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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1910

Page

3

Oldest cotton bale in world sold in Jackson Georgia

The 505 pound bale ginned December 19, 1872 by water power was bought by Etheridge Smith Co. from T. H. Greer. After 38 years Greer finally sold at 10 cents per pound. Bale now weighs 488 pounds and has only once been repacked in 1894. It is on exhibition at Etheridge Smith & Co. window.

Jackson, Ga Etheridge, Smith & Co T. H. Greer Griffin Sully Greer

Panic in Chicago Laundry Fire Injures Eighteen Girls

Eighteen girls injured at Central Steam Laundry in Chicago as steam pipe bursts in the second floor mangle room causing panic. Seven jump from windows, four in serious condition. high pressure blamed. over 200 workers on second and third floors. many under twenty.

Chicago

Strikers Win Wage Increase and Shorter Day in La Crosse Brews

In La Crosse Wisconsin the brewery strike ended as workers won all points. A 2 per week wage rise and an eight hour workday replacing nine were granted along with additional concessions.

la Crosse Wis

Railroad Law Filed Invalid in Arkansas Case

U S Supreme Court strikes down Arkansas ruling requiring railroads to furnish cars for local shipments within five days. The decision holds this order burdens interstate commerce, reversing the Arkansas Supreme Court.

Washington State of Arkansas Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court of Arkan

Publicity Bill Reported by House Committee

Washington report says the McCall bill to publish campaign contributions and expenses was favorably reported to the house by Chairman Gaines of the election committee. The measure will be taken up by the house in two weeks.

Washington House Gaines Committee On Election Congress

Lion Fondles a Child in Pittsburg Cage Incident

A report says a savage lion fondled a child's hand through a cage in Pittsburg, highlighting danger to children. The aging ailments section urges Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and colds, praising its efficacy for babies with a testimonial from Mrs. George B. Davie. It markets it for coughs, colds, la grippe, asthma, and weak lungs with price details and a free trial.

Pittsburg Slaton Drug Co

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