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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a candy like laxative for headaches biliousness colds indigestion dizziness and sour stomach. One or two tablets work overnight without stomach upset and cost ten cents a box suitable for children as well.
A collection of short letters from young Georgia children dated December 1921 requesting simple gifts for Christmas. Margare t Hoard Sara Alice Greer Rebecca Smith Ruth Smith Acie Smith Lillian Smith and others ask for dolls, doll furniture, candy, fruit, nuts, a carriage, a wash tub, a rub board, toys, a popcorn popper, and a toy gun, mentioning family members and schooling.
A collection of Christmas requests from young readers across Flovilla and Jackson Georgia. Alphabetical notes mention Pauline Smith Clifford Smith Velma Smith W. A. Smith Jr Sarah Wood Linton Grant Alice Pauline Williams and others asking for dolls cap busters air rifles stoves wagons stories boards and assorted fruit candy nuts and toys for Santa to bring. Many reference their Sunday School and teachers Miss Ermine Maddox.
A collection of gift requests from young readers in 1921 detailing dolls, cradles, trunks, doll furniture, a velocipede, wagon and train toys. Names include Annie Miriam Williams of Jackson Georgia Tennie Brownlee J L Fletcher Jr and Harold Fletcher. The notes express holiday wishes and affection for family and Santa Claus.
A vintage ad touts California Fig Syrup as a cure for constipated or ill children claiming it clears the liver and bowels within hours. It urges mothers to use genuine California Fig Syrup with bottle directions and warns against imitation.
A city Democratic Executive Committee in Jackson Georgia adopts rules for a December 28 1921 primary to nominate a mayor four councilmen school trustees and executive committee members. White voters registered may participate. Registration deadlines and fees are specified for mayor and council candidates. Polls run 8 am to 4 pm with a noon December 29 tally.
A Pepperton mill worker narrates Christmas time at the plant praising superintendent Etheridge and Wright for fair treatment, good pay, and generous gifts. The piece touts factory prosperity, stockholders’ profits, and loyalty, with an inserted Tanlac ad and Atlanta pharmacy endorsement.
Mrs. J D Lynch of Pepperton Cotton Mill reports severe back pain, headaches, nervous spells, and dizziness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Carmichael Drug, she was entirely cured. price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adv.
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