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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
4
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The piece blends reflections on Christmas, civic duties, and upcoming 1921 plans. It lauds Santa letters as shopper indices, calls for prudent cotton farming, reports Editor B. H. Hardy’s election in Lamar county, and suggests rescheduling Jackson’s primary before Christmas while praising local ice service and urging cooperative support for new city officials amid holiday drives and charity appeals.
A commentary stressing public disregard for law and rising violence. The author argues the nation must rediscover love and obedience to law as essential to civilization and national well being, noting not all troubles are financial.
The Progress Argus notes Jackson’s recent annual primary as spirited yet good natured and pledges support for city progress. It urges unity after ballots, promote community growth, and urges strict economy with tax reform and detailed public spending reports. It also discusses cotton acreage and price stability, urging a sharp next year reduction to boost prices.
Edward's Jewelry Store advertises discounted community silver items prices, promoting lower costs for customers seeking affordable silver goods and promotional sales on selected pieces.
Dodson fights calomel sales in the South claiming Dodson's Liver Tone is safer and more effective. Local druggists report falling calomel sales and guarantee refunds if the product fails. The vegetable remedy is praised as pleasant tasting and gentle, with claims of no after effects.
A collage of Christmas wishes from Jackson Georgia youngsters dated December 16 and 17 1920. LUCILE COOPER WILLIE PAUL FLYNT LEROY COOPER RUBY MAE COOPER FRANKLIN COOPER ALICE WEBB SMITH and SARAH REEVES request dolls doll carriages air guns rifles fireworks confectioneries baby dolls and stories with family reminders in a childlike plea to Santa Claus.
A collection of Christmas requests from young Georgia children including Jewel Mae Reeves Ruth Reeves Arthur Junior Stallsworth Myrtle Preston Elizabeth McMichael and Welmer Morton. They ask for dolls doll furniture doll carriage rocking chair toy train bicycles sparklers fruits nuts candies and other holiday treats addressed to Santa with dates from December in Jenkinsburg Iron Springs and Jackson.
Edwards Jewelry Store announces reduced prices on a selection of watches. Customers are invited to visit the shop to compare styles and take advantage of new affordable options.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as inexpensive for hair care. It promises reduction of hair loss and dandruff after several applications, with claims of renewed hair vigor brightness color and fullness.
A three year old boy writes to Santa detailing gifts he desires including an automobile a small gun Roman candles a boy doll a horn various fruits and a train. He signs as Morrison Duncan and expresses belief Santa will visit soon.
A collection of holiday wish lists from Iron Springs Georgia children dated December 23. Curtis Preston asks for a football, football book, red car with bumper and lights, a pretty doll, peppermint candy and other foods. Nora Vaughn requests a raincoat rubbers doll cradle doll cart and care for mother and Ben. Walter Elliott Vaughn asks for a small car a horn a train and a dog for Lucile along with family gifts. Homer Vaughn lists a Boy Blue horn a wagon an electric train a cow a car a chair a Rover dog fruit nuts raisins fireworks a watch for himself.
A reader reports strong feelings of vitality after taking Ziron for fall farm labor. Boils dried up as the tonic allegedly boosted health for men women and children, described as safe reliable iron tonic with easy intake.
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