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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
11
An advertisement touts Mother’s Friend by The Bradfield Regulate Co. It claims external prep eases childbirth by firming the abdomen and skin, reducing breast soreness, and preventing morning sickness, promising a healthier generation. Readers are urged to request the free book and obtain the product from druggists.
Mr B F Watkins Sr recalls that during the 1860s kerosene could last a whole year per gallon. Lamps were tiny brass devices lit briefly at meals and then extinguished to save oil. Electric lights and buzz cars now abound, yet happiness and health remain unchanged.
An old style newspaper ad urges readers to mail 5 cents to Foley Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package of Foley remedies and pills. It also notes an Owl Pharmacy ad and wartime war saving stamps promotion.
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey states he will not take an active stand for any candidate in the senatorial contest. A dispatch from Atlanta claimed he favored W J Harris, which he denies. Cooper and Shaw, college mates of the governor, spoke for him during his gubernatorial campaign.
The Progress Argus received a large supply of garden seed from Hon. Hoke Smith. Any person interested can secure seed by calling at this office.
A vintage advertorial claim for Texas Wonder medicine promising to cure kidney and bladder issues and other ailments for men and women. It notes mail order availability for $1.00 and two months of treatment per bottle, with testimonials and Dr. FE. W. Hall's address in St. Louis. Also mentions selling by druggists and an additional note about making money by raising pigs.
Public notice from J. H. Ham, Ordinary, calling all persons subject to Special Tax to register their special tax business for 1918 by February 1. Only a few have registered. those who have not are urged to come forward and comply.
Butts county exemption board orders entrainment of ten colored recruits for Camp Gordon on Monday February 25. Names will be released by week end. All colored registrants in this call will train for overseas service. No announcement yet for white registrants. District board has not returned all local registrant names.
Heirs and creditors of the estate are summoned to March term 1918 of the Court of Ordinary to show cause why letters of administration de bonis non should not be granted. This 4th day of February 1918.
An advertisement touts Danderine for eliminating dandruff and hair itching. It claims hair becomes new, fine, and abundant after use and encourages trying Knowlton Dandeline from any drug store to prove hair’s improved softness and luster.
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