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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
3
A sale listing organdy fabrics billed as the finest dainty items in white with exquisite color combos. Highlights include 81 inch wide organdy at a strong value and 31 inch width American organdies. Prices noted per yard and per piece.
In a speech in Alexandria Col Mosby defends his war record and recounts carrying the Confederate flag through town as Fitzhugh Lee confirms the moment. The exchange highlights pride in Confederate actions and a lingering memory in Virginia. P. E. Griscam of Gaars Mills La endorses Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Fiovilla Drug Co. and all dealers.
Maj. W. J. Owens commanded the Georgetown detachment known as Spaniard-killers. At the depot in Lexington he lined them up and tried right about face twice with no movement. In a thunderous shout he cursed them and then they promptly faced right and marched to camp.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 to any case it cannot cure, invites testimonials, and notes availability from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, with Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
An advertisement promotes Nubian Tea as a remedy for dyspepsia, indigestion, and constipation. It also claims to regulate the liver and lists a price of 25 cents.
Local items report Prof. T. B. McLeroy visiting Seguin and friends in the area. Miss Martha Redman remains ill and Col. J. L. Barnett is in critical condition after a fall. Walter Andrews regains strength, Luther Redman plagued by poisoned lips, and jokes about a thunder wood toothbrush surface. Marriage plans and illnesses also appear with reliance on De Witt’s Little Early Risers for laxative relief.
Mr. W. T. Nelson has recovered from a illness after accidentally taking laudanum. Dr. Jarrell treated him with antidotes and he is now active on the streets. He recently returned from a three month trip to North Carolina and Virginia. After recovery he had deeds released and now enjoys his health and daily drives his high stepper when weather is favorable.
Mr Geo S Anderson of Rossville York county Penn after a severe rheumatic attack used Chamberlains Pain Balm and reports it did much good He asks the price for a dozen bottles to supply friends and neighbors The product is noted for rheumatism lame back sprains swellings cuts and bruises and is sold by Fluvilla Drag Co and others.
In a 1860s Jackson Orn Mill notice the firm seeks cattle in any number at the highest prices offered.
Trade notice announces clean shop coal available at 15 cents per hundred with application instructions at Jackson Oil Mill.
Jackson Oil Mill continues buying cotton seed and will pay 45 cents per unit for all offered. Mitty Co. remains the contact for sellers seeking cash for their seed.
R. H. Canverr advertises first class painting work including plain and ornamental styles. He claims his services can make painting profitable for clients and invites inquiries.
J. B. Gururte, identified as photographer, states he will be at McDonough on Monday and Tuesday February 7th and 8th and every two weeks thereafter until further notice.
Notice to all parties that Bud Grier is under contract to work for me six months this year from January 12. He left my employ without knowledge or consent. Any party harboring or hiring him will be prosecuted as the law directs. Dated April 4, 1898 Stark, Ga. J. E. Kirchens.
A vintage advertisement touts Planters TEA as a remedy for dyspepsia constipation and indigestion. It also claims to regulate the liver with a price listed as 25 cents.
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