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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
7
Two text fragments announce candidacies for the state House of Representatives in Butts County. J T Moore seeks the Democratic primary and J Matt McMichael seeks re election stressing service to the county and appreciation from voters.
Voters of the Flint Circuit are urged by two candidates to support them in the Democratic primary for Judge of the Superior Courts. E F Dupree and Robert T Daniel request the votes and backing of the people in the Flint Circuit.
A candidate named John P Ross declares intent to represent the Sixth Sessional district in the United States Congress. He emphasizes self-government autonomy and a pure ballot, pledging detailed views before the Democratic primary and promising devoted service if elected.
A candidate letter announces J J Flynt's bid for the Sixty sec Congress from the Sixth Congressional District. He pledges to visit each county and earn voters’ support, promising to dedicate his talents to public service if elected.
Forsyth Georgia February 1 1910 candidate C H Bloodworth announces for Congress in the Sixth District seeking Democratic nomination. He pledges to oppose extravagant public spending and tax increases while defending states rights and equal rights for all. He promises independent duty and prompt attention to citizens.
C L Bartlett declares loyalty to constituents and party and denounces tyranny while opposing Speaker backed rules. He claims experience will help serve the district in a likely Democratic next session and asks for renomination.
A rugged girl known as a regular tomboy climbs trees jumps ditches and whittles. She endures scratches cuts sprains bruises burns and scalds but her mother applies Bucklen's Amica Salve and she heals quickly. The ad touts cures for boils eczema and old sores and sells at 25c through C Whitehurst.
50 bushels of Unknown Peas offered for sale by Ham & Carter Company. A later ad promotes Electric Bitter as a remedy for female ailments, with claims of health benefits and a 50 cent price, via Slaton Drug Company.
A sale notice lists 50 bushels of Unknown Peas for sale at Ham and Carter Company and at Commander Julius A Pratt Post No 143 G A R in Kewanee Illinois. An endorsement from Isaac Cook, commander of the post, praises Foley Kidney Pills for backache and bladder relief and urges friends to buy through Slaton Drug Co.
Jos L Wacner and Son advertise a large assortment of bicycles and repair services in a regional listing. The notice highlights their expansive stock and service area between Atlanta and Macon.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Pills as a remedy to backache, kidney weakness, urinary irregularities, and rheumatism by removing excess uric acid. It asserts prevention of Bright's Disease and Diabetes and urges refusing substitutes.
Falguiere, famed sculptor, tells of Henner, Paris resident with Alsatian roots and blunt charm. Henner, a keen critic, dismisses enthusiasm with comic slang and a single bust ends his painting career.
Strand Magazine explains that diplopia often arises from squint or eye weakness and causes double images of small distant objects. The author notes the false image is usually fainter but can appear as clearly as the real one during prism-induced diplopsis, with the second image tending to wander as distance increases.
A World-Herald note cites Cuvier the naturalist abandoning daily shaving after calculating it wasted almost four days a year. He argued time saved would aid his work as he grew a beard to reduce his routine.
A reminiscence of Mark Twain starting his career as a humorous lecturer. He had two acquaintance women sit in a box to applaud when he stroked his mustache, but his natural skill made the stunt unnecessary. A misstep with the mustache prompted furious applause from the ally, and Twain resolved never to repeat the tactic.
The Chicago Tribune reports Mark Antony joked with Romans asking for ears as a loan exposition and boasted a fine collection of Roman noses before delivering remarks praising the late Julius Caesar.
A humorous exchange imagines an old lawyer advising a young lady to write a polite thank you letter after an engagement ends. The joke hinges on discovering the suitor has no money, suggesting the break is for the best.
In a playful sketch the basso charms the prima donna with a spellbinding line from Trovatore. The diva’s name is Sophronia Czechlinskiwicz, as noted by the judge.
A sharp exchange unfolds as she retorts she could have married many better men than him and adds she intends to. He counters he could have married many better women than her, underscoring a domestic spat captured in a brief public note.
A reflective note asserts that every choice, big or small, builds the path of future decisions, influencing what comes next and the importance of mindful action in daily life.
Sheriff officers restrain a mob as seven African American suspects are jailed on $500 bonds to face the June term in Charleston for conspiracy and inciting riot. Four arrested individuals were dismissed as a crowd gathered, kept under control by the sheriff and a strong posse.
Jason Debar a 64 year old tuba player rose from a sick bed to perform with a band organized by the Musicians' union for a fellow musician's funeral. He declared he would play if he fell and collapsed two blocks later in front of the hearse, ending a life long friendship.
A Roanoke to Portsmouth passenger train left the track near Watts Station forty miles south of Kenova last night. John Griffith of Portsmouth Ohio was killed instantly and about a dozen passengers suffered serious injuries.
Word reaches that Monroe Vance, a Floyd County farmer, was fatally shot from ambush while plowing a corn field near Lexington Kentucky. The assailants fled the scene and remain at large.
A man named Le Daniel Johnson was fatally shot in Mansfield, Louisiana while resisting arrest for alleged involvement in two white peddler killings in Shreveport. Across Europe, severe storms and tornadoes raged from Vienna toward the Balkans, causing large property losses, disrupting telegraphs and rail, and prompting fears of widespread shipping and civilian casualties.
The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as maintaining high standards and curing throat chest and lung ailments without any cost rise. It touts its superiority for coughs colds whooping cough and related issues and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by Slaton Drug Co.
Advert promotes Cham berlain cough remedy as safe for children without opium or narcotics. Claims quick cure for coughs and colds and cites Slaton Drug Co in Jackson Georgia as seller.
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