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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
4
Local columns roast political moves in Nebraska and Georgia, praise Mayor Bridges Smith, and lampoon Roosevelt era politics. A Minnesota law punishes alimony default as a felon while Kansas religious names spark stigma. A street carnival in Milledgeville spawns murders, and editor's prospectus touts a grand industrial edition for Jackson and Butts County.
A reprinted Southern Cultivator note outlines a salt molasses nitre ham curing method with repacking steps to avoid over salting and keep hams long. An exchange comment predicts cotton prices may rise if the crop is short and factories curb purchases, though the claim is questioned.
The Darien Gazette notes Iris's claim that Guerry has a chance at governor but prohibitionists oppose a prohibitionist in the role. Dick dismisses the bluff, asking what the prohibitionists actually want from him.
A southern political pamphlet rails against the Alkahest Magazine for publishing a lengthy article on Booker Washington. The critique accuses the issue of offending southern readers and predicts the publication’s decline due to lack of support from white households.
The Lawrenceville News notes that leading county men own daily and weekly papers, a church paper, and a magazine, arguing that a reading age exists. Those without reputable literature miss pleasure and fall behind peers socially and intellectually.
A Washington writer notes Sam Small argues the term eddy did not imply social equality in a dinner incident and cites a farmer veteran asking what was meant. The piece reflects frustration toward Roosevelt apologists over his actions inviting a Black man into a private family meal.
The preachers of Atlanta agree to abstain from championing prohibition from their pulpits except for Dr Len G Broughton. They oppose using religion for political votes and argue the prohibition platform wore thin in Georgia after Seah Wright entered the race.
A compilation notes Schley’s praise for naval officers in the Santiago battle and critiques Sampson’s report, then shifts to editorials on Roosevelt’s racial policies and the era’s political tensions. It cites Lifsey’s critique of anarchism and vigilante justice, and endorses anti–contract labor reforms in Georgia.
We express sincere appreciation to friends in Jackson and elsewhere for acts of kindness and sympathy after our recent bereavement. Mrs W L Carmichart C P Carmichael Miss Minute Carmichael Jackson Ga Nov 14 1901.
A short note markets the Jackson Banking Co as a reliable partner for success with a punchy line about making money. It ends with a quirky aside and mentions Fancy Cakes priced at 25 cents a pound as a small, enticing detail.
Local merchants announce closing on Thanksgiving Day November 28 1901 and advise customers to transact before or after. The notice lists multiple firms including Jackson Banking Co First National Bank Jackson Mercantile Co Carmichael Co McKibben Co Allen Co Harris Drug Co and others with timings after 6 am and mentions Roberts Carmichael J W Crum W M tater and Dr Caldwell’s SYP advertising by Harris Drug Co.
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