Wise Visitor From Sixth District Spends Week in District
Hon. J. W. Wise, congressman from the sixth district, was a visiting figure in Jackson on Monday en route to Indian Springs to spend time. Wise’s Washington call centers on Griffin experiment station business and he notes improving war prospects. Rumor ties Wise to a re election challenge from G. O. Persons of Forsyth, with Judge Bartlett not running this year.
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J. W. Wise
Congress
Jackson
Indian Springs
Wise
Griffin
Washington
G. O. Persons
Forsyth
Bartlett
Dont Scold Mother The Cross Child 15 Bilious Feverish
A vintage advert promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for children. It claims to cleanse sour waste from the bowels, restore health, and prevent illness with a warning to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Allies Anticipate Celebrations in Berlin on Glorious Fourth
Report notes Allied troops planning a Fourth of July style celebration in Berlin with parades and public events. Dignitaries from occupation forces expected to attend as German civilians look on with cautious enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Piles Cured in Six to Fourteen Days Claims Dreadiots Relief
Fragmentary ad text claims a treatment cures piles in six to fourteen days and promises money refunds and relief from foggy sleep. No verifiable details or sources are provided.
No More Nitrate In Sight During Season
United States Department of Agriculture information via Farm Agent J H Blackwell says no more nitrate of soda will be available this season. A Chilean shipment was wrecked off Cuba and the Shipping Board is asked to supply vessels, but no timely delivery is expected for corn and other crops this season.
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United States Department of Agriculture
J. H. Blackwell
Chile
Cuba
Shipping Board
Land Studio Opens All Day For Photo Prints And More
Your friends can buy anything you can give them except your photo graph. Get the best at the Land Studio. Open all day every day.
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The
Land Studio
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens Through Summer
The tonic purifies and enriches the blood to strengthen the body for summer heat. It claims to invigorate the whole system and improve endurance for the weak and elderly as well as the young. Available for 60 cents.
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Grove
Mrs W A Brown Dies at 50 in Indian Springs
Mrs W A Brown died at home in Indian Springs Wednesday night June 19 at age 50 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband several sons and daughters and other relatives. The funeral was held at Mt Vernon church at 2 PM with Rev W O Sharp officiating, burial in the church cemetery.
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W. A. Brown
Indian Springs
Mrs Effie E Kleppe Praises Foley Kidney Pills
Averill Minnesota resident Effie E Kleppe reports long illness from rheumatism and kidney trouble with no relief at a sanitarium. She says Foley Kidney Pills gave immediate relief and completed the cure after a half bottle, and she uses them when back pain returns. Carmichael Drug and Book Co. advertises.
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Effie E. Kleppe
Averill, Minn
Carmichael Drug and Book Co. Adv
Knights Templar Called Meeting Friday Night
Alexius Commandery No. 22 Knights Templar will hold a called meeting Friday night June 28 at 8 30 to confer the Order of the Temple. All members are urged to attend. the next regular meeting will be devoted to business with all Sir Knights summoned to attend.
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Alexius Commandery No
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
Georgia Prepares July Draft Calls For 10000 Men
Georgia counties ready for July draft as officials estimate about ten thousand men will be called statewide. June calls reached 8000 registrants, evenly split white and colored, with Butts county likely to contribute only a few. Officials await official figures and assign serial numbers for those registered June 5 while July 1 brings new regulations and guidance from the state military department.
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Georgia
Butts County
State Military Department
Hog Medicine Promises Fast Returns for Shoats
The notice promotes B. A. Thomas' Hog Medicine from Carmichael Hardware Co as a way to rapidly fatten shoats. It claims hogs reach 200 to 240 pounds in nine months, with a refund if not satisfied, and urges using the product when corn exceeds 50 cents.
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Carmichael Hardware Co
Jackson Men Take Shrine in Magon Tuesday Night
Messrs. T. W. Moore T. E. Robison and Maurice Moore led Jackson and Butts county novices through the Al Sihah Temple of Shriners ceremonial session in Macon Tuesday night. A large class included many selectmen awaiting overseas service with several local Shriners accompanying the candidates.
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T. W. Moore
T. E. Robison
Maurice Moore
Jackson and Butts County
Al-Sihah Temple of Shriners
Shriners
Macon
Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted as constitutional remedy
Extensive claims assert catarrh is systemic and best treated constitutionally. F J Cheney Co of Toledo advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood driven internal remedy with a $100 reward for non cure and urges readers to request circulars and testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
Express Company Rate Boost Approved Across Nation
The Interstate Commerce Commission on June 22 approved a ten percent increase in express rates. The rise will lift American Railway Express Company annual gross revenue by about 22 million dollars as the consolidated firm takes over nationwide express transport on July 1. Director General McAdoo will oversee rates for the new company and future increases may follow if ten percent proves sufficient to cover higher operating costs. Officials expect economies from consolidation to preserve adequate profits.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Interstate Express Transportation
McAdoo
Doctor Mays faces questions on election voting and reform
A letter to Progress-Argus criticizes Dr. Mays for voting in the recent primary and for his push to abolish one county commissioner. The writer accuses him of breaking his own rules, questions his representation of Butts county, and demands an explanation of his participation and political stance.
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Argus
Mays
Joe Gaston
Representative
Gaston
Butts County
Team Work Emphasized Over Firepower and Funds
A poem extols teamwork as the decisive force in victory not weapons or money. It asserts that success comes from the constant cooperation of every worker, denying sole credit to individuals or the army as a whole.
Kidney Trouble Brings Relief From Pills Claim
A Utah man from Bingham shares that a kidney ailment left him unable to work until Foley Kidney Pills offered relief. The ad urges readers not to neglect kidney health and mentions Carmichael Drug and Book Company as the supplier.
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Bright
Frank Miller
Bingham, Utah
Foley
Carmichael Drug and Book Company
Adv
Butts County Push in W. S. S. Campaign Aims for Victory
Local leaders rally for a strong Butts County effort to boost the W. S. S. campaign. Officials emphasize county pride and call for stamp purchases to support patriotic and business goals.
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Butts County
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims No Headache Effect
An advertisement promotes Laxa tive Bromo Quinine noting a tonic laxative effect and says it avoids nervousness and head discomfort. The signature is attributed to EH W Grove Sc.
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EH. W. Grove. Sc
Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality
Ad touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as restoring vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. Claims include a strengthening and invigorating effect, with a price of 60 cents.
Penalties Hit Licenced Food Dealers Under 10 Months
Food Administration reports over 800 penalties for rules violations by licensed food dealers in ten months. About 150 firms and individuals were ordered to quit commerce in licensed commodities for a time, while more than 500 paid money, often to the Red Cross, or paused operations to avoid harsher penalties.
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The
Food Administration
Red Cross
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound For Croup
A Carmichael Drug & Book Company reader testimonial touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best croup and cough medicine after eight to ten years of use. The letter urges prompt dosing at nightfall or when hoarseness and wheezy breathing appear to ease the attack and restore quiet sleep.
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Foley
W. C. Allen
Boseley, Mo
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Uzianne
Luzianne
Vernon
Magon
Express Company
McMichael
DR. Mays
L. J. Mecmichael
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston
Mass
Thos. N. McKibben
Griffin District
Griffin, GA
Emory University
Walker White
Sec
Treas
Atlanta, GA
Carmichael Drug & Book Company
Pier Knoxville
Mal End
J. Moxley
Cine Dru
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