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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
1
An apparel notice extols neckwear as a clear signal of a man’s character quoting Shakespeare. The short promotional piece emphasizes that no single item of dress conveys character as effectively as neckwear.
Community snippets list residents visiting, real estate agents, and shop notices. Mentions M P Stone, Eugene Elder, W F Smith, N J Harmon, J Tom Stewart, and R L Daughtry. Highlights Dr. Tichenor antiseptic ads, Hanes jewelry, Allen Co market, and DeWitt’s remedies. Contains political note on Col. Matthews in Upson special election.
The New York World shows ten year pension disbursements totaling 1 255 630 748 dollars, surpassing the previous decade’s payments by 719 638 178 dollars for 1877 to 1886.
A brief item notes a sale involving bicycle needles described as feather weight and related terminology. The fragment implies an emphasis on light components and selling conditions without full context or clear entities.
The North Georgia Home at Decatur under the Taylors grows to seventy destitute orphans with ten more new entrants. The anniversary picnic is set for Tuesday May 18 at the home, inviting friends to celebrate the orphans’ care and religious spirit.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to keep the blood pure and vital. It argues that pure blood prevents nervous strain and muscle distress and helps resist sudden changes, exposure, or overwork.
Hon James M Smith of Orglethorpe county sold 2000 bales at 7 cents per pound for 70000 dollars. Captain Y G Rust in Albany moved 4000 bales in one day. Jordan and Locket's 2719 bales averaged 440 pounds per bale, selling for 272 cents per pound and bringing 330358 dollars. April 27. Atlanta Ga.
Fink McAvoy of Westfield formerly with the L.N.A. & C. Ry. states he has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for ten years and considers it the best remedy of its kind. He recommends it for all bowel disorders and says he never is without it in his family. Available through druggists. The piece also notes Georgia's religious revivals making the year notable.
A fragmentary notice notes a partnership previously formed and envelopes set aside for disposal. The readable text hints at a former agreement and actions to discard related documents.
A reader suggests using Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic instead of grease or salve to treat a wound and deter or stop rackets. The note hints at practical remedies and concerns about protection.
A historic notice from J H Zeilin & Co warns customers to check for the word Regulator on Simmons Liver Regulator packaging to avoid counterfeit products. The firm emphasizes only their red Z wrapper and name identify the authentic medicine used for fevers, bilious illness, constipation, headaches, and dyspepsia.
A six year old horse raised in Georgia is offered for sale by A. G. Hitchrns. Available for cash purchase or on time terms.
Farmers seeking Muriate of Potash can buy it from J. B. Settles at The Star Store who offers the product in stock.
Edward's and Parker of Plains Ga hail Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best on earth for rheumatism lame back and deep seated muscular pains sold by all druggists.
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