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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
2
A Gainesville reader reports Foley Kidney Pills cured his sleepless nights after ten years of awakening. Another testimonial from H. T. Strange says one bottle ended his insomnia and he now sleeps soundly. The Owl Pharmacy promotes the remedy for kidney and bladder ailments and related pains.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims to relieve feverish, peevish, or constipated children in hours with a pleasant taste and provides directions for all ages on the bottle. Counterfeit warnings urge buyers to seek the California Fig Syrup Company product.
The Jenkinsburg Board re elected the full public school faculty for another year with Prof. Andrew J. Fleming unanimously named principal and salary raised. The faculty includes Ethel Hill, Sara Hogg, Ruby Culpepper, Myra Garner, Earl Humphes, covering grades 1 to 8, with a music teacher to be elected later.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a universal tonic to cleanse poisoned blood and hasten recovery from catarrh malaria and chronic sores. It claims rapid healing of mucous membranes and lists benefits for rheumatism and skin diseases while urging readers to obtain the product from Swift Specific Co Atlanta with free booklets and medical advice.
The Jenkinsburg board of education led by Dr. Akin and members Childs and Bankston notes a record enrollment surpassing two hundred. The term lengthened and the eleventh grade added, requiring another teacher. Prof Fleming and staff of seventh and eighth grades will oversee high school work.
Tax Returns are now open for the year 1916. L. L. Greer, Receiver, announces the state and county tax return period in Butts County. Property owners must file by the stated deadline and remit due taxes to the tax office.
Mrs. A. G. Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina reports relief from aches pains and stiff joints after using Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial from The Owl Pharmacy advertisement highlights rapid improvement and strong praise for the product.
The race timeline shifts as no joint debates are planned between Harris and Hardman. Analysts describe the campaign as cautious with limited public engagement and steady messaging.
A promotional piece extols an external remedy called Mothers Friend for pregnant women. It claims deep muscle penetration reduces stretching pain, promotes restful nights, eases morning sickness, and calms anxiety. It urges readers to buy from a druggist and contact Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for a booklet.
Dr. W. L. Pierce of Griffin will preside over the quarterly conference in Jackson on Sunday. He will preach at the Methodist church that evening and the community is invited to attend.
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