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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
7
A man named Johnson, returning from a fruitless hunt for a house, witnesses his friend Robison drowning in a river. He learns a house was already rented to the person who allegedly pushed Robison, leading to blame and a fatal outcome.
The government targets Reds and anarchists with deportations, while critics call for harsher punishment. The remark suggests shooting them on the spot, reflecting heightened repression and public dissent in a charged political climate.
In London a witness for the defense, Mrs Amelia Thompson, kissed a sergeant on oath while taking the Bible in her right hand. She claimed the gesture was a misunderstanding and the accused was acquitted. The magistrate called her a stupid little thing for the confusion.
Eggs reach about one dollar per dozen as a sales prompt invites readers to purchase two dozen eggs and pay a Progress-Argus subscription for a full year, suggesting a promotional deal tied to the periodical.
Helen Marshall Pratt in St Nicholas notes the ceremonial welcome afforded English judges at Cheshire assizes. Before railways, the high sheriff led a grand pageant with javelin guards, servants, tenants, trumpeters, editors, and gentry to honor the king’s representative during the term.
A historic shift sees daily newspapers admitted to the Georgia Weekly Press Association. The move provokes strong reactions as critics warn the weekly press may regret the change while supporters tout broader collaboration and influence.
A vintage ad urges mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs for children ages 13 and under. It promises a safe laxative effect, highlights the fruity taste, and states that full dosing directions appear on each bottle.
Notice informs advertisers to submit copy early due to fuel shortage and shortened hours. Copy for the current week must be in the office by Wednesday noon to ensure publication.
An advertisement-style claim urges meat eaters to flush kidneys with four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts mixed in water before breakfast. It describes symptoms from kidney irritation and bladder issues and promotes the acid lime lithia tonic as a safe, inexpensive cure used for generations.
A bell with a storied past linked to the Caminada church reappears on Grand Isle exactly 25 years after the storm. Populated with history from Father D Espinosa and Archbishop Chapelle, the bell was hidden since its disappearance and now returns to its coastal heritage tied to Lafitte lands.
John H. Finley notes in Scribner's Magazine that a Canadian engineer filtered Nile sweet water at Kantara and sent it through a 12 inch desert pipeline toward Gaza. He argues this literal flow of Nile into Palestine marks the Turk's departure from Jerusalem, echoing ancient prophecies.
A reader argues that big daily newspapers waste far more paper than weeklies, suggesting Sundays alone produce enough surplus to supply weekly papers for a year. The remark questions industry habits and calls for better conservation.
Mama Highbrow notes Mabel's wedding amid gossip and schemes while a home paper sleuths Mabel's leaping plans. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, a constitutional remedy, is advertised with a $100 reward for cures and testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A pair of black leather gloves were taken from a car in front of Paull Nolen's about ten days ago. A reward is offered for their return to J. L. Fletcher.
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