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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
6
Local Social News From Flovilla and Surroundings
Mrs W H Van Zandt and children visited Mrs J W Terrell on Tuesday. Aldine Chambers of Atlanta recently stayed with Mr and Mrs J T Chambers. Mrs Alfred F White hosted a six o clock dinner Thanksgiving for Mr Herbert White with six guests including Leila Ray Jennie Paullin Emma Alice Johnson W L Bryan and B C Harding. Mrs J L Holloway returned to Macon after a brief visit. L F Redman and children of Griffin stayed Sunday with Mr and Mrs T C Giles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldine Chambers
Atlanta
J. T. Chambers
Alfred F. White
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advised for Croup Relief
Parents urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at home for fast aid against croup and coughs. A Missouri reader touts eight to ten years of use with four children, noting quick easing of coughing and phlegm and softer sleep, especially when hoarseness signals a possible attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. C. Allen
Boseley
Grove's Old Standard Tonic Offers General Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims liver support, malaria drive, blood enrichment, and overall system build, priced at 50 cents.
Card of Thanks and Help Wanted Note
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of husband and father. Also a brief classified line: Specie wanted at market price cash. Contact J. A. Joyner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers
J. A. Joyner
Registration Books to Close Next Monday City Primary
Registration books for the city primary will close next Monday at 4 p m The tally up to Tuesday morning shows 111 entries far below the normal 250 to 300 The imminent Friday close is expected to spur registrations in the latter part of the week
For Rent One and Three Horse Farm Near Jenkinsburg
W. J. Woodward advertises rental of a one and a three horse farm near Jenkinsburg. Property details are sparse in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkinsburg
Lost box ad and cough remedy testimonial
Lost a silver Dorine box. If found return to Progress Argus office. An advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar relieves coughs that worsen at night. A Virginia man, R F Hall of Mabe, reports fifteen years of throat irritation cured after one bottle. The Owl Pharmacy advertises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Argus Office
Foley
R. F. Hall
Mabe
Owl Pharmacy
Advt
Federal control urged for railroads in national interest
Alfred P. Thom, counsel to the Railway Executives' Advisory Committee, argues before the Newlands Interstate Commerce Committee that federal regulation is essential for national defense and efficiency. He proposes a compulsory federal incorporation and a Federal Railroad Commission with regional bodies to set rates and oversee stock issues, while preserving state rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alfred P. Thom
Railway Executives’ Advisory Committee
Newlands Joint Committee On Interstate Commerce
Thom
Mr. Thom
Mr. Thomas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Railroad Commission
Federal
Rauroada
Congress
Calf clubs proposed to boost Georgia livestock program
Athens November 29 report on federal state cooperation to extend agricultural work. After successful corn canning boll weevil and pig clubs, a plan aims to organize calf clubs in every county to boost livestock and dairying in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia
State College
Our Jitney Offer 5 Cent Trial Package Request
A magazine ad urges readers to send 5 cents to Foley & Co for a trial package including Vole and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Gathartic Tablets. Addressed to 92835 Sheffield Ave Chicago NL, with name and address clearly written. Also notes a writer returned from Europe says nations at war can fight indefinitely and that it looks that way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Owl Pharmacy
Europe
Georgia Faces Surge of Fraudsters in Cotton Trade
Georgia authorities confront widespread fake traders in the 20 cent cotton market as con men push smooth schemes to profit from buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
The ad claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. It promises relief after first application and notes a 50 cent price. The rest of the text contains skeptical remarks about trusts and media.
The Printer's Devil Legend From Aldus Manutius Era
In Venice during Aldus Manutius's time, a homeless black boy was employed by the famed printer. People feared he was Satan's trap, threatening to destroy the building until the boy revealed he was flesh and blood. Despite this, he was labeled the printer's devil and the term persisted for similar youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Aldus Manutius
Venice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duffy
Cor. Forsyth & Mitchell Sts
Terminal Station
Mitchell and
Forsyth Streets
Swell Silk
P Duffy
Lace
Flovilla
W. H. van Zandt
J. W. Terrell
J. L. Holloway
Macon
Grove
J. S. Ham
S. M. Ridgeway
Porter Ham
Lucile Ham
W. J. Woodward
A. P. Thom
Fletcher
Paper Trust
Coal Trust
Food Trust
Wagner’s
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