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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
2
The Jackson Argus lists local reading rates at six cents per line per insertion and notes obituaries with full schedules available on application. Remittances should be by bank draft post office money order or registered letter. postal notes or currency sent at owner risk. Published every Friday throughout the year.
A defense asserts Mr. N J Harmon left of his own accord under a written lease through December 1 and denied removal for money views. The statement counters rumors about editor changes at the Flovilla Headlight, claiming only Harmon's voluntary departure and affirming the paper's independence and intent to push its mission.
State governments expand school privileges hoping to lift morals, yet crime rises faster than population. Authors argue intellectual training alone fails to cultivate the heart, noting streets surround schools with vice and coarse messages. They warn that neglecting moral development risks producing moral monsters and call for further study.
Philosophers urge education to curb vice while acknowledging increased crime with more schools. The Southern railway announces a twenty cent round trip to the exposition. Gov. Atkinson barred from Labor Day remarks by Dr. Holmes. Alhambra University in Griffin opens with promise. Cotton futures fall but real cotton remains strong. Mrs. Sidney Lascelles sues for divorce from Lord Beresford amid a multimillion-dollar fortune. Texas cotton crop forecast at 2,000,000 bales, Georgia down about 38 percent. Atlanta calls for skilled workers to help exhibitors as carpenters are in demand for building projects.
The trustees decide not to exhibit at Atlanta citing objectionable features. The author criticizes the narrow policy, notes other schools will be represented, and says Wesleyan misses a chance to show its capabilities at the southern show.
A Peters Street grocer, Mr. B. A. Bass, was murdered at dawn as he left home for work. The text blames increased crime on Atlanta’s rising notoriety and suggests criminals connected to the exposition may be responsible.
The cotton year begins with a late small crop but a favorable price outlook and signs of revival. Despite slow receipts, expectations are for a good season as the crop costs are low, corn and other foods are abundant, and worldwide demand improves. Georgia shows strong production potential and confidence grows for prosperity ahead.
Cotton is opening rapidly and gins are ready for business. Captain Walthal's cane mill will have more work than it can do this season as the only mill in the community and most farmers have cane patches. G L Washington and Dr Butner near completion of new barns stocked with forage. H T Barnes plans to move to Flovilla this summer. W O Crawley buys Col W H Whaley farm and moves with family. Clinton Whaley left for Alabama last Sunday. Last week Newton county boys quarrelled with Daniel Gunn. Gunn was slashed but not seriously hurt.
Ephors ARGUS notes Henry Grady quote on liberty and money as voting nears. Reports fever in town, illnesses of Mrs. J. T. Hencely and daughter, Lydia Moore, and Carrie Mann visiting from Atlanta. Mentions two schools and three churches with support for the new school progress and division.
Atlanta residents reject double fare demands for the exposition grounds and launch a vigorous newspaper campaign to carry their point before the exposition opens.
Papers criticize the Holiness camp for praying against a Knights of Pythias excursion train to Indian Springs to stop a Wigwam dance. They argue the crash was not an answer to prayer and condemn the notion as absurd.
A business editor argues for tailoring classified ads to stock size. Short locals suffice for small shoots. larger inventories require more space to impress buyers. The Dispatch notes that ample advertising space creates lasting impact and questions why big stock would be under-advertised.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys may find Electric Bitters the true remedy. It is a tonic and alterative with no stimulant or intoxicant, gently aids digestion, adds strength, and tones organs to support natural functions. Sold at fifty cents per bottle.
The crop bulletin reports material damage to cotton and corn caused by recent rains. The Atlanta exposition furthers rail access plans with a ten cent fare proposal. The Southern railway promises large capacity and smooth travel for visitors. Myers aims to take his case to the supreme court. legal bills are in preparation. The Macon press debates city finances and salaries amid a deficit. Clara Meer at the exposition grounds fills with water ready for boats. The Statesboro Star notes a baby welcome at the editor’s home with a humorous line about a new girl.
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