21 May 1896
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
1
The Globe Store promotes Secret Bargain Day with low Sacrifice Prices. Customers are told to watch for weekly bargains and that deals run Mondays from 10 to 12 o'clock with spot cash pricing and limited quoted items.
Amoskeag A C A advertises best grade homespun at 5 cents per yard and cheaper alternatives at 53 cents. Indigo blue calicoes and shirting calico priced around 84e yd and 8 cents respectively. Pereales for shirt waists offered at 6 cents. Zephyr chambray ginghams pushed from 15 cents to 7 4 cents as overstock reduction.
Ad for dress fabrics with 40 inch black nunsveiling wool. Priced 33e per yard, with other patterns at 50c per yard. Emphasizes suitability for hot weather and new patterns at affordable rates.
Advert shows colored linen Batiste strips priced at 60 cents with emphasis on sale. Mentions Monday as available day with specific rate 53 cents for a listed item.
A new shipment of light weight coats and vests arrives with prices ranging from 125 to 675. Also new lots of mens pants available with prices shown as 350, 400, and 200, 300 for 75.
A local retailer touts a superior clothing stock with prices ranging from low to high, asserting their garments are backed by quality and fit. The ad claims strong customer demand and popularity, highlighting pride in their clothing department.
A fragment notes odd waist sizes from 38 to 44 and a price of 5 oo, with a claim that similar items are cheaper at other stores.
Dongola Kid Button 75c Kid Sutton Needle Toe Patent Dip up to 125 Pongola with tip heel and spring heel prices to 700 Full line of Evitt sros Clark Culmary and Co's Ladies and Misses fine shoes
Ladies oxfords and Kid oxfords priced at 50e to 125e. Ladies and Misses sandals from 75e to 150e. Children slippers 50e to 75e. Hamilton Brown shoes offer ladies slippers from 1.00 to 2.00.
A merchant notes leather price drops allow closer pricing across several shoe lots. The line indicates many pairs were bought after the decline and will be sold for less than competitors.
Local shop showcases a full line of straw goods in latest styles with hats for men and boys, and a complete assortment of undergarments. Items include Yeoman Dun lap and Knox shapes, tiff hats, collars, cuffs, neckwear, socks, and suspenders.
Jackson merchants boast excellent yearly trade with significant growth over last year. Farmers’ collections remain robust and buggies sell fast, signaling prosperity and local industry support. A Sunday riding debate is noted with calls for moderation and propriety.
The ad urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla this season to prevent run-down illness. It claims the money spent on six bottles will return as improved health, vigor, and nerve strength.
In Hawkinsville the News and Dispatch notes a brisk campaign push from three candidates in district three. Fort and Lewis falter as Warren gains momentum toward a congressman bid, while readers are urged to subscribe for Tore Arcus.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for tired nerves, weak health, and debility. Claims purified blood feeds nerves and organs, with numerous testimonials and promises of better sleep and happiness after consistent use.
A newspaper reporter seeks an interview while an eminent statesman orders the servant to send him away. James confirms commands to barricade the fire escape and seal the roof hole as preparations continue.
The meeting saw 880 shares represented out of about 500 issued with no dissent in the election of the old Board of Directors. The institute is in debt about 1000 dollars, prompting calls for local aid to maintain tuition and raise the school’s standing. The note urges Barnesville and similar towns to support the Institute to share the burden and preserve its bright future.
A St. Louis man offers a quick home business selling berries grapes and peaches using a cold process that requires no heating or sealing. He claims ten minutes per bush and that he sold directions to 120 families, promising samples and full directions for eighteen two cent stamps.
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