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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
10
Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma faults manufacturers for the rise in building costs arguing housing pressure harms workers. The piece notes congestion and overcrowding in Europe echoing in America as housing of the average worker grows unaffordable.
The author questions blame for rising building costs and profits in 1917 to 1920, citing soared lumber prices and high factory margins. Citing sawmills planing mills brick and cement plants and furniture makers, the piece argues both labor and capital deserve fair rewards, while public needs require protection.
Cordele Georgia resident Sim Grimsley reports his health improved after using Ziron Iron Tonic. The remedy claims to combat run-down condition, increase appetite, reduce headaches, and raise red blood cell production with an iron phosphorus mix and nux vomica components.
Senator McNary introduces a bill requiring shoe makers to stamp each pair with manufacturer name address and the price paid by the jobber wholesaler or retailer. Deductions for timely payments reduce the stamped price. Violations face a 1000 dollar fine or up to two years in prison.
Guthrie and Company announces dedicated coverage options for Earth Property insurance. The agency emphasizes comprehensive plans and personalized service to safeguard homes and land. Clients are urged to consult agents for tailored policy details and pricing.
Georgia Experiment Station urges early action to curb fire blight in pears. Prioritize removing all infected wood before blossoms open, disinfect pruning tools after every cut, and burn diseased branches. Prune blighted shoots promptly in summer and seal cuts with coal-tar or white lead paint after cleaning.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Dodson's Liver Tone from a druggist as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims the remedy cleanses the liver, improves mood and energy, avoids sickness or salivation, and is safe for children, with a money-back guarantee if it fails to work.
The recommendations come from the Georgia Experiment Station and other stations nationwide, presenting tested disinfectant options based on the results obtained.
Southbound trains No. 27 No. 29 No. 9 and No. 8 show arrival times in eastern time. Northbound schedules appear for reference with no times listed.
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