This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1894
Page
6
The Globe Store advertises closeout on remaining French dress patterns at one third off one third, plus new stock including chenille table covers for 75 cents, plaid flannels for cloaks at 60 cents, red and white flannels, granulated sugar at 1.00, fancy patent flour at 2.90 per barrel, and tobacco at 25 cents per pound.
A Jackson resident urges the town and Butts county to fund a $50,000 cotton factory drawing 300 to 500 workers. He argues diversification from cotton, boosts local demand for home products, and warns of economic decline without action. Citizens are urged to invest and promote industrial progress.
Jim Thornton offers top turnout horses in Jackson and invites customers to call for a reliable team. The Venable Insurance bill faces passage amid tariff pressure from the Southeastern Tariff Association which recently raised rates. Brother Dempsey urged to support economizing legislation to aid the Areas and gain public gratitude.
East Jackson residents share holiday goodwill and local updates including visits from neighbors, a parrot joke, and plans to visit La Grange, plus notes on births thefts and arrivals. Mr. O A Moore from Heard County visits, Lizzie Hooten prepares for college, and local merchants advertise jewelry bargains at Hanes Jeweler.
Owing parties must settle their notes as they fall due or face suit.
The Oil Mill Ginnery announces daily hours extended to December 25 1894, inviting customers to visit for holiday trading.
On December 6 at eight o'clock Mr. Chas C. Smith and Miss Lee Covington will marry at the local Baptist church. Due to Mr. Smith's grandfather B W Collier's death the event will be quiet with Rev Byron W Collier officiating. The couple will visit Indian Spring after the ceremony and request no invitations while inviting friends to witness the church ceremony.
Hart Shoes advertised with a catchphrase urging try one pair and you will have no other. Available for sale at Star Store priced at 22 shillings and 4 pence.
Remedy touted as permanent cure for all headaches and habitual sick headaches. Claims to relieve constipation by toning bowels. Advertisement urges trial, noting large bottles at 50c at R. G. Bryans drug store. Also offers horses and mules for sale by M. L. Duke on cash or time.
Thornton's stable advertises dependable livary team for convenient horse handling and transportation needs.
To increase voice power singers and public speakers use Ayers Cherry Pectoral. Horses for sale at Thornton's Livery Stoke. Hart Shoe advertised for all ages with warranty. Rheumatism sufferers urged to try Ayers Sarsaparilla. Mr. G. Caillouette of Beaverville IL credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life during la grippe. Free trial offered at R. Bryan’s drug store.
J J Thornton advertises swapping to a twice weekly World paper for 175 a year with the New York World. Hall Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renovator is promoted. Orange Blossom sells as a women’s remedy.
The document catalogs county offices and officials including Sheriff J O Beauchamp Deputy J W Crawford Surveyor B J Jinks Treasurer T L Williams Tax Collector T J Cole Tax Receiver C R Carter Coroner Simonn Hardy Clerk Superior Court Joe Jolly with court dates February and August. Road Commissioners and Board of Education members are named along with Justices Court districts and church and lodge listings.
Mrs J R Wright, a devout Christian from Jackson, died of consumption at her home Monday. She belonged to Mt Vernon church at death after earlier joining Towalga. Funeral by Rev J T Kimbell at the Baptist church, burial in city cemetery. Relatives and many friends attended. her husband and children mourn her loss. The Argusextends sympathy to Mr J R Wright and family.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.