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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
5
A London blaze destroyed two acres of ground, resulting in an estimated 25 million dollars in losses across buildings. The report notes ongoing concerns about public charter reforms and regional governance debates while mentioning political opposition to Dekalb county’s county seat move and calls for improved utilities and schools.
The report cites Gov. Taylor praising Texas as a waffle on the griddle of North America and touts prosperity jokes. It notes Tammany Hall's rumored $40,000 aid to Cubans and New York’s poor. Editorials in Columbus Enquirer Sun quote others on ambition and praise Jackson Institute amid local debates.
A meditation on nature’s persistence amid human cruelty. The text contrasts divine beauty with social barbarism, noting nature’s unwavering loveliness from butterflies to birds. It asserts that even amid murder and wreckage, summer and lilies endure, while human laws show deformity.
Pennsylvania papers mocked Georgia legislature for an 8 cent alien tax. it spurred fake naturalization mills. Swindlers issued bogus certificates of citizenship for $12.50, with voter fraud amid court prosecutions and widespread delays in genuine naturalization.
The piece discusses so called thumpers at the Telegraph and at the democratic party. It mocks them as afflicted with a metaphorical disease named thumps and labels them as no good and short winded. The author urges applying the term to those thumping at the democratic party.
General Blanco’s report to the home government details Cuba's war toll. He states 89,000 of 192,000 regulars remain fit for duty, 40,000 in hospitals, and 638,000 killed or dead from disease. He notes Cuban guerrilla tactics and severe civilian suffering under Weyler’s policies.
The Attorney General's statewide crime record for Georgia shows county by county statistics. It notes Twiggs and Union counties did not supply data while others provided figures. The report emphasizes the overall trend and invites no commentary on the numbers.
Editor Lewis of the Sparta Ishmae lite notes farmers as country’s backbone nearing break. The Argus reports Union Ridge school patrons praise teacher Miss Ida Smith for excellent guidance. Pupils show splendid progress and the school promises good results.
The Postmaster-General Gary endorses establishing postal savings depositories in his annual report. He notes long interest in predecessors' suggestions and argues a well-organized system would benefit many and prove valuable to the nation.
Josiah Carter argues that wealth concentration and tax avoidance by millionaires endanger the country. He supports laws ensuring wealth producers keep and benefit from their earnings and praises public schools as the best dividend for the people, noting Atlanta as his hometown.
Considerable cotton has been brought into town this week. Farmers say they prefer selling in Jackson where prices, though low, are better than elsewhere. Local buyers report steady activity and signs of continued arrivals.
The Argus notes with pride that W M McCord is achieving a high standing in his studies at the Atlanta Dental College. The piece praises him as one of the paper's most promising young men and wishes him continued success.
Two weeks ago The Argus reported the Ingram Thompson receiver ship case was dismissed. Mr Ingram now states Jackson Banking Co has been appointed permanent receiver. The update is presented to restore Mr Ingrams position.
Atlanta reports interviews with 83 lawmakers in the house and 24 in the senate on convict policy. The forecast favors a five year lease of convicts under state supervision, with a state run guards and doctors system, a farm for women and elderly convicts, and no reform school or road labor for felons.
Mrs. Ward the renowned retoucher for Motes of Atlanta visited College Cliffs this week with Dr. and Mrs. W C Bryant. She photographed Mr Leroy Moore and his patch for a Philadelphia firm showing laborers stripping fodder hauling it to the mill and syrup making scenes.
Athens Ga November 24 The North Georgia conference opening with Bishop Galloway presiding draws 400 delegates including 800 ministers in service. A major issue is dividing the overcrowded conference into two groups with Atlanta northwest and Augusta northeast regions proposed amid strong opposition and protracted debate.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will host an oyster supper at the Cleveland hotel tonight from 6 to 10 oclock. Oysters will be served in every language with all the dressing, and tables will be presided over by some of the prettiest, sweetest girls in the state. Proceeds support a worthy cause and everyone is urged to attend.
The Argus thanks patrons for remembrances and lists dues paid since the last issue. Names include H. T. Thompson 40c, B. S. White $1.00, Mrs. Anna Weaver $1.50, M. E. K. Perdue $1.00, J. T. E Dalgo $1.00, Willis Mangham $1.00, Beaman McEroy $4.25.
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