County urged to meet full United War Work quota
Butts county faces a tough push to reach the $4,000 target plus 50 percent over subscription, totaling $6,000. Iron Springs leads, with Indian Springs, Jackson and Towaliga among districts pressed to finish canvassing by Saturday. Committees stay on duty through week’s end to rally patriotism and county pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Settle
Butts County
Iron Springs
Settle
Butts
United War Work Fund
Jackson
Burrill
Coody
Dublin
Indian Springs
Towaliga
Worthville
Children Love Cascarets 10c
Ad copy describes Cascarets as a safe 10 cent laxative for children. It claims to ease biliousness constipation and stomach sourness without calomel and without cramps. The piece markets Cascarets as a harmless candy cathartic that cleanses bowels and liver.
Jamerson Leaves Georgia Wholesale for Atlanta Travel Role
Mr. W. W. Jamerson, long with the Georgia Wholesale Co, accepts a traveling representative post with the W. E. Edwards Co of Atlanta. He will cover the Central Southern and West Point Railroads from Atlanta while his family remains in Jackson. He brings extensive sales experience and will begin the new duties Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Jamerson
Georgia Wholsale Co
W. E. Edwards Co
Atlanta
Jamerson
Central
Southern
West Point
Jackson
Georgia Wholesale Co
Brand New Fall Suits Offered at Special Low Prices
The Busy Corner announces a sale on 50 brand new suits in various models and fall colors. Also notes a separate item promoting a malaria treatment product claimed to destroy malarial germs with a price of one.
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Price
Mrs. S. F. Thurston dies after Spanish flu illness
Mrs. S F Thurston aged 77 died at her Jenkinsburg area home after an eight day illness from influenza and complications. She was a Jenkinsburg Methodist, survived by four sons J S Thurston E C Thurston W J Thurston C L Thurston, two daughters Mrs R L McMichael and Mrs E R Rich, a sister Mrs S D Thurston and three brothers J B Rich R W Rich J Q Rich. Funeral was at County Line church with Rev C C Heard officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Thurston
Jenkinsburg
Thurston
C. C. Heard
E. R. Rich
S. D. Thurston
Messrs
J. B. Rich
Butts County
R. W. Rich
Louisiana
J. Q. Rich
Texas
Reader's Letter Praises Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy
Lewis Newman of Charleston West Virginia recounts his illness this year a severe cold and grip and credits Foley's Honey and Tar with restoring his health after using two 50 cent bottles. The Carmichael Drug Book Co. advertisement promotes it as effective for grip cough and colds.
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Lewis Newman
Northland St
Charleston
W. Va
Foley
Carmichael Drug & Book Co. Ad
City tax books open for payment of 1918 taxes
City tax books opened for the year 1918 tax payments. W H Wilson serves as C T C and notes the opening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wilson
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens in Summer
The tonic purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. It strengthens the weak elderly and the young against summer strain. Go plant wheat this fall and help make farms self sustaining to feed the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Possible iron ore found on Butts County farm
Mr. C. Frank Carter of Jackson route 7 brought a heavy mineral specimen to the office believed to be iron ore. He plans to send it to Atlanta for analysis by the state geologist. If confirmed, the land could be very valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Frank Carter
Jackson Route 7
Atlanta
Carter
Pike County Wins First Prize At Georgia State Fair
The Georgia state fair judging awarded Pike County first prize of 1000 dollars for the county display with Butts county earning 100 dollars for the county exhibit. Wilkinson Jackson and Hall counties followed with prizes, as other counties received 100 dollars for creditable farm displays.
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Pike County
Butts County
Wilkinson
Jackson
Hall
Fair Continues At Full Blast Through Thursday
Worth, Cobb, Wilcox and Butts counties host a bustling fair now in full swing and set to close next Thursday the 21st with exhibits, rides, and local activities underway.
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Worth
Cobb, Wilcox, Butts
Hold Your Liberty Bonds and Stand by the Flag
Wartime urging Americans to hold Liberty Bonds as they help American troops in France gain and hold territory. The message emphasizes patriotic duty and financial safety, predicting bond values may rise and urging continued investment against the Kaiser.
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France
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Cascarets
MR. W. W. Jamerson
Atlanta’ Company
The
First National Bank
America
Georgia
South
Middle
First National
Jackson, Georgia
J. H. Carmichael
Pres
G. E. Mallet, V. Pres
J. H. McKibt
T. A. Nutt
J. B. Carmichael
V. Pres
C. T. Beauchamp
G. P. Nichols
F. M. Madde3
L. O. Benton Geo F. Etheridge
Geo. E. Mallet
J.B. Carmichael
W. M. Hammond
R. E. Evans
J. C. Jones
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