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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
4
President G. E. Mallet named multiple committees for the fair including Finance Advertising Concessions Entertainment Exhibits Decoration Awards Building Grounds Premium List and Judges. Members listed with various local names such as Eth eridge Carmichael McMichael Dempsey Rice Buttrill O Kelley and others.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a 25 cent remedy to cleanse the scalp, reduce dandruff, and stimulate new hair growth. It claims hair becomes light, wavy, fluffy and abundant after use, with visible improvement after a few weeks.
Friday features two reel comedies with Charles Chaplin and O'Brian. Saturday brings a two reel western drama The Cost. The Plumer is a one reel comedy. Monday presents The Vampire five reel Metro feature with Mme Ogla Petrova. Tuesday shows Neal of the Navy and Ford Weekly.
In a local notice Mr and Mrs Jim Treadwell of near Jackson announce the birth of a daughter named Janie Mae. The tonic promotes malaria relief and iron nutrition with the quinine content printed on its label.
Judge J H Ham announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Ordinary in Butts County. He is finishing his fourth term and has served sixteen years with well kept records and straightforward management. Ham is popular, well liked, and may face no opposition this year.
For sale 100 bushels of seed potatoes at $1.00 per bushel. Two varieties Bunch Yam and running potato. Apply S. J. Smith four miles south of Jackson. 225, 2t.
Bedford Indiana resident F G Prego reports an attack of lagrippe left him with a severe cough and weight loss. He credits two bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar with curing the cough, restoring health and weight. The Owl Pharmacy advertises this remedy for coughs colds and croup.
Elizabeth Fincher and Harvey Hodges were married February 18 at 4 30 pm in the Fincher home. Rev J J Gilbert performed the ceremony as Barnes played the wedding march. Bridesmaids Ermond Fincher and Gladys Hodges wore yellow charmeuse while the bride carried carnations lilies of the valley and wore an Alice blue suit with matching accessories. After the ceremony they left by evening train for Atlanta and other points.
Second grade students Charles Jewett Joe Thornton Charlie Long Andrew Hencely Cecil Smith John Henry Cole and Francis Allen are honored. Third grade pupils Alton Knowles Elizabeth Lewis Evelyn Smith Ettys Mayfield Louise Henderson Miriam Henderson Richard Plymale Albert Hensley Lewis Hensley Ben Edwards Eugenia Linch earn recognition.
Preparation at forty strengthens health for seventy. Scott's Emulsion is pitched as a tonic to nourish blood, ease rheumatism, and prevent later weakness. The ad notes no alcohol and credits Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
The First Baptist Church lists services with the pastor preaching at 11 a.m. on Sunday on Crippled Humanity at the Door of the Church and 7 30 p m The Pierced Hands of Jesus Sunday School is at 9 30 a m 3 p m Young Peoples meet ing A Shower Social led by young ladies is planned for Friday evening March 3 at the church Refreshments will be served Bring nickels dimes or quarters to fund the kitchen Cottage prayer meetings will be held in town every Thursday night in March until the special meetings starting March 26
The article notes that thousands of pounds of leaf litter in Georgia are wasted when burned instead of being composted. It compares practices in Europe where farmers collect leaves for composting near gathering sites, then mix the aged material with barnyard manure. Leaves decompose quickly, rich in nitrogen and potash, and aid decay when raked, piled, and covered with soil, with quick lime speeding the process.
J Phil Campbell urges bankers and merchants to maintain credit for cotton while gradually reducing it as the boll weevil invasion grows. He predicts 10–60 percent yield losses over three years and recommends diversifying crops and introducing livestock to support regional agricultural development.
A black Spanish Jack described as good size and a sure folder is offered by W. E. Combs of Locust Grove Georgia. Notice dated 2-25-3t.
An advertisement extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as invigorating for the pale and sickly, a true general stimulant that drives malaria, enriches the blood, and battles the system for both adults and children.
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