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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
3
A testimonial style ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that safely starts the liver like calomel without causing sickness or salivation. It claims the preparation is harmless for adults and children, with a druggist promising money back if it fails to act better than calomel.
The Georgia Highway Department earmarks 402750 from federal aid for road projects in 28 counties for 1919. Butts county is excluded while projects like Camp Gordon to Decatur in DeKalb face delays. Commissioner Gaston advocates for funds to benefit Butts County roads amid ongoing department policy alignment.
Mrs. Gordon Carmichael of Oak Street testifies that kidney trouble caused back pain and morning discomfort until she used Dean's Kidney Pills. She claims full relief and no recurrence, urging others to try the same remedy sold at 60 cents by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
Mr and Mrs Grady Hodges thank friends for kindness during illness and death of their daughter Asa Danson and for flowers. May God bless you all.
Mrs. S. C. Small of Clayton New Mexico says Foley Kidney Pills have done more good than any other medicines. They strengthen weak kidneys and banish sleep disturbing bladder ailments as promoted by The Owl Pharmacy.
One of the region’s largest middle Georgia cotton deals occurred Tuesday when J. C. Collier of Barnesville sold 752 bales for 35 cents, bringing about $140,000. Some of the cotton came from Collier’s farms while additional lots were purchased around 20 cents, yielding substantial profit.
Internal Revenue Commissioner Daniel C. Roper announces a nationwide dragnet to prosecute tax dodgers under the war revenue act with the same vigor as draft evaders under the selective service act. He urges citizens to aid in enforcing tax payments as the filing deadline nears.
Mrs. W. H. Thornton of Little Rock credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving her son during a severe croup attack. She calls it the best remedy for coughs colds and whooping cough and says she would not be without it at any price.
George Manley announces he has accepted a good position and will not try out with the Atlanta team for catcher this season. He was to report Monday but has given up baseball to take an attractive job and may be called to the colors during the year in class 1A.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as stopping cough headache and cold symptoms. It promises money back if it fails to cure with Druggist signatures on each box and endorsement by E. W. Grovh.
Hydrophobia cases treated in Georgia total 1,972 for 1917, with 382 at the laboratory and 1,590 treated by mail. The previous year had 1,500 cases, an increase of 472, and the State Board of Health ties the rise to many stray dogs.
Indigestion constipation and biliousness relief is offered with LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN from Paris Medicine Co. The ad links this liquid laxative to wartime savings and cites War Savings Stamps revenues as high as 3,000,000 daily, equating the cost to 30 cents per person per day for the war effort.
Arrangements are under way to maintain a complete roster of all Indians serving in the army or navy during the war. The effort aims to ensure accurate documentation of service and honors awarded to Native personnel.
A cablegram confirms Bernard O. Maddox, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Maddox, landed in France recently and is now with the aviation section of the signal corps.
Miller W. W. Wynn invites customers to bring wheat to High Falls Roller Mills for pure white flour. No flour mixed. Detroit era style notice dated March 22, 1941.
For sale velvet beans the 90 day variety. The only bean that will mature in this section. Limited bushels on hand. See me at once. 8-1-6te. E. O. Huson.
Reports from the Department of Agriculture show January 1, 1918 totals for meat animals exceed 1917 by more than 6,000,000 head. Cattle number 66,830,000, up 1,247,000. hogs up 3,781,000. sheep up 1,284,000. Slaughter inspections suggest a consumption decline.
An advertisement extols Ziron a non alcoholic tonic for anemia chlorosis and debility. It cites Mrs Mae Belle Perkins of Adairsville Georgia praising improved appetite sleep and strength after two weeks of use. The copy promises gentle action and a refund if not beneficial with a special retailer offer.
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