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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
11
A sentry line notes a joke about a man in a department store who asks to buy stockings at the ladies’ hosiery counter. The saleslady asks if they’re for his wife or for something expensive, delivering a pointed quip about gendered shopping.
The High Falls Musical Convention will be held at Sardis church in Henry County on Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17. Music lovers and leaders are invited to attend and participate in the program.
Prepare peaches as for mar malade then stir in sugar and ground cinnamon. Cook slowly until thick and glossy. Pour into jars and seal. Mary L. Oberlin Colorado.
A sharp young auto salesman tries to close a deal with farmer Mr Carnsilk who stubbornly resists. He demonstrates car controls with rustic terms and insists the farmer would buy if a whip is included, reflecting a humorous clash of old farming life and modern machines.
The advertisement claims Collier's Capatone quickly relieves headache nausea neuralgia colds rope pains and does not harm the stomach or heart. It is presented as harmless yet effective with 30c and 60c bottles available through druggists signed by J Homer Collier.
The Busy Corner advertises fall hats described as wonderful, smart, and pretty for the season. The item implies a sale or display prompting readers to view the collection. Also notes twelve constitutional amendments on the November ballot with four proposing new counties.
A Savannah Press piece argues that savings bank deposits preserve purchasing power as prices rise. It notes groceries and rents have increased, but a dollar saved earns steady interest, maintaining value and future buying power. It predicts money will double in value soon if saved safely.
Jackson Mercantile Co offers gage and Fisk hats or a single tailored cut to match customer needs. Located at the mercantile, shoppers can select from ready styles or request custom shaping for a perfect fit.
A brick bearing the oldest known marriage proposal letter dates to 3500 years ago. An Egyptian princess reportedly sought a husband, and the brick inscription is described as the only one of its kind in the world.
An old advertisement-style piece urges readers to visit The Busy Corner to view new fall suits in fresh shades. It includes a moral vignette on domestic virtue from Brann about judging a man by his home life and his treatment of family over public reputation.
The writer argues that residents should invest in worthwhile local ventures with the same enthusiasm they show for risky foreign stocks, predicting Georgia could then flourish like a rose.
The Concordia Press jokes that the phrase work like a dog is misleading. It imagines a day spent digging out a rat gnawing a bone waiting for a cat to come down from a tree begging to enter and sleeping on a mat fighting fleas.
In New York City the Ellis Island inspection board holds 9,904 immigrant aliens awaiting examination while several large steerage ships near port bring at least 8,000 more to be landed after processing. The influx mirrors prewar rush levels.
The Busy Corner notes beautiful fall dresses arriving on almost every express and urges readers to see them. A Jackson canning factory will aid county residents by offering a ready cash market for non cotton crops and boosting local business.
J. W. Carter notes fire insurance coverage for both city and farm properties dated August 13, 1912.
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