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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
6
In a consumer ad style notice, Pope's Diapepsin is pitched to neutralize stomach acids. It promises rapid relief from sour stomach, belching, and indigestion after meals, claiming a large case costs fifty cents in drug stores and that digestion returns to normal.
We express heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the kindnesses shown during our recent bereavement. Raymond Singley, father and sister.
The company invites the public to view new spring goods on display in every department. The statement notes the value of supporting the store and hints at broader agricultural concerns about reducing cotton acreage by 10 percent for 1918 to boost food crop production.
Forsyth guests visit Mrs Perritt and Mrs Sherrill improves from rheumatism. Librarian Louise Smith praised at Fitzgerald. Dr E B Elder of Atlanta visits family. Measles strike Mrs J E Cornell. W M A meeting set at Foy Hotel. Lucile Elder enjoys Florida. Jack Kimbell breaks leg playing. Ed Hoard kin. Hoard and Hattaway families travel to Milledgeville. Local church attendance noted.
A Macon Georgia testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills from A J Sammons describes kidney discomfort backaches and lumbago relief after two boxes. Price 60 cents at Abel's Drug Store and other dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advert.
Ida Bethel sues Walter Bethel in Butts County Superior Court for divorce. Walter Bethel is required to appear personally or by attorney on the third Monday in February to answer the complaint. default may lead to justice in the action.
Mrs. M. F. Smith petitions for twelve months support from the estate of A. H. Smith in Butts County. Appraisers have filed a return. The Court of Ordinary requires all concerned to show cause on the first Monday in March 1918 why the application should not be granted. Dated February 4, 1918. J. H. Ham Ordinary.
J. W. Maddox applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. C. E. Carter, late of the county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear as required.
Worthville social notes include Mrs. Jene Martin and son Asa visiting the Stodghills. Mrs. Jack Murray returns from Chicago. Miss Annie Laurie Thomas guests in Flovilla. Mrs. W A Aiken away in Jackson. The Thaxtons hosted Mr. Carl Thax and others Sunday.
Public notice states J. W. Maddox seeks permanent administration of Mrs. C. E. Carter’s estate under law. It orders any objections to be shown by a specified date with witness to the clerk’s official signature dated February 4, 1918.
J P Maddox applies for letters of administration on the estate of James F Carmichael. The court cites all heirs and creditors to appear at the March term 1918 of the Court of Ordinary to show cause why letters should not be granted.
The list highlights a series of social movements with attendees from Camp Gordon Camp Wheeler Jackson Eastman Birmingham and Decatur. Names include Willie Thaxton M Gray Dr H W Copeland Joe Thomas Nina Grace Thaxton and J J Hammond among others. The notes indicate visits and stays during the weekend and early week.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Lee Mitchell express heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness shown during the sickness and death of their dear little darling Zulee. They especially thank Dr Ellis for prayers and support.
A vintage advertisement asserts women need finer medicines and promotes Foley's Kidney Pills to cleanse blood impurities causing aches joints back pain and puffiness under eyes. The Owl Pharmacy distributes the ad.
Advertises a drugstore remedy FAZO ORNTMENT promising cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. Money back guarantee if not cured after first application relief and rest promised.
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