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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
8
An advertisement urges buyers to look for Bayer on genuine Aspirin packaging and tablets. It notes aspirin's safety proven for twenty one years and lists uses from colds to neuralgia. Tiny twelve tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
Tax reports to the treasury department reveal yearly $7.8 billion in spending on candy tobacco soft drinks jewelry and moving pictures in major cities. The data suggest a national shift toward prosperity and renewed demand for small indulgences.
Notice of a 1921 bill to amend Butts County government to form a three member board of county commissioners elected in 1922 and taking office after current term. Dated July 6 1921 by Senator J H Mills. SHERIFF'S SALE notices taxes 1920 Butts County. Land in Jackson on Lyons Street seized to satisfy 1920 state and county taxes. Walter S White liable. tenant warned. W D Pope Sheriff.
The annual teacher examination will be held on July 29 and 20. The renewing courses for certificates include manuals and texts with prices and the Southern School Book Depository address in Atlanta. Completion of three six week summer courses renews certificates for three years. Van Fletcher, Supt. Butts County Schools.
In Jersey City Jack Dempsey defeated Georges Carpentier by knockout in the fourth round to defend the world heavyweight title. The bout drew about 91 000 spectators and grossed over 1.6 million dollars with significant tax receipts and profits noted for New Jersey and federal authorities.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Stroud receive condolences from many friends after the death of their infant, which occurred July 1.
City officers J. T. McMichael W. F. Lavender and W. D. Pope raided the house of Tush Gaston on Cemetery Street Sunday night finding about a gallon of liquor and wine. Gaston was jailed then released on bond after investigators linked him to a long running illicit liquor operation.
A vintage ad promises $100 for an incurable case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Medicine claimed to act through the bloodstream on mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for more than forty years at 5 cents. Testimonials are free. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is listed.
Former president William Howard Taft is appointed to head the Supreme Court succeeding Chief Justice White. Senate confirmation was 60 to 4 after an executive session, with opposition from Borah Johnson and La Follette Watson. Taft expressed gratitude and said he may resign his Yale federal constitutional law professorship.
The piece notes the writer holds the presidency of the League to Enforce Peace and serves as an occasional editor on the Public Ledger staff in Philadelphia.
Brantford Ontario owned by T A Barron, Bella Pontiac, the world’s record cow, posted strong yearly totals. The Holstein Friesian Association test official James Wilson released figures for the year ending June 18 showing milk 27017 pounds fat 1259 pounds and butter 1573.75 pounds, far surpassing prior records.
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