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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
4
The Jackson Argus announces a Friday publication date for June 14 1912. Editor and publisher FE Carroll leads the Jackson Georgia paper while Orrida Parer City of Jackson is listed in the masthead. Subscription rate is 100 dollars yearly.
Expressions of regret greet Prof W R Lanier’s resignation from the Jackson school system. Lanier, who has resided in Jackson for five or six years with his cultured family, will leave for Cordele to pursue new opportunities. The community laments the departure but wishes him and his family success.
Butts County extends a cordial welcome to county officers visiting Indian Spring next week. The note invites them to tour Jackson described as a progressive city, meet local business people, inspect manufactories, and take a trip to the Big Dam on the Ocmulgee to view a major hydro electric project.
The Argus announces a 32 page Anniversary edition on July 4 expected to reach 25 000 readers in Middle Georgia with wide local business advertising. Sponsored by Butts county citizens stakeholders, the edition will showcase agricultural commercial and industrial interests and invites home advertisers to secure space.
The Jackson Argus announces a July Fourth anniversary issue celebrating its fortieth year. A 32 page edition will cover Butts County history, institutions, enterprises and people with a record of past progress. It seeks local business support and will print ten to fifteen thousand copies for distribution nationwide.
D. W. M. Wuhttey urges county officials to attend a convention at Indian Spring in Georgia to discuss a four year term for county officers and a bill requiring itemized fee statements. The gathering will use Wigwam Hotel services with reduced rates and aims to press legislation in the next session.
Mrs Lela Love wife of farmer Wiley Love near Covena Georgia reports Foley Kidney Pills give almost instant relief when kidneys were sluggish and inactive she recommends them to kidney sufferers for sale by all dealers.
Atlanta June 12 Leaders of the Hoke Smith faction decide not to run a candidate against Gov John M Slaton. The move ends factional lines in Georgia for the gubernatorial contest. Many Hoke Smith supporters favor Slaton and Slaton seeks a non factional campaign.
Dr W C Bryant of Habersha county began duties as General Oil Inspector in the Agriculture Department on Thursday. Appointed by Commissioner J J Conner to succeed the late Judge S W Harris of Carrollton, Bryant formerly held the post for five years under Obadiah B Stevens. The appointment was a compliment as he was not seeking the position.
Mr W H Reeves age 59 died Thursday from injuries suffered in a farm plowing accident about three miles north of Jackson. Survived by widow four sons and six daughters. Funeral at Sardis church Henry County Friday at 10 a m conducted by Rev M S Williams and Dr R Van Deventer. Community sends sympathy.
The wedding of James Joseph Wicker, cashier at Farmers Bank Jenkinsburg, to Ellen Pitts Shields of Thomson occurred at the Palmer home in Thomson on Tuesday. Rev. J. M. Tumlin of Warrenton officiated. The couple will reside in Jenkinsburg after a week’s sojourn at Tallulah Falls.
An editorial argues restrictive suffrage protects democracy while stressing gradual liberty for prisoners. Colorado’s trust system, led by Warden Warren Cleghorn, places nonviolent offenders in road camps with limited autonomy to foster reform and accountability. The piece urges Georgia to adopt similar programs to balance punishment and redemption.
Mrs. M. A. McLaughlin of 512 Ivy Street LaCrosse Wisconsin reports suffering back and hip pains tied to kidney trouble and rheumatism. After taking Foley Kidney Pills for a few days she notes a wonderful change with pain vanishing. Available at all druggists.
Charles Sable of Rochester, New York, endorses Foley Kidney Pills, claiming prompt relief from long kidney troubles. The testimonial asserts strong curative qualities and notes availability from all dealers.
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