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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
8
Walter S White announces his bid for tax collector becoming the ninth entry for the office. He is a well known county youth and son of Judge G W White of Worthville, with many friends predicting he will be a strong contender and qualified to serve faithfully.
Judge J H Ham announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Ordinary judge of the county. He has served twenty years since 1901, elected to succeed the late Jas F Carmichael and re elected each term. Citizens praise his fidelity and zeal and expect strong support with little anticipated opposition.
A Jackson resident reports backache headaches and dizziness caused by kidney issues. After trying remedies with no relief, Doan's Kidney Pills provided great relief and she recommends them, noting price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the product.
The Association of Georgia Fairs meeting in Macon on February 18 is postponed to February 25 and 26 due to a conflict with the American Association of Fairs and Expositions in Chicago. The Butts County Fair Association is a member.
Hon S J Foster, clerk of Butts superior court, announces he seeks to succeed himself. He has held the post since 1911 and is described as popular and efficient. He is expected to face no opposition and has been endorsed by the grand jury. Friends and voters are urged to support this popular official.
Medical ad describes catarrh as a local disease best treated internally. Claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood to mucous surfaces, touts physician approval, tonics and purifiers, and offers testimonials and availability from F. J. Cheney & Co and Toledo, Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Etheridge, Smith & Co reports doctors advise aluminum as a healthier saner option with no poisonous substitutes. It is cheaper in the long run at $1.79 as of February 2.
Mr G E Rice joins American Limestone Association to aid Butts County farmers. Based in Jackson, he will educate on soil improvement, lime use, and nitrate materials to boost yields. He plans group meetings and will tour the county, with Saturday town presence and mail access at 301 Healy Building, Atlanta.
Advertisement style note urging readers to sell peas to Settle and Robison. Mentions a cold remedy Dr King s New Discovery and promotes its use for colds coughs croup and flu like symptoms. States price 1 20 per bottle and availability at druggists.
An ad style notice promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as prompt and effective for digestive and bowel issues. It claims to cleanse the system, prevent torpid liver and unhealthy effects, and restore normal well being for women and others seeking relief.
Forty two counties in Atlanta seek part of a $100,000 state education aid to upgrade high school work. Applications follow 1919 legislation by M L Brittain to distribute funds to qualifying high schools and consolidated elementary schools with preference to counties lacking an A grade four year high school under the Southern Association. The list includes Bacon, Berrien, Bryan, Calhoun, Camden, Campbell, Candler, Catoosa, Charlton, Cherokee, Clay, Clinch, Columbia, Cook, Crawford, Dawson, Dooly, Douglas, Effingham, Evans, Fayette, Franklin, Grady, Haralson, Jasper, Jones, Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, Marion, McIntosh, Miller, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Rabun, Schley, Screven, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Telfair, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler, White and Wilcox.
Mr. T. J. Britt declares his bid for tax collector in this issue. He outlines his claims in verse and notes his months of service with the Butts county road force. A Pepperton resident, Britt expects broad county support.
A brief advertisement urges buyers to skip enamelware and choose Twenty Year Guarantee Aluminum Quality Brand priced at $1.79, dated February 2. The offer emphasizes long lasting construction and value over competing enamelware options.
Readers in Columbus Augusta Atlanta and Savannah report relief from nervous weakness backaches and menopausal symptoms after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. They credit improved health energy and strength and recommend it to others. The ad notes the formula is not a secret and lists ingredients on the wrapper.
In Butts County H. M. Vaughn administrator of H. M. Vaughn deceased petitions the court claiming full administration. He cites discharge and letters of dismission to be granted on the first Monday in February 1920, after requiring all kin and creditors to show cause. J. H. Ham, Ordinary.
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