise fades with time. It also discusses Spanish prisoners not taking arms home, claiming it shows they were captured rather than withdrew. The piece ends with a legal note on stamp taxes for bills of lading and who bears the tax.
A personal testimonial claims a single remedy, S. S. S., cures contagious blood poison permanently by removing taint from blood. The writer describes severe sores, weight loss, and skin clarity after treatment, contrasting with ineffective doctors and mercury and potash remedies. The piece cites H. L. Myers of Newark, New Jersey.
An advertisement touts S S S seven as a blood remedy described as purely vegetable and guaranteed free of potash mercury or other minerals. The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia offers free books on the disease and its treatment by mail.
Public sale at the Jackson courthouse will convey a 1 9 undivided interest in 334 4 acres in the 615th district G M. Bounded by Mack Harris J B Childs Jim Childs estate and A J Kitchen. Sale to satisfy an execution in M M Mills v W J Kitchins. Tenant given written notice. July 6 1898. J O Beauchamp Sheriff. Minute Cough Cure.
The advertisement promotes Mothers Friend as a universal relief for maternity pains, claiming it prevents nervousness nausea and other distressing conditions while preparing the body for birth and reducing complications. Priced at 11.00 per bottle and available at drug stores or by express from The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga. A free brochure promises valuable information for women.
Judge N C Collier and family return to New Mexico after a pleasant visit to Mrs B W Collier mother. The new Baptist church will be dedicated on the fifth Sunday of this month. The church is beauti ful and the Baptist people invite friends to attend this service. The friends of Mr Eugene Britton regret his death at his East Macon home Tuesday night. Miss Lula Lawson visits Forsyth sister Mrs J M Thomas this week. Mrs Harry Grimbly nee Miss Nellie Head guests of the Misses Ogletree. Frank Etheridge came from Jackson with Rev Carter to attend services.
The piece predicts a general drop in tax voters this year with a focus on Butts county where turnout fell after last year’s high tax vote. It cites local sentiment and lingering resistance to tax measures across the area.
Notice states a public contract sale at the county courthouse on July 30 1898 at 10 am to rebuild a creek bridge near Charles T Giles residence in Iron Spring district and a Long Branch bridge near T N Brownlee residence. Specifications available at the Ordinary office. Jas F Carmichael Ordinary July 19 1898.
An advertisement claims immediate results from One Minute Cough Cured to prevent consumption when taken early and provide relief in later stages, attributed to Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co.
The Argus seeks a few bushels of good wheat offered on subscription or for cash.
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