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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
2
An old remedy advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative. It claims to train digestive organs to function naturally after a few days and notes the product has sold millions of bottles since 1892.
William Eugene Waits an 18 year old yard clerk for the Southern railroad was killed when a caboose he rode on was struck by a train near North Avenue about 8 15 pm He was thrown free and crushed between the caboose and a car He is the third family member to die in railroad incidents his brother Reese died in 1913 and an uncle in 1908 Funeral services will be held Saturday at Payne Memorial church with burial in West View cemetery He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs William Waits a sister Mrs G W Crawford and a brother Charles E Watts
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion. It claims a few tablets neutralize acidity to stop pain, sourness, belching, and distress with no waiting and at a low cost.
A relative of Mrs. George S. Hanes formerly of Jackson now of Atlanta and friends mourn the young man's death in a somber notice.
Urge cooperation with enumerators to ensure every person is counted. Officials stress timely participation in the census to create a complete and accurate county and community profile.
At Friday night meeting the Jackson Fire Department reorganized fully, electing W. E. Merck president H. W. Turner chief A R Conner first assistant chief W H Dodson second assistant chief J D Jones secretary treasurer A by law committee was formed and monthly meetings set for the first Tuesday. New active members include Howard O'Neal Fletcher Duke B G McBride W S White W C Stodghill Warren Furlow C C Jinks J L Fletcher L B Thompson.
An advertisement touts aluminum cookware priced at 1.79 with claims of longevity and better cooking. In Flovilla the 1920 city elections elected five councilmen W D Hencely R T Smith W A Dozier A B Smith Ss L Thompson, with F C Maddux continuing as mayor through January 1921.
Hastings' Seeds offers a free 1920 seed catalog with 100 illustrated pages and a bright cover. The mail order seed company cites 500000 customers and claims South adapted varieties, quality, and low prices, inviting readers to request a free copy from H G Hastings Co in Atlanta Georgia.
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