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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
8
The social column shares a Browning quote on perseverance and notes a fair’s Japanese booths featuring wistaria chrysanthemums lanterns parasols creating a picturesque display that added charm to the event. The scene highlights imported Japanese articles and decorative color.
Little Miss Margaret Maddox hosted a Saturday afternoon party at Mrs. C. S. Maddox’s South Mulberry street home. Guests assisted by Mrs. T. M. Bond and Miss Ternella Tingle enjoyed chrysanthemums, autumn decor, a birthday cake, and lawn games followed by fruits and nuts.
The Japanese Tea Room and Gift Shop opened at the Baptist Pastorium last Friday and Saturday under Women's Missionary Society Circle No. 5. Ladylike hosts dressed in silk kimonos served tea and wafers at small tables with Japanese decor, creating an attractive, refined scene.
The Senior class elected officers: President Sara Louise Furlow, vice president Mary Kinard, secretary Hugh Bailey, and treasurer James Carmichael. The Junior officers are: President Pliny Weaver, vice-president Kate Lyons, secretary Sara Beauchamp, and treasurer Miriam Sams. The Seniors study Hamlet as the first quarterly exams approach next Monday. Friday a mock trial hosted by the Demosthenians will involve W. R. Hammond on misdemeanor charges. The third normal meeting convened at Mrs. W P Martin's with an Inductive and Deductive lesson and a salad course. The Senior class aims to accomplish more than any previous class.
A special examination for white and colored teachers temporary license will be held in the courthouse Saturday November 28 1916 at 10 am All teachers who do not hold regular state license are required to take this examination Hugh Mallet C. & S. 10-20-21
Friday and weekend movements include Personal R P Newton and Mrs A T Buttrill in Atlanta, Miss Mattie Duffey's Flovilla visit, Macon and Jackson social calls, and many noted trips to Atlanta Macon Hawkinsville Conyers and Rome. The piece lists numerous residents visiting relatives friends and attending events.
Ladies admire Silk Dresses priced from 9.75 to 14.75 in the Busy Corner window. The display draws shopper interest and local chatter.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsia as a fast harmless remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and other stomach troubles. It promises rapid relief from sour gas heartburn and nausea and urges keeping a fifty cent case on hand for unexpected indigestion.
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