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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
8
Mr. William B. E. Denny of Springfield Ohio writes that after taking three bottles of Peruna he can eat again and sleep soundly. He says catarrh troubled his head nose throat and stomach for years and now he recommends Peruna to others as a remedy, with an option for Peruna Tablets for those who object to liquids.
A Friday meeting between Superintendent W. E. Merck of the Jackson plants and Central Georgia Power's Manager McGraw led to some plants re opening. Grist mills and H F Gilmore’s plant resumed power while the feed mill and buggy factory remained without current. Rain hopeful but insufficient to fully raise the water supply. Macon steam plant secured coal and allowed Jackson manufacturing plants to operate again.
A 10 cent box promises overnight stomach and liver cleansing. The ad targets men and women with headaches coated tongue bad taste dizziness and upset bowels urging Cascarets to purge sour undigested food and toxins. It notes children enjoy the candy flavor and claims no gagging.
The government regulates flour milling from December 26 requiring mills to convert 264 pounds of wheat into 196 pounds of flour. Of this 26 percent goes to bran and shorts, leaving 196 pounds to form two grades: 100 percent flour and 95 percent flour. The 95 percent grade is higher as 5 percent of low grade flour is removed. The aim is to save 16 to 20 million bushels for consumers and stabilize prices, though dealers warn mill-to-mill differences in handling may persist.
An old ad invites readers to send 5 cents and a name to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Pills via The Owl Pharmacy.
Waco Texas December 29 plans are on foot to build a large rabbit meat packing plant to slaughter and freeze rabbits for export to England and other European countries. The scheme mirrors Australia where about 36 million rabbits are exported annually to England. with wolves and coyotes removed in West Texas rabbits have multiplied, threatening to become a major pest.
Vigorous campaigns are under way in several states to raise wood usage for fuel as a substitute for coal. In Virginia convict labor is used to supply wood for fuel.
An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming quick relief for weak or inactive kidneys. It asserts kidneys filter waste, links renal issues to back pain and rheumatism, diabetes or Bright's disease, and urges immediate action with testimonials from users including Al A Godfrey of Forest Grove Oregon.
Atlanta January 10 The State Department of Agriculture urges farmers to plant spring oats to offset expected grain shortages. Commissioner J J Brown says Georgia’s grain acreage will be far below needs and recommends liberal fertilizer use and sowing oats. He also notes following oats with cow peas can yield two crops per year.
G W Harden of 513 Main St, Macon Georgia credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing years of backache and kidney trouble following frequent pain and rheumatism. He bought five boxes at DeWitt McCrary's Drug Store and later endorsed the remedy again after two years. Price 60 cents at druggists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adv
Mr. W. M. Patrick died Sunday afternoon at his home on Judge H M Fletcher's plantation at 2 o'clock from uremic poisoning and other causes. He left a wife and six sons Roy Douglas Fred Edwin Carl Tom Patrick, a daughter Mrs Paul Thaxton, three brothers C B Patrick Homer Patrick Rose Patrick, a half brother D L Patrick of Spalding county, a half sister Mrs T R Nutt of Griffin. Funeral at Union church in Spalding county Monday at 2 30 with Rev I G Walker officiating.
Local druggists report a sharp drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains favor. They guarantee it, claim it is safe and effective, and offer refunds if it fails to relieve liver sluggishness and constipation. The remedy is described as pleasant tasting and vegetable based, with no next day gripe.
Secretary McAdoo announced 362,941 insurance policies aggregating 3 105 776 500 dollars and averaging 8 557 per policy have been taken out by American soldiers and sailors under the war insurance law. February 12 is the final day for government applications.
Tuesday January 29 is return day in Butts superior court. No official word yet, but February term may see little business and could be postponed if fuel conditions do not improve.
A dated medical sales pitch promises a trial bottle of Ziron with refund if no benefit. The copy urges readers to buy at a druggist and follow label directions to test the product, with a money back guarantee for the first bottle only.
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