Cotton Prices and Groceries at Jackson Market
Cotton sells at 83 4c per pound and cotton seed at 70c per hundred. Eggs priced at 20c, butter 20c, sugar 18 pounds for $1. Market notes indicate daily grocery specials at Jackson Market.
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
4
Cotton sells at 83 4c per pound and cotton seed at 70c per hundred. Eggs priced at 20c, butter 20c, sugar 18 pounds for $1. Market notes indicate daily grocery specials at Jackson Market.
The piece lauds State Senator Otto G Foelker for enduring appendicitis to travel to Albany and vote against race track gambling. It credits Governor Hughes for leading the fight and calls Foelker a model of heroic devotion to duty and integrity for legislators.
A Guilford Maine family reports three years of good health after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. They praise the gentle cleansing and toning effects and note the product is sold for 25 cents at Whitehurst’s drug store.
Call on Jacks to fill your grocery wants with good stuff at right prices. He'll give you value at once. Phone 60.
Jackson Lumber Company advertises coal for sale claiming superior quality. The notice emphasizes availability and pricing, aiming to attract local buyers seeking high grade fuel coal.
Mr. W. A. Newton suffered a severe farm accident Friday morning while freeing a mowing machine. A mule started suddenly, the blade struck his ankles, severing both ankle leaders and injuring bone. Drs Copeland and Butner treated him. friends regret the incident.
A large crowd visited the Star Store during opening week, welcomed by proprietors and staff. Mr Powers curated the dress goods and notions while Miss Gambrell showcased millinery creations, drawing praise for up to date styles and wide headgear.
Morning routine invites dressing and waking time. Breakfast notes something fine and highlights a 59 reference. Dinner promises the best meats in town and a call to Central to order before dining. Supper offers fresh meat and urges contacting 59 for a filling meal.
Mrs Arnold recovers from a serious accident while Miss Ossie Arnold returns from Macon. Mrs Bryans Mrs Wright improve after illness as guests visit the New Elder. George Scoville and Miss Scoville return to Birmingham after a Wigwam season. The dam draws daily parties as 1908 season ends with Wigwam Foy House closed and staff installed.
The Dawson News reports Clarence Darrow addressing about two thousand Socialists in New York. He quips that being a “friend of the working man” is easier than actually working, then criticizes politicians who promise aid without action and profit from such friendship while doing little to address real evils.
Georgia. Burt County. A. F. McMahon, cashier, swore the bank’s September 29 1908 condition is true as filed. The document lists interbank balances and notes payable including time certificates approximating 28 000 dollars and cash items such as cashiers checks and due to clearing house.
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