Chewing the Bag Shows Cotton Gain for Farmers
In Jackson the 13 bales carried to Covington brought 43 cents per pound. Sold in Jackson the same 13 bales netted $2.50 more per bale, a total gain of $29.50, as farmers Gilmore Jeffries and Daniels proved by selling to Mr. Smith in Jackson. The piece argues this confirms farmers get better prices locally.
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Argus
Jackson
W.N. Gilmore
J. A. Jeffries
Johnnie Daniels
Henry County
Covington
The People Want a County Court
A sermon-like correction argues that rains and winds afflict all, not just farmers, and that current hardship serves as providential instruction. It stresses responsibility after opportunity, cites Proverbs on chastening, and urges unity and wisdom as the path forward.
Letters From Cuba Bring News and Far-Flung Sights
A veteran writes from Santiago de Cuba in October 1898 describing arrival of mail after two months, Cuban conditions, and the beauty of the landscape. He notes poverty, disease, and hardships, praises officers and Rough Riders, recounts battles near El Caney and San Juan, and requests letters and support for early muster out. He signs as Robt Whitfield, Co A 8 U S V I care Santiago de Cuba.
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Gem
The
Antilles
Georgia
Withal
Ieuan
Cuba
Santiago Harbor
Morro Castle
Hobson
Merrimac
Morro
White House
Atlantic
Mary
Christ
el Caney
Siboney
Santiago
San Juan
71St
N. Y
Lieut
Scotts
Mville
Guaantanamo
Manzanillo
Baracoa
Guantanamo
Shane
Gen. Lawton
United States
Ray
Mama
Cumpary
Cliff Stapler
Valdosta
Columbus
Santa Claus
Tomore Row
Congressional Election Hopes and Bartlett Support
The Argus notes the congressional election next Tuesday the 8th and urges a strong vote for Congressman Bartlett to deter opposition in the future and to be done regardless.
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the Argus
Bartlett
Dickson Dies After Northen Camp Shooting
Dickson, a young volunteer shot by a guard from Camp Northen during an attempted arrest, has died. The account notes he was shot in the back of the neck and argues the resistance was mild. The piece condemns the slayer and laments the lasting cloud over his life.
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Henry Dickson
Camp Northen
Dickson
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Jackson Argus
Parry Lee
Convicor and Publisher
Miss Tompkins
Marila
Robt. Whitfield
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