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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
4
A local notice advertises a full line of coffins and robes in town with Mr. J. M. Leach in charge. It promises first class service and invites residents to visit when in town, signed by Moon Mercanttt.
A McMichael family reunion gathered about one hundred at the old family graveyard to clean grounds discuss enclosure and plan events. Rev W T McMichael spoke and a poem On the Old Family Graves was presented. The gathering approved annual reunions on the third Sunday in August and noted a semicentennial celebration for Rev W T McMichael in 1903.
A brief livestock sale advertisement lists a horse, a cow, and a heifer offered at low prices. It directs interested buyers to Mrs 8 C McAnpLess for details and purchasing.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a digestant that relieves indigestion by digesting food without the stomach. It claims the stomach rests, the body gains strength, and dieting becomes unnecessary. It highlights rich red blood and lists E. C. DeWitt Co. Chicago as the maker.
Urisesol is claimed to cure rheumatism and bladder and kidney troubles caused by uric acid. The product is manufactured in Los Angeles, has hundreds of reported cures, and is being introduced in new sections. Priced at $1 per bottle, six for $5, with strong endorsements and expectations of wide sales.
Mercer University in Macon Georgia is praised as a premier institution. If you seek a college course, write for catalogue to President P D Pollock in Macon Georgia.
Two 5-Cent packages Farm Bell Soda offered for 5 cents by Kinard & Clark. Advertisement also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with claims of a world-wide reputation and safe cures, available at Harris Drug Co.
A modern health claim advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills from Harris Drug Co suggesting improved digestion and mood. The copy touts sprightly step and rosy complexion with all organs active and no headaches, urging readers to try them for 25 cents.
A collection of humorous observations on marriage gender roles and social expectations. The piece blends aphorisms about women men and married life with satirical quips and a closing promo line for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by Harris Drug Co.
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