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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
3
The United States sees a wave of enlistments in the Navy and Naval Reserves as U boat raids spur national resolve. Young men answer the call in large numbers, signaling renewed life in military service and a steadfast wartime commitment.
A home remedy advertises a freckle and tan lotion made by squeezing the juice of two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint of beauty lotion. The ad touts blemish reduction and whitening of skin with daily massage and notes the product is harmless.
Advertising copy urges readers to treat rheumatism by improving health and purifying blood. It claims cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion acts as Nature's blood-maker and strengthens organs to expel impurities, with Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey referenced.
Figures show a surge in support after German submarine raids. Fifteen Butts county boys have enlisted, including William Collins Cravaford and Victor Mars Norsworthy. National figures list Navy personnel totaling 450,000 with 26,285 officers and 423,808 enlisted men across branches.
Atlanta June 27 The state department of agriculture urges Georgia farmers to start winter wheat plans now and secure seed. Commissioner J J Brown says early action is essential as scarce seed will be hard to obtain and every farmer should devote at least two acres to wheat this fall.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes weak and lame backs rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in men and women Regulates bladder troubles in children If not sold by your druggist mail order available for 1 00 One small bottle equals two months treatment and reportedly nearly always cures Send testimonials from this and other states Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO Sold by druggists War Savings Stamp is a baby bond appeal noting Liberty Bond affordability
An 19th century style advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic can enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system to dispel worms in children with stomach issues. It promotes regular two to three week use and notes 60 cents per bottle.
Worthville Mrs. Rupert Washington and Inman Smith were in Atlanta on Wednesday. Many local families visited relatives in Jackson and Atlanta over the week end and week. A birth is announced for Mr and Mrs L L Washington a son born Sunday. A singing at Worthville Baptist church is planned for Sunday afternoon June 30 inviting all music lovers.
Miss Lucile Elder spent Friday and Saturday with Maj and Mrs Geo Mallet in Macon. Miss Hennilu Hughes of Danville guest at the Wigwam. Mr Ben Clevelands friends glad he recovered from tonsillitis. A letter from aviator Ben E Watkins in England is read with notes on London sights. Enthusiastic W S S meeting planned. Mrs E D Heard returns from Macon visits. Dr E G Calvert lauds Baby Percy Medicine. advt fet Ap, el
The two year old son of Mrs. Mary Bennett died in Chattanooga Friday morning. The body was brought to Jackson Friday night and the funeral was held at Old Bethel church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Short services were conducted by Mr. Homer M. Vaughn and interment was in the church yard.
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