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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
7
Jackson district schedules a War Savings Stamp rally at 10 a.m. in the courthouse next Wednesday with a state headquarters speaker. The drive aims to meet a county quota of 284000 and to mobilize district chairmen for stronger effort. A second meeting Friday at 2 p.m. will report progress as business leaders back the drive.
The U S Food Administration urges potato consumption to free wheat for Allies, noting a 90 million bushel potato surplus. The piece explains price margins on bran, flour middlings, red dog, and mixed wheat feeds, and warns retail buyers to factor freight and sacks.
A new schedule of maximum prices for wheat byproducts has been announced by the mill board. The list outlines cap figures for byproducts used in animal feed and industrial uses, aiming to stabilize costs for mills and suppliers.
The text states there is no discrimination between noncitizen soldiers and citizens except that noncitizens cannot hold commissions. It notes equal care, privileges, and treatment otherwise. It then asks why, with six senatorial candidates already in the race, Rufe Hutchens cannot secure unanimous support.
Lewis Wise, colored, has registered with the local board under the new law requiring men turning 21 since last June 5 to register. This brings county totals to 65 registrants.
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior for nervousness and regularity and urges remembering the full name for the signature of E. W. GROVE. A 30 cent price is shown and an Invest in W. S. S. slogan closes.
Mrs. E D Hoard visits relatives in Macon while Miss Emily Daughtry stays with her sister in Forsyth. The Hoards and Dan drove to Atlanta last Friday. Mrs. O D Colvin visits Mrs. Texas Cornell at the New Elder Hotel. Maurice Wright of Jackson works with Wigwam and will greet friends across the counter. R W Watkins and wife return from a wedding trip with guests from out of town. Little Margaret Hoard improves after a long illness. An afternoon tea honors Mrs. R W Watkins at the G I Watkins home with music by Miss Lucile Freeman and Miss Webb. Honored guests include Miss Hammond of Elgin, Miss Etheridge and Mrs O D Colvin of Atlanta. Mrs. Watkins wore pink chiffon. Elegant refreshments by Misses Georgia and Delia Watkins. Grace Watkins hosts a well-dressed Indian Springs gathering.
Cattle feeders plan silage crops now to stockpile winter feed. Georgia State College of Agriculture reports silage as essential for economical cattle sustenance, with mixes of sorghum and kafir corn yielding high tonnage per acre and guiding silo construction assistance.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrill Maine reports relief from rheumatism and kidney troubles after using Foley Kidney Pills. Her husband also benefited, going from pain and stiffness to greater ease. Carmichael Drug and Book Company advertises the remedy.
Sunday services by the pastor at 11 a.m. and 8 30 p.m. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. overseen by R P Lasnett. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8 30 p.m. All who can attend are urged to come. Christian education to be the morning sermon topic.
An advertisement urges readers to visit the Land Studio formerly J. B. Guthrie for photo services and gifts. A separate note from the food administration describes surveying the national ice supply to prevent shortages during fires, breakdowns, or severe weather.
Director General McAdoo approves a 1 cent a mile railroad rate with a 30 day stop over for the Confederate Veterans reunion in Tulsa the week of September 24. Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest says sleeping car parking will serve 25,000 visitors and 10,000 pairs of army blankets will be provided.
The ad argues 240 pound hogs can be reached by using B. A. Thomas Hog Medicine from Carmichael Hardware Co. It claims shoats reach fatness in nine months, often over 200 pounds and up to 240 pounds, with a money back guarantee if not pleased.
A. A. Howell seeks to purchase one hundred pies weighing between twenty five and sixty pounds each.
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