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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
1
Col Darden Watkins argues that governance is the mind that directs labor and plans. He contrasts laborers, thinkers, and rulers, saying a true governor conceives tasks and ensures capable people execute them. The master mind adapts to contingencies and does nothing yet causes all to be done.
The Macon News notes the divide among papers still angry over the Chicago convention. One column blames Tillmanism for the party split and condemns the South Carolina extremist influence, while another mocks Tillman for being rejected and repudiated by the convention.
Brunswick Advertiser notes no fresh claimant emerged in twenty four hours and cites rumors of Mrs Myrick from Americas Times Recorder as making a bold claim. The item recounts a Georgia rabbit foot anecdote influencing Bryan and quotes Kentuckey Blackburn on historic quotes from Calvary Napoleon and Horace Greeley.
The Butts Superior Court will convene August 17 with Traverse jurors drawn for the term named. The long list includes Will H Foster A M Watkins L T Roberts J B Evans T O McElroy J L Fincher ZT Buttrill AH Smith J M Gray Alex Jolly H C Thaxton A J Roberts vs Henley W A Waldrop J G Calwell ey we ne LS L. M. Atkinson J R Wright C L Maddox H L Daughtry J M Curry G B Elder A H Ogletree M.L. Hendrick W P Nutt R A Woodward J T Goodman J M Ball BH Rawls R V Smith Jr J J Barnes 2 A C Fincher Thomas Kitchens J R Hammond J H King JL Pye J W Crum E C Robinson J B Watkins JMC Thaxton H P Barnes R V Smith Sr S C McCandless Jno W Moore O P Jinks W H Jenkins Sr SJ Slaughter C F Etheridge M A Wilson W T Huddleston T M Lawson W D Crawford W O Crawley W F McElhany F M Maddox S& F Freeman R B Harkness W B Collins A.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal fragment quotes a satirical Republican platform line list critiquing tariffs, civil service, temperance and rights, then notes Southern Railway promoting a Summer Home and Resort Pack with illustrated pages and travel details. It also cites Birmingham State Herald recounting an anecdote about President Cleveland denying prior paper subscriptions.
One of the convention’s notable figures is a Chicago native residing in Flagstaff Arizona. Matt Riordan, a lumberman who owns a grand home 80 by 180 feet, plans a $5,000,000 Georgia model city on acres in a southern county. He dados a park centered layout with no squares and beautified railroad right of way, aiming to start soon.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla has the largest world sale and cures absolutely and permanently. It presents itself as the One True Blood Purifier and credits its merit as an established fact to win consumer trust.
Hood's Pills are pitched as simple to take and simple to use for relief of indigestion and headache, claiming easy operation and fast comfort.
Free sample box of Dr King New Life Pills promoted with an address request to H E Backlen & Co Chicago. Claims relief for constipation headaches malaria and liver trouble with guaranteed safety and vegetable ingredients. Regular box priced at 25 cents sold by W L Carmichael & Co druggists.
An old patent medicine advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator for dyspepsia biliousness and digestive ailments. It claims no mercury uses Southern roots and herbs and quotes testimonials from Gen Holt Rev Felder and others plus endorsement from Telegraph and Messenger. Manufactured by J M Zeilin Co Philadelphia.
Francis Casey of St. Louis Missouri offers a cold process method for preserving berries grapes and peaches without heating or sealing. He claims samples and complete directions can be mailed for thirty six cents in stamps, citing past success with over 120 families and potential earnings of two hundred dollars locally.
The Georgia Business College in Macon reports dozens placed weekly across states in roles such as teachers stenographers accountants and operators. Prospective students can register with a small fee under a position guarantee or money back. The college offers half price business courses with guaranteed placement and boasts modern bank like drill facilities and international student presence.
Mrs E G Gregory of Frederickstown Missouri touts Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for bowel complaints and dysentery in summer. She reports speedy relief after other remedies failed and notes many mothers express gratitude for cures effected. Also mentions Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup whooping cough and sale by Dr W L Carmichel, Druggist.
A historical overview traces the origins of postal systems from ancient couriers through Roman and medieval networks to the emergence of post coaches. It highlights royal roads, the role of Rome, the Habsburgs, Louis XI, and early English reforms led by Rowland Hill and Franklin, noting early rates between Boston and New York and the rise of private express services like Harnden's in 1839.
A Brant House tale in Sloop Creek recounts a thunderstorm that melted poker chips into ivory like balls. Rufe Eisele describes finding red white and blue billiard balls that appeared after a lightning bolt struck the room. Local Brooklyn visitors allegedly lost their chips as the fireballs formed balls on the floor.
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