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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
4
Local newspaper notices identify the Jackson Argus as the official paper of Butts County and indicate its mailing status as second class at the Jackson post office.
A May 81th 1900 notice from Jackson Georgia references public city matter listings and telephone contact for the city administration. The fragment provides location Jackson GA and a historic date but lacks concrete actions or deadlines.
A columnist extols William Jennings Bryan praising his moral seriousness and intellect. The piece rejects socialism, argues govt ownership of railroads is wasteful, and lauds Bryan’s character, humility, and leadership potential for the White House. It notes his rise from Western agitator to national figure and urges Confederate veterans to attend a Louisville reunion.
James Creelman profiles William J. Bryan in the New York Journal praising his public life moral passion and unity with followers. It notes his simple tastes temperance devotion to country and evolving gentler spirit with love as uplifting force.
General J B Good of the United Confederate Veterans requests publication of notice for the Louisville Kentucky reunion to be held May 30 through June 3 including Memorial Ceremonies marking the 92nd anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth on June 3.
The Rev S R England of Augusta conducts this week's protracted meeting at the Jackson church. He is described as an earnest preacher who has won hearts in the state, and the editor of The Argus welcomes him to Jackson on behalf of the community.
The senate confirmed Harry Edwards as postmaster at Macon. The action solidifies leadership of the Macon post office and assigns responsibilities to the appointed official.
The election last Tuesday passed quietly with several surprises in the returns. The Arcus hopes new officers receive public sympathy and meet honors with worthy conduct. An executive committee at the courthouse declared the primary results and appointed delegates to the congressional convention at Indian Spring: Obe Hendrick, T. P. Bell, A. F. White, B. Evans, W. H. Hammond, B. P. Bailey, O.M. Dukmuke.
The Kim Bell Association schedules union meetings. First District gathers at Phillippi Church on Tuesday after the second Sunday in July. Second District meets at Paran Church on Thursday and Friday before the third Sunday in June.
An advertisement promotes Browns' Iron Bitters and Browns' Bitters as liver tonics. It claims neglect leads to illness and that regular use maintains liver health, with stronger vitality and disease cure implied, and notes availability from all dealers.
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