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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
2
In a 1898 temperance message the author lauds the March 8 victory for sobriety, warns of the still present illegal liquor trade, and urges harsher state penalties for licit liquor crimes. The piece stresses public duty, cooperation with authorities, and caution against aiding vice through property leases.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Cattrh Cure as an internal treatment targeting blood and mucous surfaces. It claims physicians endorse the tonic and purifier blend, marketed by F. J. Cheney & Co. and sold by druggists. Testimonials are offered on request.
George J. Brewer argues in The Church Economist that prejudice against boy choirs stems from a shortage of educated boy choir masters. He urges a dedicated boy choir masters' school, cites England and America disparities, and stresses training, discipline, and a refined moral tone as essential for quality church music.
The best man recounts a Louisiana tale of Percy Alton and Jessie Milton who wed after his nudge. He describes arranging their meeting, urging them toward marriage within days, and helping them elope to New Orleans where Jessie’s family resisted but later celebrated their union.
An oft cited advertising jingle traces Castoria from infancy to motherhood, noting use during sickness crying and child rearing. The verse emphasizes Castoria’s role across generations with a nostalgic tone and sales language.
Policemen in Moscow light lanterns as they patrol at night. When an officer rests or enters a house, the lantern is set down on the pavement near his location.
In England of 1000 persons eight named Mary, sixty six William, sixty two John, sixty one Eliza, thirty nine Thomas, thirty five George, thirty six Sarah, thirty three Anne, thirty one James and twenty three Charles.
A letter from W. T. Oakes of Orrix Virginia dated March 27 1896 lauds Dr Fenner’s Kidney and Back Ache Cure. He states two bottles passed a stone half marble size, prevented new stones, and improved health, urging others to use it. Sold by J W Crum.
J. B. Guthrie announces he will be at McDonough on Monday and Tuesday February 7 and 8 and then every two weeks thereafter until further notice. This notice identifies Guthrie as the involved photographer and states the recurring appointment pattern.
Capital City Laundry promotes itself as a popular state laundry with emphasis on garment cleanliness. Shippment Tuesday each week. customers leave garments at Star Store office. Agent T. H. Burrity notes this arrangement.
The firm Edwards & Co is dissolved on February 1 by mutual consent. Pepperton Cotton Millis acting as treasurer A H Smith or similar signatory assumes all obligations of Edwards & Co up to the dissolution date.
The Jackson Oil Mill Co lists new prices effective February 15 for cotton seed hulls. Loose hulls cost 20 cents per hundred. the table shows various bale quantities and prices such as 23 bales at 4.00 and smaller lots at 2.00 and 1.00, reflecting tiered charges.
Notice states the plant dealer will be at Dingle Dell until 9 30 a m or at McDonough street from 10 a m to 8 p m. Plans to finish moving by April 1. Offers flowering decorative plants and vegetable plants with prices including cabbage seed bed 25c per 100 transplanted 50c per 100 tomatoes 15c per dozen mato es pot grown 50c per dozen peppers pot grown 50c per dozen.
Newt Harmon agent advertises King cotton seed direct from the farm offering fresh seed in any quantity at reasonable prices. He praises its high yield claiming a 500 pound bale can produce 1300 pounds of seed cotton and invites buyers to try it this year.
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