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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
5
Mrs. Alice Gresham Dodd mother of the first American soldier killed in France attributes her restored health entirely to Tanlac the famous medicine.
Mrs. Alice Gresham Dodd, mother of Corporal Jas B. Gresham the first American soldier killed in France, says Tanlac recovered her health after a wartime shock. She notes indigestion relief, reduced rheumatic pain, steadier nerves, better sleep, and renewed energy, with Jackson's Carmichael Drug and Book Co selling Tanlac.
A short satirical verse argues against imitation of aged habits and fear of change. It mocks advertising, rent, smoking, cooking, and outdated views, urging independence from obsolete parental or ancient dictates.
Washington gossip recounts the cancellation of a planned white only inauguration ball after tickets were found circulating to colored guests. A separate colored celebration arose, while officials hinted at South regional reforms and ongoing race tensions surrounding federal allocations.
A testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and blood purifier and praises Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestion and liver health. The reviewer J. B. Hughes from 114 Rogers Street endorses the products and notes a trial package of Discovery Tablets can be obtained by sending 10 cents to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
The ad touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as the best spring blood tonic to revitalize red blood cells, improve color and appetite, and reduce fatigue. It claims physicians have prescribed it for thirty years and notes availability in tablet or liquid form from druggists.
Atlanta reports Victor Allen Buford chairman of the state executive committee leads a campaign to raise five million dollars for a Greater Georgia Tech. He says Georgians should mass produce skilled workers to keep profits from ore and metal products in state. He cites Pennsylvania’s metal industry as a model and argues tech training will boost local production and wages.
S. B. Kinard offers for sale an early variety cotton seed that blooms in 60 days from planting, matures early, and yields heavily with medium size bolls. Limited amount available at 1.50 dollars per bushel.
A North Carolina A and E College article outlines essentials for a milk depot including cooling, testing, and sterilizing equipment. It stresses hiring an honest manager to weigh milk, test cream, and build trade, plus gradual herd development and tuberculin testing to ensure milk quality and disease control.
The fifty sixth annual Georgia Education Association convention will be in Atlanta from May 5 to 7. Miss Katherine Dozier of Gainesville serves as president and seeks high teacher enrollment. The annual fee is one dollar with reduced railroad rates for the meeting.
Beginning March 13 and lasting a month committees visit all churches in the Kimbell Association to secure fulfillment of the 75 million dollar campaign pledges. Reports are due by April 30. Committees and visit dates listed with organizers and churches across Forsyth and nearby towns.
Roy Manning of Funston found a catfish and a large owl hooked together in a stream near Moultrie Georgia. Manning explained the owl swooped from the bank and seized the fish, becoming snagged on the same baited hook. He carried the odd catch to Funston to prove his fishing prowess.
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