Georgia News Snapshots on Politics and Navy Critique
A collection of editorial stances from Georgia papers criticizing politics, roiling the rosters of Georgia and national figures. It rails at Roosevelt era favoritism in the Navy, warns of tax reform needs, and notes calls for inquiries into Atlanta officials while lampooning local dramas and press quarrels. It also cites Ellen Stone and Schley with references to national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Goosemelt
Republican Party
McKinley
South
Roosevelt
Ellen Stone
Admiral Schley
Schley
Dewey
Georgia
Bainbridge Democrat
Town county unity praised amid calumny and grand jury praise
In a Jackson area district, Tur Arcus editor lauds growing town county harmony while denouncing malcontents who call the paper a town organ. Grand juries in Johnson Laurens and Washington counties praise neighborly relations and urge unity across classes and regions. The piece stresses mutual dependency of town and county for growth and better markets for farmers. It also notes the demise of the Atlanta News and reflects on the cost of running newspapers. It closes with remarks on Admiral Schley’s conduct at Santiago and a social commentary on crime and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Tur Argus
Arcus
Tur Arcus
Johnson County
Laurens
Washington County
Atlanta News
Atlanta Journal
Constitution
Schley
Santiago
Brooklyn
Long
Sampson
Matanzas
Ten-Cent Store promotes banks and local business
A short ad style message urges customers to buy at the Ten-Cent Store while noting The First National Bank and two banks in Jackson. It invites public support and argues banking choices benefit the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Jackson
Worthville Social Notes Highlight Regional Visit
Mrs J H Pope and Miss Clara Barnes spent Monday in Jackson. Miss Mattie Hendrick from Union Springs Ala is visiting her brothers Obe and Mat Hendrick. Webb Mason of Snapping Shoals was in town Sunday. Young people attended the Sandy Creek singing Sunday. Annie Lillian Cawthorn has been ill for weeks. Eloise Spencer of Jackson and Elmo Evans of Towaliga will attend church here Sunday, guests of Cassie Barnes. J H Pope to host entertainment October 12 at her home. Kate to be an excellent hostess for a merry evening. Nemo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthville
J. H. Pope
Clara Barnes
Jackson
Mattie Hendrick
Union Springs
Ala
Messrs. Obe
Mat Hendrick
Webb Mason
Snapping Shoals
Sandy Creek
Annie Lillian Cawthorn
Eloise Spencer
Elmo Evans
Towaliga
Postell's Flour Ad and Heirs Land Sale in Stark Ga
Postell's Elegant Flour offered at Roberts and Carmichael. Also advertised land near Fincherville Georgia, 190 acres known as the land of Mrs S J Cook deceased, to be sold for heir distribution. Divisible into three lots with dwellings. Terms to J T Cook H B Strawn or W S Cook in Stark Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fincherville
S. J. Cook
J. T. Cook
H. B. Strawn
Local Ads and Notices Highlight 1901 Commerce and Lost Item
An assortment of items appears from 1901 including J R Carmichael guano and acids ads for wheat and oats and a Ten Cent Store sales pitch. Financial promotions urge patronage of The First National Bank and Harris Drug Co medicines and De Witts Witch Hazel Salve promises fast relief. A lost tan jacket between Jackson and Sandy Creek and a farmers notice from J H Lane lists cotton weighing services at the Railroad Warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co
Butts
J. H. Lane
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by Scammon Editor
Scammon Kansas November 19 1900 Phil L Keener editor of the Scammon Miner endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after using it for constipation. He notes a year of business with Pepsin Co and calls the medicine profitable and pleasant. Sold by Harris Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scammon, Kans
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Sirs
Dr. Caldwell
L. Keener
Scammon Miner
Harris Drug Co
Jackson sale of Mallet estate lands in 1901
An administrator sale in Butts County Georgia describes multiple parcels of the W. P. Mallet estate to be auctioned in Jackson. Properties include 286 acres by Water Creek east and west of the Jackson to Stark road, 215 acres at the Thaxton place, 382 acres east of Jackson, and several city lots near the depot, public square, and Mulberry Street. Also listed are undivided interests in the Redman estate, Cord Mill Pond land, and various smaller parcels and lots in Jackson. All lands lie in Butts County with cash terms and notices of the October 1901 court sale date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Burtts County
Butts County
Grante
T Westley
M. MM
Jackson
Stark
W. R. Thaxton
Jana
Jukins
Settles
L. Wan Wat
Key Lance
P. L. White
Sanders
Hodges
Bo Jook
Marshall Finley
Public Pay and Southern Railroad
T. W and
J. C.mccord
RW Mays
W. D. Grant
Depot
Berton Street
Southern Depot
Oak and Mulberry Streets
First
Bob Fish
McCandless Place
McCord
Second Street
Mallet Warehouse
Mulberry Street
Public Square
van McKibben Law Office
Dempsey and Mallet
Oak Street
Said Street
Geo. Williams and
J. \ .Crum
P. L
Nora V. White
J. J. Barnes
Zeno Cook
Peoperly
Peaste
W.T.C. Redman
C. L. Redman
Mary Scow
Frank Willis
Colored School Academy
J.W. Carmichael
Pup > Square
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THE
Jackson “Argus
Butts Co
Jackson Post Office
A. H. Shaver
Addison H. Shaver
Jackson, GA
Mims
Atlanta
South Africa
United States
Emma Goldman
Macon
ARGUS
Emmett Houser
Fort Valley Gourier
Crowninshields
Hacketts
Maclays
Navy
Czolgosz
Postell
Roberts & Carmichael
J. R. Carmichael
Nina Harris
Heinz
Graham
T. Tors
Psty Hitchins
Heather
C.V- Hitcktys
Superior Court
Said County
R. L. Daughtry
C. C. Smith
Weyee
R. L. Daughtry Company
Sal Corporation
Jackshal
Anthe
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