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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
5
Local train times show south bound No 16 and north bound No 15 with connections at Jacksons and local mail service on Nos 16 and 15. Community items note visits, moves, illness, and shop remarks alongside a church fund drive and local products from Allen & Co. and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertisement placement.
The piece contemplates enduring sorrow through literary and musical echoes from Virgil to Beethoven, Shelley, Byron, and Catullus, contrasting life’s waste with art that offers brief solace. Local items follow, including sickness notes, sales at Allen & Co, social church services, and small notices from Jackson.
Vendor hawks Old Hickory and Tennessee wagons as the best wag on offer in the region. He claims ten years of favorable use and invites customers to buy reliable goods at low prices. Hanes, Jeweler.
An ad urges readers to buy shoes at half price. It promotes Nos. 6 63 and 7 and claims a load of 200 shoes available, offering two pairs for the price of one if customers call for the advertised shoes. Hurry to act now.
Mr and Mrs F B Walker of Jasper Courty were seen shopping in Jackson on Wednesday.
Public notices promote One Minute Cough Cure by Dr. W. L. Carmichael as a quick relief for colds and lung threats. Local figures Hon. A. H. Ogietree and Col. E. A. Stevens are mentioned with political ambitions, church recalls, and community updates.
J C Berry of Spencer Missouri testifies he cured his severe piles after over thirty years using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve in a few boxes. He invites inquiries via W M Mallet. Dr W L Carmichael sells DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
A brief note asserts Que Minute Cough Cure fulfills its purpose by curing the cough it was designed to treat. The text emphasizes its intended effectiveness and direct aim.
Miss Eugenia Bingham daughter of a local pastor has written a story Judge Egbert's Judgment accepted by the New York Independent and praised as a mark of Southern genius. The Argus notes her Locust Grove connection and anticipates increased popularity for the paper among Grove readers.
The Argus editor reports a private letter from Judge Boynton praising the naming of the camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans after him. He commends the aims of the group as honorable and praiseworthy and wishes them God speed.
Notice to farmers due to low cotton prices offering 1-16 discount on all cotton sold on account if placed by October 15. If not bought by Kennell Co, farmers who sell to other buyers will receive 1-16 extra over the other amount based on their account. Your friends, The Oc. G. Kennell Co.
The Forsyth Advertiser notes S B Kinard extended Jackson’s telegraph and telephone line to Forsyth. The Argus praises Kinard and Forsyth for joining the modern business world, while Forsyth’s rival paper reminds readers Forsyth had earlier outside connections via Green and Hale.
Rev T W O Kelly of the Baptist church resigned after a conference with the congregation on Sunday morning. Members had previously refused the request hoping for his health to improve and return. The church granted the resignation and appointed a committee of fifteen with the deacons to select a new pastor for an indefinite period.
A cautious lawyer entered a domestic scene and refused divorce related work noting his reluctance to handle such cases. He jokes about baby naming rights and recalls a past case where his own name was hidden in a middle position, then withdraws. Misses Joe Warner and Ida Allen visited relatives in Monticello.
The Argus publishes Charlie Beauchamp statement declining to enter a controversy with Citizen. He attaches endorsement of his prior article from several prominent and influential men.
Preventative guard against Yellow Jack promotes a clean system to curb contagion. Cascardts Candy Catharthec claimed to cleanse the system and kill contagious disease germs.
A vintage ad line highlights Castoria as a remedy across life stages from baby to grandmother. The catchy jingle traces usage from infancy to motherhood, underscoring brand trust and repeated consumer choice across generations.
A newspaper clipping shows endorsement of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe influenza like illness with claims of quick, permanent relief. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a money back promise and instructions to contact F J Cheney & Co. for circulars. Also a lost pocket instrument case notice.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe safeguard against diseases and claims they destroy germs in the system. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for whooping cough symptoms and a quick throat relief, sold by Dr. W. L. Carmichael.
A Mounta in Glen reader reports rapid relief for child croup after using Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. The ad notes stockists are druggists and promotes the product. Also listed are a loan offer at seven percent interest on farm lands and city property from Frank Z. Curry, with office in Bank Hall, Jackson Georgia, and a promotion for DeWitt s Little Early Risers pills.
Freshly churned Jersey butter sold to a few families at 20 cents per pound. Apply to S C McCandless at the Farmers Union warehouse for details or purchase.
A notice offers $10 for information leading to the employment of an experienced teacher with languages and higher mathematics skills. Contact J C Thompeson in Cameron Georgia.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers boils and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by all druggists.
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