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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
2
The Jackson Argos discusses press, party alignment, and national issues. It criticizes independents, endorses Democratic themes, mocks lynching, cites Ben Tillman, and previews Chicago platform planks and Teller. It praises Dr. W A Candler and Georgia education efforts at Indian Spring.
The piece notes a desire among state populists to return to democracy. It urges sincere reentry, stating the path has been open since the populists formed a party. It emphasizes that democratic principles remain the same and warns about expectations upon return.
The editors urge Populists to abandon their party and vote for Democratic nominees from President to Coroner. They express respect for honest Populists yet claim their ideas are mistaken and urge a fall election return to Democratic leadership.
State officials coordinate county teacher meetings at Indian Spring centralizing institutes. Profs Pound Hayes and Ware instruct the group while C S Maddox chairs and H M Fletcher serves as secretary. Enthusiasm and notable progress mark the gathering among multiple counties.
Advertising copy touts the Dish Washer as a cheap, hands free dryer for ten place settings in two minutes. It claims any energetic person can earn 10 to 14 dollars daily at home with no canvassing, and promises assistance from the St. Louis based Mount City DishWASHER Co. for starters.
A northern Alabama poem narrates Robert Wilson and Louise Clarke as youths in antebellum Clark and Wilson counties. Robert, struck by Louise, composes verse and endures doubt before love is reciprocated, culminating in heartfelt lines praising Louise and their bond.
Mr James Perdue, an old soldier of Monroe Mic, suffered severe rheumatism and back pain until using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He reports rapid relief and gratitude, and the product is sold by Dr W L Carmichael.
Advertises annual coverage against bowel complaints with a remedy priced at 25 cents a bottle. Claims quick relief from colic diarrhoea and cholera and urges readers to buy Chamberlain's remedy from Dr W L Carmichael.
Francis Casey of St. Louis Missouri offers a plan to earn money by sharing simple cold process fruit preservation methods for berries grapes and peaches. He claims directions sell well to many families and promises 100 to 200 dollars in a few days. He will mail samples and full directions for eighteen two cent stamps.
Jennette S. endorses a ten 2 cent stamp offer from Miss A M Fritz of Station A St Louis Mo to receive a plated hook spoon. The spoon reportedly prevents slipping into dishes and generated $18 in two hours from orders, described as a household necessity.
An advertisement touts Tanic Blood Balm as a forty year physician developed medicine. It claims to cure skin and blood diseases including catarrh and rheumatism and promises superior curative power per bottle versus others. Also advertises a product called The Old Reliable.
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