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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
7
Governor Dorsey appointed Judge H B Strange of Statesboro as secretary of state to succeed the late Philip Cook. He has begun duties and is a well known attorney who served in the state senate, as city court judge of Statesboro, and as mayor of Statesboro.
The notice promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and related discomfort, claiming no bad after effects. It appears alongside a wheat farmer advertising push from grain districts in the northwestern states urging consumers to save food.
An advertising feature extols "Mother's Friend" as a trusted external application for pregnancy. It claims to relax the abdomen, soften skin, and soothe breast glands during the nine months and labor, inviting women to obtain the product through Bradfield Regulator Co. or a pharmacist.
Dr. T O Reese preaches at the First Baptist Church as community members attend in growing numbers. P S Rowland leads singing with a ten piece orchestra, daily services at 3 and 7 30 pm, inviting all to attend.
The document is a bank statement from Jackson Banking Company in Georgia. It lists capital stock, surplus fund, undivided profits, deposits, notes, Bills Payable, and borrowed money totals with a sworn affirmation by cashier W. O. Ham on March 28, 1918, before S. J. Foster, C. S. C.
Hon S H Mays appointed by Governor Dorsey as a delegate to the United States Good Roads Convention in Little Rock Ark April 15 19 He has not yet decided whether to attend.
Overworked and exhausted Mrs. Sarah A. Jones reports improved health after using Vinol, claiming eight bottles restored strength and weight. The ad guarantees results for weary women or a money back option, with formula listed on each bottle from Carmichael Drug & Book Company in Jackson, Georgia.
The piece argues that the national business future remains muddled while small-bore politicians control policy, citing the fee system as a representative example of poor governance.
President Wilson signs the Daylight Saving bill setting clocks forward one hour on March 30 and back on October 1. Proponents claim reduced illuminant use, coal conservation, higher manufacturing output, health and recreation benefits, and lower living costs for some households. The measure has been tested in twelve European countries.
An advertisement for Nyal's Beef Iron and Winetissue promotes it as a tonic for weak and emaciated persons. It claims initial doses are beneficial and offers a guarantee through St. Carmichael Drug and Book Company with contact phone 62.
A health ad explains kidneys as blood filters and warns that weak kidneys cause back pain dizziness and bladder issues. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills for quick relief and notes user testimonials from Oregon. The copy urges immediate action if kidney function is suspected and cites long standing relief for many ages.
Several communities in South Georgia including Sycamore Abbeville Rochelle and Reynolds were struck by a severe hail storm Sunday afternoon. Hail stones up to the size of an egg were reported and crops especially cotton were damaged as they were just coming up.
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