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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
2
The issue notes chatter that Joe Brown may run for the Senate. Emory trustees reject a petition for intercollegiate athletics. Monroe bars minors from smoking cigarettes outside homes. Japan seeks Georgia land amid California alien land laws. Newton County pushes for a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues office at the legislature.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois will deliver the commencement address on June 18 at the University of Georgia after an invitation via Senators Smith and Bacon of Georgia. Judge Emory Speer plans retirement from the U S Court for the Southern District of Georgia in 1918 at age seventy after thirty three years on the bench.
The Monticello News advocates forming a Board of Trade or similar organization to lure outsiders. It cites Madison Covington Eatonton Jackson Monroe and other sister towns actively courting new settlers and urges Monticello to act to grow into a city.
All readers urged to confirm life insurance by calling the office before June 21. National Life Insurance Co of Vermont Mutual and agents Robt Carmichael and Harkness Blig Jackson are listed for contact and coverage inquiries.
A brief note suggests choosing ham labeled Cornfield for quality.
An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and other skin troubles. It cites Mrs Brac Jones of Birmingham Alabama who reportedly recovered from a nine month ulcer in two weeks. Available for 25 cents and backed by Laton Drug Company.
A city editorial urges Jackson to adopt a commission form of government to curb small losses. It argues a business minded board would prevent leaks like a recent 1600 dollars missed opportunity, funding paving and sidewalk upgrades as the city grows.
Discussion argues for humane prison reform with convict wages to the family. A New Jersey county pays prisoners on roads at $1.50 a day, with one third to the family, one third to boarding, and one third to court costs. The measure aims to ease breadwinner deprivation and offset maintenance costs.
A bridge party for Miss Minnie Bailey hosted by Mrs. W. E. Watkins featured nasturtiums and gladioli, with 100 mutual friends in attendance. Punch was served by Lucie Goodman and Viola Slaughter, and cups decorated with wedding bells marked the score. Toaster notes amused guests, followed by an ice dessert of brick cream with pink hearts and heart shaped cakes bearing the couple’s initials.
R. L. Weaver warns all parties not to employ Dave Rivers who is under a 12 month contract with him. The notice asserts binding terms and seeks compliance from potential employers.
A joint Flower Mission program will be presented next Sunday at 4 PM in the Methodist church. The event emphasizes the real mission of flowers and the good work of this department. All are invited to attend.
This item urges prompt life insurance action as six months from a December birthday changes age rating. It notes health is good and saving money is possible by acting now. National Life Insurance Co of Vermont Mutual is promoted with Robt T Carmichael as district manager in Harkness Ridge Jackson Ga.
Hon J Walter Wise of Fayetteville wed Miss Cora Lillian Betts of McDonough in a quiet Tuesday afternoon ceremony at Madison Avenue Baptist Church New York City. Mrs Wise, a McDonough native, studied at Columbia University and has many local friends. Mr Wise, prominent Georgia attorney and former legislator and Solicitor General, will host friends in Fayetteville after June 10.
An advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It promises to stop cough and headache and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. The box bears E. W. Grove's signature and costs 25 cents.
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