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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
10
Local druggists report a decline in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable remedy is promoted as safe, gentle, and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation with a money back guarantee.
The grand jury reports county officers keep books per law and all officers filed required reports. It describes the Poor Farm as well cared for with inmates and stock, lists farm output and equipment, commends the courthouse janitor, notes jail repairs limited by labor, and outlines convict camp, mule stock, engines, and equipment. Recommendations include hiring a certified accountant and annual audits by statute for county officers.
An advertisement presents Vinol with a full formula list and asserts it enriches the blood, banishes anemia, and creates strength. It offers a money back guarantee, states doctors can verify ingredients, and notes sale by Carmichael Drug and Book Co. and many druggists.
Local residents and visitors share recent movements and visits. McDonough Miss Bessie Lowell stays with Miss Trene Bankston. Atlanta visitors include Mrs. L. M. Rea and Mrs. H. F. Hunt. Families from Locust Grove Eatonton Adams Park and Macon are seen visiting and traveling for schooling and leisure.
R F Hall of Mabe Virginia reports a 15 year bronchial cough relief after one bottle. The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a leading family remedy for colds for all ages. Car Michael Drug and Book Co. sponsors the testimonial.
The document records county finances and duties for August 1918. It includes tax assessments totaling 216417 dollars, recommendations to pay jurors and bailiffs, and a bridge project on Sandy Creek at Flat Shoals road west of George F. Etheridge's. It notes publication in The Jackson Progress-Argus and minutes entry, with thanks to Judge W E H Searcy Jr and solicitor E M Owen, and to bailiff J H Holifield. Two affidavits certify no county funds passed through hands since the last term.
State President J. H. Mills organized two flourishing locals in Butts County. Delta Grove yielded about 55 members while Sandy Plains followed with 49 members. Mills notes strong statewide activity and revived interest signaling the union's promising future.
T W Nelson Tax Collector of Butts County Georgia swears the foregoing is a true statement of Special Taxes collected since the last report made to Butts Superior Court in March 1918. Sworn August 20 1918 before J H Ham Ordinary Butts County Georgia.
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