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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
6
The article explains maritime rules of the road emphasizing common sense over fixed lanes. It notes ships cross tracks without mark lines and explains whistle signals for starboard and port courses and rudimentary speed implications. It states steam vessels must yield to sailing vessels when collision risk exists and sailing ships out of the way of vessels under full sail.
In experiments to explain its explosiveness damp iodide of nitrogen rubbed on bass viol strings exploded when the strings were vibrated at sixty cycles per second. The explosion occurred with the G string vibration but not with the E string, showing a specific vibration rate triggers.
A collection of short vignettes contrasts a boy’s arithmetic error with a waiter father and a Finnish peasant’s strict law obedience. The humor rests on cultural norms linking occupation and behavior and on respect for law in Finland.
The author muses on the vastness of space noting that even an express train could not cover half the distance to Neptune and that distances beyond one million miles challenge the mind as the outer planets fade into a dim, far frontier.
A sarcastic woman mockingly questions a husky hobo about his work. He replies he just finished thirty days, acknowledging his recent imprisonment while the Chicago News quotes the scene. The exchange highlights social attitudes toward labor and poverty.
A Chicago Tribune quotation questions a man who claims someone served four years in a reform school and emerged remade. It notes he was seventeen entering and twenty one leaving, implying a formative, controversial transformation.
Elberton Georgia May 9 Hon Peyton M Hawes announces his bid for state treasurer to succeed J Pope Brown who will not seek reelection Hawes served seven years in the Georgia legislature five in the house and two in the senate and has fifteen years in banking He states his bid is subject to the 1910 democratic white primary to be scheduled by the party executives
Peyton M. Hawes of Elberton Georgia cites seven years in both Georgia legislature chambers and service on the banks and banking committee. He also notes fifteen years as president of Elberton Loan and Savings Bank and proposes improvements to safeguard depositors. He asks Democratic voters for consideration in the 1910 election.
For more than three decades Foley's Honey and Tar has been a household favorite for throat chest and lung ailments. It is best and safe for infants and children as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. None genuine but Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. Refuse substitutes. For sale by Slaton Drug Co.
The splendid work of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets is daily coming to light. No such grand remedy for liver and bowel troubles was ever known before. Thousands bless them for curing constipation, sick headache, biliousness, jaundice and indigestion. Sold by Slaton Drug Co. Jackson, Ga.
Chorus of promotion claims Cham berlain s Cough Remedy is safe for children without opium or narcotics. Advertises it as a quick cure for coughs and colds, especially in kids, and notes Slaton Drug Co in Jackson Georgia sells the product.
Georgia Batts County notice to creditors and kin that Carl Dolvin has applied for permanent administration of the estate of Mrs. Linnie Dolvin deceased. The Ordinary, J. H. Ham, orders appearance within legal time to show cause, if any, why administration should not be granted.
J C Flynt administrator of W F Flynt estate seeks to resign and names A H Ogletree as successor. The ordinary cites A H Ogletree and next of kin to show cause on the first Monday in June 1910 why the petition should not be granted. May 2 1910.
Ham and Carter Company lists a sale of 50 bushels of Unknown Peas available to buyers. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
A touch of rheumatism or neuralgia prompts use of Chamberlains Liniment which provides immediate relief and rapid cure. First application brings relief. Sold by Slaton Drug Co in Jackson Georgia.
A brief notice states subscriptions or sales involving Youth's Companion and The Jackson Argus priced at two dollars. The item highlights a combined offer or pricing detail for the two publications.
A year subscription costs four dollars and fifty cents for The Argus and The Atlanta Georgian. The rate sets apply to standard delivery and may vary by region or promotion. }}
Local advisory invites readers to visit the office to discuss subscription details and options. The notice emphasizes in person assistance and renewal possibilities at the reception desk.
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