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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1894
Page
6
A salesman pitch notes a 98 percent merchant failure rate and argues the key cause is low window pricing versus higher store prices. It promises 1 ticket per bale sold next week and a full corps of salesmen to outprice rivals.
The state courts convict Will Myers of the murder of Forrest Crowley in a calculated robbery killing. The jury verdict declares him guilty, with evidence showing his sole role in planning and executing the crime and attempting to conceal it. He faces a just sentence.
President Cleveland designates Thursday November 29 as a day of general thanksgiving nationwide. The proclamation encourages fattening the turkey and inviting friends to share a meal.
Long standing notes and accounts will be put out for collection December 1st. I need the money and am compelled to do this. Hanes, Jeweler.
In a reflective essay tone the author notes bill collectors and delinquent subscribers toll in monthly visits. The piece humorously asserts editors remain valued despite debts and urges readers to pay subscriptions promptly to avoid the rush.
Plain language notice proclaims a wide corset selection to buyers outside the store. Five styles and six corsets are advertised including Sonnette CBalaspirite Century Popular Vigilant Broadway Fifth Avenue C. N. C. Nursing among the options.
A Griffin Call editorial urges honesty in debt repayment as winter approaches. It argues people who bought cotton at high prices must liquidate debts or pay what they can, stressing that honoring promises preserves honor and credit and condemns shifting burdens to others.
Prices on all goods at Hanes the Jeweler drop to attract buyers. If you need watch clock jewelry or silverware this is the time to buy bargains. The ad emphasizes value and timely offers for shoppers in the town.
Advertisement lists Jet and Chenille dots, Sewing Silk Veilings in all colors and all wool Berege Veiling at 20 cents per yard. Cream silk Net priced at 35 cents per yard, two yards of cream silk net for 75 cents, and the latest 45 inch width fabrics showcased.
Tax collector B C Good announces schedule for state and county tax collection in Butts County for 1804. Collecting at Iron Springs Worthville Jenkinsburg Towaliga Elgin Dublin Flovilla Indian Spring and Jackson on first Tuesdays and Saturdays, with book closure dates on the 17th 18th 19th and 20th. Nonpayment may trigger fines. Also notes a 1500 pound rental offer for a two horse farm with a three room house and payment terms in cotton.
A.M. Ramsey of Comanche County Texas testifies to the healing effects of P P P medicine. He describes relief from breathing difficulty chest pain and heart palpitations after using nearly four bottles and states he can now sleep soundly and plans to resume farming duties. The oath was sworn August 4 1891 before J. M. Lambert N P Comanche Co Texas.
Parties owing M. V. McKibben must settle their debts as due or suit will follow. Run your business on the cash system this year. Visit F. Z. Curry in Jackson Georgia for loans on improved farm property at eight percent interest. This plan offers great savings.
Jackson traders tout the town as the best cotton market in the nation with higher cotton prices and cheaper goods. Merchants claim residents can buy anything cheaper here than elsewhere, arguing common sense favors coming to Jackson for better returns on coton and lower costs on purchases.
Chattanooga born practical machinist E H Brannen now operates in Jenkinsburg Ga offering repairs for any fixable machinery outside a factory setting. Call for service and estimates in the Jenkinsburg area.
An 19th century medical ad promotes Orange Blossom as a painless cure for all diseases peculiar to women sold by W. L. Carmichael.
The New York Weekly World converts to a twice weekly paper with the same price of 1.00 a year. The offer combines this paper with the twice weekly New York World for 1.75 a year. Local seller JACKS ON ARGUS promotes the bundle as a low rate for both papers.
The Jackson Institute is lauded for its strong faculty and prosperity. The piece extols the school as a premier educational center in Georgia and wishes long life to its teachers.
T J Ridgway applies for guardianship of Joseph T Ridgway with review set for the first Monday in December. Also Almeda J Willis guardianship noted and notices of a bridge contract bid opening on November 17 at 10 a.m. at the county courthouse with cash payment on completion.
Luta B. Ruops files libel for divorce against Joseph W. Rhodes in Butts Superior Court. Defendant is required to appear at the February term on the 8th Monday to answer the complaint. absence will let the court proceed. Witness Judge John J. Hunt. September 8, 1894. Clerk Joseph Jolly.
A formal notice states that within thirty days an applicant will seek a city council order to lay out a fifty foot wide street in Jackson Georgia. The proposed route runs north from a land point to Third Street and involves lands held by M W Beck B P Bailey James Harkness and Mrs A ID Catchings or combinations thereof. Attorneys Ray Ray and G M Lartie sign for the applicant.
In a Dimondale letter, Rev J Gun derman recalls his wife’s severe pneumonia and grippe with torturous coughs. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief after a recommendation, noting free trials at A Bryans Drug Store and regular bottles priced at one dollar.
An advert announces Orange Blossom the common sense female remedy drawn to ease pain and soreness, sold by W. L. Carmichael.
An 19th century style advertisement touts The Bust Save as a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt Rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and all eruptions. It promises refund if not satisfied and lists price five cents per box sold by R G Bryans.
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