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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
8
The department promises a marvel of beauty with an opening day display of Miss Buchman’s creations and the latest headwear. Mrs. C. R. Gresham and Miss Buchman invite visits to view an assortment not excelled outside New York and Paris. Gents' Furnishings stock is complete and up to date.
A local footwear dealer promotes a large stock of shoes with a wide price spread. The message invites customers to browse the extensive piles of footwear and find styles to fit any budget.
Domestic Department boasts largest assortment of prints ginghams and wash goods at far lower prices than any rival. Card advises watching for upcoming ad with full price list as soon as time allows and promises emphasis on value.
A local grocer promotes a wide range of farmer supplies and everyday goods at the lowest prices. The ad invites customers to visit, highlighting flour meat sugar coffee tobacco hardware crockery glassware and sundries with a big flag visible over the store.
The text praises builders of industry and institutions who create jobs and social harmony, honoring those who plan and execute enterprises that ease burdens and promote happiness. It highlights the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York in 1895 for wide benefit distribution and substantial death claim payments. It also notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as trusted for renewed strength and vitality. A Hernando county church anecdote ends with a humorous prayer miscue.
Walter Wellman cites a Chicago Times Herald theory that Capitol legislation is driven by prayer. He notes the December chaplain’s prayer for quick nation resentments and Congress’ subsequent focus on insults. The Birmingham News jokes about praying for adjournment as a public mood. Subscribe now for THE Arava.
An advertisement urges readers to take Simmons Liver Regulator as a spring tonic to improve liver function and blood. The copy claims a daily dose will transform users and directs shoppers to look for the Red Z on the package.
The Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad invites entries to name its fastest Pullman line between Macon and Tampa. The prize is ten dollars in gold, with the winner chosen by G A Macdonald, Macon. entrants must mail this clipping with paper name and date and provide contact details for Florida visitors this season.
An advertisement touts Baco-Cure as a scientific, plant based cure for tobacco use that requires no willpower. It claims a Berlin physician formula since 1872 and guarantees cure in three boxes with a 10 percent interest refund if unsuccessful. Testimonials describe dramatic weight gain and relief from debility after quitting. Sold by Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co. for $1 per box or $2.50 for three boxes with a guarantee.
Georgia Business College in Macon reports strong employment placements through its Employment Bureau with many graduates finding work as teachers stenographers accountants and office staff across several states. The college offers affordable business courses with guaranteed job placement or money back and access to well equipped banks and offices for student drills.
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