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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
2
Seasonable merchandise offers faultless cut and adjustment with Black Braid detailing on Tailor Suitings and Ducks. Costumes range from 1.75 to 2.50 with Butterick patterns at 0.40. A full supply of fancy braids lace and ribbons stays competitively priced as changes keep style fresh and varied. Beauty and fashion power draw admirers as kaleidoscopic updates recur.
Prudent buyers raid the millinery department as stock and styles stay high quality. Miss Edwards and assistants supply latest New York and Baltimore styles at home with French or garni materials and velvet lace decorations. Dresses from 3.00 to 5.09 with Butterick patterns, lawns, dimities, organdies, swisses, and a full line of fabrics and trimmings are on sale. June fashion sheets and The Delineator issue are available.
Retailer advertises large stock of women shoes in Jackson offering two week sale on all low cuts oxfords sandals and slippers. Highlights oxblood and chocolate colors with ladies kid patent tip oxfords priced from 45 cents to 2.50 per pair.
In Jackson and nearby areas, J R Wright visited Macon, Allen & Co promoted pickled goods, and J M Darden of Unionville was seen in town. Advertisements tout Dr Tichenors Antiseptic, One Minute Cough Cure, and Hanes Jeweler. Allen & Co Grocers seek 100 dozen eggs weekly while Ci McKibben bought a Jackson phaeton. Local officials and residents mention new ad changes and upcoming shop promotions.
An archival adic snippet traces Castoria from baby to grandmother, noting continual use as a trusted remedy across life stages and generations. The tagline frames Castoria as a family staple cited in multiple life moments.
Messrs. Tom Carter and D. Nelms of Henry county were trading in Jackson Saturday. They advocate Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic as a cure for horse colic, urging readers to dose their horse or mule for relief.
Mr. P C Carswell of Macon visited his sister Mrs Woods here last Sunday. J L Wagners garden plow is built at the Novelty shop. Mrs Wallie McLarin of Macon visited Miss Joe Warner at Indian Springs last week and will soon travel to Europe.
Mrs. A Inveen of Alton Illinois suffered eight months with sciatic rheumatism. After trying remedies and doctor visits, she used one and a half bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm and was completely cured. She shares the note to help others with similar affliction. 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by all druggists.
U S authorities arrested R A Wilson last week and carried him to Atlanta to answer to the charge of dealing in fauor on which revenue was not paid He was released on bond Eggs eggs eggs Allen Co want 100 dozen weekly Merchants sold goods last Saturday with caution Monday opened up with vim Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by druggist R J Warren Pleasant Brook N Y now a household word Where Chamberlains Cough Remedy is known people prefer it Sold by all druggists The Argus reports Sam Bostwick Peeksville ill with chills and fever
Our jail is again clear of prisoners. We have some of the nobbies Phaetons and Surries ever offered the trade in Jackson. J.J. THORNTON & Co.
Dr and Mrs Langston of Peeks ville were in the city last Saturday shopping. Prevent sickness and save doctors bill at this season by keeping your blood rich and pure with Hood s Sar saparilla. W O Crawley one of Jasper county s nest citizens was in the city last Saturday.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers promote a Digestive Cordial that contains pre digested food and digestive principles to aid digestion. A 10 cent sample bottle demonstrates its value for dyspepsia and can be obtained from any druggist. Laxol is recommended for children as a substitute for Castor Oil.
Mr. J. C. Adams of Barnesville spent last week in the city visiting his son E. L. Adams. He expressed pleasure with the town and enjoyed the visit.
Sixty four page medical reference aimed at men and women with private diseases, youth errors, contagious diseases, and female troubles. Promotes Dr Hathaay & Co at 2244 So Broad St Atlanta Georgia.
A Georgia travel column praises Indian Spring and the Calumet Hotel. Notable visitors include New York dry goods man W F Brittain and Macon guests Mr and Mrs Neel and Mr Eads. The Calumet offers telephone links, electric calls, waterworks, and a fresh water air pump, with low rates and excellent fare. The piece extols the healthful waters and Imperial Nature’s offering to man.
An advertisement extols Hood’s Sar saparilla and Hood’s Pills to enrich and purify blood and cure indigestion. Electric Bitters advertised as a tonic for old people, aiding digestion without alcohol, claiming to strengthen bowels and organs. Prices listed as fifty cents and one dollar per bottle.
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