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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
5
A mixed set of salting tips appears, claiming salt helps extinguish chimney fires, relieve burns, cure colds, revive coal fires, treat bites, clean china, prevent scorching, and aid ironing. The prose lists many household tricks with salt and related practices, all presented as a single block of advice without clear sourcing.
Summer complaints and other serious ailments common in hot weather can be traced to the stomach nine times out of ten. Keep a bottle of Kodol handy in the house this month and take it whenever you feel you need it. You will avoid sour stomach belching gas bloat dyspepsia and indigestion. Sold by C Whitehurst druggist.
Come in on Opening Day September 1 and make your initial deposit to help launch this new bank beloved by Jackson and Butis County.
A reader argues for draining Butts county bottom lands around Big Sandy Creek to boost corn production. He recalls 113 bushels per acre from four acres near the Douglas Watson place and urges firms to finance drainage from creek mouths to sources, claiming many acres could yield fifty to a hundred plus bushels per acre with proper drainage.
A recommendation proposes naming the cinema Fone ate for the moving picture show, presenting a playful but unclear choice and lacking further context or official endorsement.
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California extols Electric Bitters as a strong general remedy for headache biliousness and liver torpor. She claims notable digestive benefits surpass any other remedy and notes its sale at Whitehurst's drug store.
Miss Lex White guest of Mrs. Lewis White last week. J H Pope made a business trip to Monticello. Hugh Mote of Jackson visited Worthville. Kate Pope and children visited Atlanta Saturday. Worthville school to close September 4 with a recital. Raymond Maddox and family visit Fincherville. Virginia and Essie Elder visited Locust Grove. Pearl Benson leaves for a week with Trellis Lewis in Henry county. Mattie Potts returns from Newton county after pleasant visit.
Mrs. Jeff Bryant died at her home in Flovilla on Wednesday afternoon. She was widely known in the community. Details of her death and funeral are not provided.
Duke and Hendrick announce purchase of hides and tallow at market price, advertising the Ed wards' old stand as the meeting point for sellers and collectors.
Mr and Mrs C H Stephenson invite friends to Ada Lee Stephenson's marriage to William J Mann on Wednesday September 2 1908 at six o clock at their Roanoke Alabama home.
Blue back memorandum book found last Sunday missing from its owner. It bears the inscription In case of accident return to W B McMichael on the inside and asks the finder to return it to the Argus Office for return.
John H. Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia credits Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his father after years of illness. One bottle ended eighteen months of suffering and restored vigor at sixty. Sold by Siaton Drug Co Jackson Ga.
Advertising copy states Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup is suitable for children and adults. It claims a pleasant maple sugar flavor and a gentle yet copious laxative action to expel cold toxins, sold by C Whitehurst, druggist.
Lost Tuesday morning on the Southern Railroad between Flovilla and Atlanta a gold watch and chain with an elk charm. A five dollar reward is offered by Cox & Chappell Co. in Macon, Ga, and information leading to recovery should be addressed to them via Jackson Argus.
Jackson Lumber Company advertises a sale on coal offered early in the season. The notice specifies availability at the lumber yard with expected prices and pickup details for customers seeking fuel.
Miss Leon Bryans hosts a Washington State guest while Miss Lucile Smith visits Miss Susie Etheridge. Mrs. T. R. Harmon visits her parents, and Mrs. Dozier of Macon stays with Mrs. J. L. Brooks. Foy sisters return to Egypt after a fortnight at the Foy House. Miss Bloodworth visits Miss Annie Lee Foy. Miss Fannie Spullock visits Rome. Miss Fannie Gibson returns to Jackson after a week with Miss Jennie Bryan at Tollewilde. Bowling party honors for Miss Davie Bryans and Miss Julia Collier. Mrs. M. A. Wright remains sick but shows improvement at home.
The notice requires an incidental fee of one dollar for fall and one dollar for spring to fund school expenses for the 1908-1909 scholastic year. Fees are payable within two weeks after entrance to Supt. W. R. Lanier or R. P. Lassett and may be paid without personal appearance. Done by order of the Board of Education. R. P. SASNETT, Secy.
Rev Knowle will preach at Towaliga next Sunday and Rev David Arnold of Carrollton will preach at Antioch church Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs R S Womble will live at Mrs B J Lunquest's Indian Spring street home. Dr J W Crum adds an upper story to his house. Willard Manly new baby welcomed at Outhouse home. Jackson National Bank near opening next week. School opens September 7 with full staff. Prof Lanier urges patronage and cooperation.
H S Nichols of Oakland Tod. Ter praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a faithful travel companion after thirty five years of use. The advert says it has consistently cured quickly and is sold by Slaton Drug Co. in Jackson, Ga.
Next session begins September 2, 1908. Prospective attendees should write now for catalog and information. Address E. W. Childs principal Barnesville Ga.
The passage urges persistent use of Kodol to prevent chronic dyspepsia and strengthen the stomach. It claims early use avoids bad stomach attacks and that delaying treatment lengthens recovery. Sold by C Whitehurse, druggist.
Jackson National Bank announces a generous purse for every man and a stylish calendar for women as deposits are welcomed on Opening Day Tuesday September 1st.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Maine endorses Dr. King's New Life Pills as a family laxative due to their painless cleansing effects. The purifiers are sold at CO Whitehurst's drug store.
A short classified notice advertises two quality milk cows for sale from Fletcher R F D. The listing notes affordability and invites interested buyers to contact the seller for more details.
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