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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
4
Mr Ep urges town pride and collective effort to strengthen the town school, urging parents to educate their children to avoid servile work. He argues public welfare needs united support, citing the Jackson Institute as a rallying point and warning against continued disagreement or protest.
A Guthrie photographer reports seeing the steps of the capital crumble as he stood on the sidewalk. He dismisses rumors of quake or explosion and jokes about when the sidewalk will be repaired.
A letter from Mrs. Alvina Hanenkrat of Kibbie Falls Wisconsin praises Peruna as curing chronic catarrh after eight months of use. The note cites a two year symptom-free period and mentions Dr Hartman’s chronic catarrh book and a free Peru na Almanac for 1898. The piece also notes renovations at the Cleveland hotel led by Mrs J M Goggins and hostess Nellie Mays.
President Redding of the Georgia Dairy Association addressed members in Macon and outlined twelve advantages of dairying over cotton, noting butter prices up five cents a pound and arguing insufficient milk production for Georgia’s population. He warned against overproduction and praised dairy’s economic and social benefits.
Mrs W F Lee entertained a party of young people last Friday night with Pillow Dex and candy pulling. Guests included Messrs Hall Starnes Hunt Brown Morgan and Misses Hitchins Goodall Slaughter Bowden and Mesdames Morgan Heffin Standfield Wright. A local testimonial extols Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for a lingering cold. The cabins were moved off the lot below the rail and construction material for new stables is placed on the ground.
A county school commissioner's son reportedly used a foot adz during a confrontation with a Black boy who asked about the tool. The boy was told it belonged to the commissioner's father, but others disputed the claim, noting the tool was actually a mattock.
R. H. Catverrt advertises first class painting services including plain and ornamental work. He assures quality and offers to make painting projects profitable for clients seeking timely, professional results.
One resident of Jackson expresses thanks that she has not contracted smallpox, unlike Griffin, her sister town. The note highlights relief at avoiding infection and contrasts the two communities' experiences during a period of illness.
Mrs T M Furlow gave a pleasant reception at her Third street home Saturday evening. It honored Miss Sims of Gainesville Female College and guest Miss Barnes. About 15 couples attended, with Miss Sims and Miss Barnes assisting in making the event enjoyable.
Courer-Journal Job Printing Co seeks agents to sell a new one volume Civil War book "The Confederate Soldier in the Civil War" 500 pages 12x16 inches with 1100 large battle scenes portraits maps. Veterans and descendants urged to request free illustrated circulars and terms. agents can earn 100 to 200 dollars monthly. Louisville Kentucky location and 12w notice.
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