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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
4
Local notices hint at campaigns and candidates with Chas Crisp and Hoke Smith meeting on financial policy. Georgia discussions turn to free silver, Atlanta growth, and Republican prospects as debates deepen before the March elections.
The writer notes a Georgia banker who claimed to be a republican in business yet a democrat in sentiment. They argue Republicans hoard wealth and oppose Democratic administrations, but when Republicans gain power their confidence and wealth return, revealing a pragmatic, not ideological, stance.
The text indicates Col W J Speer is expected to succeed Col R A Hardeman as State Treasurer after Hardeman announced he would not seek re election. Speer is described as eminently qualified and familiar with department details and state interests.
Secretary Hoke Smith asks Congress for a 25000 appropriation to fund a National Academy of Science commission studying and implementing a forestry system for the United States. He has pressed for a broad reform of forestry laws for three years and now seeks an intelligent national timber observation and cultivation plan.
Texas output reached a record 150 million bushels of corn while cotton fell about one third from the previous year. The corn boom brought high profits despite a smaller cotton crop, and southern farmers showed improved conditions. analysts warn a shift back to cotton could raise prices for mistakes of the past year.
The New York World criticizes the U S senate for ninety members employing 858 staff at about 482000 annually. Each senator receives 5000 salary plus 5855 attendance costs. 121 clerks to committees operate in a 90 member body. 52 laborers and 15 policemen are hired. Senator Chandler highlights the waste and ties family payments to nominal services. Reform is urged.
The Kentucky legislature faces public scorn as weeks pass with no U.S. Senate result. Lawmakers spend tax money in inaction while governor calls out militia after gun-toting demonstrations. Frankfurt citizens join the uproar over this chaotic session.
A damaged column argues the Republican governor’s decision to call out state troops is controversial. The piece condemns the scene as a national disgrace and a blot on Kentucky, urging an end to civil strife without bloodshed.
Putnam judge Joseph Turner may seek congress while Col Warren of Hawkinsville declares in Crisp district. Others discussed include Judge Allen Fort and Edward Jones of Albany. Nixon era figures like Col Dickerson of Homeryville and Col Johnson withdraw. Pan-American gossip touches local races across several counties with no firm opposition details.
A newspaper warns against boys playing a marble game of chance called winnance arguing it is a form of gaming that can lead to gambling. It cautions youth that early exposure to betting can foster future stakes in money and cards, and urges letting the game alone to avoid harm.
An 1896 notice describes issuing bonds and coupons to fund a county court house in Butts County. Voters are directed to mark ballots: For the issue of court house bonds or Against the issue. If approved, the Ordinary shall issue bonds and build and furnish the court house for the citizens. James F. Carmichael Ordinary. March 6 1896.
An 19th century advert promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the world’s top remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists the price as 25 cents per box with sale through all druggists.
Saturday Mr and Mrs F G Etheridge hosted an Old Ladies Dining at their home for their mother Mrs Sarah G Etheridge with guests Mrs J R Respess Mrs F H Webb Mrs Mc Lain Mrs A H Gibbs Mrs Aga Buttrill Mrs McCallum and Mrs Mary Ham The piece lauds the elder ladies as salt of the earth noting the combined ages total 618 years and urges appreciation for older generations.
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