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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
8
Jackson Georgia July 8 1919 County Agent J H Blackwell writes to the editor praising peach culture as vital for Butts county amid the cotton boll weevil threat. He urges diversification and notes the need to reduce reliance on cotton.
Frank argues that climate and soils in Butts County favor peach culture and highlights the superior fruit from S. J. Smith and T. W. Nelson. He notes Georgia’s peach regions, stresses the need for careful orchard management, and warns that neglect would ruin any peach planting.
J H Blackwell county agent urges careful peach orchard management alongside cotton, noting peaches require less per acre labor and can be marketable with quality packing. He commends local growers including Mr Etheridge and offers ongoing county assistance to develop a robust peach industry in the county.
Henry A. McMichael of Jackson is set to return as the Fifth Division he served with departs Germany on July 4. McMichael belonged to Co. B 9th Field Signal Battalion and spent several months with the Army of Occupation.
An advertisement touts Freezone a tiny bottle sold cheaply at drug stores. It promises painless removal of corns and calluses from toes and the soles, leaving pink healthy skin without soreness or irritation.
A small fire started in the Liberty theater Tuesday afternoon at about 4 o clock when a film caught fire. The fire department arrived quickly but extinguishers sufficed to quell the blaze before hoses were used. Damage was slight.
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is a specially prepared Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates. Very pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
The State College of Agriculture at Athens will hold a sale of young boars on August 7 in the Animal Husbandry building featuring ten head each of Poland China Duroc Jersey Hampshire and Berkshire breeds. The pigs are registered cholera immune and were bred by leading state herds for small farmers and tenants to buy a purebred boar at an affordable price. Colonel F H Hulick will cry the sale with J E Hite performing a judging demonstration in the morning.
J W Fletcher writes from Jackson Georgia endorsing peach culture in Butts County. He notes red hills soil suits crops, Georgia Belles peaches, trees living 30 years and producing, and praises peach culture as protective against boll weevils and land improvement. Good Roads Mean Good Business.
Davis Kinard of Lyons Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable kidney remedy after suffering urinary trouble. He reports relief after using the product in 1915 and again in 1918, praising its effectiveness. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY advert.
Mrs Joseph Babana of Mercer Pennsylvania reports the birth of a baby girl with six teeth four upper and two lower in the newborn’s mouth. The unusual feature prompted interest in local medical notes and family records.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local treatments as the disease originates in the bloodstream. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and works through the blood to correct mucous surface conditions. Endorsed by physicians, it combines tonics and blood purifiers and includes testimonials available on request.
A fine specimen of Himalaya berries grown at the home of Mr. J. M Ball was shown during the week at this office. The vine is large and is said to hold several gallons of berries with a delightful flavor, in demand for canning and preserving.
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