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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
3
Notice published states the item is entered as second class matter at the Jackson Georgia post office, indicating its mailing status and processing under postal regulations.
Notices explain pricing for thanks obituaries and ads while editorials reflect Georgia politics. Items discuss county creation, cotton prices, Governor Harris pardons, Camp Harris mosquitoes and upcoming legislative adjournment with humor about candidates and paper costs.
The piece argues a railroad strike could paralyze U S business and factories. It calls for prevention by any means, noting coal and shipments would halt and thousands lose work. It emphasizes a need to avert such a nationwide stoppage.
Dr Harvey Wiley in Kansas City argues old age is the only respectable disease to die of and urges prevention. He condemns tobacco and stress and stresses twice yearly dental exams, noting a tooth can be worth a thousand dollars and life expectancy could reach 88 years.
In a crowded political scene some candidates speak at length until their voices falter while the general audience remains vocal, showing the gap between speaker stamina and public fervor during campaign events.
The prospect is that prohibition will be drawn into every political campaign for generations to come. The law ought to be enforced and some agitators gagged.
A thrifty farmer with banked money runs a farm that reveals the owner's character at first sight. He avoids idle implements in fences corners and under trees, knowing small details accumulate toward success or failure. The Progressive Farmer.
Those who ignore signs of kidney trouble risk diabetes or Bright's disease. If you suffer back pain sides sore muscles and rheumatic aches, take Foley Kidney Pills at The Ow Pharmacy.
Classified notice for renting houses by Mrs. R. E. Stanfield dated August 11, 1911. Offers well maintained homes and reliable repairs. Includes contact attribution to the named proprietor.
A Georgia Sixth District candidate for Congress expresses gratitude for past district support and pledges appreciation and ongoing commitment pending primary rules set by the Executive Committee.
The candidate for re election as Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit appeals to voters in a Democratic primary. He thanks the electorate for past kindness and requests support.
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