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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
6
In Butts County a proposed County Educational Athletic Meet would run in spring with events in debating music and athletics for two classes gram mar school and high school pupils. Merchants would sponsor premiums and medals as schools unite to encourage physical and mental development.
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a cure for cold symptoms in one day. It claims to stop cough and headache and to refund money if it fails, with BH. W. GROWL'S signature on each box.
An advertisement announces that Jackson garages will close on Sundays beginning January 13. Gasoline for Sunday use must be bought Saturday as no sales will occur on Sunday. The move aims to provide clerks and mechanics a day of rest and will not hardship car owners.
The Progress Argus reports Fincherville news with a quiet holiday wrap up. Farmers begin the new year picking cotton after Christmas weather halted harvest. Local school in session and doing well. Prof. Hayes and Miss Hayes visited, others traveled for study and visits with friends. Weather cold, business dull, more favorable conditions hoped soon.
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