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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1916

Page

11

Local residents return from trips and illness noted

Mr W C Brown of Rome spent the week end with Mrs Brown and Lucile. Mr and Mrs Arnold visit Atlanta to see daughter Mrs T P Clay. Mr and Mrs L W Scoville stay at the Wigwam. Starke Gregory family planning move on Jackson street. B A Wright Wright Watkins and Ben Cleveland enjoyed an automobile outing Tuesday. Mrs T P Clay reported ill. Cottage prayer meeting to meet with Miss Collier Tuesday night. J R Soulsberry away on a business trip. Miss Lou Collier and Lucile Elder in Washington City awaiting presidential results.

November Weather and Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad

Early cold snaps bring storms sleet and snow and slush causing colds and coughs. Foley's Honey and Tar acts quickly to cut phlegm open air passages allay irritation heal inflammation and help sufferers breathe and sleep. The Owl Pharmacy adv.

Foley Owl Pharmacy Adv

Butts Seed Co Cotton Seed Meal Ad

Figure with us on cotton seed meal. We have it stored in shop building back of the First National Bank. Will save you money and time. Butts Seed Co.

First National Bank Butts Seed Co

Cure a Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine

An old drug advertises a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine. It claims to stop coughs and headaches and offers a money back guarantee from Druggist ER. W. Grove on each box priced at 25 cents.

W. Grove

Card of Thanks for George S. McDonald

Mrs. J B Quartermus thanks Jackson citizens and the community for kindness shown after the death of her brother George S McDonald.

J. B. Quartermus Jackson George S. McDonald

State Fair Lifts Macon Spirit With Soldiers Visit

Macon residents found new life as the State Fair arrived with soldiers redeploying into town. The event brought visitors, excitement, and a burst of community energy after a quiet spell.

Express Shipment Fine Skirts in New Effects and Cloths

The notice advertises swift delivery of fashionable skirts in updated fabrics and styles. Potential buyers are urged to view new arrivals soon and consider the latest cloths and effects for quick purchase.

The Busy Corner Labor Migrants Tale

The notice notes young Negro laborers heading North seeking high wages and hints most will return sadder and wiser from their journeys.

First Baptist Church Sunday Plan and Scouts Banquet

The program for Sunday November 5 includes sermons at 11 am and 7 pm with a noted change in evening hour. The Young Peoples Union meets at 3 pm with rising interest and attendance. Juniors and Sunbeams meet separately. A Boy Scouts banquet is set for Tuesday night November 21 in their hall.

Young Peoples Union

Glow Worm Bait: Minny Electric Minnow Attracts Fish

An inventive fisherman uses a tiny celluloid minnow housing a miniature electric light powered by a copper wire from the line. A contact on the rod pulses the lamp to mimic glow worm movement, claimed to be practical and to have produced fine catches.

Lost satchel with instruments at L Street

Notice from J M F Barron Liberty Hall Ga seeking return of a lost satchel containing instruments and sundry articles placed on October 10. He offers payment for its return and can be contacted at Liberty Hall Ga. on November 3 1911.

J. M. F. Barron M. D Liberty Hall

Lost gold bar pin from L Ham with Trudie Maddox contact

Lost Monday a heavy square ended gold bar pin bears L Ham on the underside. Reward offered if returned to Miss Trudie Maddox at Ham and Carter’s. Date 11 3 11.

No Doubt About This Foley Cathartic Tablets

An old fashioned bowel remedy advertised by The Owl Pharmacy promises prompt relief without pain or nausea. It claims to keep the stomach sweet and liver active, banish biliousness and indigestion, and keep bowels regular.

Owl Pharmacy Adv

Express Shipment Furs Debuts With Notable Value

A shipment of fur goods arrives for viewing to showcase value and pricing. Local sellers invite buyers to assess the selection and compare prices, highlighting quality and craftsmanship.

J W McDaniel Contracting Inked For Jackson Painting

J W McDaniel Contracting of South Mulberry Street Jackson Georgia has filed an interior and exterior painting and paperhanging contract dated November 3 1941 noting services for both interior and exterior work and location in Jackson.

J. W. McDaniel Contracting South Mulberry Street Jackson Georgia

Quinine Tonic Laxa tive Bromine Quinine Ad Ad

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE advertised as a tonic and laxative without head effects. Claims to avoid nervousness or ringing in the head. Note mentions signature of E. W. GROVE. Price 25c.

E. W. Grove

Good Farm For Sale in Goggansville Georgia

For particulars write to J. I. Manry, Goggansville, Ga. Rt 1. Farm listed with specific contact for inquiries.

J. I. Manry Goggansville, Ga

Also Mentioned on This Page

Indian Spring News W. C. Brown Rome Mrs. Brown Lucile Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Atlanta Mrs T. P. Clay Mrs. L. W. Scoville Mr. Starke Gregory Jackson Street Messrs B. A. Wright Wright Watkins Ben Cleveland Cottage Miss Collier J. R. Soulsberry Lou Collier Elder Washington City F.o.b Toledo M. C. Wright Jackson, Ga The Willys-Overland Company Toledo, Ohio U.S. A Macon Fletcher Castoria What Is Lileks Frork City First Baptist Church Court House North Mulberry Street H. H. Colwell SWIFT Geo Mer G. E. Mallet, L. M. Crawford, Jack Curry, O. A. Pound S. H. Thornton T. H. Buttrill W. E. Watkins T. A. Nutt A. T. Buttrill, A. H. Carmichael, S. B. Kinard, J. B. Carmichael
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