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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
8
In Moultrie Georgia a thunderstorm killed twenty seven hogs owned by John Day about 15 miles east of Moultrie. It is the largest number of hogs killed by lightning in the area. The hogs, valued at 700 dollars, included several fine porkers.
An advertorial claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies the blood and restores vitality. It promises strength and invigorating effect with a focus on renewed energy and improved health.
Senator W J Harris protests to Secretary Baker and Major General McCarter against a federal rule requiring a minimum 100 men per company in the national guard, up from 65. Adjutant General Nash warns the change hinders reorganization and cross town recruiting, risking loss of federal aid for Georgia regiments failing to reach 100 by December 31.
A classified style notice advises selling Liberty Bonds through S. B. Kinard and promotes Paul Nolen & Co with Camels and Chesterfields large package at 15c. The fragment references a broker and a tobacco item package.
Mr and Mrs J B Wall of Fitzgerald were guests at Rock Castle last week. Miss Crorre Collier attended the Woman's Missionary Union meeting in Jackson. Mrs Eugene Boykin Elder and Mrs Oliver Dearing Colvin made progressive visits by car last Monday. Mrs C E Lasseter and Edwin returned from months in Arkansas. Mrs John Kimbell and family returned to Macon after visiting Mrs E D Hoard. Many from Indian Springs are at the camp meeting.
FLOVILLA Mrs. T J Rhodes visits Liveoak relatives. Misses Falma and Vivian Fund burk of Atlanta spend week end with Mrs G L Higgins. Mrs J S Moxley and Miss Lucile Moxley of Macon visit for a week. Doris Marjorie Thomas and Evelyn Linch return from McDonough house party. Mary Ella and Anne Laura Thomas spend Monday in Atlanta. Mrs T C Giles visits Wigwam guest of cousin Mrs Allen Dyer Covington. Melba Smith of Oxford guests of Doris and Marjorie Thomas. Edison Smith and baby Edison Jr return to Manchester. Mrs Lewis Irby visits Macon. Nora Boyt Shannon of Cabiness visits Mrs H B Tullus. Mrs McGee and Eunice McGee return to LaGrange after visiting Mr and Mrs A J Goodrum.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless method to remove corns and calluses from toes and the bottom of feet. It claims the skin beneath becomes pink and healthy, with the product priced cheaply at drugstores.
Under new legislation, Butts County will add 35 to 40 pensioners. Applicants must file with Judge J. H. Ham Ordinary and provide war records including enlistment, unit, service time, discharge details, and, for widows, marriage date and husband’s death with witnesses. Payments likely begin in 1920.
An old advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS Chill TONIC as a reliable blood purifier and iron supplement. It claims to enrich the blood with quinine and iron, restore energy, and improve appearance, noting its long history and appeal to families and children. The product is sold at 60 cents per bottle.
A country newspaper reporter asks a large woman at a residence to interview the gentleman of the house about his politics. The woman refuses and declares she is the party he belongs to, forcing a blunt lesson about public associations and residence.
The Rev. Dr. M. McN. McKay of Jackson Presbyterian preached at Vineville church Macon on Sunday morning and evening, occupying the pulpit in the absence of the regular pastor.
Parents urged to enroll deaf children ages 7 to 25 in Georgia’s free public school. Transportation aid available via certificate from the county judge, with the aim of teaching speech, lip reading, literacy, and practical skills for a happy, useful citizenship.
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