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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
10
Mrs. G. H Eveland of Duncan Mills Illinois writes that a neighbor’s recommendation of Foley Kidney Pills cured her lumbago after she could not turn in bed. She notes kidney function affects related pains and urges readers to visit Ow! Pharmacy for the remedy.
The legislature enacted numerous bills including a highway commission, optometry board, and compulsory school attendance measures. It authorized major building funds for the Georgia Normal College Valdosta, the Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville, the State Normal School Athens, and the Georgia Training School for Girls, plus appropriations for the Resaca Confederate Cemetery and the state sanitarium. The session also proposed salary rules for solicitors general, allowed women to practice law and hold clerk roles, set convicts for road work by mileage, and made automobile theft a felony.
Enclose 5 cents to Foley & Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. Send name and address to receive the three family remedies. The Owl Pharmacy offers this promotion for quick try and comfort.
A compilation of bills defeated or not advanced including Arnold amendments to the military bill, charter grants to interurban railroads by the secretary of state, creation of osteopathic and electrical examiners boards, revamping game and fish laws, five new senatorial districts, capital removal, W and A bond election constitutional amendment for 10 million, and eminent domain rights for railroad lessors. Several measures, such as the Savannah recall bill and Persons law enforcement bill, did not receive final votes or came up short in committees.
Foley Cathartic Tablets are wholesome and cleansing, relieve headaches, biliousness, bloating, sour stomach and bad breath. Useful for a torpid liver, the Ow Pharmacy advertises these gentle tablets as a safe remedy for travelers.
The state tax rate is 5 mills as announced by Comptroller General W. A. Wright on Monday. The prior year rate was 4.80 mills. Officials say the increase was needed due to large legislative appropriations.
Advertisement for the Texas Wonder by Dr. E. W. Hall promotes a remedy claiming to cure kidney and bladder problems, dissolving gravel and diabetes, aiding backs and rheumatism, with regulation for children's bladder issues. A one dollar mail offer includes testimonials and product details.
Notice to all Butts County officers to immediately bring their books to audit readiness before the end of their current term. The call applies to every county official with prompt attention requested.
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