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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
8
A testimonial-filled promotion from Dr. Pierce's Invalides Hotel claims the Favorite Prescription aids women through motherhood and middle life. The letter from Mrs J L Haliburton, a mother of seven, touts quick relief during pregnancy and overall well being.
A Monroe county campaign led by Mrs. George W. Waldrop seeks higher cotton prices by increasing consumption of domestically produced cloth. The club R P urges members to wear garments made from domestic cotton for six months, with a 10 cent fee to promote the movement and expand clubs in other counties. Farmers believe a comeback is possible this fall.
The notice promotes Bayer Aspirin as the genuine Bayer tablets to use for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and other pains. It notes the Bayer Cross on tablets ensures safety and mentions small 12 tablet tins and larger packs sold by druggists.
A 1921 New Orleans meeting of the Federal International Banking Company directors adopts a resolution urging cotton planters to cut acreage by at least 35 percent. They argue excess production depresses prices and call on stockholders to urge cooperation to support a fair price for the next crop.
American consumers spent about 400 million dollars on Easter clothing for men and women, with women buying hats frocks hosiery and more and men buying suits and accessories. James Goold retail editor notes it as the greatest Easter buying season, reaching beyond fashion centers to small towns.
An old advertisement urges readers to purify blood with S.S.S. the vegetable tonic to boost vitality for summer. It claims rich blood helps withstand heat and offers free medical advice from Chief Medical Advisor at 839 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia.
Georgia Butts County notices announce Annie Hatcher has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of J R Hatcher. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the ordinary’s office by law to show cause why administration should not be granted. The notice is dated April 4, 1921.
Mrs Crandall recounts rat damage to her chick hatchings and credits Rat-Snap with controlling the infestation. She notes the product’s guaranteed effectiveness and prices of 25c, 65c, and 3.25 dollars, available through Carmichael Drug and Boek Co.
Notice to debtors and creditors in Georgia. Administrators A. K. Kimbell and T. F. Martin require debts be rendered and payments made for the estate of Owen J. Martin as of Feb 12, 1921. Also a court sale in Jackson Butts County proposes selling Tinie Ingram estate lands, 32 acres plus a quarter interest, on the first Tuesday in May 1921 to pay debts.
Mr C Alfred Nelms and Miss Lois Jones spent Sunday with Misses Jessie and Sallie Mae Turner. Mrs H F Washington and children returned from a visit with her parents. Mrs Gus Jones and Miss Gussie Mae Jones visited Iron Springs. Mary Lizzie Jones spent the week with her sister in Iron Springs. Jessie Turner visited Mrs P T Jones. The silk industry of China employs from four to six million people.
Notice of sale describes two parcels in the 612th district G M Butts County Georgia totaling 68 acres. Parcels border the Ingram properties with neighbors including Miss Anne Ingram Mrs Lennie Ingram and Mrs A H S Davis. Sale terms cash with administration by J E B Ingram admr of Miss Tinie Ingram deceased dated April 5 1921.
Washington reports an issue of 40 million dollars in farm loan bonds bearing five percent will be announced soon. This marks the first bond issue since the Supreme Court upheld the farm loan act, signaling renewed federal support for farmers.
A compact reflection on procrastination, equating delay with time theft. The saying links the act of postponing tasks to the loss of productive hours and action.
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