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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1918

Page

10

New Congressional Committee Elected Headed by John R. L. Smith

At the district convention in Macon the executive committee for the next two years was chosen. John B. R. L. Smith of Macon is chairman with W. H. Wheaton of Griffin as secretary. Numerous county members from Bibb Butts Clayton Crawford Fayette Henry Jasper Jones Monroe Pike Spalding Upson counties are listed as part of the committee. A sale notice follows for 220 acres on Forsyth road three miles south of Jackson, to be sold the first Tuesday in October.

Macon John BR. L. Smith W. H. Wheaton Griffin Bibb County J. B. Turner M. H. Taylor Walter DeFore C. H. Perdue W. K. Young Sam B. Hunter Butts County A. H. Ogletree J. D. Jones Clayton County C. H. Hutcheson E. L. Dorsey Crawford County R. H. Culverhouse I. P. Moore Fayette County R. P. Minter R. E. L. Fife Henry County W. W. Milam W M. Harris Jasper County J. L. Benton Fitzhugh Penn Jones County W. W. Barron J. R. van Buren Monroe County J. P. Carson J.B. Mott Pike County C. B. Gwyn B. H. Hardy Spalding County R. L. Duke J. E. Wallace Upson County W. L. Jenkins P. F. Brown Court House Jackson Forsyth Road E. D L. D. Hoard Mers

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Bonds Support

Ad urges purchase of war bonds while noting Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic destroys malaria germs carried by mosquitoes. The piece implies civilians should back military efforts despite personal opinions and criticizes price fixing for cotton.

Price

Laxa tive Bromine Tonic Quinine Ad Campaign

An old advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary tonics for its tonic and laxative effects, promising no nervousness. It urges readers to note the full product name and to seek the signature of E. W. GROVE.

E. W. Grove

Jackson Public School Sees Record First Month Enrollment

Jackson Public School posts 430 pupils in the first month the largest enrollment in school history. The senior class grows to 25 with Sam Howell joining. Several seniors depart for military or prep schools while faculty convenes for a study session on How To Teach. Junior and senior literary societies to be organized next Friday.

Jackson Public School Sam Howell Dean Patrick Horace Thomas J. W. Hodges Mercer William Wright Texas Taylor B. Smith Emory Lloyd White Robi. Edwards Douglass Stroud W. P. Martin Norsworthy and Strayer

Vinol claims to restore strength in women and all ages

An advertisement asserts Vinol strengthens weak, run-down and nervous people using Cod Liver and Beef Peptones, iron, manganese and other ingredients. It promises money back if not beneficial, urging subscriptions and druggist sales.

Vinci

Women suffer from corns and seek relief with heel dangers

A Cincinnati authority warns that high heels cause painful corns and infections. A drugstore remedy named Freezone claims to remove corns by dropping on them, drying quickly, and lifting the entire corn without pain, urging wives to try it.

Cincinnati

Local News and Visits Across North Carolina and Texas

Mrs C J Forbes spent summer in North Carolina and stopped with Mrs A B Wremi on route to Round Rock Texas. Mr and Mrs J B Ellis and child of Palate and Mrs C E Blackwell of Monticello visited S L Thompson family then returned home. Harry Thomas of Camp Wheeler spent weekend with parents Mr and Mrs N J Thomas. Donald Flint of Crawfordville joined Sunday with friends. L B Irby family left for Savannah to reside. B C Harding of North Carolina visited sister Mrs C B Higgins. Miss Falma Funderburk is ill with lagrippe. Eric Linch and Joe Bill Terrell entered Tech. Howell and Butler Smith came up from Mercer Sunday.

C. J. Forbes N. C A. B. Wremi Round Rock Texas J. B. Ellis Palate C. E. Blackwell Monticello S. L. Thompson Harry Thomas Camp Wheeler N. J. Thomas Donald Flint Crawfordville L. B. Irby Famly Savannah B. C. Harding North Carolina C B. Higgis Falma Funderburk Lagrippe Eric Linch Joe Bill Terrell

Indian Springs Social Notes Cite Local Visits

Miss Louise Smith of Fitzgerald visits Rock Castle relatives while Miss Rosa Clifford Edwards enrolls at G N L College Milledgeville. Ben Cleveland of Jackson and Miss Mattie Pearl Lindsey of Monroe visit kin. Vallie Varner White of Griffin also stays with Aunt Joe Varner. Social events include a Woman's Missionary Meeting at Foy Hotel hosted by Miss Lindsey and a Baptist church service by Dr Robi Van Deventer. Bonds Buy Bayonets.

Louise Smith Fitzgerald Rock Castle Rosa Clifford Edwards G. N. & L College Milledgeville Ben Cleveland Jackson Mattie Pearl Lindsey Monroe Bettie Lindsey Pearl Vallie Varner White Griffin Joe Varner Mary Wright Mary Cleveland Wright Watkins Eugene Elder W. A. Elder

Sloan's Liniment for Nerve Pain Relief

A brief ad notes Sloan's Liniment penetrates nerves when applied without rubbing and soothes external pains including neuritis and sciatica. It promotes keeping a large bottle on hand for family use with Druggists everywhere.

Prepare for Winter Wood Supply Amid Shortages

Notice urges public to stockpile wood for winter in response to coal and wood shortages. Warns previous summer ice shortage comparison and promotes participation in the Fourth Loan. Emphasizes prudent planning and financial preparedness.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ful Banking The Federal Reserve System State Banking Department Federal Reserve Board Jackson Banking Co State Depository F. S. Etheridge E. L. Smith W. O. Ham W. P. Newton F. S. Etherid J. B. Settle W. P. Nutt R. P John R. L. Smith Grove Carmichael Drug and Flovilla Tech Messrs Howell and Butler Smith Indian Springs Sloan Swift & Company Swift U.S. A
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