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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
3
The article explains how the U S government locates the center of population every decade. Since 1790 it has moved roughly ten miles west every ten years, reaching Ohio by 1860 and currently crossing Indiana, a total westward shift about 600 miles in 130 years.
Georgia ranks sixth in total crop value for 1917 and 1918 amid boll weevil pressure and bad weather, with Texas leading, Iowa and Illinois next, North Carolina fourth, Kansas fifth, and Georgia just behind.
Hastings' 1920 Seed Catalogue is featured free to southern gardeners with over one million packets of easy to grow flowers. Ad claims the booklet covers garden and farm info, plus a mix of crop data for multiple states. The message promotes no obligation to buy and invites requests by mail.
Advertisements claim Foley's Honey and Tar soothes raw inflamed surfaces of the throat without opiates and costs more to make than imitators. Testimonials from Mrs. W. H. Thornton and Geo. P. Randall praise its relief for croup tickling throat and coughing. Carmichael Drug and Book Company notes fair price concerns as profiteers hike prices.
January 8 1920 notice from J O Gaston County Commissioner states all vehicle owners with 1919 tags may operate until March 1 1920 and those without tags must park. Section 21 mandates arrest and prosecution of unregistered owners. McClendon directs strict enforcement in Butts county.
The ad states rheumatism is a blood infection caused by a germ in the blood and claims S S S is a cure used for over fifty years. It invites readers to write Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia for treatment guidance and testimonials to support the claim.
The South should balance its horse and mule stock with workload. More animals aren’t needed unless each can perform more work. Idle stock wastes money, and better cropping or diversified farming could keep work stock busier. State politics mention remains trivial in the gubernatorial race.
City council pledges solid backing from good citizens and urges support for administration to advance the community. Citizens are urged to cooperate with the council to achieve the best results.
Advertisement claims instant relief for indigestion and dyspepsia with two tablets of Pape's Diapepsin. The product neutralizes stomach acid, relieves pain and belching, and is described as harmless and inexpensive at drug stores.
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