01 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
1
A local store pledges closer touch with the public and stronger use of the confidence customers have placed in it. It vows continued development to be more helpful and provide better service as part of its growth.
The Dress Goods Section invites shoppers to view a wide assortment from France England Germany and America. The ad touts refined color and tone suitable for stylish taste and suggests examining items in daylight to aid future selections. It highlights full weight half wool blankets at 65 cents a pair and notes white availability.
This busy department is right on deck with a full equipment of strong durable stockings for the little folks. We fit out the girls and boys with better stockings at lower prices than you've been in the habit of paying. Good quality fast black ten cents heavy ribbed bicycle hose twenty five cents for fifteen cents.
A local ad extols the lining department offering top quality fabric and garments. It urges customers to choose best materials despite small price differences and promises superior wear and durability over trashy, cheaper options. It also promotes latest style skirt binding as a long lasting feature.
Cotton from Spalding Pike Monroe Jasper Newton and Henry counties is flowing into Jackson. Wagons from Griffin Forsyth Barnesville Monticello McDonough Covington and other places bring hundreds of bales as locals note prices in Jackson average higher than neighboring markets while merchants offer 12 to 25 percent lower prices, drawing more county buyers.
Readers urge closing stores at 7 pm during winter starting Oct 1. The note argues it saves money, improves family time, and avoids business pressure that keeps merchants open after dinner. It appeals to merchants to spend evenings at home with wives and children.
In Annapolis Md on April 16 1894 Jno G Brooks boots shoes dealer recommends Chamberlains Pain Balm as best for rheumatism and deep seated muscular pains. A Mechanicsville reader reports curing a long rheumatism case after use. Dr W L Carmichael sells at 40 cents per bottle.
Three Macon advertisements appear in this issue from Mix Shoe Co Vayne and Willingham Furniture Dealers and Irwin's Georgia Music House. Readers are urged to patronize these firms when in Macon for footwear furniture and music needs.
For October 7 election judges may use three lists of voters, with one envelope for Governor and State officers and county officers and senators and representatives. A single voters list may accompany all returns, with separate tally sheets for each class of office. The advice from Allen D. Candler preserves prior law and instructs consolidation where possible. An unrelated testimonial from Madison Parish, La. appears at the end.
A promotional claim asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla has the world's largest sales and best merit in medicine, calling it the one true blood purifier and promising permanent cures. Hood's Pills are described as easy to take and effective for indigestion and headache.
Mr H C Thaxton reports night raiders camped near his house and stole several bushels of corn, likening them to Bedouins leaving with cattle. A pursuing crowd of the same men, angered by Fitzgerald, continued along the road, sharing a tale of further thefts.
One third of children die before age five from wasting diseases and weak health. SCOTT S EMULSION of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites claims to build hard flesh and strong bones, improving nutrition and vitality. Available through druggists worldwide. SCOTT BOWNE New York.
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