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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
3
QUIT TOBACCO No-To-Bac helps thousands break the costly tobacco habit. Place a tablet in the mouth when craving returns. The habit is said to break soon with mental and physical benefits. Money-back guarantee if cravings persist. Made by Cascarets owners.
A preacher spoke to naval cadets about a hellish place, likening molten iron from a fur nace to a gruesome ice cream. He warned the listeners with a sharp, pointed metaphor, describing a dramatic scene to illustrate punishment.
A party of 230 Georgia bankers farmers and merchants led by Dr Milton P Jarnagin visited Armour and Company at Union Stock Yards Chicago to observe meat packing and livestock pricing. They learned the interdependence of producers and packers and the need for efficient production to sustain profits and market dynamics.
Armour and Company pledges cooperation with Georgia agricultural leaders to boost livestock raising. The visit included a luncheon with P. D. Armour and F. E. White and discussions aimed at mutual benefit. Also note: a blacksmith shop move to Oak Streets stockade building and a contractor’s notice restricting Robert Compton from future employment for 1920.
The issue of whether women may vote on September 8 generated substantial public interest comparable to the campaign itself.
Mrs Alma Preston and Mr John William Browning wed at the Jackson Methodist parsonage on September 1. The couple then enjoyed a dinner party at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Cole before settling at Iron Springs. Browning is described as a young man of Iron Springs and the bride is longtime resident Alma Preston.
An advertisement explains Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for over twenty years. It urges accepting only unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. It notes 12 tab tins cost few cents and druggists sell larger packages.
The Jackson Mercantile Co offers Queen Quality shoes with the new Brogue last in A B and C widths and matching wool stockings for fall wear.
A simple and cheap mixture to deter flies from live stock is described. Dissolve thinly shaved laundry soap in four gallons of warm water, add four ounces of powdered naphtalin, then mix with one gallon of crude petroleum. Stir until well blended and use as directed.
Palmolive soap offered at 3 cakes for 25 cents with a deal promising 1 dozen cakes to a customer, drawing shoppers to the counter as stock dates limited supply.
A brief item notes Sterling qualities praised by hosts and friends who extend congratulations, highlighting goodwill and social esteem in a cordial gathering.
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