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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
2
The Burrs County paper urges Jackson residents to vote for sewer bonds on the 23rd of the coming month. It praises the city council for ordering the election and invites inspection of the town as a place of opportunity for homeseekers, capital, and business.
The piece recounts President Wilson's bold charges about insidious lobbying in Washington and the Senate's mixed response. It notes the lobby probe may delay the tariff bill but argues the delay could yield long term gains and vindicate the President's stance.
The article notes feeble cotton early in Butts county while the corn crop is unusually vigorous and may be the best in years. Small grain and newly sown peas are thriving. Experienced farmers see no need for pessimism, predicting a late but potentially strong cotton yield, echoing the 1911 experience when expectations were low yet yields surpassed all records.
The piece projects rapid parcel post growth with 10 million parcels monthly and anticipates reforms. It argues for C O D privileges from July 1 and abolition of parcel post stamps. It suggests expanding postal savings banks into postal checking banks to streamline accounts and curb cash expenditure.
The text discusses using presidential pressure to keep enough votes to reject dangerous amendments and keep a bill intact through conference. Senator Townsend of Michigan supports this view, saying the President's stance against the lobby aligned Democrats and prevented defections. The piece frames Wilson’s actions as a model for effective political maneuvering.
A Lexington Kentucky diocese endorses a rule for clergy to demand a physician certificate proving no communicable disease of immoral origin before performing marriages. Supporters say widespread adoption would curb immoral behavior and prevent hereditary disease, improving the human race.
Davis Kinard was out in our section Monday and Tuesday. Miss Lois Tarpley of Hampton visits Mr. and Mrs. George Harkness. Mrs. Pinkney Laster of Griffin visits relatives this week. Miss Susannah Ridgeway guest of Mr. and Mrs. Davis Kinard. Misses Minnie Mae Bell and Doris Kinard stayed with Miss Elsie Manley Saturday night. Mary L. Martin is improving from illness. A serious accident injured O. J. Martin Friday when a nitrate of soda load caught fire after he dropped a match in the wagon.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles. It cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who says a nine month ulcer healed in two weeks and urges readers to buy for 2 cents as recommended by Slaton Drug Company.
Notice that on July 8, 1913, Jackson voters will decide on issuing 28000 in sewerage bonds bearing 5 percent interest with principal installments through 1945, secured in gold coin and payable in New York. Registration runs June 7 to July 1, 1913, with voting either For or Against Sewerage Bonds. Mayors and Aldermen sign, J. Miles notes impending state acts.
In Burrs County Georgia on May 16 1913 Judge Robert T Daniel of the Superior Court ordered the perpetuation of testimony in the case R C DeSaussure vs the Heirs of Sarah Ann Davis. On June 24 1913 at 10 a m Commissioner J Caleb Clarke will take the testimony of N N Maddox his wife and Mrs Stephenson at the Butts County courthouse. Heir at law and all interested parties are urged to attend or file cross interrogatories.
Notice to all creditors of the estate of W. W. Weaver deceased to render in their demands within the time allowed by law. All persons indebted to the deceased should make immediate payments to L. P. Weaver, Administrator, this May 28 1913.
William H. Whitehead applies to be permanent administrator of Mary H. Elder's estate in Butts County Georgia. The Court of Ordinary will hear the application at the July 1913 term on the first Monday. J. H. Ham, Ordinary, June 2, 1913.
An act to amend the Charter of the City of Jackson Acts 1908 and related municipal provisions. The measure seeks to modify governance structures and update statutory authorities for city administration and local services. Further details outline procedural steps for adoption and implementation.
Georgia enacts legislation to abolish the City Court of Jackson and address related provisions. J. H. Mills signs the act into law, outlining further purposes within the bill.
By order of the Court of Ordinary the estate of W M Stone is sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in July 1913 at Jackson court house. The one acre house and lot is bounded north by R A Woodward east by Abe Woodward south by street and west by Lee Whitaker. Terms cash. June 11 1913. Mrs Willie Stone Administratrix.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, purportedly acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The notice cites a physician pedigree, promises testimonials, and lists Toledo firm F. J. Cheney Co. as suppliers with 75 cent price.
Readers in Acworth Ga are invited to send in answers to the first ten pictures from the Booklover Contest. The Four County Post offers a free entry path and a grand prize for the last Journal contest winner.
Fine remedy for eczema claims internal treatment via blood purification with S S S. It describes rapid action, vegetable ingredients, and a tonic effect on blood, claiming safe use without minerals or invalid drugs. Advertisement urges readers to buy at drugstores and write to Swift Specific Co. for advice.
Petitioners seek incorporation of R A Franklin & Co a general mercantile business with branches across Georgia for twenty years with renewal option. Capital stock set at 10000 dollars expandable to 20000 dollars. Authorities grant corporate rights to sue and own property execute notes and secure debts. Filed June 18 1913 in Butts County with clerk’s certification June 18 1918.
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