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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
8
Judge Searcy named W. F. Huddleston to serve the unexpired term of T. P. Bell on the jury commissioners. G. W. White and W. M. Andrews, whose terms expired, were reappointed to succeed themselves.
Hastings' Seeds offers a free 1920 seed catalog illustrated in natural colors. It promotes mail order sales, claims vast customer base, and asserts seeds suited for the South with lower prices. Request a free copy by postal card to H. G. Hastings Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Macon writer recalls Hon. J H Mills known as Jim Mills, president of the Farmers Union of Georgia. He praises Mills for dedication to agricultural welfare, recalls past legislative work for Butts, and notes rumors Mills may run for state senate with little opposition.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap bottle that removes corns and calluses with a few drops. It claims the skin beneath remains pink, healthy, and never sore after treatment.
War department figures show 501 Georgia troops killed in battle out of 83,069 men, 5.4 per thousand. National total is 47,949 killed out of 4,090,530, about 11.7 per thousand, while Montana reports 681 deaths among 39,511 service members, 17.2 per thousand.
Washington reports the National Board of Farm Organizations formed a seven member committee to draft a platform for farmers. The group will question presidential candidates on key agricultural issues. Cc. S. Barrett of Georgia was named committee chairman.
Jace Maddox asks readers to support his father Joseph P. Maddox for Tax Collector in the March 5 primary. An advertisement urges votes and endorsement.
Advertises Diamond Dyes for dyeing skirts coats blouses and more with guaranteed rich fadeless color on wool silk linen cotton and blends. Claims a direction book included and color matching via a Diamond Dye Color Card.
The New York Financial and Commercial Chronicle notes soaring wealth in the cotton belt with high prices lifting wages and living standards. It cites global enrichment from cotton and describes Cairo's surge of new fortunes while many remain modest in the provinces.
Don’t neglect rheumatic pain or external aches. Apply a little, not rub, to penetrate and ease twinges without muss or staining. Marketed as the biggest selling liniment, economical through large sales. Keep a bottle on hand and ask your druggist for Sloan's Liniment. Prices 35c 70c and 140.
The Salvation Army announces its second annual drive will be staged in May. The organization, like the Red Cross, is honored for war work, though drives strain the ordinary man’s purse.
Importers and manufacturers praise Egyptian senna used in Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin a tonic laxative. Cheaper senna causes cramps but Caldwell’s blends premium senna with pepsin oils and syrup for relief of constipation. Free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell Washington Monticello Illinois.
Macon reports the Georgia State Fair Association executive committee authorized $30,000 in premiums and prizes plus five cattle and swine sheds and two horse stables. Increases include agricultural premiums to $4,500, meats $37.50, apples $100, pecans $135, several cattle breeds up to $1,500 each, swine classes up to $750, Red Berkshires $400, and a total purses for races at $5,400.
The author argues that victory over Germany does not end U S responsibilities abroad. He warns against overreach as the nation faces feeding the hungry settling boundary disputes and meddling in racial quarrels, echoing George Washingtons view on entangling alliances.
Mass of proof cites over 50 000 recommendations for kidney and backache relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. N F Land of 440 Covington St Jackson describes severe back and kidney weakness, nighttime trips, headaches, and nervous spells, and credits Doan's with complete recovery and overall health improvement. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
The American Red Cross Southern division reports aid to 179,007 service men and families in 1919. Most cases involved direct family and veteran support, from locating soldiers abroad to securing Liberty bonds, allotments, hospital care, and vocational training.
Elkay straw hat dye promises to refresh old headwear and restore color. Local advertisement cites Carmichael Drug Store as the retailer for the dye product.
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