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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
4
Editorial argues for fair elections and populist representation across Georgia counties, praising Sam Jones and denouncing ballot cheating. It predicts a 40,000 vote Democratic majority and rejects dishonest methods in campaigning.
Warner Hill of Meriwether spoke in the interest of democracy at the county courthouse last Saturday. The speech was praised as the best in the campaign, touching on state and national issues with calm deliberation and clear effect.
An interview recounts William Sewall defending the Chicago platform and free silver. He says he was born a Democrat and cites financial strain, bond issues, and goldmonopoly concerns. He argues McKinley election worsens debt while trusts profit under the current system.
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal cats bruises sores ulcers and a long list of skin conditions and says it guarantees results or a refund. The copy emphasizes quick relief and broad cures.
The readable fragments describe a local item or event with limited details and no clear names, places, or dates available for fuller summary.
A local figure charges an affidavit by John Thaxton as false and defamatory. He denies promising Col. Wright would be Democratic nominee if ballots were recounted. He defends his conduct, praises voters, and brands Thaxton as an easily influenced, mentally unwell individual.
The latest item is a colored stocking with a pocket book attachment, marketed as a free silver memento. It has surged in demand among young voters and even older men, who reportedly carry it in their breeches pocket. The piece notes that ladies dislike this imposition on apparel and many are shifting toward the gold standard.
A writer assails the Populist Party describing it as a gathering of office seekers and former Democrats now acting against democracy. The author praises the Democratic Party as the enduring force that saved the region from carpetbagger rule and negro supremacy, urging vigilance against apostasies within their ranks.
Letter from Pepperton Cotton Mills president against a proposed exemption for Pepperton Mills in the Georgia legislature. He argues taxation must be uniform and that an exemption would violate the state constitution’s provisions on uniform taxation and exemptions.
A letter to voters denounces Col Y A Wright as independent and unpledged, cites past votes against Confederate widows pensions and local option, claims ties to Populists and Democrats, and questions Wright’s loyalty. It urges Wright to disclose his gubernatorial choices and county policies.
Circulars medicines soaps tobaccos and newspapers distributed. Bills posted and signs put up by C A Hewperson company Jackson Georgia C A H manager.
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