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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1895
Page
2
The Axans states that unpaid subscriptions will be dropped from the mailing list after blue pencil reminders. Those who paid will continue to receive a live up to date paper while delinquent accounts are cancelled.
B W Wrenn Passenger Traffic Manager for the Plant system reports via agents that a Spanish edition of 10 000 copies of the Cotton States and International Exposition prospectus is being distributed in Cuba with a special ship planned to sail for Jamaica near the end of March.
During a severe cold spell in Atlanta residents donated five thousand dollars for the city's poor. The African American community contributed four thousand five hundred dollars, while a number of wealthy individuals gave three dollars and fifty cents. The writer remarks on black charity and jokes about Africa.
The Jackson Argus backs building a new court house for Butts county, while the Flovilla Headlight urges stopping the project due to high taxes and paying for needed dwellings. The exchange mocks the Footlight editor for inconsistent calls to fund a cotton factory amid county finances.
The grand jury presentments arrived too late for publication this week and will appear in the newspaper's next issue.
A preacher accuses editors of hiding truth while an editor says a minister who always tells the whole truth would be run out of town. The assistant notes how propaganda and flattery dominate public shaming and obituary speech. The editor then reports on a bride’s surprising beauty, though she is homely.
The writer argues that newspapers rely on paid subscriptions and advertising revenue. Editors cannot run without upfront cash and urge readers to pay in advance. The piece likens unpaid support to asking merchants for goods without payment and condemns long delays in paying subscriptions.
A Tennessee style letter laments modern changes from Washington era comforts to telephones and stamps. It rails against corruption, calls for referendum and initiative ideas, and notes Isaiah T. Montgomery appointing Rev. Samuel Blevins to assist a Mississippi colored exhibit. It also comments on the Silver Party and Democratic Party positions.
About five hundred workers are employed on the grounds of the Cotton States and International Exposition. Authorities expect most buildings to be completed by June 1.
J H Carmichael administrator of E S Wynn asks the court to discharge him from administration. He cites full administration and calls heirs and creditors to show cause why letters of dismission should not be issued on the first Monday in June next. March 4, 1895. J F Carmichael Ordinary. mars-3m
March sheriff sale announced for Butts County Georgia to be held at the courthouse in Jackson on the first Tuesday in March. Ten acres in the northwest corner of W A White’s land in the 552nd District G M bounded by J A Dodson to the north W A White to the east and south and J M T Mayo to the west. Property levied as the property of W A White by two tax executions in favor of the state and county. Levy by Zach Hardy L C issued February 7 1895.
Atlanta truck farmers and commission men report that most produce for the Atlanta market comes from outside Georgia. Onions, Irish potatoes, cabbage, butter, eggs, and other items flow in from Tennessee, New York, Virginia, and the Deep South, while Georgia farmers could supply a year round market locally and profitably. A shift from cotton to vegetables and dairy would boost income and reduce dependence on cotton pricing.
William Price of Luttsville Missouri relays a testimonial after nine years of sciatic rheumatism that he regained use of an arm and leg following treatment with Botanic Blood Balm after visits to Hot Springs and various doctors.
Thompson Brussell offers brown sugar at 27 pounds for 1 dollar and white sugar at 0.25 pounds for 1 dollar, indicating bulk pricing details.
To Build Up Your System and restore Your Strength Invigorate your Liver and Purify Your Blood Strengthen your Nerves and Give An Appetite Take that Excellent Medicine. P. P. P. Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint cures all Corns, Warts and Bunions.
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