05 Nov 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1897
Page
1
Readers are offered seventy two pairs of men’s brogans and leather shoes at deep discounts. Stock includes ladies and children’s footwear, jeans, pants, suits, and fabrics with prices slashed from typical values to under one dollar in places. Numerous brands and materials cited alongside percentage-like reductions.
The article recounts the antebellum County Line Baptist beginnings near a bush arbor, funding and leadership by Rev. J. T. Kimbell and Rev. W. G. McMichael, the 1897 formation of the John T. Kimbell Association renamed The Kimbell Association, and its 18 churches. It notes a fatal shooting at a local negro frolic, with Rose Carr jailed pending investigation. It also advertises Shaker Digestive Cordial and Allen & Co spices.
An advice piece promoting Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a method to keep the body germ free and avoid contagious disease by maintaining a thoroughly clean system.
Farmers in Jackson report forming a binding union to cut cotton planting. The plan limits one acre per three cultivated, requires oath binding, and imposes penalties including forfeiture of bales. Counties and districts form unions, with surveyors to enforce limits and sanction disbelief in nonmember trade.
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