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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
7
The article condemns profanity as a blasphemous vice that corrupts character and society. It portrays profane swearing as widespread across classes, noting its dehumanizing effect and the danger of unconscious habit, urging adherence to truthful speech as urged by Jesus and Washington.
A Poor Wife in Newnan Herald argues poverty is a bitter condition harming character and soul. It contrasts the idea that poverty is good for all with the need for temperate views and prayer for neither poverty nor riches.
A local drug store advertises Dr King's New Discovery for consumption, coughs, and colds. The ad touts cures for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung conditions with free trial bottles and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 31 percent. It guarantees a cure or money back and notes doctors rarely agree on medicines.
How to look good by health of liver kidneys and blood. Electric Bitters acts on stomach liver and kidneys and purifies blood. Cures pimples blotches boils and gives a good complexion. Guaranteed every bottle. Sold at local drug stores.
J A McMichael administrator notices that rosters filed by committees for Company A 30th Georgia volunteers and Company I 14th Georgia volunteers along with rosters from Company D 6th Georgia volunteers have been submitted for approval. The Ordinary requires all concerned to show cause why the rosters should not be approved, dated September 7, 1898.
In Buttes County E L Lawson E P Newton S F Freeman and others seek opening of a new public road from Ocmulgee Mills and Indian Spring road near Nolan place southwest through lands of Lawson Wright and Freeman to intersect Indian Spring and Forsyth road at Morris place. Road length two and one quarter miles width twenty feet. Hearing set for October 11 1898.
Libel for divorce filed by Lucy Roberson against Samuel Roberson in Butts County Superior Court. The defendant is summoned to appear at the February 1899 term, third Monday in September 1398 date noted, with Marcus W Beck as judge and J A McMichael as clerk.
Notice of a bill to amend the Jackson charter to empower the town with bonds, more councilmen, and other necessary government powers. Introduced for action by the Georgia General Assembly convening in October. Signed by the Mayor and Councilmen of Jackson and committee from the people. This Sept 14, 1898.
Following the Grand Jury February 1898 term in Butts Superior Court, notice is given of intent to petition the Georgia General Assembly for an act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in Butts County, define powers and duties, and other purposes. Also a separate act to reestablish the County Court, fix a $400 salary for the judge, appoint a county solicitor and set the salary, and other purposes. This September 23, 1898.
Advertisement seeks trustworthy persons in the state to manage business in local counties. Office work from home with a fixed salary of 900 dollars yearly plus expenses. Monthly 75 dollars. References required. Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess President Dept. M Chicago.
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