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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
4
The item notes the paper’s role as a county and city organ in Jackson, comments on fair and town upkeep, rising paper costs, a Tanlac anecdote, and local quips about Villa and Prof Snider leaving weather work for farming. It also highlights Georgia's $11 million annual Western meat purchases.
Citizens urged to join the Civic League in a coordinated cleanup drive from April 5 to 12 aiming for a rousing success across communities. Organizers request participation and public cooperation to improve local environments and neighborhoods.
Government urges saving waste paper noting it could become as valuable as gasoline cotton seed and radium. Officials stress collecting and recycling to support industry and energy needs amid shortages and rising prices.
Voters faced lofty assurances that never materialized as campaigns lured them with bold pledges. The piece laments how promises frequently outpace action in public life.
The Augusta blaze is described as a stag ering calamity but residents vow the city will rebound bigger, better, greater than ever. Community leaders praise the crave and resourceful spirit of the people to recover despite seven such calamities.
The Savannah Press words praise a thriving Savannah with rich resources and a big role in regional revival. It notes sympathy from The Augusta Chronicle and The Augusta Herald after their plants burned last week and mentions The Chronicle temporarily printing from The Macon News plant.
The message promotes simple living by pairing contrasts such as drink less with breathe more and eat less with chew more. It urges minimizing waste and excess while maximizing care, reflection, and giving.
A Hall County candidate from Gainesville recounts an costly bid for a late primary. He lists hours canvassed, crops given, items donated, and the total spent as 1768 dollars, declaring he will never be a candidate again and will support an early primary instead.
The Jasper county and Butts county dispute over taxes from the large power plant on the Ocmulgee river ends in agreement. Jasper will receive one third of the taxes, ending a costly litigation that taxpayers bore the burden of.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion provides strength stamina and improved appetite by nourishing the blood. It targets readers feeling run down tired or overworked and notes the product contains no alcohol from Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N E.
An old advertorial warns against calomel a dangerous Mercury based remedy causing stomach cramps and salivation. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative that starts the liver without side effects and is suitable for children. The ad claims 50 cent price for a large bottle.
A local candidate appeals to Butts County voters ahead of the primary. He cites eighteen years as a county citizen and thirty years in business, pledges to meet duties of county treasurer as the law directs, and says he belongs to no faction, asking for support.
A public notice-style endorsement asserts many women suffer aches from back pain headaches and kidney trouble. Mrs. W T Burk of Oak Street Jackson testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills cured her kidney weakness backache and dizziness with no relapse. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY leads the ad.
Five good young mules offered by B. F. Watkins & Co. for sale or swap. Cash or time arrangements available. Visit the firm to select a mule. March 31.
An old advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for old sores and pains. It pledges relief and healing in one application and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
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