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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
2
The Glenbrook is presented as a handsome five passenger car with a strong design. An on road demonstration is offered to prove the new engineering standards, with a dealer arranging an appointment for interested buyers.
Commander Evangeline Booth notes none of the Salvation Army officers earned high salaries in 1919 with Commander Booth earning under $1000. Internal revenue figures show salaries cover only living expenses and disabled workers receive support without wealth buildup. Booth tours the South for the second home service fund appeal May 10 to 20 to explain the work and use of public gifts.
An advertisement from Guthrie and Co promotes Aetna life insurance promising a good life and absolute safety.
Mr. Howard Hughes of Electra Texas explains hens must be lice free at setting and hatching to prevent chick loss Dr LeGear s Lice Killer is used in dust baths to exterminate lice and parasites Hughes says his family trusts Dr LeGear s Poultry remedies and would not be without a good supply in the home Ad from Dr L D LeGear Med Co St Louis MO
In Birmingham Alabama twenty four of the thirty two plumbing establishments declared a lockout against union plumbers who are demanding twelve dollars per day with double pay for overtime.
The American Paper and Wood Pulp Association urged a national forest policy with annual federal funding of 3.5 million dollars for reforestation and forest programs. The recommendations call for state collaboration, expanded federal forests to 200 million acres, and extended Farm Loan Act loans for timber growing. George W. Sisson Jr. warned paper shortages stem from reckless forest use and demand a comprehensive protection plan.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children, highlighting its fruity taste and clear bottle directions. The copy urges recognizing the brand by the word California on the package for assurance of a harmless stomach and bowels remedy.
Officials of the American Cotton Association in Atlanta hailed Wall Street's acknowledgment of the group's clout in the New York cotton market. Following Montgomery's 60-cent price resolution, futures rose 75 to 100 points as The Wall Street Journal credited the association's action. Commissioner J. J. Brown of Georgia authored the Montgomery proposal.
Diamond guarantees a rich fadeless dye for wool silk linen cotton or blends. Includes a Direction Book in the package. Have dealer show you the Diamond Dye Color Card to match any material for dresses blouses stockings skirts and draperies.
A Newark chemist describes a fuel fluid with nearly double heat value for steamships and battleships using coal waste and tar with a secret fixing agent. The plan could heat like oil and coal. peat and sawdust may be used. Also a call to rename wood alcohol to methanol and avoid intoxicating associations. Bond election notice in Jackson Georgia sets May 10 1920 for a 15000 dollar public school bond issue with 5 percent interest over 15 years. The bonds payable schedule and voting instructions are provided along with officer signatures. The piece ends with a Farmers Bureau remark praising farm women as nation’s unpaid backbone.
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