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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

4

Taxable Values Show Increase Across County Digests

An overall tax digest shows a rise of 179 632 in white property returns from the prior year, with Dublin district up 4 007 and Jackson district up 100 048. Total gains including colored properties to be consolidated later approach 200 000, and at the current rate will add about five thousand dollars to the county treasury. District gains include Buttrill Coody Dublin Indian Springs Tron Springs Jackson Towaliga Worthville.

Dublin Jackson Buttrill , Coody Indian Springs Tron Springs Jackson Towaliga Worthville

Prevent Hog Cholera with B A Thomas Hog Powder

The advertisement proclaims a 95 percent cure rate for hog cholera and urges regular dosing twice weekly. It claims minimal risk and promises a money back guarantee if results are not achieved, with Carmichael Hardware Co. as dealers.

B. A. Thomas Carmichael Hardware Co. Dealers

Col H H Dean Withdraws From U S Senate Race

Gainesville candidate Col. H. H. Dean retires from the U.S. Senate race due to ill health after a June 29 Gainesville debate with William Schley Howard. He could not attend a scheduled July 6 joint discussion in Atlanta.

Col H. H. Dean Gainesville United States Senate Col. Dean William Schley Howard Col. Howard Atlanta

Electric Button On Toes Corn Remedy Ad

An advertisement extols Freezone as a quick corn treatment. Pressing a button causes a shock to the toe nerves or stepping into a drugstore for Freezone. A few drops remove hard or soft corns and calluses with minimal pain and no inflamed skin.

Mrs J M McClure Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs. J M McClure 68 died at her daughter’s home following a long illness. She was a native of the county, longtime Macedonia church member, and beloved by many. Survived by two sons H G McClure and Will McClure and three daughters Mrs W H Singley Mrs Will Smith and Mrs John Singley. Funeral at Macedonia church Sunday at 2 with Rev S R England officiating. Interment in church cemetery.

J. M. Mc Clure W. H. Singley McClure Giles H. G. McClure Butts County Will McClure Buchanan Will Smith John Singley Idaho Falls Idaho Macedonia Church

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim

Medical ad claims quick cure for piles in six to fourteen days. It promises refunds if treatment fails and mentions general remedies like cleansing and rest. The text is promotional with vague product references and no verifiable details.

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Jackson Testimony

Jackson residents report relief from kidney pain and backache with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. J. H. Smith of E Third Street recounts severe kidney trouble three years ago, with back pain and visual disturbances, and credits Doan's with complete recovery after using the product bought at Carmichael Drug and Book Co. Adv. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.

Doan Jackson Doan’s America Bright’s J. H. Smith E. 3Rd St Carmichael Drug and Book Co

Field Peas Adopted for Army Ration in Atlanta

Atlanta July 11 Field peas from the South are now part of the U S army ration. Senator Hoke Smith pushed the change at the request of the Georgia Department of Agriculture Bureau of Markets. The army authorized field peas as a substitute for navy beans with equivalent protein and energy values.

Atlanta United States Army United States Hoke Smith Bureau of Markets Georgia Department of Agriculture Army Navy

Nalley Delivers War Savings Address in Flovilla

Col Lawton Nalley of Atlanta spoke at a Flovilla war savings stamps rally held June 28 in the schoolhouse. He urged patriotism, urged stamp purchases to arm local soldiers, and noted Butts county boys are in the trenches. Nalley was reassigned from Jackson to Flovilla by the state committee.

Lawton Nalley Atlanta Flovilla Atlanta Journal Col Nalley Butts County Jackson

Old Home County Ties Recalled by Confederate Vet

Mr. A. H. Lewis of Winkler Texas a former citizen of Butts county remembers the old county and renews his subscription saying he and his wife love to hear from the old home.

Old Home County A. H. Lewis Winkler Texas Butts County Tion

Indiana Woman Finds Relief From Kidney Pills

Mrs Thos H Davis of Montgomery Indiana writes she endured months of bladder trouble before Foley Kidney Pills. After starting use she found relief from the first two bottles and says eight bottles cured her. Many similar letters praise relief from kidney trouble backache rheumatism and stiff joints from Carmichael Drug and Book Co.

Indiana Thos. H. Davis Montgomery Ind Foley Carmichael Drug Do. Adv

Smileage Coupons Boost Camp Theaters Aboard

Uncle Sam expects 3.5 million dollars in first year theater business at training camps under the Commission on Training Camp Activities if soldiers are supplied with tickets via Smileage Books. To date, 355000 dollars in Smileage coupons have been redeemed.

Uncle Sam Commission

Blood Purifier Ad from a Drugstore Trade Page

An advertisement urges readers in good health to monitor impure blood and sluggish circulation. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier and strengthener sold by druggists, with free information offered by Swift Specific Co in Atlanta.

S. S Swift Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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Col. H. H. Dean U. S Senate Faeles Paige Detroit Motor Car Company Detroit, Michigan V.A. Kimbell & CO Ackson, GA John M. M’clure Col. Nalley
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