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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1895
Page
5
Jackson and surrounding: social visits, markets, and civic notes. References to expositions in Atlanta, local marriages, drummers in town, and calls for a cotton factory. Student and school activities highlighted with Dr Westmoreland calisaya tonic ads, local auctions, and business updates from merchants Etheridge McCallum and the New York Store.
The legislature convened at 10 o clock Wednesday with President Venable and Speaker Fleming calling both houses to order. New members Harris and Bibb’s representatives were sworn in. a committee was formed to invite President Cleveland and the Cabinet to visit the legislature, and Boiseuillet was chosen as spokesman at the Kimball House. The governor was notified of the session. Speaker Fleming noted the deaths of Rep. Doolan and McMichael. The body adjourned to hear Cleveland’s address.
An old classified style appeal offers private treatment for ailments specific to men and women including youth errors and female troubles. Readers are urged to send two two cent stamps for postage to Dr. Hathaway Co. at 22 1/2 South Broad Street in Atlanta, Georgia, to reach leading specialists and physicians nationwide.
Atlanta Ga entrepreneur Shellaberger promotes wire fence sales as the best and cheapest fencing option for all purposes in a local pitch.
John McDonald and an Egyptian companion attempt camel riding at Cairo street exposition. The camel rises unexpectedly, throwing them to the dust amid 500 spectators. John recovers, departs for Jackson, vowing revenge on the Arab guide.
On the property there is a large barn, a tenant house, a good water well, and about 14 acres of land. A bargain for a speculator to scoop in. Call on McDonald & Rose, Real Estate Agents.
Dr. Shannon presents a large Forsyth land sale on the first Tuesday in November in Monroe County. Land parcels range from 20 to 100 acres with notable bargains for buyers, featuring a plat of the lands and options to suit purchasers.
A 1895 notice from F B Hoffman of New York offers farm land loans at 8 percent, with contact at Jackson Georgia and office in Bank Hall. A fruit melon growers meeting is planned in Albany on November 20 to link farmers with railroads for cheaper transport, surrounding the planned Hay Day event by the Albany Herald.
An 19th century ad touts Orange Blossom as a natural topical remedy for female diseases. It claims quick relief from leucorrhoea ulceration and menstrual issues and urges self treatment with a home kit from Dr. J A McGill Co at 2&4 Hubbard Court Chicago. A free sample and directions are offered.
The Cotton States and International Exposition opens September 1 in Atlanta and runs to December 31, 1895. The Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets from Jackson, Georgia at 1.40 good to return within five days, 1.55 valid fifteen days, and 2.10 valid until January 7, 186. Information on rates and schedules available from Southern representatives.
A Kansas case details Bertie Barber of Edgerton rising from severe nervous trouble to recovery after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The testimonial, sworn August 4 1893, credits the pills with restoring health, appetite, and strength, noting purchase options and prices.
An advertisement touts a device to cure impotence drain or emissions and varicocele claiming immediate restoration of virility. It promises doubling sexual power and size without drugs or vacuum pumps, sold by Mechanical Cure Co in Chicago for five dollars with discreet packaging and a money back guarantee if uncured.
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