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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
4
The Jackson Argus urges voters to approve bonds for a new Butts County court house, arguing bonds spread the cost over time and protect nonresidents from bearing a large one year tax. It notes two options exist: bond issuance or direct taxation, and stresses bonds prevent heavy single year payments and preserve county finances.
The Jacksonville Times Union argues education is a core state duty to universalize schooling and raise a productive workforce. It contrasts varied national spending on education and notes potential legislative action on a penitentiary commission, with the Rome Argus favored as an exchange.
The Atlanta Commercial backs Henry George in New York while Ty-Ty Tooter attacks New Orleans leadership. The New York Journal is credited with freeing Evangelina Cisneros from a Spanish dungeon, a feat the Journal claims as its own historic achievement.
The piece extols merchants in a Georgia town, praising the Jackson Mercantile Company Globe Store Planters Supply Co Wood’s footwear and hats Ryan the Jeweler Rank McKibben furniture Allen grocer for their enterprise, customer treatment, and broad reach.
The advertisement notes Carmichael Company promoting a full page feature in today's paper. It highlights the New York Store as renowned for its log stores and low prices, claiming the store's name is a household word nationwide.
Locust Grove hosts social visits as Macon carnival draws locals. Locust Grove Oil mill runs around the clock while merchants report good collections. Plans loom for Taylor Delk trial in McDonough and Locust Grove Institute sees a boom under Prof. Claude Gray. One Minute Cough Cure advertised by Dr. W L Carmichael.
In a downtown club a long time lawyer narrates a civil case where Thomas Lawrence was declared legally dead after witnesses swore he had died. He later appeared in Nyack and, when contacted, had the deed redone and the title perfected, showing how absence can derail titles. Monthly Pains cured by Dr. Miles' Pain Pills.
Dr Mays urges support for a dispensary in Butts County, arguing dry policy fails to curb crime and corruption. He cites Athens and Macon as examples of wet towns, notes barroom issues, and claims local option lacks effectiveness while pressing for a controlled dispensary to aid the community.
50 lbs. of Coal A day would keep your rooms warm in winter. Burn better fuel. Use SCOTT'S EMULSION of Cod-liver Oil. Digestive power will revive and a warm coating of good flesh will protect the vital organs against the cold and disease. Two sizes 50 cts and $1.00. Book free on request. Scott & Bowne New York.
Local reader R W Mays asserts rules govern the process and urges representative and senator backing to secure a dispensary. He proclaims past advocacy for stock law and predicts future community praise for timely access.
An advertisement claims botanic Blood B B B cures rheumatism and blood and skin diseases. It cites testimonials including a journalist’s recovery after four bottles, asserts substitutes are inferior, and offers $1.00 per large bottle with a stamp request for more details. Sold by Druggists in Atlanta, Georgia.
Promises three free bottles from New York chemist T A Slocum to readers of The Jackson Argus. Claims cure for consumption bronchial chest and lung diseases with a New Discoveries treatment. directs sufferers to request free medicines by mail from 98 Pine Street New York.
Jackson Georgia approves a three tenths of one percent ad valorem tax for 1897. Tax collection opens October 15 and closes December 1. Delinquent taxpayers face default status and authorities will levy and sell per town ordinances. Repeals conflicting ordinances.
Stands at the Head. Aug J Bogel a leading Shreveport druggist says the cough cure is the only remedy that cures his cough and the best seller. J F Campbell a merchant of Safford Aviz says it never fails and is a sure cure for consumption coughs and colds. The medicine has been tried a quarter century and remains top. Free trial bottles available at any drug store.
One dwelling and store on 1 acre plus an unimproved quarter acre lot offered for sale in Jenkinsburg Georgia. For information contact W. J. Bankston Jenkinsburg Ga.
A. H. S. Davis informs friends that he has joined Plant ers Supply Co. and will be glad to serve customers there. He invites locals to make headquarters at the store when in town.
R. H. Catyvert promotes painting services for profit and announces first class plain and ornamental work. The ad also mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Shave cures piles, seeds, burns.
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