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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
3
Local ad from The Owl Pharmacy touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for nocturnal urination and related pains. Testimonial from Mr HH T Strange of Gainesville describes ten years of waking at night and relief after one bottle, claiming better sleep and cure.
Chesley Vincent, Ga. Distributor, Talking Rock, Ga., seeks energetic agents in every Georgia county to sell the Titan starter for Ford cars with unconditional guarantee. Ford owners offered easy money and full particulars by mail. 5-12-71.
Locust Grove Institute sets events from May 19 to 23 with plays by Miss Pace and a closing champion debate. Speakers include Prof. Paul Cousins of Shorter and Dr. B D Ragsdale of Mercer, with Dr L E Barton of Atlanta delivering the graduating class address. Prof T W Shannon spoke to students and locals last week. Summer session begins mid June.
A Swift Specific Company claim promotes S S S as a cure for catarrh and blood ailments. The ad emphasizes blood purification, skin and nasal improvements, and general systemic relief after one hour of use. It urges purchases at drug stores and offers medical advice from Atlanta, Georgia.
Anna Hawn of Cedar Grove, Mo., writes Foley Carthartic Tablets are the best liver pill, not nauseating or gripe causing, yet helping liver action. The ad notes for constipation and bad breath. Also mentions Spring Suit at $14.48 from Carmichael Mallet Co and a Dixie evening suggestion.
Miss Amelia Walker and Miss Annie Kimsey from Locust Grove edged Jackson girls tennis in Jackson with scores 6-8 7-5 6-1 6-8 6-3. Teachers Smalley and Plymale to teach in the school with instruction in all high school branches. Mesdames Brown Mahone and others visited Mrs. J W Brown in Jackson last Sunday.
C C A Towles announces candidacy for representative from Butts County in the next General Assembly under Democratic rules. He pledges to serve county and state interests to the best of his ability and asks for voters support.
A basket and two small white dishes left at the Clerk’s office were found and can be claimed by contacting Mr. S. J. Foster. The incident prompts a call for the owner to retrieve items.
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