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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
6
Jacksonians prepare a patriotic Washington birthday program featuring Vaughan's National Patriotic Quartet with speaker W. D. Upshaw. The event includes a morning school program and a Friday night concert on The American Home and the American Flag. The tour is praised as the best yet.
Sunday services listed for February 2 include 11 a.m. sermon by Dr. VanDeventer on Do Demons Possess Men Today with 7:30 p.m. DF England preaching. Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Young People's Union at 2 p.m. Pastor preaches at Indian Springs at 3 p.m. Notes mention Teachers Conference, Mission Study Class, and plans for March 24 meeting.
A 1918 message from the United States Food Administration urges voluntary individual sacrifice to curb consumption. It states food is a local problem for each community and that prices and rules cannot be universal.
S R England pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Rik Lasnett as superintendent Preaching at 11 00 a m Union service with the Baptist church at 7 p m Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 3 p m Mid week Prayer Service Wednesday at 7 p m All are urged to attend to aid in the Redeemer's kingdom building
Mrs. H. T. Straynge of Georgia reports relief from bladder inflammation after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says the pills restored regular bladder action, eliminated stinging, and renewed strength with no return of trouble. The ad urges others to start now for quick kidney and bladder improvements.
Mrs A L Bickers is spending February in Florida. Mrs C A Critenden and children from Shellman are guests of Mrs J W Crum and Mrs Eva Mae Smith.
An item notes promo language for LAXA PROMO QUINT claiming it is superior to ordinary doses of celon and laxative products with no nervousness for the head. It mentions signature by E. W. GROVE.
An old fashioned recipe revived for large New York hotels yields corn muffins using one quart milk six ounces butter substitute twelve ounces syrup or honey four eggs salt baking powder one and a half pounds cornmeal one and a half pounds rye flour. Butter and syrup mix then eggs add gradually then milk and dry ingredients combine.
The College of Agriculture notes spring oats may yield value for early feed where winter oats were badly damaged by cold. In the northern part of the state stands are poor or killed, while the southern area shows fair potential. Plant on good land with drill seeding and proper fertilizer. Fulghum and Burt are recommended varieties.
The State College of Agriculture asks for a photograph in military uniform of every alumnus now serving in the army. President Soule reports strong parental response and also requests that addresses be provided so the college can maintain contact with these graduates.
Advertisement notes eggs for sale from Jackson Milling and Feed Company. Guaranteed 80 percent hatch. Price 15 eggs for 1.50 dollars. Dated February 15.
Ad seeking information on a 250 pound lost black Poland China sow from a Jackson Georgia lot on Monday February 11. Reward offered with payment of expenses and reasonable return price. Contact J. H. Smith.
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