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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
6
Jackson merchants had a brisk holiday trade this week with strong Saturday rain dampening sales. Early Monday morning shopkeepers filled streets as all stores stayed busy and merchants reported high activity and demand.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle thorough cleansing for constipated children. It claims quick relief from cross, feverish, and sick behavior, and urges asking a druggist for the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Co. with explicit dosage directions for all ages.
Torrential rains cause rapid river rise with the Ocmulgee exceeding 18 feet at Macon Sunday afternoon as the flood crest continues. Local authorities monitor water levels and potential evacuations as the stream climbs.
Marshall Rhordes of Eufaula reports Ziron eased indigestion nervousness and loss of appetite after taking it for himself and giving it to his mother in law who also benefited. The ad claims Ziron a tonic iron supplement to build up weak blood and improve health with a druggist guarantee.
After months of illness Mrs L S O Neal 39 died at Milledgeville on December 18 Her body was brought to Jackson Friday morning and funeral services were held at 2 pm at the home with Rev S R England in charge Interment was in Cedar Rock cemetery She is survived by husband two sons Raleigh and Raymond and two daughters Mrs J P Anderson Effie Gean O Neal her parents Mr and Mrs J R Harris two sisters Mrs L D Singley and Mrs W M Sheats and a brother Mr H R Harris all of whom mourn her loss
A Sandy Point Texas resident endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar as effective for coughs and colds. The Carmichael Drug and Book Co. advertisement claims the remedy contains no opiates and helped Henry Willis after trying several medicines.
Under wartime demand the United States produced minerals valued at 5 010 948 000 in 1917, up 43 percent from 1916 and rising by 1 496 796 000 in value. The surge reflects wartime economic mobilization and expanded mining activity nationwide.
Congress plans a three day recess starting tomorrow for the holiday period ending January 2. Many senators and representatives have already gone home and neither chamber is expected to have a quorum during the holidays.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as relief for coughs and colds. It claims half a century of use with no disagreeable after-effects and notes druggists stock it due to high demand.
An advertisement claims Br King’s New Life Pills cleanse poisons from the body and improve digestion. It promises a clear complexion, a sweet stomach, a clean tongue, and fresh breath with mild but positive action.
There will be no changes in the personnel of Butts county officers the first of January. Mr. J. O. Gaston, county commissioner, begins a new term the first of the year, and with that exception there is no new officers going in. Mr. Gaston has already executed the proper bond. The new term is for four years.
The ad recommends using B A Thomas Hog Medicine to fatten shoats quickly. It claims 200 to 240 pound hogs in nine months and promises a refund of the medicine cost if not satisfied, through Carmichael Hardware Co. dealers.
Jackson will adopt the railroad administration announced time plan and move into the new Eastern Time zone effective January 1. It is not yet clear if merchants businessmen and citizens will follow the change.
Troops are being mustered out at 150000 per week, and the pace promises a rapid homecoming for the boys. The era of large-scale demobilization accelerates, signaling a swift return to civilian life for many families.
A six year old first grader Ophelia Flynt asks Santa for a doll a tea set and plenty of nuts and raisins she mentions Mildred also wants a large doll and signs warmly. The letter ends with goodbye from Ophelia.
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