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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
2
Post offices will not accept parcels for individuals connected with the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe unless the items are specifically requested and approved in writing by a regimental or higher commander. The rule, ordered by the postmaster general at War Department request, aims to curb unnecessary shipments that strain mail and express services.
Delegations from sixteen Middle Georgia towns attended the color presentation at Camp Wheeler on Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. Y. Swift of Elberton presented the colors and Major O. H. B. Bloodworth gave the acceptance speech. Miss Sara Smith served as sponsor for the Jackson Rifles with attendants Misses Helen Carmichael and Martha Pound. Despite heavy weather many gathered to view the unveiling and locals were entertained by company spreads during their visit.
Mrs. Thos H Davis of Montgomery Indiana reports months of doctoring without relief. After starting Foley Kidney Pills she gained relief and says eight bottles cured her. The Owl Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
Rev W B Dillard of the North Georgia Conference will address Sunday School workers at the Jackson Methodist Church next Sunday with services at 10, 11, 3 and 7 45 p m The pastor S R England urges all officers teachers and interested listeners to attend for important messages.
The Butts County Democratic Executive Committee will meet in Jackson Saturday at 10 o'clock to name a date for the county primary, fix election rules, and conduct other necessary business. Chairman J. M. Currie asks members to attend promptly to dispatch business quickly.
Advertises a new Colorite line from Carmichael Drug & Book Co. highlighting LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a 50 cent liquid digestive laxative. Credentials note Paris Medicine Co. as the maker of Laxative Brome Quinine and Grove's Tasteless child Tonic.
Management and circulation data required by the 1912 act for the Jackson Progress Argus of Jackson Georgia dated April 1 1918. Editor J D Jones owner J D Jones and listed security holders Alfred Akerman Morganthaler Linotype Co and J D Jones. Sworn March 30 1918 before S J Foster Clerk Superior Court Butts County Georgia.
Long needed street work is under way in Jackson this week through an agreement with the city. The courthouse area and Third Street receive priority as the county road forces repair and upgrade the town's main streets. Citizens greet the project with enthusiasm after years of planning and delays.
An advertisement promotes a lemon juice and orchard white lotion to whiten and soften skin. Mix juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint, strain pulp, store for months, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands for blemish reduction and smoother skin.
About 60,000 officers and men are engaged in coast patrol work of the navy. The navy ration in 1917 cost $0.438 as against $0.37684 in 1916.
The Red Cross asks residents to raise one pig or grow one acre of corn to aid the war effort. The Butts County Chapter sends the appeal to Pig and Corn Clubs and all responders. Enroll by sending your name to The Progress-Argus editor for ongoing updates and public notices.
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