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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

6

American wine in Europe and the Virginia creeper

The piece traces how the Virginia creeper vine spread from North America to Europe where it is celebrated in Venice and Philadelphia based on a story in the North American. It notes the plant’s five leaflets versus poison ivy’s three and explains its clingy disk-tendrilled habit and a Darwin anecdote about a disk supporting two pounds.

Cuba Newfoundland Mississippi River Virginia Europe Venice Philadelphia Darwin

What Catarrh Is

Every third person may have catarrh in some form. Nasal catarrh signals general weakness. local treatments like snuffs and vapors do little good. To correct catarrh enrich your blood with Scott's Emulsion, an oil-food tonic free from alcohol. Try it. Scott Bowne Bloomfield N J.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N. J

Square funnel inventor claims faster flow over round design

An inventor argues a square funnel speeds liquid flow by reducing rotary motion delays. Forestry experts show teak timber grown on plantations matches the strength of timber from natural forests.

Cure a Cold in One Day Patented Laxative Bromide

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE claims to stop cough and headache in a day and cure the cold. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature. Sold for 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Majestic Range Show Visit Promises Lasting Value

A factory range expert will visit the Newton Hardware Co during the week starting October 16 to explain how the MAJESTIC is built, why it lasts, and why it offers the best value for home use.

Proclamation on Georgia Constitution Amendment 1916

Public notice details the 1916 proposal to create Bacon County and grant the General Assembly power to legislate local offices and bonds up to 100000 dollar for county improvements. Governor Harris directs submission to voters at the November 7 election with official ballot wording and advertising requirements.

Georgia Bacon Eee Nate. Harris State of Georgia General Assembly House of Representatives State of Acon N. E. Harris Philip Cook

Majestic Range Demonstration Offers Free Kitchenware Set

An $8.00 kitchenware set is given free with every MAJESTIC range purchase during demonstration week. The offer applies to all buyers, with no price change to the range. Visit the store during the week starting October 16 to see the demonstration.

Black Bass Mystery Solved By Pickled Bait Evidence

A Pleasant Lake correspondent reports that novices are catching large black bass in Long Pond while seasoned fishermen struggle. Clothiers in Harwich Center sell tackle and preserved frogs legs in alcohol as bait, boosting demand. pickled bait jars cost about 35 cents and other bait sells for a dollar or more per quart.

Long Pond Pleasant Lake Mass New York Herald Harwich Center Horace Atkins

Amusing Printer Error For Maxim Gun Firm

Sir Hiram Maxim recalls a misprint in his stationery for the United States Electric Lighting Company which is humorously altered to The United States Electric Lightning Company. In England the issue is repeated and later shown as The Maxim Gum Company.

Electric Company United States Electric Lightning Company Hiram Maxim United States Electric Lighting Company England Maxim Gum Company

Push and Pull Club Membership Question

The inquiry asks whether the respondent belongs to the Push and Pull Club, a social group referenced in casual context. It seeks confirmation of membership status without further details about activities or requirements.

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