Cotton Crop of Last Season Reported and Settlement
Secretary Hester releases New Orleans cotton exchange annual report showing 1899 1900 crop at 9,486,416 bales, down 1,858,484 from 1898-99. Regional declines include Texas Indian Territory 964,000. Gulf states 400,000. Atlantic states 475,000. Average value $38.55 per bale. total value $868,785,000. Spindles in the South 6,267,163 with 1,815,071 more than last year. southern mills total 663. Other notes mention local clubs, resignations, and remarks on silver, race, and distant agricultural interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Texas
Indian Territory
Gulf States
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississppi
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Utah
Kansas
Atlantic States
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
Embarrassing Pension Dispute in Georgia
The Argus condemns the Commissioner of Pensions for disallowing 22 pension applications and enforcing rules that conflict with the 1895 Georgia code. It cites a 60 dollar annual pension for Confederate veterans and questions the requirement that witnesses know all facts and that service extend to the war’s end. The editorial urges amending the law or replacing the official to conform to legal provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Pensions
Wesley Lemons
John W. Lindsey
Lindsey
Georgia
The
Argus
Christian Missions in China urged as obedience over debate
Periodicals debate mission success in China but the author insists the question is what Christ commands. He argues that obedience is the duty, not policy speculation, and urges believers to act now rather than wrestle with overseas conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
The Path of Christian Aspiration and Vice
A compact reflection on Christian action driven by aspiration. It warns the world misreads God when it believes He is lost with the loss of belief, condemns moderation in sin, and urges preaching that upholds great principles without masking truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspiration
God
Greatness Demands Generosity Truth in Desire and Gain
The saying states a man’s true rise comes from giving not grasping. It argues that there is no gain without generosity and that noble aims fuel lasting achievement.
Emul Sion Promises Rapid Weight Gain Through Digestion Aid
The text claims that taking an ounce of SCOTI S EMUL SION can cause a person to gain a pound per day. It suggests the product starts digestive processes so the patient digests and absorbs ordinary food, enabling rapid flesh gain needed for health.
Lost Keys Found Near Post Office
A collection of keys found last Saturday evening near the post office. Finder is asked to notify J. J. Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Thornton
Wanted To Rent Rooms Or Small House In City
WANTED to rent two or three unfurnished rooms close in or a small house. Call at this office.
For Sale Large Milk Cow With Gentle Disposition
One large milk cow in good condition and temperament. Apply to A. G. Hitchin for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hitchin
Pullman Cars Link Atlanta Chattanooga and More
Pullman Sleeping Cars run between Atlanta and Chattanooga and between Macon and Asheville via Jesup and Atlanta. Pullman Library Observation Cars connect Macon and New York. A Union Depot Atlanta connection enables north, east and west travel with Jacksonville, Tampa, Savannah, Columbia, Washington options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Macon
Asheville
Louis
Kansas City
Jesup
Pullman Library
New York
Union Depot
Alnee
Jacksonville
Tampa
Savannah
Columbia
Washington
Brunswick
Ace
Everett
Jesup Berea
Boweendestee Saxicy
Hazlehurst
Seer
Lumbervity Mchaen
Ocd
Helena
East Man Weccse Fooceces
Ccca
Fens
Cesfereves
Hawkinsville
Listeer
Cochran
Werene
Macones
Uba
Memphis
Cael Aesegeer
Louisville
St. Louis
Air Line
USA
Cincinnati
Birmingham
New Y. York
Atlant Wel Weiss
Anta Darntello
Seee
Ewe Sinnes
LT Sa
McDonough
Flovillatte
Empire
Eastman
Peter Teeesse
McRae
Lumber City
Eel
Esup
Stee
Eeewe Wes
Awe
Grand Gift Distribution for Married Ladies in U S
A 40 cent sugar shell gift from Quaker Quality Men Co invites married women to request a sterling silver plated sugar shell at no cost. Readers are urged to mail only their name to Morgan and Harrison Streets Chicago for selection from 40 cent designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior Areus
United States
Quaker VaLity Mra. Co
Morgan and
Harrison Streets
Chicago
New Great South American Kidney Cure Relief in Six Hours
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a claimed cure. The advertisement touts rapid relief for bladder kidneys and back pain in all genders with immediate water retention relief. Sold by Harris Drug Co Druggists Jackson Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Drug Co
Jackson, Ga
Trustee’s Sale of Redman Estate in Butts County Georgia
In the Western District of Georgia a trustee sale of the undivided one seventh reversionary interest in a Redman homestead estate lies one mile east of Stark in Butts County. The sale by J O Beauchamp trustee is set for the first Tuesday in October 1900 at the courthouse door in Jackson. Proceeds for creditors of Barnes & Saunders and C L Redman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Georgia
Barnes
Alexander Proudfit
Macon
Court House
Jackson
W. T.C. Redman
G. M. Butts County
Stark Post Office
Butts County
W T. CU. Redman
C. L. Redman
Barnes & Saunders
C. L.redman
C.L. Redman
J.O. Beauchamp
John H. Gaston
RK. F. Flynt
Superior Court
W J Shields
R . Flynt
Col
Charles L. Redman
J.M. Crawford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson Argus
Jackson Postoffice
Butts Co
John Wanamaker
Philadelhia
Prinice
Griffin
Woodward
New York Sun
Kingdom of Heaven
Jess
Court of Heaven
Kingdom
Christian Missions IN
Devil
Christ
Man
Colr
Scott & Bowne
Southern Prize
Ruta Baga
Amber Globe
Red
J. SL. Mapp
J.M. Ball
J. L. Mapp
Southern Railway
Sheriff’s Sales
ButTts
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