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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
4
In the Augusta Tribune editorial the Populists are urged to rejoin the Democratic fold as national reform hopes fade. It argues that a state Populist organization is pointless without national backing, notes the 1896 fusion collapse, and says Populists may stay neutral or back the strongest candidate while awaiting future party realignments.
A parable describing a merchant who prospers after widespread advertising while rivals hesitate. The tale cites the era of push and hustle and asserts that faith in advertising leads to wealth and status, whereas rejection leads to ruin and poverty.
Governor Atkinson issues a proclamation setting October 19 1898 as Lafayette Day to raise funds for a monument to General Lafayette in Paris. Georgia schools will observe with exercises and pupils and citizens will donate to the national memorial fund. Funds go to State School Commissioner Glenn and then to Dawes of the memorial commission.
The Macon Telegraph reports growing interest in Georgia wheat culture and a forthcoming convention in Macon during the Diamond Jubilee Carnival. Notables such as Nesbitt Stevens Geo Payne are listed for addresses urging farmers to diversify from cotton, plant grain, and build mills. the piece stresses the convention as a step toward reviving wheat farming across multiple counties.
Col Reeves of Indian Spring tells The Argus he studied the blind tiger problem and proposes a law allowing searches of suspected premises. He would file an affidavit alleging liquor sales at a location and accompany an officer to seize evidence. He plans to present the idea to the temperance committee when the legislature convenes.
Atlanta physician Dr J M Bosworth offers treatment for diseases of the eye ear nose throat bronchia and lungs. He promises painless correction of crossed eyes and cataract operations to restore sight with antiseptic surgery as a specialty and invites correspondence. Office at 66 Whitehall street Atlanta.
Indian Spring shows a modest quiet due to the Wigwam and Elder House closing. Other hotels stay open for winter but no effort is made to attract winter boarders. Dr W C Bryant visits for consultation with Dr White on a South Georgia typho mualarial fever case. Engagement rings appear as wedding signs with several expected in our city this season. Pliny Hall attended a Sun Set at the Georgia Loan and Trust Co in Macon, representing Jackson. The Argus issued supplements for Carmichael Co to distribute to nearby counties. Mr and Mrs G L Maddox welcome a baby boy, their joy at his arrival.
The upcoming legislature will include seven populists among its ranks, indicating a notable shift in political balance and raising questions about policy direction and governance.
Miss Marguerite Hitchins appears in Macun this week as the guest of Mrs. Holmes.
Judge John I Hall of Macon visited his son M P Hall in Jackson on Sunday. Several Flovilla residents Lizzie Ball Jennie Goderd Gipson Claudine Heard and Owen Smith traveled to Jackson for shopping and visits. Nearby couples and families attended the Macon Carnival and the Diamond Jubilee while local pupils and scholars arrived for the new school term.
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