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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
3
Eatonton Messenger reprints Col Wood’s World War II era maxim urging businesspeople to avoid worry and swearing. Focus energy on practical, well organized work, serve customers with quality goods, and pursue steady, disciplined effort to build a successful establishment.
A 19th century testimonial advertises Thrash's Lung Restorer as a trusted remedy for lung and bronchial diseases. W. H. Boyce of Griffin Georgia praises its long term use over 23 years, claiming it saved his mother and outperformed all prior medicines. The ad notes nationwide availability and physician endorsements.
Rev. J E Russel of Orchard Hill parked his horse and buggy in Bass Bros yard and found them missing after work. Chief Ison and officers Gordon and Ison identified suspects as mulatto Oliver King and Lollie Benson. King initially denied involvement but later admitted the theft and led police to the items.
The Kenton Argus moralizes on the malicious talebearer as the lowest type in humanity. It calls him a mascreant who strikes in the dark, ruins lives, betrays honor, and destroys homes. It urges readers to turn away, watch, mark, and discard such sin.
Following Sundays disastrous storm of Oct 2, local ginners pledge to share farmers losses. Starting Oct 10 ginning charges set at 1.00 per bale up to 500 pounds and 25 cents per hundred. They disclaim responsibility for fire or storm damage. Signatories include W. M. Mallet Z. TY Buttrill Jackson Oil Mill Co Floyvilla Gin Co Smith Thompson Co.
Bucklens Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box and sold by all druggists.
A writer compares men to hogs, noting that prosperity attracts friends while misfortune turns allies away. The author warns that success attracts support, but decline leads to snubs and harm, as people pull back when fortune fades.
At the State University in Athens the pupil representation includes Farmers 66, Merchants 34, Lawyers 27, Physicians 10, Bankers 5, Bookkeepers 3, Teachers 4, Insurance men 4, Cotton men 4, Mechanics 4, Miscellaneous 25. Denominational breakdown lists Methodists 59, Baptists 57, Presbyterians 81, Episcopalians 19, Christians 8, Catholics 3, Hebrews 11, Lutherans 2, Unitarians 1. Of enrolled students 121 are church members and 66 are nonmembers.
A terse item reports a for sale listing by J. W. Crum with no indicated climate impact or notable changes. The fragment suggests a local sale notice tied to a person and address, without broader context or details.
Health guidance from the Philadelphia Times lists eight hours of sleep and sleeping on the right side. It urges open windows, not placing the bed against the wall, no morning cold tubs, body temperature baths, prebreakfast exercise, light meat, abundant fruit, no milk for adults, and avoiding intoxicants. It promotes open air, country living, monitoring water damp and drains, no pets indoors, varied work, short holidays, and temper control.
An advertisement touts Swift's Specific as a cure for scrofula claiming deep blood cleansing. Ayer family testimony from Macon Georgia describes a son saved from severe sores and blindness after extensive prior treatments. The pitch targets blood diseases as beyond doctor cures and promotes Swift's Specific as the solution.
The Leach Furniture Co plans to supply Jackson with warm goods and favorable prices. The announcement mentions an opening date of October 1.
A public notice states the author has joined the Jackson Furniture Co as purchaser of the J. F. McKibben stock located at Hitchins old stand. The firm offers a large selection of furniture coffins robes and related items and invites friends and customers to visit for prices.
Notice states an application will be made to the next Georgia legislature at its session for a local or special law prohibiting the manufacture of spirituous liquors within Butts County and establishes penalties for violations. Dated October 8, 1898.
Carmichael's shops are presented as the best option for stock shed services and repair work while Carmichael's repository is advertised as the place to buy buggies laprobes whips harnesses and related items.
Wanted several trustworthy persons in this state to manage our business. Office work at home with salary of 3900 a year plus definite expenses. Monthly 75. References required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Herbert E. Hess President Peoria Chicago. George Carmichael represents Fidelity and Deposit Co Baltimore. See him about making your bond.
Advertisement for painting services offering first class work in plain wa or ornamental finishes with claim of profitability to clients and invitation to contact RK H Canverr.
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