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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1897
Page
9
Reports indicate the 1897 Georgia General Assembly debates convict lease reforms while Governor backs radical wage changes. A potential deadlock looms as lawmakers resist bills seen as burden on citizens to fund reform. Jasper and Pike counties cooperate on prisoner leases to improve roads and public works.
The Jackson Student announces its entrance into the newspaper world with high praise from The Argus. The article reproduces selections from its current month to show scope and bright features. Success to the Student.
The Argus announces a new Indian Spring department as a regular feature with Rev. L A Snow as lead writer and a Worthville contributor joining this week. The paper praises Indian Spring birthplace and the editors as capable stewards for the column and county community.
The Walton News reproduces the Green Hazel Herald claiming that adding salt to failing wells raises water within 24 hours. Dr Nickell Emery James and others cite a foot of rise in wells after salt treatment and endorse the remedy for water shortage.
A county appeal condemns illegal liquor as a social menace. It argues the atmosphere around blind tigers depresses property values and endangers families, urging residents to resist the illegal trade and uphold the law. The tone is urgent and moralistic, calling for swift action against tavern and bootleg operations.
The legislature will vote on Mr. T. B. Feluec's Australian ballot bill. A major objection is the provision barring illiterate voters who cannot write ballots in booths. if the bill passes this clause will likely be modified.
A bill proposes a $10000 appropriation to create a textile school within Georgia’s technological education system. The Baltimore Manufacturers' Record endorses it as a vital first step toward advancing Georgia’s textile industry and training youths in manufacturing cotton. Washington’s famed riding era and fox hunting lore are referenced in a related historical anecdote.
A young Scottish clergyman, new to preaching, quoted the line who can find a virtuous woman and claimed Lady Macbeth embodies the ambitious female. When asked who she was, he admitted no reference found and guessed she would be a grand London lady.
W S Harwood traces a pine board from seed to finished lumber in Saint Nicholas. He describes a monarch pine about 140 feet tall with a three foot trunk diameter. An undercutter guides the fall as three men use a saw and wedge to release the tree, warning of the danger in the forest.
Charley Walker and Maj. A. Randall report four smallpox cases in Griffin with Dr. J. M. Kelley exposed. The disease is traced from Atlanta and tied to Butler Oxford, prompting calls for strict precautions and weekly updates to The Argus from the town.
A Philadelphia Times note reflects a visiting child who, after viewing a family photo album, says they own a similar book with prettier pictures. The hostess asks if she looked at the album, and the girl answers with bright charm that she did and that theirs is nearly the same but prettier.
A report notes that chloride of lime released in a neighborhood causes rats to flee the area. The discovery suggests a potential pest control method using lime compound to deter rodent infestations.
About 20,000 widows marry each year in France. The figure highlights ongoing remarriage trends among French widows, reflecting social and demographic patterns of the period.
In Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Kevelyan recalls a childhood scene. The future historian, then a small boy, marched into his father's house and proclaimed in a grave voice that "Cursed be Sally." He explains the line comes from the Bible about removing neighbors landmarks as Sally had moved his garden borders with shells.
The Cleveland House on Secone Street is now run by Mrs. J M Goggans with sister Miss Nellie Mays assisting. The property was recently rented through Harmon & Co. The Argus wishes the new management unbounded success.
Farmers rush to sow seed wheat with grain saved from last crop almost all spoken for this season. A farmer plans fifty acres and many expect to plant substantial areas. The movement could turn the cotton starvation price into a hidden blessing for growers.
An early Wednesday fire alarm at the Pepperton cotton mills triggered water department response. The blaze spread quickly but caused only minor damage, with most harm attributed to water rather than flames.
Credit claim against parties indebted by note is due promptly as they fall due. No further notice will be given. Signature Johnnie Andrews.
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