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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
7
Jackson and Butts County news mix civic affairs, elections, and community life. Mentions registration for the June primary, a candidate for legislature Col Threatt Moore, and local industry including Carmichael Buggy Co. and McKibben Repository plans. Also notes weather, farming, and cultural events.
Old Soldier's Experience tells of M. M. Austin from Winchester Indiana praising Dr Kings New Life Pills as curing his wife after a long illness. He lauds the pills and notes they cost 25 cents at Harris Drug Co. Drug store.
L. M. Crawford and A. Lawrence promote fresh bread meats ice and fish with careful order attention and prompt delivery. Phone number 136 provided for contact and orders.
A resident of Butts County declares for the state legislature with July primary forthcoming. He pledges fairness and dedication, notes limited chance to meet all voters, and invites opponents to public discussions on Assembly issues. May 1 1902.
McKipsen Co offers 100 cords of dry pine wood for sale at 2.00 per cord delivered. All orders filled promptly.
In Henry County the Populist voters view the Democratic primary results as acceptable. Ernest Smith lost the nomination, while Col. E M Smith’s defeat spurred white citizens to back Dr. Redwine, praised as a fine Henry County citizen who can be a faithful legislator. Redwine previously aligned with Populists and was nominated by them.
Stock hogs meat hogs and shoats offered for cash sale by Allen and Co. Prices described as reasonable. Call and see if you want to buy. advertisement notes stock available for purchase.
A Berner, Georgia reader urges publication of a letter commending Bishop Keiley for denouncing the president and the army commander while praising Jefferson Davis. The writer condemns Charleston’s commercial sentiment and mocks South Carolina for shifting on its historic stance, lauding Keiley and Davis.
An item labeled as potato bug killer claims to kill a million insects in ten minutes and is priced at 10 cents per package at the Ten Cent Store.
Jacksons Chautauqua at Jackson Ga will run a one first class fare for round trips July 6 to 12, with final return July 13. The rate applies to all Georgia origin points and is issued by the Southeastern Passenger Association under multiple railroads led by the Georgia Railroad and Central of Georgia.
Ripe strawberries from Mrs. McCanpress address Corner 3rd and Bailey and an April Honor Roll at Jenkinsburg School list students including Clifford Moss Nina May Phillips Lillie Childs Emogene Jinks Eloise Meredith Barney Ware Flossie Johnson Ivie Johnson Estelle Stroud and many others. Teachers Miss Mary M Woods and Miss Erric R Merrill oversee the program.
A Ten-Cent Stor advertises a potato bug killer priced at ten cents per package claiming it can kill a million insects in ten minutes. The note emphasizes affordability and rapid effect for home gardeners.
The speaker argues true character shows at home not in public, insisting a man who harms his family or keeps secrets behind a mask is a fraud, while genuine kindness at home proves moral worth. He dismisses world opinions and religious differences if the home life reveals virtue or vice.
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