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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1895
Page
3
Wes L. HHH announces a 1996 fall push with record crops boosting cotton prices and stock of staple goods. The notice pledges low prices on cotton goods and shoes bought before market rises, invites buyers to bring receipts for payment, and promotes new local agents and continued growth.
Jackson area news notes include visitors and travels of Mr. P. M. Christian in Atlanta and Dr. and Mrs. Cantrell in Locust Grove. Local events cover births, marriages, court attendance, new business plans, and cotton market updates with prices and shipments. A mad dog scare, a train wreck in the South, and forthcoming memorial notices are also reported along with editorial support for area merchants.
A letter from Jackson resident Jack defends the mayor and council amid criticism of a new ordinance imposing a $15 license on fresh meat sellers. He argues the measure is protectionist, risks class legislation, and could raise beef prices for consumers. The letter also mentions local ads and upcoming events at the New York store and Victoria Hotel.
Local time table lists Jackson train departures for south bound at 9 45 am 5 47 pm 10 46 pm and north bound at 4 10 am 10 08 am 6 45 pm with stops or flags as noted and local publication by McDonald Rose editors.
A dated New York letter from 1895 announces readiness to entertain loan applications on farm lands at eight percent interest under terms identical to the previous season. The notice invites Frank Z. Curry of Jackson, Georgia, to contact F. B. Hoffman, with the loan office located upstairs in the Bank Hall building.
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