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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1918

Page

3

Fuel permits now necessary for coal purchases

The fuel board announces coal sales require a signed declaration and weekly reporting. Purchasers may buy only half a ton at a time and must show no coal on hand. forms are provided, with questions on past usage, current stock, heating setup, and rooms.

Fuel Board L. G. Hardman Butts County Federal Fuel Committee Federal Fuel Administrator H. J. Quinn United States Fuel Administration Georgia

Crop Output Falls Short Across the West

The report notes crops in the western region were 15 to 20 percent below the average, signaling broader agricultural stress and potential price implications for farmers and markets.

To Cure a Cold in One Day Advertisement

A vintage ad copy touts Grove's Chill Cure with laxative Bromo Quinine promising a single day cure. It claims relief from headachy cold symptoms and offers a refund if it fails to cure. The copy concludes with a definition prompt for a true gentleman, asking for a better one.

Grove

Fireproof Treatment for Airplane Fabrics Developed

Experiments in a private plant have already produced a comparatively successful fireproof solution for treating airplane fabrics and may lead to practical use in the near future.

All Industries Ordered to Close Five Days in Coal Moratorium

Washington reports Fuel Administrator Garfield issued a drastic five day shutdown of most manufacturing east of the Mississippi and in Minnesota and Louisiana to curb coal shortages. Over the next ten weeks Mondays and holidays become closed days while some stores may stay open during the five day period. Garfield aims to save 30 million tons of coal.

Garfield

Freezone promises instant relief and removal of corns

A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cheap remedy for corns and calluses. A quarter ounce cures hard and soft corns with no inflammation, letting the corn lift out root and all. It claims minimal irritation and suits wearers of high heels.

Cincinnati

Classifieds fragment with milk buy and rentals

WANTED FIFTY HUNDRED GALLONS sweet milk per day paid forty cents per gallon for Macon delivery with 5 per cent butter fat or better. MACON CREAMERY MACON GA. WANTED TO BUY GOOD SECOND HAND automobile. WILL SELL OR SWAP TWO OR three milk cows. FOR RENT five and eight room houses near depot.

Macon Macon Creamery R. F. Welch Stodghill, Crawford & Co J. T. Moore

Lost items and company notes in brief record

Lost black short weighing about 75 or 85 pounds and a brown kid glove for the right hand. notices to contact Stodghill Crawford & Co and Progress-Argus office for reward. Pastry manufacture in France largely suppressed except Sundays and holidays. Atlanta Trust Company shareholders met last Wednesday. F. S. Etheridge re elected president. company paid a 3 percent semi annual dividend.

Black Short Stodghill, Crawford & Co Court Square Argus Office France Atlanta Trust Company F. S. Etheridge

Notice of Discharge Hearing in J. B. Quartermus Bankruptcy

In the Western District of Georgia the bankrupt J. B. Quartermus seeks discharge from debts provable in bankruptcy. The hearing before Judge Emory Speer is set for February 13, 1918 at 10 a.m. in Macon Court House. Creditors must appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted.

J. B. Quartermus Macon Georgia L.M. Erwin Irene Elkins

Card of Thanks for John A CarMichael Burial

Mrs Eunice C Agnew of Atlanta thanks friends and relatives in Jackson and vicinity for kindness shown at the burial of her father John A CarMichael on Tuesday the 8th inst Progress Argus want ads bring results.

Eunice C. Agnew Atlanta Jackson John A Carmichael

GROVHS Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Malaria Relief

Old Standard general strengthening tonic GROVH'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60¢.

Grovh

War service clubs pledge 800000 members nationwide

Boys and girls clubs in northern and western states pledge for war service in gardening canning poultry raising and other emergency enterprises. The program has more than 800 000 members supporting civilian effort.

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