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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1918

Page

4

Installation at Methodist Church by Women Missionary Society

Sunday evening service at the Methodist church saw a full installation of Wo mans Missionary Society officers by Rev. S. R. England. Newly installed officers include President Mrs. Jack Currie and 1st Vice President Mrs. J. B. Sett le among others, with Leila B. Matthews supervising study and publicity and Emma Mallet heading social service. The department’s outlook is described as bright.

Methodist Church Womans Missionary Society S. R. England Jack Currie J. B. Set Leila B. Matthews Emma Mallet Ralph C. Settle J. W. Crum Bryant Thompson

A Texas Wonder Cure for Kidney and Bladder Ailments

An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, dissolving gravel and rheumatic pains, claiming cures for men and women. It promises two months of treatment per bottle and offers testimonials upon request, with Dr. E W Hall listed in St. Louis and druggists as sellers.

Texas Wonder E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

Card of Thanks from Yancey family

The Yancey family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement. W. T. Yancey and Children.

W. T. Yancey

Crime Drops in Gear City as Cold Weather Keeps Inmates Quiet

Officials report a decline in crime in Gear City, attributing the drop to frigid temperatures that deter loitering and reduce jail crowding. Police note fewer incidents citywide.

Lin

Danderine Ad Promises Beautiful Hair Growth

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming rapid dandruff removal and hair regrowth within weeks. It describes hair as light, fluffy, and lustrous after use, and urges readers to buy a small bottle from drug stores to achieve abundant, soft hair.

Knowlton Advt

Masons Postpone Oyster Supper Again to January 21

The St Johns lodge of Masons defers the oyster supper to January 21. The event, moved from Monday night due to feather and other causes, will be at A R Conner's new Second street restaurant.

Masons St. Johns Lodge of Masons

Cows Slain Over Rabies Spread Among Stock

Several cows in the area succumbed to hydrophobia with two valuable cows belonging to Mr J M Ball killed. Emma line Lummus, colored, also lost a cow. likely bites from an infected doe spread the disease though the source remains untraced.

J. M. Ball Emmaline Lummus

We Pay The Freight On Hides Advertisement

We seek horse and mule hides at 4.00 each and cattle hides paid by size and take-off. Tallow offered at 121 1 2 cents per pound. References Atlanta National Bank.

Atlanta National Bank

Price increases and local ads in Georgia newspapers

The Jackson Argus raises its price to 1.50, with many weekly papers following the rate. An ad from The Owl Pharmacy promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and croup, citing a Bearsville, West Virginia reader’s report of a child recovering by morning.

Jackson Argus Croup M. T. Davis Bearsville W. Va Foley’s Owl Pharmacy Ady

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Health

Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claimed to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system. Marketed for adults and children with a 60 cent price.

Grove

All Traces of Scrofula Eradicated from the System

An advertisement for S. S. S. blood remedy claims to remove scrofula without minerals. It warns against mercury and mineral mixtures and asserts the product is plant based, offered by Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Ga, with medical advice available.

Swift Specific Co Dept Atlanta, Ga

Local YMHA Fund Drive Totals Reported by Districts

Funds listed by W C Ham and others across Towaliga and Buttrill districts total hundreds of dollars. District chairs include C B Sims and J W Mangham with numerous contributors listed by name and amount, including Barkley Bros, S H Thornton, J M Currie and many others.

Wm. H. Barnes Barkley Bros Avon Gaston J. M. Gaston J. T. Goodman H. F. Gilmore S. O. Ham C. M. Kimbell S. B. Kinard G. H. Kimbell J. L. Lyons W. H. Mallet R. E. Evans C. B. Sims J. W. Mangham L. P. Weaver W. B. McClendon WJ. McClendon J. E. Hale W. P. Elliott J. H. Ezelle J. W. Fletcher L. V. Collins J. T. Cochran W. F. Huddleston Miss M. J. Foster T. P. Bell John OQ. Miniter Gordon Thompson B. L. Kinard W. T. Kinard J. B. McKinley W. J. Kinard J. H. Patrick J. C. McClendon

Farm Loan Offer On Lands With Reasonable Rate

Advertisement style notice offering a loan of 160 606.60 dollars on farm lands at a reasonable interest rate. Encourages contacting the lender before borrowing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE First National Bank OF Jackson U. S U.S. Treasurer First National First National Bank of Jackson, Ga J. H. Carmichael J. B. Carmichael G. E. Mallet C. T. Beauchamp W. K. Wilson Gladys Kimbell J. H. McKibben T. A. Nutt P. Nichols F. M. Maddox Geo. F. Etheridge L. C. Benton Geo. E. Mallet W. M. Hammond Ja C. Jones Tle W. W. Jamerson Verna Wright R. S. Brown Julia B. Copeland Texas A. R. Conner Second Street Fletcher Atlanta Hide & Tallow CO Peters ST W. C. Ham Buttrill W. E. Watkins H.M. Fletcher Jackson J. Threatt Moore Crum Building Jackson Georgia Co. L. Redman Attorney AT Law Carter-Warthen Building the Farmers Co-Operative Fire Insurance Company J. H. Pope Jackson, Georgia Argus
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