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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
8
Mrs S G PrpYly of Strasburg Virginia describes years of poor health and a run down condition. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for remarkable improvement after three bottles. A trial package offer mentions Dr Pierce's Invalids Vote in Buffalo New York.
Macon Georgia expects 1000 delegates for the State Sunday School Convention at First Baptist Church April 19 to 21. Hotels are overbooked, homes will host for $1 per night, and leaders from Atlanta Savannah Augusta and other cities will attend. A special train from Atlanta will carry delegates and counties reaching quotas receive recognition.
A quote from Warren G. Harding argues that newspaper advertising, when government mandates it, should be paid for like other commodities. He cautions against expanding free public service by treating advertising as noncommercial, urging businesslike funding.
Beware of aspirin without the Bayer name on the package or tablets. Physicians prescribe Bayer Aspirin trusted for twenty one years and proven safe by millions. Use Bayer tablets for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache and pain. Handy tins hold twelve tablets for a few cents. larger packages sold by druggists.
In Macon Georgia thirty six of forty five defendants were found guilty of conspiracy to rob the American Railway Express Company of one million dollars. Sentences set for April 30. Jury reached verdict after twenty eight hours deliberation. The case is described as the largest in the South.
Herschel G. Harris and Julia Hodges were quietly married on February 20, 1921, at the Jenkinsburg Methodist parsonage. Friends learned of the union April 9 at a dinner honoring Harris and his bride, who is from Jackson and employed by Owl Drug Company.
Mrs. Hanna recalls finding a dead setter in the barn and expresses anger at the loss. A device, One Ra Snap, is mentioned as killing six rats. The text also notes Deatay Lane and Carmichael Drug and Boek Co. It cites the silk industry in China employing 4 to 6 million people.
In Butts County Georgia all creditors of the estate of Owen J. Martin are notified to render demands to the administrators A. K. Kimbell and T. F. Martin and all indebted persons must pay immediately. Date February 12 1921. Administrators C. J. Martin estate.
Georgia Butts County sale ordered by the Court of Ordinary of Spalding county. J. E. B. Ingram as administrator will sell at public outcry at the courthouse in Jackson on the first Tuesday in May 1921 to settle debts and distribute assets. The 32 acre tract lies in the 612th district G. M. with boundaries touching Anne Ingram A. H. S. Davis and J. S. M. Ingram and includes a one quarter undivided interest in another parcel.
Legal notice of partition and sale of parts of the Susan P. Ingram place in the 612th district G. M. Butts County Georgia. Describes two parcels totaling 68 acres with boundaries by Anne Ingram Lennie Ingram A H S Davis N Gray estate and others. Terms: cash. Dated April 5 1921. J E B Ingram administrator of Miss Tinie Ingram deceased.
A village grocer explains he reads the big weeklies and city dailies to follow world and national events. The drummer questions his interest in local affairs. The grocer replies he knows what happens locally through his wife, daughters, and their clubs.
A compact reflection notes that delaying tasks is a universal habit and a thief of time, underscoring the urge to act promptly despite the familiar phrase.
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