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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
5
Describes American troops in France as playing a great and glorious part and deserving the nation's enduring gratitude and support. implies the home front should supply sugar and flour to sustain them.
A poem by Marye Manning from Jenkinsburg Georgia salutes a lad who died fighting for the right "'out there." It speaks of a mother praying a nurse and a loving home awaiting the fallen soldier and a flag Old Glory over his grave.
Windblown pollen brings hay fever and throat irritation. Foley's Honey and Tar provides soothing relief by coating inflamed membranes and easing coughs. Carmichael Drug and Book Co. adv.
The Farmers' Union Warehouse Company records resolutions mourning the death of F. L. Walthall secretary of the Union. He is praised as a pious useful citizen scholar and legislator who served in war and peace. The note asks blessings for his widow and family and directs the minutes to bear the memory. Composed by R. J. Evans S. J. Smith J. J. Mapp President R. E. Evans Secretary.
Washington reports the War Department seeks to extend draft ages to 18 through 45 in a new manpower bill. Secretary Baker said all age-limit combinations were studied and class one will include those 18 to 45 with a provision to call younger men later if possible. He noted about 1.6 million have already been drafted from class one. The aim is to secure enough troops to defeat Germany.
Judge Frank Harwell, appointed by Governor Dorsey in 1917 to the Court of Appeals, seeks re election to the unexpired term. A former City Court judge of LaGrange, he attests to a record endorsed by Georgia bar members and notes his civic roles in Masons Knights of Pythias Red Men and Odd Fellows.
A vintage beauty ad touts lemon juice mixed with orchard white to create a cream for facial use. It claims to remove freckles tan sallowness redness and roughness while leaving skin smooth and clear. The instruction notes the product is harmless and inexpensive.
Loise Tolleson, a member of the 20th engineers AEF, forwards a copy of The Stars and Stripes to The Progress Argus. The front edited paper features work by leaders at the front and offers a complete, readable issue. Tolleson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tolleson of Jenkinsburg, joined the colors last fall. Dr. E. G. Calvert of West Monroe La offers Baby Percy Medicine advertised.
FLOVILLA and nearby communities record a string of visits and guests. Virginia White, Beatrice Maddux and Laura Smith are noted travelers and visitors from Georgia and Cincinnati. Several families host relatives and friends across LaGrange Monticello Macon and Whitmore sharing Sunday gatherings and Wednesday visits.
Sunday report notes Mrs. Mary Preston has returned from a visit with relatives in Grif. Mrs. O D Smith and Julian were visiting in Juliette.
In Butts County Georgia Mrs F L Walth and others have filed for twelve months support of the estate of F L Walth. Appraisers appointed have filed their report and the court requires all interested persons to show cause before the Ordinary on the first Monday in September 1918 why the application should not be granted. August 5 1918 J H Ham Ordinary
Notice of application to the Court of Ordinary for leave to sell lands belonging to the estate of J. M. McClure, deceased, for distribution among heirs. Hearing set for the regular term on the first Monday in September 1918. August 5, 1918. W. A. Smith administrator.
J H Ham Ordinary issues notice to all creditors and next of kin of J S McDaniel to appear at his office within the legal time to show cause why J W McDaniel should not be granted permanent administration of the estate. Dated August 5 1918.
All creditors of the estate of B White deceased are notified to render demands properly to the undersigned and all indebted persons must pay promptly. This July 3 1918 W A White Admr B S White deceased.
The sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in September at the Butts County courthouse the two city lots in Jackson fronting Mallet street. Levied to satisfy an execution from the Superior Court in favor of Bailey Jones Co against Pye Flemister. Sale date noted as August 1, 1918.
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