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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
8
A cautionary note describes calomel as a dangerous remedy that can cause salivation and mercury poisoning. It claims calomel reacts with bile to trigger cramps and nausea, highlighting risks of its use for liver sluggishness.
A vintage ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims relief from biliousness and constipation, quick liver action, and no sickness or salivation, with a promise of renewed energy for adults and children.
A Manufacturers Record analysis argues America enjoys abundant assets and robust growth. It cites crops, transportation vigor, merchant marine strength, gold reserves, low unrest, and expanding industries as signs of default prosperity, with deflation policy and pessimism as the main risks.
A letter argues Georgia constitutional limits on debt would be swept away by Municipal League efforts as counties and towns face hundreds of millions in bonds. It warns that state and local bonds would raise annual interest toward millions, funded by taxpayers including farmers and small towns, not just cities.
The piece argues that prices for basic farm crops cannot stay below production cost and will rise. It criticizes deflation by the Federal Reserve, calls for easing credit, revived war finance, lower discount rates, and swift public construction orders to spur a general recovery and confidence in American prosperity. It closes urging action and a strong financial policy.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears to the Toledo based firm’s claim to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The notice, sworn on a six day date, asserts internal action and mucous surface healing with testimonials offered by the company in Toledo Ohio.
A brief advertisement claims Danderine costs only a few cents and after a few uses hair appears revived with no dandruff and renewed color and vitality.
Rev W W Roop of Carrolton visiting daughter Mrs S S Copeland preached at the First Baptist church Sunday morning before a large attentive congregation. Roop, a minister of more than fifty years, is among the best known Baptist preachers in the state and his discourse was well received.
Sincere thanks extended for help during a family illness and death. Gratitude for flowers and support expressed by J Fred Williams and family with a prayer for blessings.
A farmer columnist urges readers to value steady profits over ruinous prices for cotton and seed. He argues higher crop returns would revive industry, warns against hoarding goods, and praises Pepperton resident Mr Britt for hustling. He ends urging Bible reading and thoughtful faith.
Hog feed made of all corn offered at 3.00 per 100 pounds by Jackson Milling Co. A big line of dolls and toys is available at the Busy Corner.
A rugged opinion piece argues that knocking others down is wrong and hypocrisy, urging restraint and unity. It insists no man rises by pulling others down and condemns spiteful flaring at neighbors. The speaker warns against petty feuds and false pieties.
A one fourteenth undivided interest in a 142 1 2 acre tract in the 609th district G M Butts County Georgia will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1920 at the county courthouse to the highest bidder for cash. The property lies north of R Van Smith and Tanner estate east of E L Lawson and A H Pope south of J J Torbet estate and west of R Van Smith. The sale is to satisfy a judgment from the justice court 609th district G M in favor of R T Smith against A S Jenkins. Tenant in possession notified as required by law. This 18th day of November, 1920 W F Lavender Sheriff.
Court order sells 150 acres in the 612th district G M Butts County near Pink O Neal J Matt McMichael W S Cook and J W Andrews north by O Neal lands. Also fractional parcels near John L Barnett old home place in 552nd district G M Butts. A Stark Georgia house lot 100 yards square and a 1916 Ford. Cash or announced terms. Dec 6 1920. J A Dodson Jr administrator.
Judge calls on all interested persons to show cause why J G Smith the administrator should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in January 1921. Dec 6 1920. J H Ham Ordinary.
All persons are forbidden under penalty of the law from hunting, fishing, cutting wood or otherwise trespassing on the lands of the undersigned Mrs. L. S. Woodward. Dated December 10.
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