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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
10
Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel as a safe pleasant tasting vegetable remedy. Local druggists report declining calomel sales and back the product with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The slogan promises easy overnight relief from liver sluggishness and constipation without the griping of calomel.
The Progress-Argus acquired from Mr H M Shaver of Atlanta the brick Mulberry Street building housing its newspaper plant. Erected and fitted for a newspaper operation, the house is praised as one of the best in the country. It notes a trend of farmers and real estate owners using home newspapers for advertising and hints at rising farm land prices.
M J Hutcherson of Tomkinsville Kentucky says eight years of rheumatism left him helpless for three months before Ziron helped him more than any medicine. He praises Ziron for aiding digestion and anemia and urges others to try it, noting a guarantee on the first bottle.
The passage argues advertising is not limited to merchants and banks but is for anyone with something to sell, comparing outcomes to properly presented values through advertising channels. It emphasizes broad access and usefulness of marketing beyond traditional business entities.
Thomas E. Wilson of Wilson and Company, a leader among the Big Five packing interests, cites a federal trade commission report claiming packers threatened monopoly while the food administration allowed about nine percent profit on edible sales. He says the five largest packers earned just over 40 million dollars for the year ending November 1, 1918, on capital investment exceeding 714 million.
Mrs. C. A. Pittman guardian seeks discharge from guardianship of Annie Lee Wall Arthur F. Wall and Laura Lucile Wall in Butts County Georgia. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in September or guardian will be discharged as requested. J. H. Ham Ordinary.
J J Hammond administrator of Mrs J J Hammond seeks discharge and letters of dismission. Court cites all persons concerned to show cause why administration should not be closed, returnable on the first Monday in September 1919.
J J O Neal applies for permanent administration of the estate of Mrs M A O Neal of the county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the office within the time allowed by law and show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Witness dated August 4 1919.
T L Spencer seeks to be allowed as administrator for the estate of Thomas A Spencer. The filing requests court allowance of the claim and requires T L Spencer to show cause under law regarding the estate of the deceased.
W. J. Chambers applies for permanent letters of administration for the estate of Mrs. T. L. Chambers of Butts county. The court cites all next of kin and creditors to appear. The hearing is set for the regular September term 1919 of the Court of Ordinary of Butts County.
By order of the Ordinary court issued at the September term 1914 the property will be sold to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in September 1919 before the courthouse door.
Mr. V. A. Kimbell purchased the brick Third street building from M. C. Wright in Jackson. Kimbell has occupied the property for months as a sales and display room for automobiles accessories and supplies. The building is well located and highly desirable.
The city of Jackson Georgia lists four parcels totaling about 355 acres in the 552nd district G M Butts county. Parcels are bounded by Giles river Thomas estate Tucker Hodges Andrews Norsworthy and others. Terms require one fourth cash at sale and the rest by January 1 1920.
Real estate values, city and farm lands, are at high levels, signaling a prosperous country and growing demand for homes. The text urges buyers that real estate will not be cheaper and advises investing now to own a home.
A health advice note promotes drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the digestive system. It claims skin and bowels absorb waste, preventing illness, and promises improved health, complexion, and energy for those with dull heads, bad breath, or constipation.
Montgomery report says the World Anti-Saloon League issued a financial budget requesting three million dollars annually to fund the worldwide prohibition fight, as announced by the general finance committee at a recent meeting.
A syruphonic laxative marketed for habitual constipation promises prompt relief and regular action when taken for 14 to 21 days. It stimulates and regulates digestion and is described as very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Georgia Experiment Station reports a test on controlling the Peach Borer in Elberta peach trees. Coating the base of 35 trees with Asphaltum reduced borers to 2 trees, while 21 of 35 untreated trees were infested. treatment did not injure bark and appeared to benefit vigor.
The document, signed 7 25 4te J. T. Edwards, bars any party from employing Cliff Price during the 1919 term under legal penalty. The text includes a family dialogue excerpt from the Dallas Morning News.
Major O H Bloodworth, formerly editor of the Monroe Advertiser, has been elected Monroe county school superintendent. He had been elected but volunteered for overseas army service, with his successor chosen by the board of education. Կ
Claim urges four ounces of Jad Salts daily before breakfast to flush and normalize kidneys, prevent bladder irritation, and neutralize urinary acids. Advertises Jad Salts as safe, effective for back pain and kidney issues, a long standing remedy popular with millions.
Governor Olcott receives a letter from I. J. Boyce of Portland proposing aviators drop salt on clouds to induce rain. The plan aims to aid forest fire fighting and crop water supply by triggering rainfall as needed.
Historic ad claims old age starts with weakened kidneys and digestion. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules as odorless pills of five drops each, saying they boost kidney action, purge poisons, restore vitality, and prevent disease. Money back guarantee if not helpful.
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