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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
5
A local tailor markets certainty of style and all wool quality in tailored garments. Emphasizing fit and general satisfaction, the shop promises durable, well-cut clothing and attentive service to suit discerning customers.
Poem asking winds sea and moon for a place free of pain where mortals may rest. Voice answers with no earthly haven, then Hope Faith and Love declare the true resting place lies in heaven as the poem closes with a serene affirmation.
A warning about night croup compares it to a fire alarm and urges mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tar ready to treat the first signs. The ad claims the remedy has saved many lives and lists Slaton Drug Co as the seller.
French scientist M. Fournier warns against frequent washing and moisture, recommending a dry shampoo mixture of orbs root and box powder applied every two to three days. The formula, claimed to promote light, fluffy hair and new growth, contrasts with ordinary plain orris root usage.
Lincoln Illinois man famed rifle shot Captain Bogardus credits Foley's Kidney Pills with curing long kidney and bladder troubles. He suffered backache headaches and cloudy urination before using the medicine. After three bottles he claims full recovery and recommends it to fellow sufferers. Sold by Slaton Drug Co.
Local notices advertise harness repair at Jim Finley’s former stand run by J C Adams. An additional listing offers a house and lot on East Third Street for sale cheaply via F B Ournovse.
A historical clipping outlines steady city rhythms with arrivals of visitors and immigrants, train arrivals, arrests, births, funerals, weddings, business startups, fires, ship departures, building activity, accidents, suicides, divorces, and nightly restaurant spending. It notes 350 new citizens daily.
Stubborn mules aside, readers learn that loss of appetite indigestion and headaches trouble many until Dr King’s New Life Pills are tried. The ad touts pills as the world’s best stomach and liver remedy and notes a 25 cent price at Whitehurst’s drug store.
Jos L Wanner and Son advertise a large bicycle stock and repair shop serving the region between Atlanta and Macon. The notice highlights a broad selection and full repair services offered by the local firm.
Spalding athletic goods are presented as superior in quality and price with all items available at catalog prices. Baseball and tennis goods are stocked at the agency in the Argus building operated by H Shaver.
A collection of aphoristic lines on politicking, character, and social norms. It notes the ease of earning money for sinners and the paradoxes of anger, love, and publicity in relationships. Observations about hatchets, mudslinging, and entanglements frame everyday behavior with humor and caution.
Spalding agency offers special reduction to teams with measurements on file. H. M. Shaver promotes ordering before season opens to profit from the deal.
Spalding bicycles were displayed at the Spalding agency and at the Argus office as part of a promotional showcase. H. fl. Shaver was noted in connection with the display or event.
A three night treatment from The New Idea Woman's Magazine advises whitening hands and arms using one quarter pound of mutton tallow melted and rubbed into old kid gloves turned inside out. Apply nightly with a soft brush and warm water, then rub with lemon.
A comic exchange between a teacher and Tommy turns on parts of speech as they debate whether "nose" functions as a part of speech. Tommy quips his nose talks through him, while the teacher presses for grammar, highlighting playful classroom banter from Chicago News.
The article notes that in Japan there are no buttons as a common domestic burden for wives. It contrasts gender roles with traditional expectations and highlights cultural differences in home labor.
A 70 year old Elizabethtown resident, B F Tolson, writes that Electric Bitters restore health and vitality. He praises their effects on stomach, kidneys, liver, nerves, and blood and urges others to try them with a 50 cent price and guarantee from A Whitehurst, druggist.
All kinds of bathing suits trunks swimming collars and jackets can be ordered direct at the Spalding agency Argus office.
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