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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1894
Page
7
The article notes intensive Chinese farming with irrigation enabling three crops annually. It describes tiny holdings, universal use of fertilizers, minimal livestock, and daily nutrient watering. It highlights vast fertilization networks and high per acre spending of twenty to thirty dollars.
The North American Practitioner notes apples contain fiber albumen sugar gum chlorophyll malic and gallic acids lime and water. German analysts report apples have a high phosphorus content aiding brain and spinal cord renewal, a detail linked to ancient Scandinavian lore of the gods consuming the fruit to restore vigor.
An assortment of old ads tout tonics and tonics like Hostetter's Bitters and Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for malaria kidney and digestive troubles. Also home remedies for catarrh and teething preparations alongside promotion for shorthand and typewriting schooling in Knoxville Tennessee. Includes testimonials from Toledo druggists and a school address.
The next legislature will be asked to create a new Savannah McIntosh judicial circuit. The Dixie fair at Macon secured Paine's Last Days of Pompeii with 80 percent gate receipts. Government exhibit lines outline a building of 51000 square feet, 190 by 270 feet, main entrance on the long side. Oyster Canning and Cultivating Co. property at Brunswick sold for 10200. Lehman and Aiken bid and plan a plant employing 200. Laundrymen choose Atlanta for 1896 meeting. many will visit during exposition. Funds totaling 18850 sent for education including 5625 for quarter dues to the Technical School, 5725 for Georgia Normal and Industrial College, 4750 for Cave Springs Deaf School, 2000 for Savannah Negro College, and 750 for Dahlonega. Temporary receiver appointed in Atlanta and Florida road case. debt exceeds 50000, with bondholders seeking protection. Macon and Northern railroad sold for 1700000 to bidder Alexander Brown Jr. 30000 cash guarantee. US grand jury adopts two resolutions for reformatories and a Georgia US prison, seeking federal prison site in Georgia. state could gain 500000 to 600000 and jobs.
A severe railway wreck on the Southern line three miles from Bristol Tennessee at 2 PM involved the Washington and Chattanooga vestibule southbound train. The engine left the track followed by the mail express dining car three passenger coaches and the sleeper. All but the sleeper caught fire and burned quickly. Thirteen people were seriously injured and some may die.
A St Louis Republic article details an ancient Japanese clock showing time with a sliding rod and weight driven system. The device uses a downward-moving pointer along a time tube and a chain wound around a wheel to wind the mechanism.
A fond young mother, still utilitarian, converts her baby's lace flounced first robe into a charming lamp shade. A soft pink sash tops the gathered fabric, styled like a baby dress, with no one suspecting the transformation yet all who see praise the lamp.
The ad promotes Tetterine as the cure for dandruff and scalp disorders and claims it also treats eruptions and roughness elsewhere on the body. It notes the remedy costs 50 cents per box and is available at drug stores or from J.T. Shuptrine of Savannah, Georgia.
A terse exchange ends with a taunt about a marriage plan as a character named JT replies he can tolerate it if another can. The dialogue hints at family tension and potential conflict without graphic detail.
A physician urges mothers to ensure ample sleep for children during growth. Recommended minimum hours: 12 for under 4, 11 for 4–7, 10 for 7–10, 10 for 10–15, and 9 up to 20. Avoid waking children for early meals. let duties wait if needed. Mothers now increasingly adopt wiser child-rearing practices.
A noted cook extols oatmeal to thicken soups and stews by mixing with cold water and boiling for 15 minutes. The piece also reports Florida orange exports to Europe last year totaling 40,051 boxes, destined for Liverpool London and Glasgow.
An ad touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims quick cleansing of the system, relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation without harming the kidneys liver or bowels. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles with the company name on every package.
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