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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
2
Local notes list advertising rates of five cents per line per insertion and obituaries at four. The item shares quotes from the Atlanta Journal and mentions Bryan, Atkinson, and Georgia politics, with references to elections, conventions, and education statistics.
The Macon Telegraph, after a rough spell, suggests that a few sincere democratic editorials by Brother Allen could soothe the crowd and help settle the controversy.
In Raleigh North Carolina a man found to have received a government settlement check for 41000 dollars returned it after discovering the claim had been settled years earlier. The repayment was an error in bookkeeping.
The Macon Telegraph notes no U.S. president ends with the letter Y and that the final nine presidents extend to the end of their names, a fact the paper uses to argue McKinley faces doom based on this quirky pattern.
The message presents Bryan as a candidate of the people for the people and by the people, framing his bid as a citizen driven effort. It underscores a populist theme and pledges to prioritize ordinary voters in policy goals.
Senator Jones of Arkansas is chosen as chairman of the national democratic committee with Hugo Wallace of Washington, Chief Justice Fuller’s son in law, serving as temporary chairman.
The text argues Bibb County should not influence the Monroe senatorial race. It claims Bibb cannot provide a candidate like Berner and urges Monroe to decide its own choice. The author asserts Monroe's right to choose its own senator without Bibb interference.
A Griffin News editorial notes that a small group of self styled wiser than their party members oppose party policy and candidates. The piece observes these critics are usually among the wealthy while the masses seek relief.
The article notes a diverse political spectrum in debates over bimetallic policy. It highlights factions including Republicans, Democrats, populists, prohibitionists, and various pro gold or silver positions. The piece mocks the complexity of party labels and loyalties in a volatile political environment.
The Georgia delegation is split without Mr. Watson who is away. Tom stayed home due to a belief the convention will endorse Bryan, and he would have influenced decisions if present. He predicted the course of events as things stood.
A short exhortation urges voters to support the democratic party or join the populist camp, warning against declaring independence and stressing loyalty to the party despite past defeats and Jeffersonian ideals as a path to prosperity and progress.
The Atlanta Journal laments political sulks and calls for democratic reform amid 1896 surprises. It notes farmer west and southern allies align with Bryan to challenge bossism and corruption, asserting Americans govern America.
The passage discusses recurring dissatisfaction within democracies when plans fail and occasional bolts against majority action. It notes such dissent often fades without effect and expresses relief that this outcome persists, implying a concern with maintaining unity and governance.
The speaker attacks independentism as devoid of principles or platform and claims it offers no lasting benefits. He asserts three distinct national parties exist and independents have no legitimate basis or hope, likening independentism to a Georgia mule with no progeny.
Opinion argues against Populist endorsement of Bryan citing party destruction and loss of local patronage. Also reports pro rider T. M. Cooper’s dominance, a Jackson road race prize list, and an Antarctic expedition planned for next winter led by Capt. Sevend Foyn with W S Bruce supervising scientific work aboard the Ben Nevis Observatory.
Lamar Pound of Norfolk Virginia will marry Miss Kate Allen in Atlanta at 8:30 tonight at 71 Washington Street. Pound works with R G Dun & Co. and is described as a man of sterling worth. Miss Allen is presented as one of Atlantas prettiest and most popular young ladies. Afterward the couple will tour the north with attendants Joe Mardre Myrtle Pound Booten Maude Allen.
A Jackson cyclist notes St Simons Island as a prime cycling spot with miles of beach and a 10 mile shell road from the hotel area to Fredrica. About 199 bicycles operate on the island with renting options, while rust threats and general care are discussed. Acknowledges bicycle advertising's role in magazine price trends.
Four room house for rent in a good location with water and a rich garden. Apply to Dr Mapp in Jackson Georgia.
The town of Jackson and its city council are praised for a progressive move to lay terra cotta piping on streets, eliminating costly and frequent wooden bridge repairs. Similar adoption is urged for Butts county to reduce bridge maintenance, with piping obtainable from A. G. Hitchins or Stevens Bro Stevens Pottery Georgia.
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