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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
5
Fragmented reminiscences quote various figures labeled as the greatest ever known, interspersed with local social notices. The item lists names such as William Henry Black Samuel Moss and William Henry Leather and swivels to brief society news from Jackson and nearby towns, including travel, visits, parties, illnesses, and a death in Wilkes county.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults, urging contrast with counterfeit syrups and noting production by the California Fig Syrup Company. The item also lists multiple local notices including funeral attendance, guest visits, and residents' travel and medical updates.
The First Baptist Church schedules a sermon on The Baptism of Jesus at 11 a.m. on Sunday Jan 27 and a 7 p.m. sermon by Rev S R England. Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Young People’s Union at 2 p.m. Brother England preaches again Sunday night. The Methodist and Baptist churches unite Sunday evening to conserve fuel with a plan to have all churches join. Scouts are urged as Government Dispatch Bearers per President Wilson. Layman’s Meeting on Feb 6 includes programs on church needs and efficiency with lunch and an evening address by W O Ham. Progress-Argus ads noted.
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