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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1898
Page
4
Jackson Argus issue dated May 13 1898 features editor Parry Lee and city editor John G. McDonald. Publication details the paper’s official city and county status with standard front matter.
In Jackson a revival of the tiger business has stirred public disgust as whiskey sellers defy the law. Residents urge formation of a law and order league to identify and curb the tigers and end the illicit trade.
The week saw no battles by American forces but active war department preparations hint at an early Pearl of the Antilles operation by sea, followed by land forces. The Spanish flotilla, long at Cape Verde, is now reported to be at Cadiz or at sea in one or more senses.
The Argus calls for immediate adoption of municipal water works in Jackson to replace private plants. It argues sewers and drainage would be cheaper citywide, reduce fire insurance costs, improve health, and protect public wells and air from filth. De Jay is cited as costly and risky.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports President McKinley will appoint Fitzhugh Lee a major general of volunteers to command a Cuban campaign division. Lee hails from a soldiering family and has served as council general at Havana, underscoring his valor and capacity and signaling national reconciliation between the sectional foes.
In an Indianapolis speech, former President Harrison links the Cuban crisis to American influence and duty. He condemns European division of lands and argues the nation must aid Cuba with prayers, support, and a justified, neighborly policy.
The writer extols pairing General Gordon with General Lee as the most American act for a president. They praise Gordon for restraint and vigor and claim such appointments would end the war swiftly and honor the South’s patriotism while highlighting reconciliation between former enemies.
Farmers report cotton stands improving after replanting efforts while corn wheat and oats look well. Peach trees and berries promise a fine harvest. The literary club attendance was good and John Gaston elected Sunday school superintendent. The school runs nine months. correction made to prior counts. Mrs Allison praised as teacher. Mrs Jenkins still bedridden. community urged to visit the afflicted.
Mr Jas P Britton and son Eu gene Britton visit Indian Spring from Americus as Eu gene regains health in East Macon. Wigwam grounds will gain grass and flowers under manager Charley Harper. Dr Carter preaches at eight, Miss Lalah Collier and others attend Grant's Park trip. Mrs Mahaly Ridgeway of Butts County dies, burial at old family ground. Southern Women Voted piece recalls Maryland 1840s property based voting for widows and single women, with colonial voting customs and Talbot County Easton reference.
S. E. Parker of Sharon Wis writes praising DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve for itching piles, saying it stops them in two minutes and calling it the greatest pile cure on the market. Dr W L Carmichael Co endorses the product.
An advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure promises rapid relief from coughs and throat and lung troubles. It claims prevention of consumption and quick cure for colds croup bronchitis pneumonia la grippe and related illnesses, pitched by Dr W J Carmichael & Co.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, strengthens the constitution, and offers $100 reward for any uncured case. Sold by druggists with testimonials available.
Greensboro Georgia druggist T. B. Rice praises Dr Pitts Carminative with eight years of steady use and customer loyalty. J W Crum handles sales. a Globe Store ad notes 10 pounds of good roasted coffee for one dollar cash only.
The advertisement presents DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles. It cites Dr W L Carmichael and emphasizes relief as the primary aim for sufferers seeking cure.
Ad offers five engravings of Commodore Dewey Rear Admiral Sampson Commodore Schley Captain Sigsbee and Major General Fitzhugh Lee. Readers may obtain one engraving by sending ten local ladies names and two cent stamps or all five by twenty names and twenty two cent stamps. Limited edition with no advertising.
Tax notice lists locations Patillo Jenkinsburg Rinards Store Elgin Flovilla Cork Iron Springs Maddox’s Worthville Indian Spring and Jackson with dates May 20 June 1 2 8 9 14 15 16 and 18 20 21 for receiving tax returns for 1898. books close after Jackson visit.
An old remedy describes sick poison arising from undigested food in the stomach and spreading through the blood. It promotes digestion as the cure and touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a healthy plant based tonic, available at druggists with a trial bottle for 10 cents.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and council of the town of Jackson that from now on any person who ties a cow or cows in the streets within the corporate limits shall be prohibited. Violators charged before the mayor face a fine between one and ten dollars or confinement in the calaboose from one to twenty days, or both at the mayor's discretion.
A consumer-friendly notice touts Mastic Ready Mixed Paint as a time and money saver sold exclusively at The Armichael Co. The message emphasizes convenience and exclusive distribution for shoppers seeking this coating product.
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