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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
4
The adjutant general’s office plans to publish the names of more than 100,000 men accused of violating military law under the draft act. Sorting and grouping by city and state will be completed in the coming months before public release.
A bale of strict middling cotton weighing four hundred forty pounds sold for 2.50 per pound at the American Cotton Association session in Montgomery. J. R. Alexander of Little Rock bought it, with Oklahoma division presenting the bale. Proceeds fund convention buttons and Montgomery Memorial Association for a soldiers' memorial hospital project.
Advertising copy urges readers feeling tired to try Gude’s Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic. It claims the remedy supplies iron and other properties to boost red blood cells and fight fatigue, noting physician endorsement and availability in liquid or tablet form.
C. G. Britt known as The Same Britt asks Progress-Argus readers to vote for him noting no grudge against rival Burford or supporters. He says the race cost him five dollars and provided more than that in fun, and he plans a Saturday downtown appearance with a high hat to thank friends for their support.
The Georgia State Board of Health urges citizens to obtain typhoid vaccine for their families as the flu season begins. Six typhoid cases were reported in the week ending April 3. Residents in counties under the Ellis Health Law may apply to their Commissioner of Health for vaccine stock directly. Take vaccine early to avoid the rush.
Washington sources report the House Appropriations Committee estimates total government losses from railroad control at 1.129 billion dollars. The figure includes 225 million guaranteed to roads under the Transportation Act and a 30 million cut from the 420 million request to wind up affairs, bringing total funds to 1.78 billion.
An old advertisement markets Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe liver cleansing tonics substitute for calomel. It promises quicker relief from biliousness and constipation without griping, claiming to be harmless and suitable for children.
Mr. S. J. Smith returns home from the Georgia Baptist Hospital after about two weeks. Misses Nannie and Elsie Coleman of Indian Sesto open the weekend with Miss Benjie Moore. Bennie Doyce Torbet, former Beulah teacher, spends the weekend at home. Mrs. Lelia Smith visits sister Mrs. A. A. Goodrum. The Moores of Jackson visit friends in Cork. Mrs. Edmond Hay visits daughter Mrs. S. J. Smith. Fletcher Duke and daughter Ethel of Jackson visit the Torbets. Mrs. C. A. Towles visits Florida relatives. Mrs. W. H. Jenking sprains herself last week. William and Mrs. Smith visit with the Speers. Ernest Smith and Jennie Vickers also spend Sunday with the Vickers family.
Friends report Mrs. J. P. Vaughn broke her left arm in a fall last Thursday. The arm was fractured above the wrist, and though painful the injury is not serious. Recovery expected to be complete.
George Smith of Atlanta visited relatives on Saturday. Miss Mamie Minter of Monticello stayed with Miss Annie Kate Lynch. Mrs. A. C. Milay visited daughter in Colquitt. Howell Smith of Atlanta spent the weekend with his parents. Alec Goodwin and wife returned to Valdosta after visiting Miss Lois Allen. Lurline Lawson hosted a Thursday bridge and a party for guests including Mrs Alec Goodwin with many friends in attendance.
The Arlington Mills owners of worsted goods voted to raise capital from eight million to twelve million dollars and distribute the additional stock to current shareholders as a fifty percent stock dividend.
Court ordered sale of two hundred acres in the 8th land district now Butts county originally Henry. Lands cover parts of land lots 162 and 165 bounded by Maddox river and neighboring parcels. Proceeds go to heirs and distribution of J. T. McDonald deceased. Administratrix Mrs. Z A McDonald signs. Auction set for May 1920.
Mrs W H Arnold applies for twelve months support from the estate of W H Arnold deceased. Appraisers have filed their return and the Ordinary directs all interested persons to show cause on the first Monday in May 1920 why the allowance should not be granted. Court of Ordinary, April 5 1920.
Mrs. Mack Goodwin petitions a court to set apart twelve months of estate from Mack Goodwin deceased. Tenen is appointed to administer the allowance. The hearing is set for Monday in May 1920. April 5, 1920.
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