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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
5
Mrs P Redkamp of Covington Kentucky writes she has used Foley's Honey and Tar for nearly two years and gives it to her eight children who suffered croup since infancy. She calls it safe, reliable medicine and recommends the Ow! Pharmacy advertisement says.
Miss Ella Jones spent the weekend in Jackson with friends. Mr. Olin Greer visited here Sunday from Iron Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lavender hosted a singing Sunday afternoon for community members. Alma Lavender returns from Atlanta for a visit. Mrs. R. L. Fears visits Macon. Mrs. Perry Freeman and daughter Anna spend the afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Norsworthy and family. There will be held at Union.
Mrs Anna Millison of Beallsville Ohio reports becoming well and strong after using Vinci. She says prior illness left her run-down and sleepless, but after taking Vinci she regained appetite and sleep. Woods Carmichael Drug Co Jackson Ga guarantees Vinci for debilitated conditions.
On Friday night March 31 Ridge hosts a box supper and short program with public invitation. Mr. and Mrs. L R Dodson honored local youth with a singing Sunday night. Miss Minnie Thompson returns home after visiting sister Mrs Lawrence Dodson. Miss Ella Jones visited Miss Irene Lavender Wednesday night. Union Ridge services Sunday at 11 including baptizing at 9 on April 2.
A letter to voters from Jake H. Holifield requesting consideration for the tax collector position. The author explains long-term disability, lack of income, care for an elderly father, and inability to visit friends, appealing for help and support.
Mrs. J B Thaxton applies for twelve months support from the estate of J B Thaxton deceased. Appraisers have filed their return and the court requires all interested parties to show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in April 1916 why the application should not be granted for the two minor children.
SHERIPVE'S BASE Butts County will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in April in the county court house to the highest bidder for cash two city lots in Jackson fronting Mallet street. The property belonging to Pye Flemister is levied to satisfy a Superior Court execution in favor of Bailey Jones Co. March 8 1916. LL. M. Crawford Sheriff.
Petition to form a corporation in Jackson Georgia proposes to incorporate as Butts County Pair Association for twenty years with principal office in Jackson. It aims to promote agricultural education and fair like activities. capital stock set at 5000 dollars, with 10 percent paid in and ability to increase to 50000 dollars. Petitions seek authority to sue, own property, borrow, amend charter, and liquidate by two thirds stock vote. Filed by J D Jones et al with attorney W E Watkins and clerk J Foster on March 11 1916.
A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through blood action and constitutional treatment. It offers $100 to anyone not cured and urges readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio with a 76 cent price.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapep sin for sour stomach gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises relief within five minutes and claims millions of yearly sales with a fifty cent case available at any drug store.
Mrs Malcom Dulaney of Cincinnati visits Central hall while Rev C C Smith of Durham speaks at Locust Grove Institute events. The annual field day is set for April 1 with races tug of war and pie contest. Locust Grove defeats Peacock High 5 0 as Gordon Institute games loom April 13 14.
Advertises the Texas Wonder remedy by Dr. E. W. Hall for kidney and bladder issues in adults and children. Claims to dissolve gravel, cure diabetes and rheumatic pains, with a two month supply costing $1.00 and mail order availability from St. Louis.
An advertisement from Guthrie & Co promotes old line fire insurance and positions the firm with a top US company. Office listed at Harkness blog. Dated 3 17 41.
An old advertisement touts Grover's Tonic as a true tonic for adults and children. It claims the potion invigorates the pale and sickly, drives out malaria, enriches the blood, and strengthens the system, associated with Conner's Market and the phone number 114.
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