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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
3
A Georgia store thanks the public and God for blessings since 1900 and announces closing Thursday November 29 as a legal holiday declared by the President and the Georgia Governor. It continues sales efforts to allow every customer to join in Thanksgiving savings at the store.
A spot cash manufacturer offers plush capes at 98c to 3.68, fur trimmed versions up to 3.68, silk plush capes and coats from 1.88 to 7.75, jackets from 1.50 to 7.75, including stylish navy or castor options and fur trimmed kersey jackets. New shipments include fur collarettes and scarfs priced 1.91 to 5.00.
In six weeks our shoe sales have surged as customers learn we buy direct from headquarters with no middleman and operate on small profits. The mercantile firm notes unprecedented demand driven by low prices on quality footwear.
The ad markets ladies undershirts at 25c and men’s shirts 10 to 20 percent cheaper than competitors. Jeans pants priced from 68c to 90c with rival stores at 75c to $1. Cassimer pants offered at $2.21 to $2.48, claimed value up to $3.00. A large line of overalls with 45c and 75c items sold below rivals.
An advertisement offers half ton and one fifth ton premiums for best and second best yields of wheat and oats per acre. Conditions require tall sown oats, no outside manures, one plat per entry, and two disinterested parties to certify at cutting and threshing. Barkley Bros. withdraw from competition. A note on promoting self sufficient farming accompanies.
A Ontario New York druggist recalls a customer favoring Chamberlains Cough Remedy after he recommended it with a money back guarantee. The anecdote emphasizes trust in the product and dealer. Local notices include town to city charter changes for Jackson and related acts introduced in the Georgia Assembly.
Gunn & Co offers full cream cheese at fifteen cents per pound in a local price listing.
Slogan style ad claims liver trouble signs scar the complexion and touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for clear skin rosy cheeks and rich complexion. Offers 25 cents at Harris Drug Co.
A nineteenth century record of trotting horse progress charts the bid to break the two minute mile. The article notes potential milestones before the century ends and includes an aside endorsing Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with claims of digestion aid and stomach rest. Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co. promotion is present.
In a Philadelphia hotel a valet agreed to work for guests without wages, relying on tips. New York drummers objected and sent clothes for cleanup, but after three days the valet had earned only 50 cents. Since then the practice changed with the word gratuities removed and a prework understanding with patrons.
W. H. Eads of Jonesville Virginia recalls a severe foot burn that caused years of sores. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him after other remedies failed. Advertises as infallible for burns cuts sores bruises and piles. Harris Drug Co. sells the salve.
A Centerville district court clerk M. E. Lowther recounts three days of severe cholera morbus from cucumbers and says three doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave complete relief. The note promotes the remedy as sold by medicine dealers.
A ten year review of nearly 400 West Point cadets shows 65 officer fathers and many others from farming, merchant, legal, manufacturing, mechanic, insurance, real estate, clerical, and professional backgrounds. The distribution spans most callings, with a wide range of paternal professions represented among cadets.
Dr Lewis of Lawrenceville Virginia writes that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieves severe indigestion and digests food. Hundreds of physicians rely on it for stomach troubles. It digests what you eat, allows enjoying meals, and promises instant relief and a permanent cure. Dr W L Carmichael Co.
An advertisement touts the One Minute Cough Cure as the only harmless remedy with immediate results. It claims to treat coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles and even prevent consumption by Dr W L Carmichal & Co.
J R Carmichael urges all debtors to settle immediately on any note or account. He cites hard times and low cotton prices and warns he cannot carry balances longer. He asks settlers to pay now and not wait for later in the season. September 20, 1900.
A dated notice from miller T. W. McCorp promotes a water mill near Jackson with a new wheel elevator and fan, inviting public patronage. Mr. J. McCord is mentioned as the miller and the ad also touts first class groceries from Gunn & Co at the Fall line.
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