War era chatter and political barbs from a Forsyth column
Addison H. Shaver's Jackson Georgia column mocks rivals Dupont Guerry and Sam Jones, cites Andrew Carnegie predicting annexation of Britain, lauds Jake Smith as "Hell Roaring," recalls Dewey and Sherman, and rails against Roosevelt era politics with sharp jabs at Clark, Blackburn, and Waillim Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Great Britain
Andy
Dupont Guerry
Sam Jones
William Tecumseh Sherman
Jake Smith
Jake
Patronize Home Merchants and Support Our Town
An Exchange column urges Jackson residents to shop at local home merchants rather than Chicago firms, citing community ties, support for schools, and fair dealing. It praises editor’s own practice of patronizing Dalton and Jackson shops and urges buying locally to strengthen the town. The piece also notes beef, silver, wheat, and cotton prices as economic context and critiques free coinage of silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Craven Crowninshield
Sol Smith Russell
the Argus
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montomery, Ward & Co
Chicago
Seigle, Cooper & Co
Charles A. Stevenson & Co
Marshall, Field & Co
Home Merchant
Illinois
Jackson
Macon
Atlanta
The
Areus
Dalton
Big City
Beef Trust
Rules for success and political notes from Georgia
Carnegie’s advice on success is echoed with cautions about drink and focus. Obituaries for Amos Cummings are celebrated. Prohibition politics are critiqued as Campaign 1902 Georgia tone and commentary. Endorses Judge Bartlett for June 5th and notes Gov Candler plans to stay in Atlanta after term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Argus
Judge Bartlett
Georgia
Estill
Guerry
Joe Terrell
Sam
Estill Gains Support in Butts County Campaign
Readers of The Argus note shifting political winds as Estill gains daily backing in Georgia elections. Critics denounce Roosevelt’s actions over the Dewey and Miles decoration and debate credit for the Aguinaldo capture amid partisan press discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Butts County
Estill
Terrill and Guerry
the Argus
Fresh Meats Ice and Fish Ad by Crawford & Co
L. M. Crawford & Co announces fresh meats ice and fish with careful attention to all orders and prompt mercy. T. J. Dempsey offers loans at 6 percent on good securities and funds can be borrowed as needed. Phone number 136. A Lawrence is the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Crawford & Co
A. Lawrence
T. J. Dempsey
Old Soldier's Experience with Dr Kings New Life Pills
Civil war veteran M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana attests his wife was sick long despite doctors but cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills. They always do. Available at Harris Drug Co. drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Kings
Harris Drug Co
Ripe Strawberries and Local Advertisements
Fresh strawberries marketed daily at Mrs S C McCanpress corner 3rd and Bailey streets. Allen Co offers fresh bread. Health ad touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns and sores claiming fast healing and cure even after delay with a testimonial from H C Hardy. Warns to beware of imitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. McCanpress
3Rd and Bailey Sts
Allen & Co
de Witt
DeWitt
H. C. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
W. L. Carmichael & Co
Trustees of the Jackson Institute Meet to Elect Teachers
The Trustees will hold a meeting on May 27 1902 to elect teachers for the ensuing year. All applications must be in writing and filed with the clerk before that time. O H Cantrel Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Institute
O. H. Cantrel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson Argus
Butts Co
Jackson Post Office
A. H. Shaver
Addison H. Shaver
Jackson, GA
Warcu Jackson
Wuar Terrell
Forsyth
Graves
Memphis
Dewey
Schley
Teddy
B. M. Blackburn
Charleston
Roosevelt
South Carolina
Blackburn
Jon Wheeler
Sherman
Joe
Wheeler
New York Commercial Advertiser
Hancock
Hancock On A Tender Spot. the Advertiser
Savannah
Admiral Dewey
Waillim Tecumseh Sherman
Smith
Carolina
Weyler
Kirchner
Arcus
Macon News
Mr. Carnegie
Terrell and Guerry
Kilkenny
Michael O'Flaherty
Tipperary
ALL America
Amos Cummings
New York
Bpstor McIntosh
Albany Herald
Reiger
California
W. I. Wagner
Florist
McDonough Street
Roosevlt
Miles
Legion of Honor
Congress
Henry Richardson
Darling
Henry
J.B. Robins
Edgar Saltons
Edison
Santos Dumont
Saltus
America
H Clay Evans
Chattanooga
Evans
Terrell
Senoia Enterprise-Gazette
Brother Nolan
Pres
Vienna
Aguinaldo
Funston
McArthur
Santiago
Sampson
Savannah News
Brother Hancock
Allen &Co.’s
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