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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
7
J Matt McMichael announces candidacy for representative from Butts County seeking re election in the Democratic primary. He pledges to serve the people and improve the county, noting his first term taught him the duties of the office and asking for continued voter support.
A candidate announces for the Superior Court Judge seat in the Flint Circuit, asking voters for support in the Democratic primary. E F Dupree signs the notice urging public backing and votes from the circuit residents.
A candidate for judge in the Flint circuits seeks Democratic primary support and votes from the people. The statement thanks supporters and invites broad backing for the campaign.
John P. Ross announces his candidacy for the Sixth Congressional District. He declares support for self-government autonomy and individual rights, favoring a free ballot and general government under constitutional order. He pledges to detail his views before the Democratic primary and seeks voters approval and judgment.
A formal self announcement by J J Flynt seeks Democratic nomination for the Sixty sec Congress in the Sixth District. He pledges to travel to every county and meet voters personally and promises to dedicate his efforts to public service if elected.
Forsyth Georgia February 1 1910 C H Bloodworth declares his candidacy for Congress in the Sixth District Democratic primary. He pledges independence from pledges and vows to fight extravagant spending taxes and states rights encroachments while serving the people. He urges voters to evaluate his record and promises prompt attention to constituents.
Cc L Bartlett asserts loyalty to constituents and party while denouncing tyranny and criticizing Speaker and Rules Committee. He argues long experience will enable better service in the next Democratic dominated House and asks for renomination.
A rugged girl described as a Regular Tom Boy climbs trees jumps ditches and wields a knife while enduring scratches cuts sprains and burns. Her mother applies Bucklen arnica salve to heal boils eczema old sores and piles quickly. 25c at C Whitehurst’s.
Advertisement notes Ham and Carter Company offering 50 bushels of Unknown Peas for sale. It also includes a patent medicine pitch for Electric Bitters aimed at women with nervous or digestive issues, citing Slaton Drug Company as guarantor of satisfaction for 50c.
Isaac Cook commander of Commander Julius A Pratt Post No 143 writes of relief from backache and kidney pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. He reports freedom from backache and painful bladder misery and recommends the product to friends. For sale by Slaton Drug Co.
Jos L Waaner and Son advertise a large assortment of bicycles and repair services located between Atlanta and Macon. They emphasize wide stock and quick service from a local shop.
The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Pills as curing backache and strengthening kidneys. It claims to correct urinary irregularities and build up worn tissues while eliminating excess uric acid causing rheumatism. It also states the product prevents Brights Disease and Diabetes and restores health and strength.
A village wedding tale recounts Israel Lane testing the bridegroom David Fletcher with a hunting license joke. The clerk misreads the license, sparking humor as Israel reveals the gag about “getting her” after the ceremony.
A London Times reminiscence contrasts early campaign pageantry with modern methods. It recalls Disraeli and Gladstone canvassing with bands banners crowds and festive excess including beverages and late nights during 19th century contests.
The article notes scorpions have two antennae under the thorax that act as hearing organs. These delicate structures respond to very faint vibrations and even inaudible sounds, helping scorpions detect danger and communication.
An authority notes the first Supreme Court justice wore a gown at the start of the court's history. Justice John Jay wore his own academic gown earned from Trinity College Dublin, a tricolored garment now quaint as the modern black robe is standard.
At an early dog show Samuel J. Tilden bought a large Great Dane. When asked its name he answered Askim, insisting that was the name. The dog performed only when fed, and Tilden quipped that he would make a good politician as he fed him a bone.
The Denver News quotes a thinker noting a man will wait half a day for two fish to bite but won t wait three minutes for his wife to ready for church. The exchange highlights humor on male patience and domestic life.
A witty Buffalo Express quip about a man losing supremacy at home due to his wife trying to phone him at the office and the office failing to understand the name. The joke hinges on miscommunication and household role dynamics.
A man who never spoke joins a story tellers club that prizes humor but he only thrives when silent. His wife coaches him on a story, and after the contest he notes others told clever tales. He fears judgment for learning from a woman, while his wife hints other wives share such tales at card parties.
A professor of histology at an eastern college keeps tea disks to illustrate blood cells. His wife discovers the items and questions their meaning. He explains the white disks as white blood cells, red as red blood cells, and the blue as venous corpuscles, then reportedly quits poker.
A mother of six testifies about a husband who drinks and fails to provide, seeking a long sentence. The man offers to sign a pledge if released, while the wife insists he did keep a prior pledge only to relapse. The exchange unfolds with the judge presiding.
The piece compares blood to the sea and shell sounds, describing blood flow as the constant movement that nourishes the body. It invites readers to listen with a shell or ear to hear the life-sustaining circulation in nature.
A factory owner in New York predicts a boy employed by a man will become a king of finance. The boy has sold homing pigeons to Brooklyn buyers, and the birds repeatedly return. The observer worries the boy may one day sell him his own factory.
Rita recalls a troublesome suitor who caused a scene with her, then proposed to her sister after asking if their father would object to him as a son-in-law. Stella listens as the gossip hints at a scandalous match in Illustrated Bits.
The high cost of living raises prices but Foley's Honey and Tar keeps its quality and cost steady. It remains the best remedy for coughs colds whooping cough and throat chest lung ailments. The genuine product comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. For sale by Slaton Drug Co.
An advertisement promoting Swamp Root, a kidney remedy by Dr. Kilmer & Co. claims kidney disease leads to heart and lung issues and urges quick treatment. It touts Swamp Root as easing urinary troubles, stopping frequent urination, and improving kidney function with sample offers and mail order information.
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