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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
5
Public health note presents a dramatic proclamation about preventable disease as a powerful social danger. It warns of high death and economic costs, urging early action and referencing coal orders by Mitchell Bond and R N Etheridge Coal Co as timely measures.
A vintage advertising text extols California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children and claims its name signals harmless relief. The speaker pledges nationwide health benefits and protection, claiming to banish disease and improve living, schooling, and military readiness.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe, overnight remedy for constipation, biliousness, indigestion, and related symptoms. It contrasts Cascarets with harsh calomel and enemas, claiming quick relief without griping and low cost while the user sleeps.
Major Hannay of the quartermaster corps told the House military committee that the army’s shoe bill for next year will total 5.5 million dollars at current prices. He estimated 715000 pairs would be used at an average cost of 7.50 dollars per pair.
A nostalgic reflection on how a nickel used to buy simple delights like a cigar soda shave beer sandwich a pop bottle streetcar ride or a movie ticket highlighting changed prices and purchasing power over decades.
Miss Velma Leverette of Atlanta and Mrs. W G McCart of Macon visited Miss Eda Leverette over the weekend. Easter egg hunt hosted by Addie Moore and various relatives and friends gathered Sunday. W D Compton Jr made a business trip to Atlanta and spent Sunday with relatives.
The Star Store proclaims the best Ready-To-Wear season yet with the slogan There’s a Reason. A motivational note from Herbert Kaufman urges proving worth through results not words, warning against self defeat and dishonesty, and stressing seed ideas require cultivation.
Miss Joe Warner visits Macon for Easter with Mrs Wimberly. Miss Preston and school enjoy an egg hunt Friday. Mr Mare Watts arrives from Macon to prepare Wigwam for season. Miss Pinkie Edwards at Locust Grove Institute visits home over Easter. Mr W O Brown of Goodrich Tire Co. visits family with Mrs Arnold. Mr and Mrs J E Cornell visit Jackson Easter with the Ham family. Mr Ben Cleveland visiting relatives in Fitzgerald. Baptist services resume at 3 pm Sunday. Death of Maston Gregory at 9:30 Sunday. survived by wife five children and relatives. Funeral at Sandy Creek church with Rev Andrew Goodrum. interment Sandy Creek cemetery. Large crowd attends.
The tax books are now open for receiving tax return for state and county for the year 1920 in the office of the ordinary at the courthouse. J. P. Vaughn Tax Receiver.
Court ordered sale of two hundred acres in the 8th district now Butts county to settle the J T McDonald estate. The property lies in land lots 162 and 165, bounded by Maddox and the South River, with distribution to heirs. Sale set for May 5 1920 at the county courthouse to the highest bidder for cash.
Mrs W H Arnold petitions for twelve months support from the estate of W H Arnold deceased. Appraisers have filed their return and all interested persons must show cause before the county court on the first Monday in May 1920. This April 5 1920. J H Ham Ordinary.
Mrs. Mack Goodwin has filed to settle the estate of Mack Goodwin deceased. Appraisers have been appointed to set apart the estate, and the application is not to be granted. Dated April 5 1920. Phone us the News.
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