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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
9
Washington report says the investigator concludes that an income of two thousand dollars has diminished to eight hundred seventy dollars in value after a detailed inquiry. The piece notes the economist's name and method while outlining the fiscal impact.
Mrs I M Pellicer testifies from Fort Myers Florida that Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription helped her during pregnancy relieving indigestion weakness and nervous distress She says the remedies prepared her for motherhood and eased the experience hoping other expectant mothers may profit from her experience
Economist Harold N. Lawrie tells Congress that a $2,000 income in 1918 equates to $870 in purchasing power. He warns that rising gold production costs exceed the $20.67 mint price, and U.S. gold mines are closing rapidly, signaling worsening conditions.
Jace Maddox asks readers to vote for his father Joseph P. Maddox for Tax Collector in the March 5 primary, urging support and vote in an advertisement.
Flovilla schools shut for ten days to prevent influenza spread. City council urges parents to keep children off the streets. Time lost will be made up at term's end.
An advertisement urges readers to use Cascarets as a gentle remedy to cleanse liver and bowels. It promises no gripes or sickness, and claims the product works while you sleep, costing little at the drug store.
Friends announce Gibbs Lyons son of Mr and Mrs J L Lyons has been promoted to chief clerk in the National bank examiner's office in Atlanta a well earned rise noted by family and business circles in the city.
A humorous ad note mentions Egg Tonic promising egg production by hens, urging use at Carmichael Drug Store.
Commentary urges saving and caution in investments, noting cheap money currently and a future where a dollar gains value and is in demand. Advises prudent financial habits and slow, careful planning.
Washington. Railroad administration estimates the net cost of federal control at 636 million dollars. Chairman Esch told the House the sum is a war loss but necessary to prevent transportation collapse for troops overseas. He cited total appropriations near 1.9 billion, with about 1.25 billion as investments in road improvements that will be repaid.
Notice to voters of Butts County states that Walter S White denies withdrawing from the Tax Collector race and urges votes and support as he remains in the contest.
Mrs J S Edwards returns from Statesboro to Indian Springs while Mrs Carrie Lawson Thomas visits Forsyth and Mrs L P Clay with daughter Elizabeth from Philadelphia. The town faces widespread influenza with many sick in each household and good Samaritans delivering milk soup and cheer. Florence Nightingale figure Miss Clifford Edwards aids the sick. Church services canceled. next Sunday at 3 pm preaching by Dr Robert Van Veventer. Wright Watkins family welcomes 10 pound Valentine birth of Richard Wright Watkins Jr.
Rev. W H Arnold died at his Indian Springs home on February 15 after months of illness. Born March 30 1849 in Walton county he married Francis Winburn in 1884. Surviving are his widow five children six grandchildren two sisters and a brother in law. Funeral held in Atlanta with interment at North View Cemetery. He served all stations of life and prayed for all.
W. J. Weaver has moved to Jackson and represents Smith Bros Concord Nursery Co for five years. The ad urges readers to buy from him as a helpful fruit tree agent serving the area.
An old advertisement promotes Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup from CARMICHAEL DRUG & BOOK CO. The ad highlights relief for coughs using cherry bark formula and emphasizes a pharmacy storefront.
Dr George K Breisford of Dayton Ohio now at the Hotel McAlpin in New York urges wearing a nightcap at night to prevent catching the flu. He says going out in winter without a hat and sleeping with no head covering with windows open increases risk, per the New York Times.
A reader describes severe eczema and insists salves fail as the root cause lies in the blood. The advertisement touts S. S. S. as the only effective treatment that cleanses the blood. Free medical advice offered by the Medical Director at 48 Swift Building, Atlanta, Ga.
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