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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
4
The article notes turmoil around the Republican gathering in Chicago and distant readers feel no impact from its upheaval. It also mentions Eve tempting Adam and humanity’s enduring tendency toward excess, then reports the death of musical prodigy Buryo Tom in Hoboken New Jersey.
The Middle Georgia Farmer notes Bartlett’s nomination for Congress after a close race in Pike and Baldwin counties where Bloodworth fell short by 32 and 30 votes. The paper predicts Bloodworth may seek Washington in two years and lists convention delegates from Indian Spring. It also reports James S. Yeates facing a life term after a U.S. Supreme Court mandate and multiple appeals ending in a Georgia Supreme Court split.
The column extols outdoor farm labor in hot June weather as healthy, describing plowing, cold springs, and simple meals. It quotes Rothschild on work as best for all, contrasts rich and poor, and notes cotton blooms from local farmers A J Coleman J T Ross and T W Higgins. Protracted church services are announced for Monday at the Baptist church.
A cough syrup sold by Hanna Drug Co. tastes like maple sugar and does not constipate. It acts gently on the bowels to help drive the cold from the system, distinguishing it from other remedies.
Flovilla social page lists visiting relatives and friends from Stark Jackson Monticello Jasper County Blount and Monroe County. Guests include Miss Lucile Elder Miss Alice Smith and Miss Ethel Redman, with attendants Ada Leverett and Blanche Ward. Local clergy and families host and attend church events as travelers arrive for visits.
J L Andrews relocates his drug store to the Akin block and unveils a modern soda counter with mahogany finishes and onyx shades. N A White and Howard Greenleaf head the soda department, after a season at the Virginia exposition. C V Collier leads the prescription section, with J L Robison assisting patrons and handling cashier duties. Julia Edwards serves as cashier, while Andrews himself is praised as a courteous, prominent Brunswick businessman guiding continued local success.
At a meeting of Joe Brown supporters Captain F L Walthall was chosen chairman and Col Lucian L Ray secretary. Delegates listed include A H S Davis N J Harmon J H Land W T Powers Joseph Tolly O B Knowles Lucian L Ray Harold Mallet from Jackson District and others from Pepperton Buttril's Worthville Iron Spring Indian Spring Coody's Towaliga Dublin and Thaxton. Powers and Davis to cast votes for Butts county. delegates uninstructed on public questions.
An advertisement touts Pain Balm as a cure and relief for rheumatism, claiming it prevents chronicity and relieves pain quickly. It states the balm aids sleep and rest, with 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by Jamerson Drug Co. in Jack and other locations.
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