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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
6
The Georgia legislature will soon convene and the Argus promises a special capital column with a weekly synopsis of legislative work. Subscriptions include a 15 cent per week Area service during the session.
We announce a weekly standing offer to the public. The largest cash customer of any advertiser will receive a one year Arcus subscription. Check the advertiser list in the issue of the 20th and join the Arcus, praised by the Middle Georgia press.
The Arcus announces a strong August to August growth with fifty new subscribers and six drops. It credits liberal advertiser policy and loyal readers for its success and pledges mutual benefit through continued support for the paper and community.
The piece argues the Cuban question grows in importance as sympathy spreads in the North. It notes Americans aid the Cubans with supplies and volunteers, compares Cuba to the former American colonies, and urges recognition of independence while avoiding annexation. The tone favors eventual Cuban freedom and self rule.
The piece laments Tom Watson's defeat in the Tenth district as a fatal blow to populism in Georgia. It argues Watson's misdirected ambitions doomed his leadership, warns the populist party loses its roots, and reflects on Atlanta’s changing streets and upcoming races in Macon.
The article notes a short cotton crop yet higher profits for farmers as prices hover above 8 cents. It cites The Journal of Commerce predicting strong returns this year, urges farming shifts to corn and pork, and warns against overproduction.
A reward of 500 dollars is offered for any rheumatism case that cannot be cured by Dr Drummond's Lightning Embay. Proprietors claim ordinary cases cure with one treatment, and a month’s treatment costs five dollars for two bottles. Full details and testimonials available, with samples and agent inquiries.
Clarence Brantley is involved with a Hustler in Forsyth. Georgia editors consider a trip to California and the Fiji Islands next year. Broker Smith of Atlanta has disclosed his mysterious conduct after disappearing from the city. Farmers are praised for prosperity with 8-cent cotton and a large corn crop.
In Butts and Bourbon counties court notices cite J C Pittman and A H Smith as administrators seeking discharge and letters of dismission for the estates of Sarah F Turner and Eulalia P Morrison. Orders set for first Mondays in October and November 1895 respectively. Also a public bidding notice for bridge contracts across Sandy Creek and Yellow Water Creek with estimated costs and inspection at the ordinary's office.
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