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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
2
An article urges readers to use Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys, prevent bladder irritation, and relieve back ache and headaches. It claims the drink, made from lemon acid and lithia, is harmless, inexpensive, and supports overall urinary tract health.
The tiny Brent Tor church sits high on cliff edges along the North Devon coast. Local humor notes a warning about entering a never entering second aisle, while legends tell how St Michael de la Rupe repelled the devil from delaying the building. The landmark is visible from all directions as Atlantic waves lash the shore.
An article urges daily internal cleansing by drinking hot water with limestone phosphate to wash toxins from the bowels. It claims that indigestible material and poisons from daily meals enter the bloodstream, and promotes internal sanitation as a health remedy for headaches, biliousness, constipation, and related ailments.
In a Los Angeles Times line, an inventor teases a hat wireless phone linked to a home unit allowing a man to be reached anywhere from church to the ballpark. The piece jokes that wives want a crystal ball device to see men at all times, predicting a world with less mischief but less fun.
Eskimo children play with carved driftwood dolls dressed in native costumes. Doll houses mimic snow huts with tiny gear while a Noahs ark of ivory and wood animals entertains the children. Dogs and reindeer figure prominently as toys and some dolls move by string mechanisms.
Two Stanford graduates study gender and strength. They conclude muscle differences arise from activity and dress rather than sex. They find women's back muscles often stronger due to back buttoning and hair styling. Men show stronger forearms due to sleeve fit and weight lifting patterns.
An editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association notes the brain cannot permanently enlarge after body growth. It says only small bulk changes may occur by shifting the volume and pressure of blood and cerebrospinal fluid inside the skull.
A brief reflective note questions the value of scholastic brightness after schooling and contrasts with perceived outcomes, mentioning a child and poorer grades in contrast to Kansas City Star.
Union labor, claiming three million supporters, pledges to back only candidates aligned with labor chiefs. The piece pushes voters to challenge union influence while urging Jackson to pave its streets to ease transportation woes.
Carmichael Drug Store promotes Janteel as an entrancing toilet preparation featuring the odor of 26 flowers.
Practically new Ford car offered for sale. Contact B. K. Carmichael for details and inquiries.
The speaker argues that Georgia has officers not due to absence but because authorities fail to perform their duties, implying accountability and duty as the key issue for law enforcement presence.
The article explains shamanism among Alaska Natives, detailing how shamans gain power through fasting and prayer in isolation. It notes the belief that a purified body houses spirits and the land otter becomes a sacred talisman, its tongue kept hidden to prevent insanity or transformation.
A bold stationery offer touts unbeatable choice with options priced by box or pound. The ad highlights quality and value, promising reliable paper and supplies for offices and homes.
An old time recipe uses garden sage and sulphur to darken gray hair. A ready made Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as a convenient alternative, claiming natural, even darkening after several applications without health claims.
A political debate unfolds as supporters push for a southern man to win the presidency. Critics warn against regional bias while campaigns stress national unity and leadership.
Persistent eczema sufferers are urged to use S S S as a blood cleansing remedy. The ad claims long use over fifty years, no minerals, and universal druggist availability, promising relief and skin recovery for burning and irritation.
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