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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
4
A detailed advertisement touts faultless tailor made costumes with smooth tailoring and Black Braid decoration. Prices range from 175 to 2.50 with Butterick Pattern at 40 cents. The store promises vast varieties of fancy braids trims and ever changing kaleidoscopic styles to please customers.
Prudent buyers raid the Millinery Department as stock and styles stay strong. Enormous outlet and large purchases provide greater variety than elsewhere along with under prices. Miss Edwards and assistants serve Jackson customers with the latest New York and Baltimore styles locally.
A delicate summer gown in French organdy with colored lining features velvet lace edging and ribbon. Dresses can be made from $3.00 to $5.59 with 35 cents for Butterick patterns. The shop offers lawns dimities organdies swisses and other fabrics plus trims and June fashion sheets and The Delineator for June.
Readable listing shows five cases of men’s low cut shoes offered for summer wear at bargain prices. Prices described as cheap with options of three or five US dollars.
The Star Store at Jackson Mercantile Company advertises a two week sale on low cuts oxfords sandals slippers and kid patent tip oxfords with colors oxblood and chocolates. Prices range from 45 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents per pair.
A poem contrast highlights rural work from dawn to night and mortgage burdens. Local notes praise Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic for wounds and colic, listing its 50 cent price and endorsements from merchants and readers. Mentions of fireside poems and a contest at Mr. Carmichael's prize poem event accompany small town chatter.
The Shakers of Mt. Lebanon New York are praised for a century of digestion study. Their Digestive Cordial is touted as safe and effective for indigestion with a trial bottle at 10 cents. Laxol is recommended for children as a Castor Oil alternative.
Jim Kinard travels to Jackson on Tuesday from Dublin to oversee personal interests requiring his attention at Jackson.
Claim cites no inflammation or suppuration in wounds properly dressed with Dr Tichenors Antiseptic and dares readers to test the product to prove the statement.
Col. T. J. Dempsey has been in town for several days arriving from Washington. Local residents note his presence and activities during his stay.
An old advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as an alwayseasonable dose that keeps the liver active and bowels regular, prevents biliousness, promotes digestion, and keeps people well. Dr. T. W. Mason of Macon Georgia endorses its effectiveness in families.
A fragmented quote notes Puck saying it is better to be disappointed in love than in marriage with a reference to DeWitt's Witch Hazel and a cryptic line about selling to anyone seeking an act.
Dr W. Carmichael of Jackson attends the state Pharmaceutical convention as one of the leading and most successful druggists in the region. The Macon News notes his prominence and professional standing.
The notice markets Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure, claims constitutional treatment, and offers one hundred dollars for any failure. It notes testimonials and lists the Toledo company address, with druggists selling at 75 cents. The rest is local aside, mentioning social and community lines.
The motion for a new trial will be argued before Judge Beck on June fifth. Col Preston says the defense anticipates securing a new trial.
An old catalog blurb touts a feather weight heating bicycle as almost dust light and almost as swift as the wind, claiming strength beyond heavier machines and offering a free catalogue.
Editor Morrison extols Electric Bitters as a potent cure for constipation sickness headaches and a strong general tonic. Mrs Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered after six bottles restoring appetite digestion energy and vitality. Sold at two prices 50 cents and 1.00 at drug stores.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and coughs with a guarantee of cure. It claims effectiveness for whooping cough asthma hay fever pneumonia bronchitis and colds. It recommends Dr Kings New Life Pills to aid digestion and promises free trial bottles at drugstores with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
Before you buy hardware see Hitchins, his prices are remarkably affordable and the store advertises value with competitive quotes. The notice highlights low cost on tools and supplies and invites shoppers to compare.
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a source of vital force to strengthen and nourish the body. It claims the product enriches the blood and supports the system when ordinary food fails. Available in two sizes 59 c and 1.60 with a free book on request. Scott & Bowne New York.
A New Hampshire child weighing 287 pounds rides the extremely light Keating bicycle. The catalog promotes the featherweight machine with the baby on the saddle and emphasizes selling the Keating, not the child.
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