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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
6
A fragment recalls President Polk in the White House and Dr. Ayer in Lowell. It notes the era's mission to govern and heal with moral vigor and mentions Ayer's Pills as a remedy tied to Lis liver, reflecting 50 years past in a reflective, nongraphic historical sketch.
Ayer's Cathartic Pills are presented as a model purgative for long strangled bowels and liver. The pills are praised for careful preparation and exact ingredient balance. Their instant popularity is underscored by a medal awarded at the World's Fair 1898.
A speaker from High Falls Georgia urges self sufficiency and prudent farming to avoid debt and scarcity. He warns against clearing woodlands and over relying on western grain, arguing eight dollar flour cannot be matched by five cent cotton unless farms become self sustaining.
A South Burgettstown mother reports her young son nearly died from whooping cough. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, several doses brought improvement and complete cure. Sold by Flovilla Drug Co and all dealers.
A vintage advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a miracle cure to quit tobacco with claims of rapid weight gain and widespread success. It features figures of over 400 000 cured and offers booklets and samples mailed free from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
Mrs J L Pye improves this week. Sam Fogg from Loust Grove visited family Sunday before leaving for home. A young man slipped on Indian Spring rocks after drinking water. head swim noted. L E Preston visited but missed seeing his best girl. Mrs Frank Coleman, hurt last week in buggy fall, shows improvement. Locust Grove photo session draws a large crowd. A wire performer entertained, followed by crackers and supper. Local girls say county boys are nice but decline papa’s baby boy.
Testimonial advertising Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal cure for blood and skin ailments including pimples and ulcers. A patient recounts severe illness from blood poison, failing treatments, and eventual rapid healing after using B B B. Sold by druggists in Macon Georgia.
Mr David Nelms improves after a week of illness. Mr and Mrs S P Hooten of Frisky Ga spent Tuesday with the Bostwick family. Mrs R A Wilson returns from visits to Locust Grove and McDonough. Miss Dora Strickland of McDonough visited Mrs Langston. Miss Emma Bostwick visits brother Henry Bostwick of Atlanta. Messrs Jackson Colvin and Arthur English of Locust Grove attend New Hope church. J O Adair of Snapping Shoals in the community Sunday afternoon. Ed Peek of Locust Grove visited his parents. Cliff Fletcher of Jenkinsburg stayed with uncle T Lummus. Jim Allen, a local Black resident, had a cow killed by lightning Sunday evening. Ned.
A vintage Georgia ad lists Dr J M Bosworth of Atlanta offering treatment for diseases of the eye ear nose throat bronchia and lungs. It notes cataract operations to restore sight, antiseptic surgery, and special attention to ear and throat issues with correspondence solicited from office at 664 Whitehall Street.
A vintage advertisement claims Browns' Bitters maintains liver health and Browns' Iron Bitters cures deep liver disease with permanent results. It asserts the tonic brings strength and vitality and is sold by all dealers.
Messrs W P St John and John B Bostwick of denry were shopping in the city Tuesday. E Parker of Staron Wisconsin writes that DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve stops itching piles in two minutes and is the greatest pile cure on the market. Dr W L Carmichael Co.
A fragmented note references chair cars in Atlanta and railway services. It mentions cars and routes but lacks complete details or clear action, leaving the status ambiguous.
The Jackson Student will publish in eight pages soon presenting attractive half tone engravings and intriguing material. It promises to be a worthwhile item for reference and filing away for future use.
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