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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
4
Emuls ion is presented as a reliable means to thwart enemies of strength. Scott's is Nature's ally, rich in tonic properties and known to millions. Build up strength with the nourishing qualities of Scott's Emulsion from Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, New Jersey.
The official ballot for next week lists regular nominees and all constitutional amendments on one ticket making it notably long. Voters face a yard long ballot that combines multiple amendments with standard races.
A Confederate veteran recounts four years of Civil War hardship and credits the United War Work campaign with aiding soldiers in this conflict. He stresses the value of wartime aid and says he is donating everything he can to support the drive.
A vintage newspaper ad invites readers to mail in a cutout and payment to Foley & Co for a trial package. It promises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestion. The publisher is Carmichael Drug and Book Company.
Chairman J B Settle outlines the United War Work Campaign to raise 170.5 million dollars by November 11 to support the Y M C A Y W C A National Catholic War Council Jewish Welfare Board War Camp Community Service American Library Association and Salvation Army under War Department supervision. The fund targets allocations of 100 million to Y M C A 15 million to Y W C A 30 million to the National Catholic War Council 3.5 million to the Jewish Welfare Board 3.5 million to the American Library Association 15 million to War Camp Community Service and 3.5 million to the Salvation Army.
With improved power, the Co operative Gin Coal and Ice Co promises regular daily ginning. They invite customers to bring ginning for prompt attention and note the business is operated by Kimbell and Kinard.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to relieve feverish infants and children. It claims the remedy cleanses the bowels, restores health, and urges buyers to ensure the bottle is from the California Fig Syrup Company. The piece ends with a wartime fund appeal saying the United War Work Fund will not buy bullets.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain and external aches. It claims quick relief without mess and argues enormous, economical sales, urging readers to keep a large bottle and ask their druggist for Sloan's.
Miss Nell Millen returns home from Menlo where she teaches as the local school reopens after influenza closures. Dr. G B Smith improves at St Josephs Infirmary. Miss Laura Smith returns from McDonough to aid family. Several residents visit relatives in Atlanta Macon Dublin Griffin and Pinehurst while upgrades to the Southern Railway property please locals. Mamye Lee Thurman of Pinehurst and Alvin Moore wed at the couple’s home. Moore to work with Dr. A F White.
The ad promotes hats from Carmichael Mallet Co and Carmichael Drug & Book Co. It also features a health testimonial from Lewis Newman of 506 Northland St Charleston WV praising Foley's Honey and Tar for grip and cold relief after illness.(Note: The source mentions multiple brands.)
United War Work Fund campaigns for donations totaling 170.5 million dollars to support soldiers and sailors with morale aid and services. Public appeal asks how many smiles readers will buy for service members.
Old and weak people will be strengthened to endure summer heat by Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. You can feel its strengthening, invigorating effect. 60c.
A Cincinnati official warns about dangers of corns from tight high heels and notes women suffer infections while trimming them. The ad touts Freezone a quarter ounce drug that drops on corns to shrink and lift them with no pain, urging readers to tell their wives.
A big express shipment of millinery arrives at the Busy Corner featuring many diverse and beautiful hats. Special prices prevail, inviting shoppers to browse the varied collection.
A Western Union messenger boy declares support for the United War Work Campaign in New York as a $5 contribution marks the first of a planned million volunteers. The effort aims to involve every boy and girl in earning and giving to back the war fund during the drive week.
The Civil Service Commission signals growing need for stenographers and typists in Washington with high salaries offered. An advertisement promotes mail courses in shorthand and bookkeeping claiming government use, urging readers to clip and mail a coupon.
An Atlanta advertisement offers a free book on Home Study and explains why the new method is as good as college. It also mentions a contract to secure a good position, inviting readers to request details.
New Yorks latest fashion arrivals arrive by express with new dresses new suits and new furs at attractive prices. See these at once.
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