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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1918

Page

2

Seventh Day Adventist Convention Closes in Georgia

The Georgia conference of Seventh Day Adventists vows to close Sunday night after sessions since August 1. World Conference and Southeastern Union leaders attend with talks on World War and prophecies. Carlyle B. Haynes lectures on empires and Prussianism. Elder W. H. Branson speaks on the Millennium.

Georgia Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Sesson World Conference Washington City Southeastern Union Conference Atlanta Carlyle B. Haynes W. H. Branson Chattanooga Georgia Jackson and Butts County B. W. Brown Seventh Day Adventist

Digestive Aid Laxative Promoted by Paris Medicine Co

Advertisement promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a pleasant liquid digestive laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. It is made and recommended by Paris Medicine Co manufacturers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a 50 cent bottle price.

Paris Medicine Co Grove

Four Butts County Men Enter Gainesville Training Camp

Emerson B. Wilder W. E. Torbett Nelson Andrews and James W. Watkins Jr will enter the University of Florida training school in Gainesville on August 15 for a technical training course offered to the 1918 class. They volunteered for this special work.

Gainesville Florida Emerson B. Wilder W. E. Torbett Nelson Andrews James W. Watkins, Jr University of Florida Training School

Mother's Friend promise comfort for expectant mothers

An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as the safe external remedy easing pregnancy strain, preventing nervousness, reducing morning sickness, and aiding swift recovery after birth. It endorses buying through drug stores and contacting Bradfield Regulator Co for a booklet to guidance.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Bldg Atlanta

Stock warning urges early action on prices

A urging message cautions readers to buy now before prices rise, claiming not to frighten but to warn that sooner is better and suggesting purchasing any stock carried over at old prices. It emphasizes speed and implies ongoing price increases.

Mays Bill Moves to Rules Committee in Butts County

The local bill by Representative Mays creating a three member board for Butts county is now with the Rules Committee. At Thursday’s hearing the measure was reported favorably by a vote of 9 to 6, while a minority report opposed it, leaving its fate uncertain until calendar placement.

Minority Report Rules Committee Mays Butts County Mittee

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim Appears

Druggists advertise a treatment for piles promising cure in six to fourteen days. The ad urges readers to try the remedy and asserts quick relief. No further verifiable medical claims are provided.

Local Social Notes Highlight Jenkinsburg Visitors and Visits

Mr J H Jackson and family from near McDonough hosted by Mrs J A Leverette. Guests include Herbert McCart and Edny Leverette of Adams Park. Protracted meeting at County Line draws large crowds and sermons. Numerous visits among families in Griffin, Atlanta, Ola, Locust Grove, and Helena. Cupid at large with Aug 4 wedding of J M Ingram and Zedie Thigpen.

J. H. Jackson J. A McDonough Herbert McCart Edny Leverette Adams Park J.A. Leverette Charlie Childs Monroe County Our City J B. Childs Velma Leverette Atlanta Leonard, Leverette Camp Gordon County Line Clara Slade Frandmother Lewis Griffin J. S. Thurston George Farrar C. H. Farrar Mary Moss Mollie Moss Barnesville J. L. Whitaker J. G. Colwell J. H Henry Ollie Lou Jackson Austin Asburry Cave Springs Jackson W. E. Mitchell Mattie Lou Lessie Joe Charlie Wilkinson Ola J. C. Tolleson Ruth Stallworth Florence Stallworth Carmela Harper Lincolnton Mamie Neil Elam Anne Willingham Marilu Farrar Nell Guest W. J. Davis Joe Byrd A. Q. Taylor C. H. Castellana Locust Grove Cupid J. M. Ingram Zedie Thigpen Forsyth Ingram Henry Taylor F. L. Saunders Chester Helena W. M. Saunders Essie Annie Laura Saunders Claude and Nelle

Danderine Promise Heals Dandruff and Hair Loss

An advertisement claims Danderine stops dandruff and hair loss, prevents itching, and grows new hair within weeks. It touts immediate cosmetic effects, showing hair becomes light, fluffy, wavy, and lustrous. The copy urges buying Knowlton's Dandeline in small bottles from drugstores.

Knowlton

Georgia Called On For 50 Limited Service Men

Provost Marshal Crowder orders Georgia to supply 50 men for limited military service. County quotas were not yet announced with Butts county not listed among the counties to be called.

Georgia Crowder Butts County

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Adventist Four Butts County Tee Etheridge, Smith & Co Jackson, Georgia George McLain Turtlee N. D Carmichael Pas Salle Rocre Pisa Jenkinsburg
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