This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
2
The Official Organ of Butts County and Jackson notes a Prohibition trend among Hearst papers. It claims nationwide drying up of liquor and warns that if Progressives unite with Republicans, Democrats face a tough campaign in the year.
The Jackson city government begins with united support as Mayor Watkins and Council pledge a clean progressive administration. Citizens are urged to cooperate to keep the city moving forward. Also notes include costly battleships at 18 million dollars each and the liquidation of The First National Bank of Forsyth.
Dr. Hardman declares candidacy for governor while Harris and Herdman, both prohibitionists, remain unanimously supportive of his bid.
The Americas Times-Recorder city editor died, leaving an estate valued at 18000 dollars. The Savannah Press notes that a newspaper man can save money, while Griffin News suggests Furlow did not amass wealth in newspapers and may have invested his savings prudently.
The Jackson Progress-Argus begins its forty-fourth year with an issue praised as a model Georgia weekly. Doyle Jones, editor, is lauded for producing an excellent paper, noted as one of the best in the state by Monticello News and Forsyth Advertiser.
A collage of jokey anecdotes shows men testing outcomes by trying improbable acts. Examples include matches to check fuel, inspecting animals for affection, outracing trains, and other risky tests. The items end with a cynical note about candidates expecting office but not winning.
A Progressive Farmer proposal outlines seven remedies to curb usury harming the poor. Encourage thrift education. urge banks to offer legal-rate loans. treat banks as public services with regulation. enact and enforce strict anti usury laws. repeal crop liens or cap time-price advances at 1 percent monthly. create a national rural credit system aligned with Europe. establish personal and short term credit via credit unions co operatives savings banks and similar agencies.
A nostalgic ad urges parents to give California Syrup of Figs to children with signs of stomach liver or bowel discomfort. It promises gentle, overnight relief without griping and notes a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages. The copy warns against counterfeit products.
The Busy Corner offers new styles in ladies Muslim underwear in a special sale. Shoppers can find updated colors and sizes at the store location.
Many suffer lame muscles and stiff joints from blood impurities. Improvement depends on purifying blood and building strength. Cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion acts as a natural blood maker and nourishing tonic to expel impurities. Thousands find relief daily despite other options.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.