Local Campaign Jabs and Oratorical Prize News
Jackson Ga May 2 1902 readers hear attacks on hogshead campaign lies and praise for stiLL as he rises. Pension reforms draw deserters as New Orleans hosts next year’s reunion with Dallas hailed as a success. Griffin News notes interest focused on Stevens Merritt Williams. Nora W Gran of Clarksville wins Atlanta oratorical contest representing Dahlonega school with Mercer second by three points.
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Kansas
New Orleans
Dallas
Tun G. O. P
Cuba
Porto Rico
Egan
Nora W. Gran
Clarksville
Atlanta
Dahlonega Agricultural and Military School
Mercer University
Griffin wedding sparks heresy scare over fashion belief
Doualass Glessner, leader of Griffin's 400, faces possible heresy charges after declaring there is such a thing as being too fashionable. Both bride and groom suffered appendicitis at the church wedding altar, adding a sensational note to the ceremony.
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Doualass Glessner
Griffin
Newspapers Refuse Liquor Ads Across State
The Macon News notes several papers in Georgia that do not accept liquor advertisements. Named papers include the Jackson AR aus, the Moultrie Observer, the Vienna News, the Colony Citizen of Fitzgerald, the Waycross Journal, Summerville News, the Madison Advertiser, the Marietta Journal, and the Carrollton Free Press.
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Jackson Araus
The
Moultrie Observer
Vienna News
Colony Citizen of Fitzgerald
Waycross Journal
Summerville News
Madison Advertiser
Marietta Journal
Carrolton Free Press
Macon News
Jackson Argus
Georgia
Advertiser
State House Candidate Presses Circular Delivery
A candidate in TurnspAY asks editors to publish 200 copies of a political circular and mail to prominent citizens. The writer criticizes the request as risking penitentiary violation of postal laws and forcing editors to incur extra postage, arguing it seeks votes through improper means.
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the Argus
State House
Addison H Shaver Named Georgia World's Fair Commissioner
The Union Times notes Addison H. Shaver, editor and proprietor of The Jackson Argus in Georgia, appointed by Gov. Sandler as commissioner from the sixth district to the 1908 St. Louis World's Fair. His task is to secure and display Georgias mechanical and agricultural products. The piece lauds Shaver as a premier newspaper man and praises the honor as beneficial to the state and his county.
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Addison H. Shaver
Georgia
Jackson ArGus
Sandler
St. Louis
Shaver
Union
South Carolina
Times
Oconee
Brother Brooks
THE
ARGUS
Jackson
Clark Howell
Georgia Senate
Rufus E. Lester
John S. Davidson
Clark
Keiley praises Roosevelt critique of Davis in Savannah
In a Memorial Day address before Confederate Veterans in Savannah Bishop B J Keiley sharply contrasts Theodore Roosevelt with Jefferson Davis. He calls Roosevelt a reflector of political expediency and condemns the "rough rider" label while praising Davis as a statesman and soldier. The Argus lauds Larkin D. Watson Chapter for Memorial Day success in Jackson noting Col Threatt Moore as orator and the Crosses of Honor award. The paper also laments rising living costs and warns against trusting corrupt politicians amid newspaper supply price hikes linked to the paper trust.
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Bill Arp
Roosevelt
South
Confederate Veterans of Savannah
B. J. Keiley
Washington
Davis
Jefferson Davis
Benedict Arnold
Aaron Burr
Mr. Davis
Miles
White House
Kaiser
Alabama
Grand Army
Theodore Roosevelt
THE
ARGUS
Larkin D. Watson
Daughters of Confederacy
Jackson
Col. Threatt Moore
Butts County
No Party To A Lie Denies Coronation Honor To Clark
Captain Charles E. Clark who led the Oregon at Santiago declines representing the American navy at Edward VII's coronation. The Savannah News lauds his stand as a prudent choice, noting Clark's wartime feats and criticizing rivals promoted on political grounds.
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Chas. E. Clark
Oregon
Santiago
Edward
The
Savannah News
Charles E. Clark
London
Clark
Spain
Taylor
Evans
Capt
Capt. Clark
Schley
Cook
Abbi Sampson
Crowningshield
Admiralty
Crowningschild, Long
Sampson, McKinley, Roosevelt & Co
Navy of
United States
Postponement talk on St. Louis World’s Fair spreads again
The Jackson Argus editorial mocks ongoing delays to the St Louis World’s Fair project, while the Oconee Enterprise recalls a tale of woe about an empty jail and no sheriff sale in twelve months. The quip suggests regional newspapers view the issue with humor and skepticism.
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Devil Brooks
Oconee
Oconee County
Jackson Argus
Brother Shaver
Jackson and
Butts County
Georgia editors defend independence and bias limits
The Jackson Argus and other Georgia papers defend editorial independence, reject ads for whiskey, and urge impartial reporting. Carried notes praise for Clark Howell and state leaders while commenting on campaign stances and regional office hopes.
Don’t Start Wrong This Summer With a Lingering Cough
A vintage advertisement urges avoiding a summer cold and promotes One Minute Cough Care as a safe quick remedy. It claims effectiveness for coughs, colds, croup, grip, bronchitis, and throat and lung troubles. Endorsed by J. H. Bowles and W. L. Carmichael & Co.
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J. H. Bowles
Groveton, N. H
W. L. Carmichael & Co
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold Ad Claims
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for a cold. It promises relief of coughing and cold symptoms for 25 cents with a pay later offer.
Garbage wagon visit notice to residents report to Dr J Lee ByRos
Public sanitation notice urges residents to report if the garbage wagon does not visit premises twice weekly to Dr J Lee ByRos, Chairman Sanitary Committee, for action and record.
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J. Lee ByRos
Sanitary Col
Mail Carrier Recovers After Kidney Ailment
Burnett Mano of vanna Ohio recalls years of kidney trouble and back pain. He says six bottles of Electric Bitters cured him, restoring energy and comfort. Harris Drug Co. offers the remedy at five cents with guarantee.
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Burnett Mano
Vanna
Harris Drug
Real Estate for Sale in Jackson and Atlanta Listings
Lots 8 10 12 20 23 7 46 52 54 56 58 1 mixed in W Scott sub division Jackson and further parcels 73 and 75 with prices and terms. Address and attorney building in Atlanta Georgia on grant.
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W. \. Scott
Jackson
Austr
Atlanta
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Butts Co
Jackson Postoffice
A. H. Shaver
Jackson, GA
Tapp
O. B. Stevens
W. B. Merritt
Wiley Williams
Griffin News
Bishop Keiley
Teddy
Keiley
Carmichael Buggy Co
Aregus
Harris Drug CO
W. I. Wagner
Florist
McDonough Street
Tur
Birmingham
Conyers Courier
Shaver & Scott
Rockdale Free Press
Sam Jones
Broughton
Seah Wright
Guerry
Albany Herald
South Georgia
Estill
Terrell and Guerry
North Georgia
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