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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
2
Black humorous promotional copy urges men who quit or started poorly to switch to Prince Albert tobacco. It touts better flavor, cooler smoke, and a bite-free experience with a patented process. The ad promotes red bags red tins humidors and 10 cent pricing from R J Reynolds Tobacco Co based in Winston Salem North Carolina.
Mr. and Mrs Ely Waits and two children visited relatives in Birmingham Alabama last week. Several residents, including Mrs R W Torbet and Mr and Mrs Pope, had guests from nearby towns over the weekend.
A brief market notice urges readers to call 114 for meals from Con ner s Market, promising satisfaction upon ordering.
$100 reward offers proof of cure for any case of catarrh. Cure claimed to act through blood and mucous surfaces, building up constitution and aiding nature. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio advertise testimonials and sell the product through all druggists at one dollar.
Mill End Sheeting and various cloths offered at low prices. Advertisement for Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil claims to cure old sores and other remedies fail. Promotes relief of pain and healing simultaneously with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
State of Georgia Butts County. I C T Beauchamp cashier sworn this statement true to best knowledge. Subscribed March 15 1916 before G B Carreker N P Butts County. Correct Attest W A Newton J H McKibben J H Carmichael Directors.
County registrars urge those not yet registered to appear this week to qualify for the April 5 primary. The eleventh hour notice stresses registration to vote for their chosen candidates.
The Teachers Normal held its March meeting at Mr and Mrs W P Martins home with a discussion on Imagination and Thinking Power. A salad course followed. The Annual Junior Senior Debate is set for Friday May 5 with juniors on the negative and speakers Hugh Bailey and Harry Moore, seniors on the affirmative with William Crum and Harold Ham.
An old promotion extols a topical product named Mother's Friend from Bradfield Regulator Co. It claims to ease pregnancy pains, calm nerves, and aid motherhood, offering a free copy of a discussion book and urging mothers to obtain the remedy from druggists. The ad touts safety and long-standing endorsement by mothers.
A quote from The Progressive Farmer notes that history of major movements starts with a few people organizing. It emphasizes that public spirit alone won't advance progress without a formal community group to lead efforts.
Local shops unveil a fresh collection featuring millinery, suits, dresses, waists, coats, and skirts with express styles and late ideas for updated wardrobes this season.
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