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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
10
The state executive committee gathered in Atlanta on Thursday to set the primary date slated for late summer and to discuss election rules and other business. Georgia faces several heated races this year with broad interest in the committee's actions.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent laxative for liver stomach and bowels. It claims quick relief from headaches biliousness dizziness nervousness and bad breath and says the price buys months of health and clarity. All druggists stock the product and it’s gentle for children too.
Five million bottles of pop will be sent overseas this month to American soldiers in France, announced by the Young Men's Christian Association. The shipment includes 10,600,000 sheets of note paper 5,000,000 envelopes 2,000,000 pounds each of sugar and flour 2,500,000 packages of chewing gum 200 moving picture machines 100 talking machines 2,000 phonograph records and coffee crackers condensed milk shaving sticks and toothpaste.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Locust Grove and Hampton residents for acts of kindness after a bereavement. Names listed include J. J. Hammond and children along with several couples. A separate commentary argues Georgia as pivotal in southern agriculture and questions whether German autocracy would produce better men than American democracy.
Dr. A M Soule reports from foodstuffs abroad that use of American corn in human food is rising. England and France are learning to value maize, increasing demand as knowledge spreads. The South especially Georgia should boost corn production to meet growing domestic and international needs.
The Food Administration for Georgia requests retailers to limit flour to 24 and 48 pound packs and urge customers to choose smaller amounts. They urge sugar to stick to 5 and 10 pound packages and encourage purchases under 10 pounds. Reports claim some trial of multiple cards to dodge the system. weekly card reports and strict action against evaders are advised.
The Georgia Food Administration reports deeper cuts in flour and sugar use amid wartime shortages. Wheat exports to allies trail the planned 82,000 tons deficit unresolved for two months. Milled flour shipping is limited by germination, so wheat must be shipped and milled after arrival. Substitution of wheat flour persists abroad, and sugar demand rises requiring conservation at home and in pastry production.
A Georgia advertisement urges using potatoes to replace bread and wheat during the food crisis. It claims potatoes are universally liked, plentiful locally, and can substitute for bread with high nutritive value. The message advocates joining the Wheat Savers League and increasing potato use in various preparations.
A restaurant offer states potatoes are served with meat at no extra charge when no bread is ordered. The suggestion is held as good. Eating two baked potatoes is described as reducing bread consumption.
The Federal Food Administrator for Georgia condemns wholesale dealers who chip flour to retail outlets and back-order substitutes. It states the violation and warns that if substitutes are not in stock wheat flour should not be delivered until substitutes are available.
Personal note that Mr. Thorpe Smith and his mother of Atlanta are guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Willis. Also reports Colonel John W. Moore of Atlanta, seriously ill, showing some improvement.
Judge Henry C. Hammond preserves a letter written by a Burke county, Georgia, Black man to President Wilson asking exemption from military duty. The plea cites illness and inability to fight, notes he is 29, single, supports an elderly mother, and plans to marry Nelle Archer near Louisville Georgia. The document, with White House stamp, was routed through officials including Crowder and Sheriff Story.
F. C. Stephens expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during his recent bereavement. He prays God’s richest blessings on each and every one.
A Jackson reader reports relief from back pain dizziness and blurred vision after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. W T Burk describes weak kidneys and irregular function cured with lasting results. Price 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Buffalo NY advt. Liberty Bonds drive note included.
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