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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
8
Georgia faces conflicts between state and federal dove and migratory bird rules. Federal rules prohibit August hunting and set season frames from November to January with bag limits. state law may differ but yields to federal regulations. Licenses expired last April. new licenses required to hunt this year.
Full assortment jewelry offered by Garmichael Mallet Co with a guarantee on all pieces. Includes rings bracelets necklaces and earrings suitable for gifts or personal collection.
Adjutant General Nash reported War Department approval for Georgia to reorganize the National Guard for the 1920 fiscal year. Circular 1 lists quotas by city including Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Dublin, Griffin, Augusta, Waynesboro, Milledgeville, Albany, Columbus, Americus, Brunswick, and Waycross, with various infantry, artillery, engineer and medical units. The plan follows Georgia law and the National Defense Act of 1916, with regimental headquarters awarded to the first city to meet its quota.
An advertising notice promotes lemon juice and orchard white to make a cheap freckle and tan lotion. It claims the mix brightens skin, reduces blemishes, and is harmless with daily facial massage. Grocers supply lemons and drugstores orchard white for a few cents.
Spalding County shows a large rise in tax returns for 1919 with total receipts of 7 922 205 compared with 6 665 660 in 1918 a gain of 1 256 545. Every district in the county recorded higher figures and the increase is welcomed by residents. Spalding ranks second to Bibb in the sixth district for tax returns.
An old advertisement claims Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic cleanses worms in children and improves blood and digestion. It touts regular use for two to three weeks, promising full health, pleasant taste, and a 60 cent bottle price.
The Calumet Hotel at Indian Springs was sold by the Elder estate to M. L. King of Jackson and J. W. Deaver of Atlanta for $7,000. The new owners plan to reopen the hotel immediately after a two season closure.
Dr. O Lee Chesnutt captain in the Dental Corps has come home after months in France. He was previously stationed at Camp Wheeler and has spent time at St Nazaire. Chesnutt lived in Jackson for several years and has many friends glad to see him back.
Mrs Ida Hale of Milner died Saturday morning at 7 o clock after a period of feeble health. She was a native of the county and sister to Amanda Mc Daniel, Wilson Smith, and Joel B James B B F and A M Watkins. Husband preceded her in death. Funeral held in Milner with interment beside her husband, survivors include brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Jackson resident N F Land of 440 Covington St recalls a kidney problem with back pain and headaches. After three years of taking Doan's Kidney Pills he says his condition improved completely, with rest from frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom. The ad notes a 60 cent price and directs readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Company.
Ollie Park and Z. S. Park were acquitted by the Pike superior court jury at a Zebulon special term. The murder charges involving Rod Jones and J. A. Melton hinged on circumstantial evidence, drawing wide local interest.
Annotations indicate a focus on collecting and stock option activities. The note highlights capital charter considerations and an emphasis on option activity and asset collection within the firm.
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