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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
4
A column with sharp remarks targets Joe Terrell and national figures, cites Mississippi killings amid gambling disputes, speculates on Tom Johnson and Ohio taxes, and critiques eastern mills versus southern manufacturing while urging local business prudence and county governance debates. It quotes Ebrror Scorr and notes local election sentiments and possible county board reforms.
A Boston telegram reports aroused citizens in Somerville and nearby towns forming vigilance groups to combat a string of assaults on women by a unnamed black man. The piece blames police incompetence, notes few arrests, and includes inflammatory calls for mob justice and racial scapegoating.
The piece argues that the South suffers from an overabundance of educated young professionals and a shortage of practical trades. It blames lawmakers and parents for failing to foster future possibilities and points to economic imbalances as wasted talent. It calls for teaching youths to produce goods domestically rather than importing them.
Jackson mourns the loss of Judge James W. Harkness a long celebrated and beloved figure whose life spanned nearly 90 years had he lived to December. He devoted his years to the upbuilding of the town and county earning deep respect and friendship from all. His descendants carry on his legacy and honor.
The piece mocks a black socialist challenger in Terre Haute Indiana, arguing he will fail to gain votes. It cites local papers and business expectations and contrasts Union soldiers with Confederate veterans in a sharp editorial voice.
A Wilkes Barre telegram itemizes strike costs totaling 142 1/2 million dollars. Wages 28.7m, other losses 6.9m, regional business 16.8m, outside region 10.3m, police 2.3m, non union 0.65m, troops 0.85m, mine and machinery damage 6.5m. Total up to last Saturday night.
An advertisement touts Medalions at Book and Novelty Co that stops the cough and works off the cold. It claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with no cure, no pay and a price of 25 cents.
Judge James W. Harkness of Jackson dies at his home Monday after a long life of public service and local leadership. Born December 22 1849 in Morgan county he lived in Jackson over 53 years and helped build the city. He leaves a wife two daughters twelve grandchildren and thirty two great grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Rev Parry Lee with Masonic honors and a large crowd in attendance.
Mercury in catarrh cures can destroy smell and derange the system when absorbed. Such products should only be used on prescription. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo contains mercury and is taken internally. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised as the best.
A list of new books including John Winslow Gabriel Tolliver The Mississippi Bubble The Conqueror Stephen Hatton The Fortunes of Oliver Horn On the Wing of Occasions Those Black Diamond Men and a note on Winter Tourist Tickets via the Southern Railway. Tickets go on sale October 15 at standard terms through Southern Railway agents in Atlanta Georgia.
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