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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
2
Public notice lists rates for one year to six months and single copies with advance payment required. It notes charges for cards of thanks and a 50 word minimum, plus 1 cent per word over 50, with cash due with copy.
The paper marks an early year end vacation thanking friends, readers, employees, advertisers, and subscribers for support. It notes 1918 brought peace, promises better days, and extends wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
A writer recalls a single flawless Christmas Day that fused June and November into one glorious afternoon. The sun lit gold and purple skies while warmth and fragrance of every season filled the air as bees hummed and geese flew south.
A contemplative passage extols the beauty of a day and the divine benediction descending with peaceful light. It speaks of thirsting men finding water in daily grace and the heart being enraptured by supernal stillness. The ultimate invocation is a universal wish for peace on earth and goodwill to men.
A Craftman piece by FE S Kiser compares life through roles from preacher to gambler and merchant. It questions personal meaning by asking readers what life is to them, calling life the effort one makes.
Bradstreet asserts that 84 percent of all failures are among non advertisers and only 16 percent of failures involve advertisers. The piece argues advertising is essential to business success, alongside competition, as the driving force of trade and modern commerce.
The Madisonian notes war induced limits cripple small papers and laments the shift from pocket change to costly presses and salaries. It argues editor publishers cannot rely on long hours or casual margins as modern print shops demand constant hard work and high expenses.
The notice promotes The Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, claims to dissolve gravel and cure various ailments. It offers mail delivery of a one dollar small bottle and two months' treatment with testimonials available. Dr. E. W. Hal of St. Louis is listed for orders.
A tribute to George Avery Ray detailing his exemplary life, devotion to family and faith, and the impact of his early death. The obituary notes his father James P. Ray and Leila Lane as caregiver and wife, his membership in Jenkinsburg Georgia Baptist church, and promises of resurrection and eternal reward.
Short obituary notice noting a loved one who died on December 14 1918 and expressing devotion to carrying out the master's will. Gentle reflection remains at end of tribute.
Official figures announce 9 150 000 Russian casualties with 1 700 000 killed. German losses total 6 000 000 with 2 000 unspecified. French deaths total 1 400 000. Italy losses 500 000 and British killed 658 704.
An advertisement promotes a single tablet to end stomach misery with fast relief from undigested food belching gas and acids. The copy emphasizes instant effect and no waiting for relief.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion and dyspepsia. The copy adds a jab at Postmaster General Burleson and his mail savings via new air routes, urging public opinion of his performance.
The new directory reports Atlanta and its outlying districts total about 242000, a gain of 2.00 percent from last year. The figure includes the city proper and integral surrounding areas.
The Alexius Commandery will hold its Christmas observance on Wednesday, inviting members and guests to participate in the seasonal event. The gathering marks a year end ceremonial moment for the group.
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