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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
6
Crowds of local residents mobbed Carmichael and Company’s drug store seeking free samples of DR. indicated remedies. The scene showed strong interest from shoppers and marked a promotional drive by the store.
An article notes Car Michael Co. will distribute free boxes of Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills for seven days to kidney patients. Readers urged to request a sample at the drug store and mail coupon to Hobbs Remedy Co. in Chicago for trial by mail.
Local items report crops growing after rains and farmers fishing between chores. Social visits include J G Gilmore and wife in Henry county and S H Singley with daughter at Stark services. A 2-year-old child of Mr and Mrs Oliver Duke died. condolences offered. An advertisement promotes Simmons Liver Regulator for health. Mrs Langtry files for divorce from her husband.
The letter from Mrs. E. S. Gibson of Greelyville South Carolina describes her daughter’s severe illness with weakness poor appetite pale bowels night sweats and nervous distress. After using Peruna the daughter fully recovered and the mother credits the remedy for saving her life. She pledges to keep Peruna on hand and seeks continued access to the company’s women’s guide.
An old advertising jingle highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy across family stages. It recalls infancy illness, childhood hunger for relief, and continued use by mothers with their own children. Strong branding threads span generations.
Stevens Pottery touts headquarters for well curbing and sewerage piping for public roads. The firm claims economy and durability used by progressive cities and counties. Mr. A G Hitchins in Jackson will quote prices for small quantities or carload lots to Butts County residents.
Public notice from the Ordinary of Butts County Georgia dated June 3 1897 announces a July 15 1897 election at the courthouse and voting precincts to decide issuing up to 20000 dollars in court house bonds. Ballots must read For the Issue of Court House Bonds or Against the issue of Court House Bonds. If approved bonds and coupons will be issued at par with interest not exceeding 5 percent for building and furnishing a court house. JAS. F. Carmichael Ordinary.
Ida Bethel as guardian applies for a year’s support for Gordon H Thompson minor son of H H Thompson deceased. Commissioners’ return on file. judge will rule on July first 1897. All persons shown cause why return should not be made judgment of court. June 7 1807. Jas F Carmichael Ordinary.
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