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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1895
Page
4
The Jackson Argus notes the federal stance on canned horse meat labeling and warns against false labeling. It also includes editorials from Editor Cox on sustaining readership and a New Orleans Picayune reminder to cotton planters about market timing and price stability.
The court holds that an excursion ticket bought from the original holder remains valid when used by a second person within the dates on the face and that stops may be made at each line's terminus. This ruling is portrayed as a boon for scalpers and a major victory.
The Arcus responds to The National Footlight a four page patent medicine sheet from Flovilla. It mocks its bile bean and cod liver oil ads and notes its origins printed in St Louis with inner pages in Flovilla. The piece aims to pacify its own rivalry while expressing pity for its so called parent.
A report on South Carolina dispensaries shows they repaid the $50,000 state advance and covered expenses over two years, but failed to deliver the promised revenue. The editorial frames the dispensary issue as political, not economic, and argues the public should consider lessons from the experiment amid factional divides and the broader food supply concern.
Southern Railway announces daily round trips to the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta from September 18 to December 31, 1895 at greatly reduced rates. It is the only line entering the exposition grounds with convenient schedules and high service. For full details contact a company agent.
Ir dispatches say Griffin warehousemen will levy 15 cents per bale as season begins, on top of buyer charges. Farmers threaten to haul to Jackson after years of free weighing, while local merchants claim higher prices and lower costs in Jackson will offset the levy. Jackson extols itself as Georgia's best cotton market with Inman & Co. staffing two men to secure top prices.
The article praises the temperance advance over recent years. It cites social shifts away from drinking, with drinkers increasingly ostracized and sobriety seen as essential for standing in business and society, especially among youth. Enforces that drunkenness is disgraceful and condemned.
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm from the Blood Balm Co in Atlanta Georgia claiming cures for skin and blood diseases rheumatism ulcers and general debility The offer invites readers to mail for a free book and lists a one dollar price for a large bottle available through druggists.
Dr. J A McGill promotes Orange Blossom as a direct external treatment for female disorders. It claims to relieve leucorrhoea ulceration heavy menstruation womb issues and related conditions without internal remedies. Readers are urged to request a free sample and home treatment directions from Chicago address.
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