19 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
1
News of week item notes Boling H Jones taking the Atlanta post master role on Tuesday. It mentions multiple violent deaths and notable crimes across several states, including a fatal motor fire engine accident in Savannah and a priest confession.
A Wisconsin man broke a rib when he sneezed mornings ago. Edmond Baxter of Memphis killed his wife's father, mother and brother in a shooting tied to marital separation. State Senator Broyles of Aberdeen buried an axe in Hendricks during a lumber dispute fight.
Education themed promotion urges visiting Newton Car Michael Hardware Co in Jackson Ga for a Majestic Range demonstration during the week of September 22. The notice highlights range knowledge and grading inside and outside.
Dun's Weekly Review reports stronger dry goods demand and higher shipments in Atlanta with retailers running down summer stocks. Cotton marketing supports retail buying while full term collections lag slightly but show no major complaints.
A Newton Carmichael Hardware Co advertisement urges readers to consider the Majestic Range for its reputed top quality and low cost. The Jackson Georgia shop invites customers to visit and see the factory man demonstrate the features in the current issue.
The Indian Spring Holiness encampment trustees vote that the Wednesday during each camp meeting be observed as Butts County Home Folks Day. The move honors local residents and visitors who support the gathering, inviting the county to join in friendlier, church-unifying services and gratitude. The notice calls on Butts county friends to cooperate in making the observance meaningful.
A reflective plea against wealth obsession citing social disparity and injustice. The writer contrasts lavish funerals for the rich with possible poverty for kin, warning that wealth pursuit harms humanity and urging a square deal over idleness. Plow Handl es.
A public notice from Newton Carmichael Hardware Co of Jackson Georgia promotes household economy and price relief this spring. The ad highlights consumer strategies tied to the home range and urges readers to start at their own range.
C W Woodward Morris Red man and Elwood Robison left for Athens to attend the University of Georgia. David Settle went to Oxford to represent Jackson at Emory College. All Jackson wishes them health happiness and knowledge at school.
A fragment advertises a deal offering $8.00 in ware for free and urges readers to investigate, noting a large ad in the paper. The message ends with the name Newton-Carmichael Hard.
Judge Daniel has not ruled in the injunction filed by Jasper county against Butts county over dam taxes paid to Central Georgia Power Co. The river dam remains contested as Jasper seeks half the stream. Officials for Butts county defend the tax position, case at a standstill with no anticipated loss for Butts.
The Phi Theta Club and the Demosthenian Debating Society reorganized last Friday for their second year. P. T. Club officers include President Helen Ham, Vice-president Fredna Allen, Secretary Jim Crawford, Treasurer Florrie Mackey, and Door Keeper Evelyn Wright. Plans for the coming year were discussed and girls will receive college credit for classics. A miscellaneous program is planned for Friday.
The Debating Society officers are President Albert Newton Vice-president Marlin Spencer Secretary Treasurer Leonard Critic Ernest Watkins Corresponding Secretary Dewey White Door Keeper Harold Ham. Friday's debate topic is Resolved that the cow has been more useful to man than the horse.
The report notes general happiness with teachers and steady progress in ongoing work across the organization. No conflicts, delays, or issues are mentioned, suggesting a positive and efficient environment.
The Seniors start studying Macbeth while the Juniors work through Selections from the Old Testament. This indicates a division of literary and religious texts within the school curriculum.
The third through sixth grades now attend Domestic Science once a week. This program adds hands on lessons to daily curriculum and emphasizes practical household skills and wellness.
Enrollment continues to rise as several new pupils have entered, signaling growing participation in the local school community.
The Juniors have taken up the study of Biology with Prof Williams, and their handsome leaf books are admired by all who see them.
Students and faculty extend thanks to town officials for installing sewers and filling ditches in front of the building. The improvements greatly enhance the grounds' appearance.
A hardware dealer in Jackson Georgia promotes ranges at a show held for one week starting September 22. The Newton Carmichael Hardware Co. advertises the event encouraging customers to inspect products in person.
The Board Trustees of the Indian Spring Holiness Camp Ground Assn. urge strengthening affection and unity between visiting and resident parts of the yearly congregation at the chosen center, as stated by President G. W. Mathews.
Mr. Oscar W. Cole leaves the firm of King and Cole livery and feed stables selling his stake to partner M. L. King. His future business plans are not disclosed and the retirement is noted with regret.
The report confirms Governor Slaton will not re appoint Jesse Mercer as state game warden. A successor has been chosen though not publicly named. Mercer’s dismissal aligns with party faction shifts and is not viewed as a reflection on his abilities.
A Sunday matinee at the local cinema invites children to attend, aiming to attract young audiences with a family friendly program.
A Georgia movement aims to curb the casual use of titles such as colonel captain and judge. Georgia lawyers, many now middle aged, dislike being labeled colonels without earned distinction on or off the bench. Leaders of the push are recognized attorneys whose friends have long called them colonel against their wishes.
Newton Carmichael Hardware Co of Jackson Ga invites customers to a demonstration week starting September 22 to showcase the Majestic Range noted for low fuel use, excellent baking, ample hot water and minimal repair costs.
A brief cinema note invites locals to enjoy three reels each night at the theater. The simple teaser emphasizes a regular show at the movies with no additional details.
A lost purse is reported between Taylors store and the Presbyterian church. Return to T E Watkins.
A four year old sister asks if the canary will become a poll parrot when it grows up. The playful exchange captures a child's curious view of birds and language.
The national Shriners Conclave planned for next May in Atlanta is expected to draw more than 30,000 attendees, a record for a gathering of its kind. Forrest Adair of Yaarab Temple notes the influx could surpass Atlanta's past population and echos confidence in the city’s doubled hotel capacity. Imperial Potentate William W. Irwin and officers praised Atlanta and Georgia for hosting the large convention.
Georgia farmers weigh electrifying crops after successful uses elsewhere. Elberta variety hoped to benefit from electrical current as a fertilizer to speed growth. Georgia Railway and Power Co lines from Tallulah extend power to rural areas, enabling modern farming experiments.
Readers urged to buy a Majestic Range during a demonstration week as the ad proclaims its appeal and asks readers to learn more in the paper.
In a Lon¢ inquest a doctor testified that a broken heart caused by violent beating led to the death of Alexander Burness aged sixty four, a master tailor. Burness died after a fall during an altercation with a foreman cutter over ownership of articles he planned to move from his former premises to new ones.
Rhodesia develops alcohol from cornstalks intended as fuel for cars and other internal combustion engines. The project aims to reduce reliance on imported fuels and showcase biofuel potential.
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