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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
7
A 200 year old prophecy allegedly written in 1701 by a monk and found in Vihmar Denmark reports Europe facing a terrible punishment when the papal seat is vacant. It predicts seven nations unite against a bird with twin heads, war chariots, fire dragons, three years five months of famine and destruction.
An old circular claims catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and can be cured only by a constitutional remedy. It asserts Mail's Catarrh Cure acts through mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any untreatable case, with circulars free from Te Sickey & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A reader’s prophecy ties global conflict to harvest cycles and nature, predicting bread control, sea predation, and war peaking as cherry trees bloom thrice. It identifies Prussia with a bird of two heads and the German Kaiser by a deformity, forecasting peace around Christmas after a forty two month war ending next February.
W A Dozier formerly of Macon now in the gas and flame battalion has been detailed to the engineer officers training camp at Camp Lee Virginia. An expert chemist he enlisted as a private but is headed for a commission in the engineers after orderly assignment by his commander. Dozier once led Flovilla Red Cross work and chaired the Flovilla auxiliary. his promotion pleases his Butts county friends.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a quick method to cleanse hair and boost beauty. It claims the product removes dust and oil, adds wave and softness, prevents dandruff and itching, and strengthens roots for longer, fuller locks.
Stockholders in several banks enjoy strong earnings tests with notable gains. Valdosta bank reports a 137 percent dividend for the past year, signaling robust profitability across financial institutions.
Louis Buckner of Somerset Virginia says he felt run down with back pains but improved after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad touts backache rheumatic pains and sleep disturbances relieving quickly with this time tested remedy from The Owl Pharmacy. Meanwhile the political scene remains dull with little voter interest until warmer weather stirs activity.
Mrs. C. E. Carter age 82 died Saturday night at 7 at her brother N N Maddox home in High Falls after two weeks of serious illness. A native of Butts county she lived in Concord and was a member of the First Baptist church. Survived by brother N N Maddox and sister Mrs. Fannie Johnson. Funeral at First Baptist Concord Monday at 1 pm, Rev Jenkins officiating, interment in Concord cemetery.
Three weeks of lagrippe in January slow the system with aches fever chills and fatigue. Mrs Lizzie Tyles of Henderson Kentucky reports her daughter recovered after Foley's Honey and Tar. The Owl Pharmacy advertises the remedy. A definition of a gentleman follows emphasizing inner virtue fairness and quiet self assurance.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It promises liver benefits, malaria relief, blood enrichment, and overall system strengthening, priced at 60 cents.
Mr. R. L. Grant on route 4 from Jackson and Mr. J. O. Minter on route 6 faced a tornado that overturned their mail carts and horses Friday afternoon. Both carriers and their horses escaped injury, though the fright was severe.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60c size.
Boys and girls clubs in northern and western states pledged for war service in gardening canning poultry raising and other emergency enterprises have more than 800 000 members.
The winter of 1916 17 proved disastrous for western range stockmen with lamb crops 15 to 20 percent below average and calf crops well below normal.
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