Short Course in Athens Next Week
The Short Course of the State College of Agriculture for boys and girls will be held in Athens next week from Monday to Saturday. Eight boys and five girls have agreed to make the trip, with Mr. J. H. Blackwell planning to go. Expenses will be nominal and entertainment provided by the college the University of Georgia and the Athens Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College of Agriculture
Athens
J. H. Blackwell
State College
University of Georgia
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Locomotive Engineer Credits Foley Kidney Pills Relief
A Turtle Lake North Dakota locomotive engineer reports kidney trouble symptoms including backache and fatigue and credits Foley Kidney Pills with relief in a few days after taking them. advertisement by Carmichael Drug and Book Company.
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George McLain
Turtle Lake
N. D
Foley
Carmichael Drug and Book Company
Adv
Water and Women Across Time at Eastern Wells
A reflection on ancient and modern life around wells, comparing Biblical scenes of Rebekah and Jacob with Arab and Bedouin customs. It notes how women still draw water, carrying jars, buckets, and ropes, and how evening remains the time for water gathering.
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Abraham
Rebekah
Canon Tristram
Wells
Jacob
Rachel
Floor cleaning auction yields five thousand dollar profit
A New York man bid four thousand dollars to clean a factory floor and, after disassembly and processing of sweepings and debris, a private alchemist recovered enough gold silver and platinum to net five thousand dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pearl Street
Dr Gunter Recovered and Returns to Duty
Mrs Roy A Gunter received a letter from Dr R A Gunter of the medical corps saying he is well and returning to duty after recuperating in Scotland. He notes a German prisoner purse among his souvenirs and thanks readers for Progress-Argus updates from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Gunter
R. A. Gunter
Medical Corps
Scotland
Gunter
Saintly minister and the shepherds kitchen feast
A tale from London Tit-Bits recalls a rural parish minister sent to christen a babe at a shepherd’s house. He dines on a fat hen while the children watch in holy fear. Later, chickens roam the room and the youngsters cry for quiet, warning that “that man ate your mother.”
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London
Prayer Service at Jackson M E Church Honors Local Servicemen
An impressive prayer service at Jackson Methodist Church was led by Dr. Elam F. Dempsey of Emory University. After the regular service, families of service members were invited to the altar to pray for their loved ones. The church Service Flag shows 28 stars, representing members who have gone to fight for the country. Dr. Dempsey delivered two strong sermons at morning and evening services to large congregations.
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Jackson Methodist Church
Elam F. Dempsey
Emory University
Army
Navy
Dempsey
Methodist Church
More Open Cotton Bolls Reported In Local Fields
Several open bolls of cotton were reported by local growers. A. J. Coleman of Flovilla mailed in on Wednesday night, W. J. Thurston submitted a boll on Thursday morning, T. B. Conner brought two open bolls from the same stalk, and A. Holston also delivered a ball of open cotton on Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Coleman
Flovilla
W. J. Thurston
T. B. Conner
A. Holston
Local Social News from Worthville and Nearby Areas
Families and visitors are listed in a Worthville based social roundup. Names include Lola Washington and J H Pope visiting. Mrs G W White at Eudora. W A Aiken Bertha Williams and J J Hammond in Jackson. Lola Washington Washington and children with N J Washington. Turner family returning to Florida. Trudie Maddox visiting Tobe Smith. M A Benson weekend in West Butts. W J White and daughter with Mrs John Chambers. Robert White visiting Covington. Rupert Washington and Inman Smith leaving for Charleston to join the navy. Mrs Arthur McClure visiting Macon. multiple H ammond Kenney Wilson and others in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Washingto
J. H. Pope
G. W. White
Eudora
W. A. Aiken
Bertha Williams
J. J. Hammond
Jackson
L. L. Washington
N. J. Washington
Turner
Florida
Arthur McClure
Macon
W. F. Stodghill
Kenney Wilson
R. O. Stodghill
J. W. Lofton
Walter Duke
W. A. and
Claude Aiken
Atlanta
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
A condensed patent medicine ad claims the Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder ailments and dissolves gravel. It markets a two months’ treatment for $1 with mail order and testimonials, listing Dr. E. W. Hall in St. Louis as the creator and noting sale by druggists. The page also urges lowering Georgia highway speed limits to 15–20 mph to reduce fatal accidents.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Georgia
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Studebaker Wagons
Filovilla, Ga
Studebakers
J. W. McDaniel
Jackson, Ga
Southern Bell Telephone
Progress
Argus
J. H. Patrick
T. H. Buttrill
M. G. Bond
W. M. Bond
S. J. Meadows
Helena
McRae
A. W. Lane
J. H. Smith
J. S. Johnson
Progress-Argus Office
Jenkinsburg
A. E. Whitaker
McDonough
E. O. Huson
J. C. Kinard & Co
DR. Gunter
Curios
A. J. Roberts
M. E. Church
DR. Dempsey
Worthville
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