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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
8
Bonds for the county officers who will take the oath of office January first have been received by Judge J. H. Ham. The bonds will be arranged by the county officials in the following days so they can begin duties at the start of the new year. Are you registered?
Mrs W O Brown and daughter Lucile return from Rome and Atlanta. Sunday School District Convention at Flovilla praised. A boy named James Leonard Gregory born to Mr and Mrs L J Gregory. Various visits and social events listed including guests from Damascus Madison Jackson Musella and Atlanta. Thanksgiving activities and a large entertaining party at Miss Bessie Butler's home highlighted.
A regional claim promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect mucous surfaces via blood. The Toledo company offers one hundred dollars for any uncured case and sells the product through druggists at 75 cents, with accompanying testimonials and circulars.
Vehicle missing case features Joe McMichael entry and long crank. Reward offered by Progress-Argus for information leading to recovery. Authorities advise return to progress-argus for prize claim.
Lax-Fos is promoted as a mild laxative and liver tonic that does not gripe or disturb the stomach. The product contains Cascara in a suitable form and claims to stimulate bowel movements and bile secretions while aiding digestion. Price listed as 50c.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Dr Akin and Dr Harper for their faithful care. May the Lord bless them. Mrs. O. S. Duke and family.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline promising to curb dandruff and revive hair with a 25 cent bottle, claiming new hair growth and shine after weeks of use. The second snippet notes Governor Harris visiting the border, praising Georgia soldiers and implying election impact if votes had changed.
An old ad promises a one day cure for colds with laxative bromide quinine to stop cough and headache. Druggists refund money if it fails. EH W Groves signature appears on each box. Price 25 cents.
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