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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1894
Page
3
Sale notices claim low prices on shoes and dry goods, toutting Brown Shoe Co products and value cuts. Miss Mattie Paul promotes dresses while Mrs Mattie invites friends to shop, with heavy checks, jeans, thread, blankets, quilts, and gents furnishings offered well below rival prices.
Readable list shows men’s suits priced from 2.24 to 20.00 with marked values like 2.25 for a 4.75 item and 4.60 for 10.09. Also children's boys suits priced 99c to 1.25 and value notes such as 300 or 500. The ad invites shoppers to view with no cost to look.
A local grocer named Thompson advertises cheap groceries and a hardware line claiming to sell cheaper than all competitors. The message emphasizes very low prices on chewing tobacco and invites customers to visit quickly to take advantage of the offer.
A local seller advertises fur hats priced at 59e for a single hat and 74c for a four pack, with options from 17e to 4.00. The notice promises big job lots, underselling rivals, and invites customers to come and be convinced.
Local merchants are urged to visit the Blue Store for a display of attractive new goods. Gunn, Potis & Co. promote special inducements for country merchants and invite patrons to partake in the expanded offerings.
A poem laments a failing political campaign by Jim Hines with satirical lines about rally crowds and exhausted effort. The piece also includes a humorous editor anecdote about a county weekly paper and its editor.
A letter warns the recipient to settle the account by the first day of November or face consequences including a lawsuit. D. F. Thaxton signs as a gold bug democrat free trade republican and sound money populist, proposing a liberal reward for the named "animals" alive and a prize for the trio to be caged for a museum exhibit.
O B Willis offers repair, rebuilding and adjusting of sewing machines with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. All work is done at J F McKibbens furniture store in Jackson Georgia. The free and unlimited coinage of silver is criticized for undermining money value. unlimited coinage of gold is deemed safe.
City Tax Books are now open for payment of City tax for 1894. J R Lyons, office W U T Co, CRC Bank Block, Jackson Georgia, October 10, 1894.
The Houston Post argues against the label protection democrat and asserts there is no gold bug democrat. It says any man pushing a single standard while claiming to be a Democrat is using false cover. The Democratic party remains the true bimetallic party.
Mrs. C A Butner has moved to Mr J L Hootens next door to Isaac Slaughter on Third Street to cut and make dresses for the public.
A reflective column asserts pity for those who hate dissent in religion politics or business arguing true learning comes from challenging views and that enemies come from within one’s own circle rather than from those who differ. It emphasizes thinking independently and the danger of unexamined beliefs.
A contractors notice advertises first class stone and brick work by a craftsman with 20 years experience. It mentions dams blasting where dynamite is used and work on stock houses or piers. Call G. W. Watkins in Jackson, Georgia. The Atlanta Journal critique references Third district politics and free coinage support.
A notice from J. M. Bankston & Co in Jenkinsburg Georgia warns that if the amount owed is not settled by October 1st the notes and accounts will be turned over to an officer for collection.
By court order the property consisting of 300 acres more or less in Butts county, about 12 miles south of Jackson, known as the John A Thompson place, will be sold to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in November. Terms cash. Dated October 10, 1894. J G Thompson, Trustee.
The Hearn School announces Prof Claud Gray as principal with Miss Elia Pound as assistant and Miss Annie Proctor of Rome heading the Art department. The publication lauds their competence discipline kindness and instructional thoroughness and invites continued patron support. J T Davis Christian Index.
Two dwellings with outbuildings on well watered pastures offer rich, acreable土地. One four room house and another three room house each have outbuildings. Land yields cane and is described as fresh and fertile, with strong potential for a sugar cane patch. Act fast before withdrawal.
Massachusetts Democrats advocate a monetary plank asserting federal funds should provide only a standard of value and minted coin as legal tender, demanding untaxed notes of state or national banks as the only paper money while retiring legal tender notes as trade grows. The stance cites Jefferson, Jackson, and Secretary Walker and calls for a government banking role with minimal direct banking operations.
The common sense female remedy Orange Blossom draws out pain and soreness and is offered for sale by W L Carmichael.
The text defines money as freely circulating, settling debts and purchases, and not dependent on the payer's character. It contrasts money with capital, cites the French assignats debacle, and argues gold and silver are proper money because they are pay itself, not a promise. It criticizes populist fiat money ideas and touts silver, urging alignment with the Democratic party.
The New York Weekly World becomes a twice weekly paper and the Jackson Argus offers a combined subscription with the New York World at only 1.75 per year. Readers receive both papers weekly and save compared to single subscriptions.
A local farmer praises E H Brannen a practical machinist of Butts County for repairing a damaged engine after a barn fire. He notes Brannen fixed the wheels and engine despite no certificate and urges public trust in his skills. The writer signs as M V McKispen.
An advertisement promises inexpensive blood and skin remedies from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia. It urges readers to mail one dollar for a large bottle or five dollars for six bottles with prepaid shipping and to request a free book of cures along with an advertisement in another column.
A prominent cotton factor argues that prices cannot rise while planters keep expanding production. He says two thirds of a crop could still fetch similar money, though prospects for higher prices look poor with a likely rise in acreage across Texas Georgia and South Carolina. He notes rains delayed harvest and many farmers hold out for better prices, but warns of disappointment and advises planting less. He also discusses receipts and an 8 million bale figure as unlikely.
Springer Bros announce opening of a branch house fronting Armand Moon Co on Second Street. They offer new and second hand goods including clothing, cloaks, furnishings, pianos, organs, sewing machines, trunks, clocks, carpets and rugs at very low prices.
Catarrh remedy McCarthy's Catarrh Ointment is sold by Dr. W. L. Carmichael with a money back guarantee. Product claims cure of catarrh and related symptoms, offering refund if unsatisfied.
Lora B Ruopess sues Joseph W Rhodes in the August term 1894 libel action. Defendants must appear personally or by attorney at the next Superior Court in February to answer the complaint. default will proceed. Witness Judge Jno Hunt, Sept 3, 1894. Joseph Jolly, Clerk S.C.
Executors of the estate of J W McCord Sr announce the sale before the county courthouse on the first Tuesday in November 1894. The property includes a two story six room house with outbuildings on six acres and 12 undivided interests in the McCord grist mill, two miles northeast of Jackson on Yellow Water Creek. The mill is well patronized, handling about 5000 bushels yearly with room to expand. Proceeds to be distributed among heirs. Oct 1 1894.
An administrator announces a sale of 75 acres in Butts County on the first Tuesday in November 1894 at the courthouse to settle Mary J Bearden deceaseds debts and for distribution. The tract totals fifty acres adjoining Mollie Bearden C A Garr and Amos estate lands with a twenty five acre portion adjoining Mollie Bearden on the east. Sold for cash. October 2 1894. Administratrix of M J Bearden.
On the first Tuesday in November next within legal hours of sale the court house in Jackson Butts Georgia will auction about 100 acres of land with ten acres of woodland and a tenant house. The property belonging to the estate of B H Darden Sr deceased will be sold to pay debts and distribute among heirs. Admr B F Watkins.
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