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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1919

Page

3

Jackson Merchants Promote Home Trading And Local Goods

Years of market prominence in Jackson highlight large local stocks and thriving shops. J Cheney & Co of Toledo pledge one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine, with sworn affidavit dated December 6 1886. Hall's Medicine is sold by druggists for 75 cents.

Jackson Ohio Toledo Cay County A. W. Gleason Hall J. Cheney & CO

Confederates Veterans Reunion Set for Atlanta October 8 9 10

The general reunion of the United Confederate Veterans the Sons of Veterans and the Southern Memorial Association will be held in Atlanta October 8 9 and 10. Col Walter P Andrews and Governor Hugh M Dorsey will welcome visitors. Talks will cover pensions for Confederate soldiers along with other topics. Thousands expected with many Southern state representatives and ample hospitality.

United Confederate Veterans Sons of Veterans The Southern Memorial Association Atlanta Walter P. Andrews Hugh M. Dorsey Veterans, Sons of Veterans Butts County Reunion City

California Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Safe Child Laxative

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children. It urges parents to look for the California name on the package, claims poisons are removed from stomach and bowels, and notes the fruity taste and clear dosing directions on each bottle.

California Caifornia Adv

Farmers Played Big Part In War

The article notes that farm communities supplied about a quarter of the United States war manpower. About 1,200,000 service members were born on farms, and 4,539,048 held war risk insurance totaling nearly 4 billion dollars. Most beneficiaries were mothers and other relatives on farms, with many veterans now unable to maintain policies.

Army Navy Marine Corps

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Jackson Resident

Jackson citizen Mrs. E. E. Ozburn testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache headaches and nervousness from kidney disorder. Ad invites readers to try the remedy priced 60c at dealers, produced by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Dean Jackson E. E. Ozburn Pepperton Cotton Mill Doan Ozburn Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y Adv

Aluminum Sale At Etheridge Smith Co Oct 6

The Aluminum Department at Etheridge Smith and Co will hold a sale of aluminum ware on October 6 at 10 a.m. Prices start at $1.69. See our window for details.

Etheridge, Smith & Co

Washington Baptized by Immersion Says Old Source

The article from Signs of the Times cites The Witness of Spirits claiming George Washington, raised Episcopal, requested immersion by his chaplain Elder John Gano. It states Washington was baptized in the Potomac River before about forty witnesses during a soldier meeting.

the Times Charles W. Vaughn Old School Baptist Church Hopewell N. J George Washington James W. Zachary John Gano Gano Potomac River

Ziron Iron Tonic Promises Boost for Cordele Man

Cordele Ga resident Sim Grimsley reports run down health improved after using Ziron Iron Tonic. He cites better appetite, fewer headaches, and increased daily energy. The remedy is described as a scientific mix of iron and minerals with a money back guarantee.

Sim Grimsley Cordere Zirong

Early American minister Elder Gano and descendants

Hopewell New Jersey records reveal Elder Gano born to French descent and educated at Hopewell Academy. He was ordained May 26 1754 in Hopewell church and later established a large church in Yadkin North Carolina before leaving due to Indian threats during the 1756 war. His granddaughter Mrs Mary Gano aged 99 is the great grandmother of former Secretary of State William J Bryan.

Hopewell, N. J Hopewell Academy Hopewell Church Morristown Yadkin N. C Gano Mary Gano William J. Bryan

Grocery prices fall 15 percent since January

New York Sept 26. Prices of groceries listed by the Fair Price Commission are fifteen percent lower today than at the start of the year. Meat prices have fallen as well, reflecting a general drop in cost of living reported by the commission.

New York Fair Price Commission

Williams Raises Food Aid Drop Rate Announcement

Arthur Williams, federal food administrator, announced today the decline from eight to ten percent.

Arthur Williams

Judge Pardee Dies in Atlanta at 82

Judge Don Albert Pardee oldest judge in point of service on a U S court bench died at his Ponce de Leon home after an indigestion attack He was senior judge of the fifth circuit court of appeals aged 82 Survived by wife and brother Judge William E Pardee Funeral services will be held in Atlanta before body goes to Wadsworth Ohio for interment

Atlanta Don Albert Pardee United States Ponce de Leon Avenue Pardee Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals William E. Pardee Ohio Wadsworth

Lamps Racket Store Classified Ads Spark Results

Classified ads from Lamps Racket Store promise quick results for buyers and sellers. Readers find affordable lighting deals, outlet specials, and home decor bargains in a concise shopping section.

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