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Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1901

Page

6

September Crop Report Warns of Rust and Boll Worm Damage

Agricultural Department reports August weather caused heavy rains and dull sunshine, leaving cotton in poor condition as of September 1. Cotton yields stand around 75 percent of average while corn, rice, sugar cane and fodder show varied declines. many counties report late picking and scarce forage for next year. Southern and Northern sections list extensive county names and per cent comparisons to averages.

Banks Bartow Campbell Catoosa Chattooga Cherokee Clarke Cobb Dawson DeKalb Douglas Elbert Fannin Forsyth Franklin Floyd Fulton Gilmer Gordon Gwinnett Habersham Harralson Hall Hart Jackson Lincoln Lumpkin Madison Milton Murray Oconee Ogglethorpe Paulding Pickens Polk Rabun Rochdale Towns Union Walker Walton White

Stock Hog Condition Compared to Last Year

The report notes hogs under evaluation traded at 9.59 per CEC this period, with a stock condition compared to last year. The average readiness stood at 90.07 percent, reflecting relative stability in overall stocking strength.

Agricultural Crop Averages And Stock Hogs Comparison

The report lists percentages for various crops and livestock against averages. Rice 17.54% vs 85.92% sugar cane 8.26% vs 91.03% tobacco 87.82% vs 88.55% peanut 90.58% vs 88.02% dry crop 91.03% vs 87.82% stock hogs 90.51% vs 91% last year.

Editor Avoids Which in Verse Says That Is Preferable

A London Post note recalls a debate between an editor who dislikes the word which and a contributor who defends it. The editor asks if one would use which when writing poetry only under unavoidable stress, concluding that even the line This is the house which Jack built would be hard to say without pause.

Jack London Post

Meaning of A1 in Maritime Terms

The note explains that A1 derives from Lloyds shipping lists where A indicates hull condition and 1 denotes the state of anchors cables and stores. If these are lacking the figure 2 is used. A1 signifies first class in every respect for a ship or object.

Lloyds

De Witt's Little Early Risers Endorsement Claim

A Port Huron reader Sid Darling says De Witt's Little Early Risers are the best pills he has used, adding they never gripe after using them following medical reassurance and a hopeful recovery claim in Fliegende Blatter. Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co. endorses the product.

Sid Darling Howard St Port Huron Mich de Witt W. L. Carmichael & Co

Crowded Out September 7th Highlights Local Visits

Bailey Lunquest has been quite sick this week. Miss Emmie Harkness of Jenkinsburg spent Wednesday in town with friends. Miss Mary Harkness of Towaliga attends Grover Patrick’s house party near Griffin. Mr and Mrs S B Kinard and daughter Margaret visit Towaliga relatives. Mrs L P Lester returns to Macon after visiting relatives. John H Miller of Smith Higgins Atlanta visits his parents. J C Kinard absent due to child illness at Ten Cent Store. Miss Mary Joel and Lucile Carmichael of Powaliga start school boarding with Mrs Annie Cutchins. Mrs Frank Benson and Mrs Burgery of Macon visit Miss Lucile Pope at the camp ground. Henry Braydon of Harris NC reports asthma relief from One Minute Cough Cure after 20 years. Dr W L Carmichael & Co.

Bailey Lunquest Emmie Harkness Jenkinsburg Mary Harkness Towaliga Grover Patrick Griffin J.C. Kinard Ten Cent Mary Joel Lucile Carmichael Powaliga Annie Cutchins Frank C. Benson Burglery Macon Lucile Pope Henry Braydon Harris, N. C Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co

We Want to See You Eye Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from Harris Drug Co claiming to cure bilious headaches and blurry eyes with a money back purchase refund if not satisfied.

Dr. Caldwell Harris Drug Co

National Baptist Association Convention Rate Announcement

Southern Railway sets a one first class fare for round trips to Cincinnati for the annual convention from all line points. Sale dates are September 9 10 and 11 with a final limit of September 30 1901. A. G. P. A. OW. H. Tay Lee Atlanta Ga.

Cincinnati Ohio National Baptist Association (Colored Southern Railway OW. H. Tay Lee Atlanta

Racket Store Promises Best Market Price for Cotton

The advertisement invites growers to bring cotton to the Racket Store promising the highest market price. It touts favorable terms and urges timely delivery to secure top rates.

Reflections of a Bachelor on Love and Marriage

A humorous meditation on marriage, romance, and gender roles. The piece quips about breach of promise, divorce courts, romantic delusions, and the enduring appeal of youth and photographs, weighing love, money, and social expectations.

West

Night of Terror Prompts Hopeful Rescue by Medicine

A widow of General Burnham of Machias Maine faced death from pneumonia before morning. Mrs S H Lincoln aided her as doctors feared for the worst, but Dr King’s New Discovery revived her after a dose and she slept all night. The remedy promises to cure throat chest and lung diseases. 50 cents to 1.00. Trial bottles free at Harris Drug Co.

Burnham Machias S. H. Lincoln

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Gentle Relief

Advertisement claiming Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures constipation sick headache and indigestion and acts as a perfect laxative. Sold by Harris Drug Co.

Alkahest Magazine enters sixth year with strong prospects

The Alkehest, Southern Magazine, marks its sixth year with growth to standard size and rich illustrations. Led by Andrew M. McConnell as President and Royal Daniel as Editor, J. H. Smythe as Manager, the September issue showcases a metropolitan cover, a Charleston Exposition feature, and notable writings by Julian Harris and John Roach Straton. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin endorsed by G A Clawson of Howe Indiana. Edited distribution by Harris Drug Co.

Alkehest Alkahest Andrew M. McConnell Royal Daniel The Atlanta Journal J. H. Smythe Associated Press Charleston Julian Harris Atlanta John Roach Straton Mercer University George P. Haynes Clawson the Herald Howe, Ind Dr. Caldwell

Notice of proposed Jackson charter amendments in 1901

Notice states the Georgia General Assembly will consider an act to amend the Jackson charter to elect four councilmen one per ward for one year and to change the town to a city. also another act to extend town limits. Date Sept 12 1901. Mayor Charles O Beauchamp signs.

General Assembly of Georgia Jackson Georgia Charles O. Beauchamp

Petition for Charter for The Middle Georgia Tele

Petition in Henry County seeks incorporation of The Middle Georgia Tele as a corporate entity with J. E. Woods and George Spinks among the petitioners. The filing requests authority to form a company and operate as a corporation in the state.

Superior Court Said County J. E. Woods George Spinks Henry County Middle Georgia

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