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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1918

Page

8

Local Notables and Visitors Fill Jackson’s Social Scene

William Crum arrives from Newport to visit Dr. and Mrs. Crum. Dozens of residents and guests travel to Atlanta, Macon, Birmingham, and abroad for business, hospital, and family events while local couplets and social gatherings keep the town vibrant.

William Crum U. S. Navy Newport R. I J. W. Crum Major Mrs George Mallet Macon Emma Mallet

Poem and Social Gathering Highlight a Day’s Reflections

Poem quotes reflect on resilience and character as one faces adversity. The piece notes Mrs. W White Jamerson hosting a four table social at Covington street home on Friday afternoon with Mrs McWhorter of Atlanta as guest. The porch setting featured ze nias and plants, followed by cream and wafers served by Jamerson, her mother Mrs S M Pope, and Miss Annie Kate Ham.

W. White Jamerson Covington Street McWhorter Atlanta

Miss Mary Lena Martin Hosts College Street Party

Miss Mary Lena Martin entertained about thirty guests at her College street home on Thursday evening. The hostess led a lively progressive conversation as the social set enjoyed a delightful ice course.

Mary Lena Martin College Street

Fifth Birthday Party For Master Woodrow Wilson

Master Woodrow Wilson celebrated his fifth birthday with about twenty five children at his home on Tuesday afternoon. The fishing pond was the favored game among the guests and pink and white decorations graced the dining room with a delicious ice course. Mrs. W. L. Nutt and Misses Jessie and Lucile Jones assisted Mrs. Wilson.

Woodrow Wilson Walter Wilson

Faulkner Family Update From Atlanta Visit

Mrs. M. O. Faulkner returns from Atlanta where she visited her son Oswald Faulkner and reports he is well.

Oswald Faulkner

Comfort kit offered for servicemen by Mrs. J. Lee Byron

Mrs. J. Lee Byron has a comfort kit she wishes to donate to a boy leaving for the army or navy. She will be glad to turn the kit over to someone listed in the next call.

California Syrup of Figs Advised for Constipation

An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation, sour stomach, and feverish symptoms, warning against counterfeits and directing buyers to the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Co.

California California Fig Syrup Co Advt

Death of infant cited in Jackson area sorrow

Mr and Mrs H H Jones of near Jackson mourn the death of their two weeks old infant which occurred Sunday afternoon Interment was at Towaliga Monday afternoon.

H. H. Jones Near Jackson Towaliga

Prep for the Hot Wave Indigestion Relief Ad

An advertisement for Fo ey Cathartic Tablets from Carmichael Drug and Book Company promotes relief from indigestion biliousness and congestion. The copy links undigested food in the stomach to auto intoxication and claims the tablets cleanse the bowels sweeten the stomach and aid the liver.

Carmichael Drug and Book Company Adv

War Savings Stamp urged to aid war effort

Publictying call urges citizens to buy War Savings Stamps to support wartime finances. The appeal emphasizes national unity and sacrifice as a tool against the German threat.

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