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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
9
A wounded soldier in a WWI salient recalls a brutal battle with gas and fire. He witnesses a crucified Christ vision on a cross, prays for strength, and pledges to follow Christ amid warfare’s desecration and horror.
Mr and Mrs J E Edwards visited Mr and Mrs J L Edwards in Albany for the week end. Major and Mrs Joel B Mallet of Atlanta are spending this week with Mrs Emma Mallet. Miss Viola Slaughter returned from Atlanta. Mrs Harry Selfridge visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J H Holifield. Henry Byron of Albany spent the week end with his parents Dr and Mrs J Lee Byron. Mr and Mrs Ed Harrison of Hapeville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J B Harrison. Col W E Watkins and Mr J H McKibben visited Georgetown Ky the past week.
Advert reads that pressing a live wire button causes pain, while stepping on corns can be eased by applying a quarter ounce of Freezone from a drugstore. It claims instant relief and safe use with no skin irritation. The rest lists local social visits and notes from Griffin area residents and events.
Citizens in Jackson react to Adler-ika a mix of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients said to flush the entire bowel tract instantly. J H Turner, a local druggist, reports relief from sour stomach gas and constipation and claims it prevents appendicitis.
Tested cake recipe uses sorghum syrup with 6 eggs, lard and butter, buttermilk, flour and leavening baked as loaf or layers with raisin icing. Peanut loaf combines rice, peanuts, butter, milk and egg baked in a hot oven for 30 minutes.
A vintage classified style plea urges readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound and Pills. The Owl Pharmacy is listed as the advertiser.
The daylight saving bill is expected to mainly affect urban dwellers, as farmers already rise early and work late. Officials predict substantial savings in coal, oil, and electricity, with broad public approval anticipated.
An old ad extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It promises liver benefits, malaria relief, blood enrichment, and an overall system boost, priced at 60 cents.
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