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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1918

Page

14

Farmers to Attend Summer Institute at A and M School

Butts county farmers and boys and girls club members will go to the three day summer institute at the Sixth District A. and M. School in Barnesville starting Tuesday. Programs cover soil and livestock, farming machinery, canning and conservation for girls, and work of boys corn and pig clubs with plant disease and marketing topics.

Butts County Farmers’ School Barnesville S. J. Smith Jackson C. A. Butner J. H. Blackwell

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens in Summer

Old and weak people gain strength to endure summer heat with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. The tonic purifies blood and boosts vitality, promising a noticeable energizing effect. The passage also mentions Georgia watermelons as a morale booster for troops in France.

Grove

Local Negro Man Jailed on Assault Battery Charge

Jim Weaver a negro man was arrested Monday night by deputy sheriff W F Lavender on a charge of assault and battery He is accused of shooting at John Lucile another negro on Sunday and was placed in jail.

Jim Weaver W. F. Lavender John Lucile

Freezone Corn Remedy Warns of Infection Risk

A Cincinnati authority cautions women who trim corns while wearing high heels, noting infection danger. The ad promotes freezone, a quarter-ounce drug available at drugstores, claiming it quickly relieves soreness and removes corns or calluses with drops applied to the affected area.

Cincinnati

Arrest Made In Burglary Case Involving Fletcher Smokehouse

Mann Maddox, described as a Negro man, was arrested on a burglary charge for allegedly robbing the smokehouse of Mr. J. L. Fletcher several weeks ago and placed in jail. The arrest follows reports of the crime occurring some time prior to apprehension.

J. L. Fletcher Mann Maddox Maddox

Georgia editors convene in Wrightsville for war focused meeting

The Georgia Weekly Press Association held its annual convention in Wrightsville over three days. Talks by outsiders were limited as editors discussed printing under war conditions and service to the country. Highlights included a barbecue at Idylwild and a Dublin picnic with civic hosts and social events.

Georgia Weekly Press Association Wrightsville L. G. Hardman A. J. Cobb Athens Court House Dublin

Farmers Enjoying Life After The Work Season

A farmer urges readers to take restful breaks after harvest, promoting leisure in woodlands with family, reading classic poets, and reconnecting with nature. He argues such moments strengthen marriage and affection, concluding with the sign-off Plow Handles.

Prevent Hog Cholera With B A Thomas Hog Powder

An advertisement claims 95 percent cures for hog cholera using B A Thomas Hog Powder. It urges simple dosing twice weekly and asserts that following directions prevents disease and saves costs, with a money back guarantee from Carmichael Hardware Co. dealers.

B. A. Thomas Carmichael Hardware Co. Dealers

Blood Purifier Prompt for Vitality Patent Remedy

An advertisement urges readers to combat sluggish blood with S. S. S. a vegetable blood medicine. It claims the formula revitalizes blood boosts vitality and wards off disease and offers free medical advice from the Swift Specific Co. Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Mary Elizabeth Dailey dies in Atlanta at 76

Mrs J M Ball and Mrs Sallie Ball of Jackson mourn the death of sister Mary Elizabeth Dailey. A McDonough resident, she died in Atlanta while visiting. Survived by son John P Bailey and four daughters, plus five sisters. Body to be taken to McDonough for funeral and interment. Carmichael’s Liver Pills ad follows.

J. M. Ball Sallie Ball Jackson Mary Elizabeth Dailey McDonough Sallie Dailey Carrie L. Dailey Capitol R. A.mcdonald D. W. Patterson Joe Pullin Griffin

President vetoes farm bill over 2.40 a bushel wheat price

Washington reports the president vetoed the 28 million dollar annual agricultural appropriation bill due to an amendment setting a minimum wheat price at 2.40 dollars per bushel. He warned such a raise would lift flour and consumer costs and affect allied economies, while praising farmers' patriotic role and recent bumper crops. The House is expected to pass a version without the price fix, keeping 2.20 dollars per bushel.

Congress Farmers of America Germany Canada House

Piles Cured Fast with PAZO OINTMENT Claims

Druggists advertise PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for piles within six to fourteen days. It asserts relief from itching bleeding or protruding piles and claims sleepers can rest after the first application with a price stated.

Price Ste

Alexius Commandery Plans Friday Night Business Meeting

The Knights Templar Alexius Commandery announces a Friday meeting at 8:30 PM devoted to business. Three applications for membership will be voted on, and full attendance is urged.

Alexius Commandery Knights Templar

Indiana Woman Finds Relief With Kidney Pills

Mrs. Thos. H. Davis of Montgomery Indiana reports months of bladder trouble relieved by Foley Kidney Pills after two bottles and eight bottles total. She notes similar letters from grateful users praising relief from kidney trouble backache rheumatism and stiff joints through Carmichael Drug and Book Co.

Indiana Thos. H. Davis Montgomery Ind Foley Carmicheael Drug and Book Co

Infant dies. funeral held at Towaliga church

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Langley of Pepperton died Sunday morning. The funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. at Towaliga church with Rev. J. R. Jones of Jenkinsburg officiating. A 50 cent bottle of LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is advertised.

J. H. Langley Pepperton Towaliga Church J. R. Jones Jenkinsburg Paris Medicine Co Grove

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Fehr Devereee Georgia Wholesale Co Third Street Jackson, Ga Central Consumers Co., Inc Louisville, Ky A. & M. School France Berlin Home Electric Light & Power Co Macon Georgia Business Byron Shakespeare Tennyson Pope Burns Ixterior Tennyson’s Mary. Dailey Carmichael Carmichael Drug & Book Company Cardus Cardui Wilson Washington
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