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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
3
The Melville Comedy Company arrives in Jackson for a week starting June 16 with a 30 member troupe. A big tent on West Third Street near the Jackson Mercantile Co. will host daily Royalty comedies and dramas with a new program each day. Admission is 25 and 35 cents including tax.
A testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Gray of Detroit Michigan describes relief from backache rheumatic pains sore muscles and tired feeling using Foley Kidney Pills. She states the pain in her sides and back has improved and she will continue taking them. Carmichael Drug and Book Co.
The compendium details U S war costs and output in World War I. It cites ammunition costs per hour since Christ, over 2.5 million shoulder rifles, twice France’s ammo pace, nearly triple England’s machine guns, and millions of rounds fired. It notes U S troops overseas, vast supplies, and extensive logistics including blankets, coats, shoes, beef, flour, cigarettes, salt, and freight. It closes with camouflage spending, locomotives shipped, and ongoing mobilization.
Paul Nolen and Co and S B Kinard advertise tobacco products and Liberty Bonds buys. The fragment mentions clean-up week question and appeals to readers. The item reads like a small classifieds card with local business prompts.
Miss Lucile Elder of Jackson, formerly Indian Springs, visited friends. Wright Watkins and Carrie Collier attended church. Mrs. More Watts and children from Jackson stayed at the Wigwam. H L Daughtry sought the health water Sunday. Ed and Lurline Lawson visited F M Lawson. Ben Ed Watkins returned from Maryville College with tales of a royal Alma Mater welcome. District Sunday School convention at Indian Springs featured talks by W C Parker and others. Buck Kimbrough of Morgan county, once of Butts, mingled with friends Sunday.
An ad touts Freezone as a painless corn remover that uses a small amount applied to the corn to ease extraction. It claims quick relief for hard and soft corns and even calluses, with a Cincinnati inventor credited and a low cost at drug stores.
Mrs J W McClure applied for twelve months support from the estate of J W McClure deceased. Appraisers filed their return and all concerned must show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in July 1919 why the application should not be granted. This June 2, 9. J H Ham Ordinary.
Ocmulgee chapter No. 46 Royal Arch Masons of Monticello initiated a class of forty-four candidates in the past week. It was the largest class ever in Monticello and among the state’s largest. The Royal Arch degree was conferred by Hon. E. A. McHan of Macon, and a barbecue followed.
Lamarine wafers are advertised as a remedy for constipation colds and headache without stomach harm. The product is described as pleasant to take like candy with soothing action. Sold by druggists for 30 cents per box, manufactured by Lamarine Laboratories in Atlanta Georgia.
The Georgia Normal and Industrial College at Milledgeville reports a graduating class of 240 this year the largest in the state. The Milledgeville institution for young ladies continues to draw students statewide.
An advertisement notes a big express shipment of white skirts in all sizes with many attractive new items. The Busy Corner promotes fashion items while reflecting on style trends and home life.
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE claiming it does not affect the head with nervousness or aging. It urges remembering the full name and signature of W. GROVE for verification.
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