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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
3
Editor J Doyle Jones notes a satirical jab on Kaiser grievances and urges local boosters to promote Jackson, Butts County, Ga, with pride rather than loud noise. Official organ details appear alongside mailing and subscription info for the Jackson publication.
The newspaper sets a five dollar cash rate for county officer announcements and political cards with no deviation. Ads follow regular rates. no libelous content printed. The paper pledges fairness, impartiality, and no favoritism amidst early primaries and many Georgia candidates.
Gypsy Smith appears to be preparing moves in Macon as leaders consider removing the capital. The effort signals a push toward reform and possible governance changes in the area.
The government will work with state authorities to enforce the prohibition law making the illicit liquor trade harder for bootleggers and “blind tigers.”
A recall election in Atlanta serves as a rebuke to a crowd of soreheads and fanatics. The piece notes that communities always harbor enough soreheads to stir up trouble and create deviling mischief.
The Savannah Press notes Judge Speer will levy $1000 penalties on moonshiners in the future. It suggests operators may recoup profits in dry Georgia and should be able to pay the fine after May 1 if not molested.
A Jacksonville bank ran a page ad in the city and added nearly 500 new savings depositors in one day. Yet many newspapers report banks still resist advertising amid the national thrift campaign urging people to save earnings.
Little Joe Brown remains a top card writer and exposes facts in the Stripling case. The piece laments politicians and boss control while noting city court abolitions in Butts Monroe and Jasper counties. It also highlights modest legislator pay and a Georgia weekly press veteran J A Fouche taking the Henry County Weekly.
Citizens urged to form a permanent organization and publish the premium list for January or February to boost the 1916 fair. The county fair is praised as educational and worthwhile, highlighting exhibits from agriculture, poultry, livestock, school work, and youth demonstrations, with past fairs seen as successful.
A public health note urges mothers not to endure aches in silence noting chronic illness. Scott’s Emulsion is advertised as strengthening blood, tissues, nerves and vigor with no alcohol, claimed to aid tired, languid or low spirited work. Scott and Bowne advertise from Claremont.
A call to support the Jackson Rifles, Jacksons military company of the Georgia National Guard, as national interest in military matters grows. The notice urges backing officers and men, boosting morale, and assisting in the upcoming inspection, stressing long community service and protection of life and property.
Promises a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Claims to work for men women and children with a two month treatment per bottle and a full cure in many cases. Dr. E W Hall address in St Louis noted with mail order option.
The Childs express gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown after their bereavement and wish blessings on their friends.
Tens of thousands of farmers and townsfolk halved their store bills last year despite poor crops and lower wages. The Hastings 1916 Seed Catalogue explains how home gardens cut expenses and offers garden and farm seeds of quality not sold by merchants. Free on request from H. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta, Ga.
G G Seguin and B F Grant have installed a new roller mill at the former Dr Wynn's mill and call on Butts county friends for patronage.
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