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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
10
Scott Tennant offers reliable footwear in Jackson, claiming to judge shoes well. The ad touts Old Reliable Bay State and Krippendoorf-Dittman Shoes, promising no catch-penny goods and a special line of fine footwear.
The Jackson community urges unity to advance the Jackson Institute, praising its capable faculty and existing building while calling for dormitories and larger classrooms. Citizens emphasize attracting students from nearby counties by offering affordable housing and attracting new investments through educational development.
Mr. R. B. Greeve of Chilhowie Virginia testifies he suffered consumption and was given up. After using two bottles of Dr King s New Discovery he recovered and resumed work. The remedy is guaranteed for coughs colds and consumption with trial bottles free at any drug store. Catsup pickles and chow-chow at Allen Co’s.
A letter from W. M. Taylor argues against any form of liquor dispensary, urging strict prohibition. He claims dispensaries invite vice, corruption, and crime, citing social ruin, court litigation, and national harm, and condemns government involvement with alcohol.
From readers in Georgia and Arizona. The ad claims Simmons Liver Regulator settles whether trouble is Indigestion or Dyspepsia. Testimonies say a small dose after meals relieves dyspepsia and prevents indigestion, highlighting its digestion aid.
Advertisers claim Electric Bitters restore tired nerves and vigor by toning stomach nerves, stimulating liver and kidneys, aiding digestion and cleansing blood. Labeled as a vegetable remedy, it supposedly improves appetite and acts as a blood purifier and nerve tonic, sold at 50 cents or one dollar.
A reader criticizes a proposed dispensary bill in the next legislature. The letter argues an open bar invites crime and questions Ogletree’s stance and voting, praising prohibition over a dispensary and urging fiscal caution in County Butts. It concludes with a preference for blind tigers over an open bar.
West End resident Y Jameson has been named pastor of the Griffin Baptist Church. The appointment was announced as Pure Jersey butter at Allen & Co's continues to be promoted locally.
A long standing preparation advised for expectant mothers to ease labor without danger or internal medicines. The text emphasizes external application as the sole effective relief and warns against internal remedies that may cause harm.
A historical notice invites women to request free books containing valuable information. Recipients may apply to receive the volumes at their address. The notice emphasizes accessibility and broad distribution of these educational resources.
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