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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
8
Mrs J W Crum entertained a delightful dinner Thursday in honor of Mrs Philip Head of Atlanta, guest of her mother Mrs A H Smith. Guests included Mrs Head Mrs Smith Mrs J B Settle Mrs R N Etheridge Mrs Emma Mallet Mrs R P Lassnett Mrs Eva Mae Smith and Mrs Olin King.
A closing reflection notes that despite a burdened mind and a day of toil with no pleasure or rest, kindness remains a universal attribute shared by friend and foe. The verse counsels steady virtue as day ends.
Dr Linton B Hopkins of Atlanta to wed Miss Lucile Phillips of Griffin in December at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Eugene Phillips Friends greet the engagement noting Hopkins is eldest son of Dr and Mrs J B Hopkins and a promising professional.
Engagement notice for Annie Lucile Stone and William LeRoy Daughtry, set for December 4. Announcement appears in Atlanta Sunday papers. Daughtry is a Jackson native with ties to Commerce and Jackson, son of R. L. Daughtry and nephew of H. L. Daughtry.
Mrs Verna Wright hosted a WCTU gathering inviting the Young Mothers club to her Third street home Friday at 3 pm. Mrs R P Lasnett led devotion while Mrs Crum and Mrs J L Lyons sang a vocal duet. Mrs J B Settle spoke on Alcohol in the Home. Chrysanthemums and roses decorated the rooms and a salad and coffee social followed.
Mrs F E Land of Macon leads a Georgia push to supply soldiers at the front with house wives and other comfort items. An exhibit at Jackson Mercantile Co shows flannel cases and handy articles crafted by women for the troops.
Warren Furlow spent Friday in Winder and multiple residents are listed visiting relatives or attending events in Macon Atlanta and nearby towns. The piece records weekend travels, hospital and conference attendances, and upcoming weddings with names such as Fletcher Hopkins Clarke McCord and Damour among others.
Red Cross appeal through the El Paso Society asks for sewing notions and comfort items for Georgia troops. Citizens may drop off needles pins safety pins buttons and small scissors at Jackson Mercantile Co for distribution to soldiers via proper authorities.
The Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulate children's bladder troubles. A bottle costs $1 by mail order from Dr. E. W. Hall at 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, with testimonials available from other states.
A car load of beet pulp is described as a fine feed for dairy cows at The Busy Corner. The ad links the product to strong production claims and mentions Grove's tonic as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. Price noted is 50 cents.
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