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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
12
Governor N E Harris issues a proclamation declaring a reward of 150 dollars for the apprehension and delivery of Owen Jefferson charged with fatally shooting George Thompson in Butts County on October 10 1899. Officials are urged to aid in his capture and bring him to trial.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh and claims it cures all stages. The firm F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio offers $100 for any case it fails to cure. Includes invitation to send for testimonials and lists druggists selling the product.
By the Mayor and Council of Jackson Georgia the 1916 tax rate is set at twelve and one half mills total. Four mill breakdowns cover schools sinking fund and bonds city government maintenance. The ordinance was made September 14 1916 signed by Mayor J T Moore and Clerk J A McMichael.
Georgia Baptists totaling over 300000, led by Dr Arch Cree, mobilize for a statewide Sept Oct appeal to fund State Missions education and benevolence. The drive follows Cree's restructuring gains and a push by pastors, lay leaders, and Mission Societies to rally churches across Georgia.
A partial bank balance sheet shows loans and discounts 177,028.07, trade acceptances 65,000.00, overdrafts 351.07, U. S. bonds deposited 75,000.00, and stock of Federal Reserve bank 2,700.00. It lists reserves, deposits, capital, surplus, undivided profits 15,084.02, and liabilities including rediscounts 98,668.84 and bills payable 1,150.00.
A Georgia Baptist announcement urges churches to support State Missions. It recalls a longtime auditor of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and highlights Sept 24 as a red letter day for State Mission Day in Sunday Schools with a goal of 250000 pupils and a $15000 local school contribution.
An unusual summer sickness hits children prompting caution. The Owl Pharmacy advertises Foley Cathartic Tablets as a safe remedy to keep bowels open and liver active, claiming relief from indigestion sick headache biliousness sour stomach and bad breath.
A client seeks to purchase about 100 acres in Butts County. Cash payment offered. Contact J. W. Moore at Peters Building, Atlanta, Georgia.
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