County Organized to Push Liberty Bonds in Potts County
County leaders organize the Liberty Loan drive in Potts County with zones and district committees. Key figures include W. M. Davis as zone chairman and Baxter Jones as field representative, plus executives J. H. Carmichael and J. M. Gaston among others. District and special committees cover meetings, advertising, and posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Potts County
W. M. Davis
Baxter Jones
Macon
R. P. Lasnett
J. H. Carmichael
E. L. Smith
J. B. Settle
W. O. Ham
H. M. Fletcher
F. S. Carmichael
J. B. Woods
J. T. Moore
J. M. Gaston
Jackson
B. A. Wright
Indian Springs
H. C. Childs
Jenkinsburg
F. M. Lawson
Flovilla
C. A. Towles
Cork
Wade H. Hammond
A. F. White
Rupert Washington
Worthville
O. A. Andrews
Iron Springs
Hugh Mallet
J. B. Childs
Buttrill
J. E. Wallace, Sr
Towaliga
Wright Watkins
Dublin
W. H. Hammond
Coady
W. C. Ham
California Syrup of Figs Ad Reflecting Child Health
An advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs for feverish cross children due to constipation. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves symptoms within hours, and notes directions on every bottle, warning to avoid counterfeit syrups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
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Jenkinsburg Oratory and Music Contest Notes
A preliminary contest in oratory and music was held in the J H S Literary Society. Miss Lillie Thurston and Miss Annie G Taylor are chosen to represent in music and oratory respectively at the April meeting. Several local residents and guests attended events and visits including Camp Fire Girls with Miss Johnson and Lieut Arthur Bankston who plans to depart for France soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. S. Literary Society
Lillie Thurston
Annie G. Taylor
Irene Bankston
G. N. & I. College
Arthur Bankston
Camp Gordon
France
Bankston
Velma Leverette
Methodist Church
Don’t Let It Linger Cough Relief Ad Promises Cure
A Nashville Tennessee reader reports a dry hacking cough and chest pain eased by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The Oval Pharmacy advertises the product as soothing healing and curing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Gillard
Fillmore St
Nashville
Tenn
Foley
Oval Pharmacy
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First Baptist Church Evangelistic Meetings End
Sunday night closed two week evangelistic series at the First Baptist church. Sixteen additions to the church were reported and the meetings were declared an entire success with strong attendance and community uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Evangelist Reese and Singer Rowland End Week in Jackson
Rev. T. O. Reese led uplifting sermons that aided many toward better living while Mr. T. S. Rowland provided music at each service. Twelve church members received baptism during the Wednesday mid week prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Reese
T. S. Rowland
Jackson
Reese
Cedar Rock Club News Birds Program at Gathering
The Literary Society and Clubs shared a bird themed program with ten short speeches drawn from a bulletin. The event was concise and informative, reflecting support for Uncle Sam. Six thrift cards and a total of 37 stamps were noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Naval Vessels Grow Fourfold Since Last Year
The navy reports current vessel numbers are quadruple the count from the prior year. Officials estimate the first year wartime payroll for officers and sailors at 125 million dollars.
Army hospitals expand beds and facilities rapidly
During a 12 month period army hospitals grew from seven to sixty three facilities and from 5 090 to 58 400 beds. An additional 30 000 beds are being added to meet demand.
Navy disbursements and obligations in first year of war
The navy's disbursements and outstanding obligations for the first year of the war total an estimated 1.881 billion dollars. Real naval appropriations, including pending amounts, amount to 3.333 billion dollars.
Inactive Kidneys Cause Disease Says Foley Pills Endorsement
An advertisement from The Owl Pharmacy extols Foley Kidney Pills promising relief for nervous fatigue back pain and joint soreness linked to weak kidneys. It claims pills act promptly on kidney health and have satisfied customers across ages with long standing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Godfrey
Forest Grove
Oregon
Wren
Osly
OWL Pharmacy
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Miss Johnson
A. B. Kirschbaum
Kirschbaum
Etheridge Smith & Co
Services Baptist Church
Hancock Liquid
Baltimore, Md
Hameck
Corpound
Cedar Rock Club News
Naval Service
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