Jackson Rifles Enjoying Camp at El Paso
A military camp near El Paso houses Jackson Rifles among roughly seventy five thousand troops from various units including Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia. The site features screened tents, electric lighting, ample kitchens, and night picture shows with two mountainous borders guarded by rival artillery batteries across the Rio Grande.
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Massachusetts
el Paso
Rio Grande River
Franklin Mountains
Michigan
23Rd
34Th
Ohio
Fort Bliss
Georgia
Regular
Columbus
New Mexico
Chihauhau
Jaarez
Villa
Rio Grande
Mexico
Dodson's Liver Tone Offers Safe Liver Boost
Advert says calomel damages the liver and causes cramps and salivation. Dodson's Liver Tone is presented as a harmless vegetable substitute that livens the liver, relieves biliousness, and leaves users feeling energetic without sickness.
Georgia Soldiers Advancing Toward Border Duty
A correspondent reports about 52 miles of border coverage. He expects a return to Georgia by Christmas per Col. Thomas's remark about eating Christmas dinner at home. The unit is adjusting to border service, with heat and altitude effects, four thousand feet above sea level, and officers’ solid training shaping them into seasoned soldiers.
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Georgia
Col. Thomas
A Child Takes To California Syrup of Figs
Old time physic with calomel castor oil and pills is rejected in favor of California Syrup of Figs. The ad touts its gentle positive cleansing of stomach liver and bowels, claims millions of mothers rely on it, and urges buying the 50 cent bottle from California Fig Syrup Company with proper labeling. Beware counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Advt
Domestic Felicity Means Household Threatens Wife
A Farm Life dialogue humorously misdefines domestic felicity as the husband in the home being able to whip his wife, reflecting a dated and problematic view of marriage.
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Rufus
Funeral of Mrs. W. M. Keaton Held at Indian Spring
The funeral for Mrs. W. M. Keaton, who died in Montgomery Arizona on Nov. 4, was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bryans home in Indian Spring. Dr. Robert VanDeventer of Jackson’s First Baptist led the service. Pallbearers included Wright Watkins B A Wright E L Lawson F M Lawson R L Allen and J T Gibson. The service was well attended with abundant floral tributes. Burial followed at Elder-Collier Cemetery.
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W. M. Keaton
Montgomery
Arizona
Bryans
Indian Spring
Robert VanDeventer
First Baptist Church of
Jackson
Wright Watkins
B. A. Wright
E. L. Lawson
F. M. Lawson
R. L. Allen
J. T. Gibson
Elder-Collier Cemetery
For Sale Speckle Peas by J A Joyner
Short classified line notes speckle peas for sale and names J A Joyner as contact. It suggests a local agricultural listing. No price or location provided. The entry is a simple product offer from an individual seller.
Honor Roll list from Flovilla School grades one to six
Readable school honor roll shows first grade Carolyn Allen Charles Ingram Claude Jewett. third grade Charlie Long John Henry Cole. fourth grade Frances Allen Eugenia Linch. fifth grade Ida May Brooks Rosa Cole Frank Linch Marguerite Maddox Doris Smith. sixth grade Kathleen Maddox Opal Preston Marjorie Thomas Pinkey Edwards.
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Carolyn Allen
Charles Ingram
Claude Jewett
Charlie Long
John Henry Cole
Frances Allen
Eugenia Linch
Ida May Brooks
Rosa Cole
Frank Linch
Marguerite Maddox
Doris Smith
Kathleen Maddox
Opal Preston
Marjorie Thomas Pinkey Edwards
Foley Cathartic Tablets Adv from Owl Pharmacy
An old-fashioned bowel remedy called No Doubt About This Foley Cathartic Tablets promises prompt relief without pain or griping. The ad claims it keeps the stomach sweet, liver active, and bowels regular, banishing biliousness and indigestion.
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Owl Pharmacy
Adv
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Adverts in Jackson
Jackson resident Mrs. Gordon Carmichael testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her long running kidney trouble with back pain and abnormal secretions. The ad claims thousands of recommendations and urges buying at 50 cents from dealers, Foster Miller Co. Buffalo New York.
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Dean
Jackson
Gordon Carmichael
Oak St
Doan
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits
Mrs Alva McClendon was the guest of Mrs Lois Maddox on Sunday. Mr Andrew Moore from Griffin spent Monday and Tuesday with his sister Mrs Sallie Washington. Miss Annie Lillian Washington visited her grandmother Mrs W W Washington over the weekend. Miss Sallie Mae Brooks met with Miss Mary Moore Saturday night. Miss Julia Hodges was guest of Misses Ora Belle and Sallie Mae Brooks Sunday. Mrs Belle Weaver spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Minnie Jones. Miss Florrie Ezelle visited part of last week with sister Mrs Sher-
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Alva McClendon
Lois Maddox
Andrew Moore
Griffin
Sallie Washington
Annie Lillian Washington
W. W. Washington
Sallie Mae Brooks
Mary Moore
Julia Hodges
Ora Belle
Belle Weaver
Minnie Jones
Florrie Ezelle
Sher
Dr Mays Advises Large Wheat and Oat Crop
Dr. R W Mays, a leading county farmer, urges farmers to sow more wheat and oats than ever and reserve land for corn next year. He advises keeping at least one cow per family and raising hogs to eat waste to prevent suffering as foreign wars disrupt supply and force borrowing.
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R. W. Mays
Men Feel Tired Too and Seek Kidney Pills
Overwork affects men with fatigue and low energy when kidneys feel weak or sluggish. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a tonic and quick-acting remedy sold by The Owl Pharmacy.
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The
Owl Pharmacy
Adv
Social notes and visits unfold in community gathering
Miss Porter Belle Flynt joined Miss Annie Mae and Miss Nellie Thaxton Sunday. Miss Julia Hodges led a singing Saturday night and Miss Ora Belle Brooks Sunday afternoon with Mrs Rad McClendon Sunday night. Miss Lou Barron is ill after a second paralysis stroke. Guests included Jim Head and Robert Mott at Mrs McClendon’s singing. Myrtle and Rosa Kate Washington visited Mrs W. W. Washington Thursday. Mr and Mrs Jim Marting of Jenkinsburg were guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Jones Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Weaver stayed with Mrs Doby in Jackson for the weekend. Mrs Clyde Colwell visited her mother Mrs Mollie Evans Saturday. Henry Letson bought a Ford touring car. Prayer meetings held weekly in homes. all invited.
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Porter Belle Flynt
Annie Mae
Nellie Thaxton
Julia Hodges
Ora
Belle Brooks
Rad McClend
Lou Barron
Messrs
Jim Head
High Falls
Robert Mott
Goggangville
Rad Mac
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Public Health Service
Scott
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Jackson Rifles
Dodson
Lea
First Farmers Bank
Jackson, Georgia
J. A. Joyner
Flovilla School
Coody
Cis
Bam
Vomber Dio
Perura Company
Columbus, Ohio
DR. Mays
Biles
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