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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
4
The Jackson Argus of Jackson Georgia dated November 2, 1900 presents itself as the official paper for city affairs with telephone contact listed as 19.
Erie Congressman Davenport seeks a $10,000 federal appropriation to raise and preserve the Niagara, Perry’s flag ship from the Battle of Lake Erie, now lying 12 feet underwater in Misery Bay near Erie. The Niagara survived the battle while the Lawrence was lost to relic hunters.
An advertisement offers Best Standard Guano rewards for top wheat and oats yields per acre. Conditions specify tall oats in drill, no outside manures, one plate, two disinterested measure and threshing certifiers, and limits of two premiums per contestant. Also included is a political commentary on campaign oratory and party speakers, highlighting major figures and the function of speaker bureaus.
Dr. Bell in the Sanitarium asserts in a sixty year practice that fat rich foods like butter and bacon prevent consumption and build overall stamina. He cites cod liver oil as beneficial for consumption but argues dietary fat fortifies the system against other diseases as well.
Miss Effie Eider returns from Atlanta after a pleasant visit with Mrs. M A Lindsay. Mr I Bashinski stayed at the Wigwam with Mr and Mrs H A Daniels. Miss Mable Hodges and Miss Jennie Gardner of Jackson visit town. Mr Charles C Smith from Jackson spends the night at home. Mrs L A Snow hosts a dinner and L A Snow preaches at Peacherton. Annie Scott of Milledgeville returns home after a Bryans visit. Baptist church services Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm led by Pastor E R Pendleton. all invited.
A feature describes how political speakers from professionals to amateurs are selected and directed to deliver the right message at the right moment, emphasizing good judgment and tact in placing the right man for public events and campaigns.
The piece urges readers to participate in the upcoming election next week and to support the Democratic ticket, asserting Georgia’s customary majority. It emphasizes collective action and civic duty for all who are interested.
A short observation notes that many Christian workers wear their overalls on Sunday yet their best clothes during the rest of the week, reflecting on work attire norms and Sunday behavior.
Tax collector E C Robison lists venues and dates for state and county tax collection. Locations include Jenkinsburg Elgin Cork Indian Spring Flovilla Iron Logs Hodges mill New Iron Spgs Stark Towaliga Worthville Fincherville Jackson and Kinard's store with various day and time notes for advance payments.
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