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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
2
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A call invites supporters of silver as a monetary standard to meet at the Jackson courthouse at 10 a.m. June 15 1895 to organize a bi metallic league for Butts county. Silver men.
Local quip blames President Grover Cleveland for a stretch of hail in the area prompting gossip about him. The remark frames weather as a mirror of public chatter about the chief executive.
A Georgia administrator discusses silver coinage at 16 to 1 with W M Mallet and argues free coinage could avert bankruptcy. He claims the 16 to 1 ratio would still yield limited per capita coinage and suggests the June convention will favor bimetalists, forecasting Memphis headlines.
A political group denounces Mr. Carlisle’s gold standard stance and accuses supporters of deceit. The speaker blasts those who revived silver interests and urges accountability, arguing the deception harms a Christian nation and dishonors God.
The writer questions why key southern-leaning senators and congressmen were not named at the Memphis event. They argue most of the country favors bimetallism and warn of a forthcoming bimetallic push on June 5, noting Carlisle favors the gold standard. The piece labels some figures as turncoats and cautions southern Democrats about Carlisle sugar.
The Atlanta Journal cites a nine dollar rise in cotton value over three months as proof of prosperity, arguing speculators gain 72 million and farmers fund it, while local buyers and merchants stay poor. The writer faults Cleveland's role and notes the money mostly leaves the region.
Community notes describe rainfall woes and farming fatigue as General Green advances with wet weather. Rev Walker plans sermons, Col J S Barnett remains active as notary public at 80, and local residents face employment gaps. Willie Smith shrugs off a buggy purchase as a summer in Atlanta looms. Towser,
The Macon Evening News defends state sovereignty and court jurisdiction, urging Gov. Atkinson to reject external revenue ideas. Editor Tom W. Loyless signs his convictions, and the paper attacks exorbitant lawyers fees, praising individuality in editorial stance.
Four months ago silver traded at 57 cents an ounce and now reaches 67 cents. The rise occurs even as authorities have outlawed the metal, contrasting market moves with official prohibition.
Judge Crisp declares support for free and unlimited coinage of silver at a sixteen to one ratio. The piece notes his standing among Georgia's notable men and mentions Walter Q. Gresham as a cabinet member who died last Tuesday, with a brief tribute to his memory.
In the Jackson GA ARGUS dated May 25 1885 the writer argues that discipline is essential to education and to effective teaching. He contends teachers must study and apply rules of discipline, cultivate self government in students, and balance public opinion with principle. He warns against vanity and urges honesty and clear foundations for learning.
The report details corn up and promising in Georgia with 11.5 percent higher acreage, wheat down four percent, and lowland rice down four percent while upland rice reportedly increases. It notes a late planting season, reduced guano use, and calls for thorough cultivation and better stock management amid expectations of moderate cotton yields and potential higher prices. It also covers cattle disease red water and treatment guidance from Veterinary Surgeon J N Cox.
The article notes a favorable fruit outlook for growers and predicts benefits for large and small farms. It highlights rising hog numbers, hopes for self sufficiency in meat, and many farmers now have ample corn and hay. It also mentions investigations into red water and manganese diseases in crops, with a Washington expert sent to study causes and prevention.
Account from Clifton New Jersey woman Mrs Geo Archer describes valvular heart disease relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She reports cessation of ear noise and chest pain, color returning to face and hands, and improvement for her son. Pills marketed as blood builder and nerve restorer with female specific benefits.
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