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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
2
Notice of a May 29 1897 meeting at 10 am for the Butts county Democratic Executive Committee. Ose Hendrick is chairman urging attendance due to important business. Also mentions advertising rates and a Griffin/Columbia MO publication mix in the same clipping.
The article laments the poor condition of roads in Butts County after heavy rains. It criticizes the ordinary for limited road supervision and urges the grand jury to create a practical plan for road improvement so taxpayers receive better service.
The town of Clinton in Laurens County rose through the Thornwell orphanage with charitable help and advertising attracting people and business. It hosts a Presbyterian college and free graded school linked to the orphanage, and now features a cotton mill and bank with thriving commerce. The piece notes Mr. Jacobs’s role and endorses Allen & Co for groceries amid pancake season.
The Argus exposes widespread liquor violations and government licensing of blind tigers in Butts County. It cites 75 licenses sold last year and about the same this year, estimating a federal revenue loss of 1,875 dollars annually. A recent case involves Meyer the distiller and a wagonload of whiskey near Jackson, highlighting ongoing enforcement and community impact.
Aug J Bogel of Sheverport La and J F Camble of Safford Ariz praise Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds noting its proven track record over a quarter century. Ads also promote summer wear at the Globe Store with linen suits and Cicilian coats and vests.
The Gruney Center Herald urges bold action to revive the town. It calls for running the enterprise at full effort, welcoming new residents, and shedding jealousy and spite to build prosperity. The piece ends with a rallying motto to wake up, roll up sleeves, and work for a thriving community.
A bystander column laments rising vice in Jackson and nationwide. It cites drunken streets in a prohibition town, gambling, Sabbath revelry, and disrespect for women, urging a return to moral restraint and the golden rule to reverse the trend. The piece ends with a hopeful note that constructive criticism may prompt reflection and change.
The New York Times argues that public complacency on contagion and polluted water and milk must yield to stricter sanitary laws. Fines and imprisonment are needed to enforce bacteriological standards and curb bovine tuberculosis, ensuring full benefits of modern knowledge.
The Avoca Herald publisher sued a delinquent subscriber and recovered judgment for seven years of subscriptions plus costs totaling 24 dollars. The paper had been stopped and returned as refused, yet the arrearages remained unpaid and the subscriber remained on the books. The court held a subscriber may be held for subscription until all arrearages are paid.
The passage asserts that effective town management comes from a consistent active public sentiment created by the majority of citizens. It argues decisions should favor the town as a whole and that best welfare ideas must emanate from the town's own residents.
The Cordele Sentinel and Americus Times Recorder weigh Judge Marcus Beck of the Flint circuit as a likely Sixth District congressional candidate. Beck’s county base, friendships with Berner, and bachelor status influence commentary, with predictions that Beck would win if he enters the race.
Miss Maggie Callaway returns home after two weeks at Indian Spring. Notables at Indian Spring include Judges Hall and Beck, while guests in Flovilla include Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Heath of Macon and several local residents. Several plans unfold for post office, calaboose, and town visits with many names and places cited.
The Argus notes Dr. G W Mathews of Macon reports preparations underway for a record season at Holiness Camp Ground. Kinsman and Moore will build a private cottage while the camp association adds ten cottages for rent or sale. A front veranda, picket fence, and ornamental trees are planned, with T J Cheek the longtime caretaker supervising progress and Arbor Day trees shaping the grounds toward future growth.
Reports from Georgia counties show heavy rains harmed corn and oats with many fields drowned out or poorly prepared. Oats area up about 10 percent with better conditions. wheat looks good but rust threatens. Fruit varies by county with light peach shipments but apples pears grapes strong. plums cherries strawberries fair. Stock overall up slightly, hog cholera present in a few counties.
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