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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
5
A persuasive promotion argues against calomel and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, vegetable liquid that cleanses the liver without salivation. It claims quick relief from biliousness, constipation, and headaches and encourages trying it with a money-back offer if it fails.
A widow and grandparents plead for the missing allotment and survivor benefits for a son wounded or killed in action. They describe hardship, a seven month old child, and ask for immediate payment and confirmation of any claim by John. They express anger over delays and the impact on their poverty.
The ad warns painters about turpentine and white lead harming kidneys and causing back pain and dizziness. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonial from J W McDaniel a grocer and painter who says the remedy cured his kidney issues after using turpentine fumes. The 60 cent package is sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advt.
A reader’s letter describes no pay since a husband’s confinement in a German camp, wartime draft era wages of 18 per week, marriage to a Justice of the Peace, and a wife’s health battles. She requests corrected records, wife’s allotment forms, and replies from headquarters, threatening outreach to Uncle Sam.
Military records show a family note indicating a discharge tied to the son’s physical abilities with incomplete reason details. The entry states date of discharge is unknown and the stated reason is unspecified.
A displaced wife writes about being widowed with four children and a four month old baby. She recalls her husband’s induction and reliance on War Rists Insurance while seeking support, noting both sets of parents are old and poor. Her plea stresses devotion and need for aid.
The Butts County Canning Club under Mrs C A Butner earned four prizes at the Southeastern Fair in Atlanta in October. The club previously won second prize in general entries for two years and first prize this year, with awards including $50 for county entries and $25 for the Winter Vegetable Contest. Two individuals, Miss Alva McClendon and Miss Lois Conner, received special prizes.
Mr E W Duke of Pensacola Florida visited Butts county after 33 years away. He returned for his brother W D Duke s death and noted he last lived in the county more than three decades ago. He now has The Progress Argus mailed to Pensacola for a year to stay connected with old affairs.
Advertisement promotes Cascarets as a safe 10 cent laxative for children. Claims biliousness constipation and sour stomach improve quickly with no calomel and no cramps. Describes candy like taste and cleansing action on liver and bowels.
Taxpayers, both white and colored, failed to pay by December 20 as tax books closed. Tax Collector T. W. Nelson began issuing executions against defaulters. About 400 colored property owners and a similar number of whites did not pay, with the exact amount remaining unpaid not yet known. Executions will be turned over to bailiffs within a day or two, adding costs for all who owe taxes.
A vintage ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe remedy for kidney liver and urinary tract troubles. It promises new life and health with daily three to four capsules and urges continuing use to prevent relapse while offering a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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