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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
4
The piece surveys various political and social jabs from figures like Diaz and Trox Banks ton, criticizes editorials on Schley, and notes local rail and depot debates. It also critiques Booker T. Washington, racial tensions, and editorials from multiple Georgia papers, ending with remarks on social mores and a provocative closer.
President Shriver of the National Bankers Association spoke about recent financial statements. He said errors were found and corrected, with entries reconciled, showing the account not overdrawn and creditors holding a large balance. He also references a Navy Yard incident in Washington and an attack on Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley.
Griffin News notes a Georgia Legislature bill proposing a half-holiday on Saturdays, requiring a 5.5 day workweek without pay details. The piece mocks the plan, arguing it would cut wages and mirror nine hour law effects, as employers trim pay while keeping output. The letter questions public demand for such a law and warns of reduced earnings.
Gus Morrow of the Jonesboro News notes the Estill and Guerry booms are waning and forecasts a contest between Joe Terrell and Jim Smith after a Georgia Press visit to Savannah. Oyster roasts and banquets are seen as fading influence in politics.
The Augusta Herald condemns Georgia’s school system rank as third most ignorant in the nation, noting Arkansas and Kentucky perform better with less tax burden. The piece questions education funding efficiency under Commissioner Glenn and prior leadership, asserting mismanagement as the likely cause.
A sumptuous Thanksgiving Day dinner offered at Hotel Jackson features Keaton's first bill of fare with plentiful trimmings and traditional festive dishes.
Mrs Z Brown of Florida tours Jackson with a full line of sea shell work and Florida curiosities. She will canvass the city showing goods without pressuring buyers and invites ladies to view a rare selection of birthday and holiday presents.
A local ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsi as effective for sick headache biliousness and disordered stomach sold by Harris Drug Co.
An old advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills cure sick and nervous headaches. It touts pure blood and health buildup for just 20 cents at Sol Harris Drug Co, with a money back guarantee not offered.
A brief notice promotes a big Turkey dinner with a four percent Thanksgiving Day bill at Hotel Jackson. The fragment mentions Mt Keaton's table and a lady who fell in front of an office, plus a doctor named Caldwell and a reference to Pepsin sold by Harris Drug.
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