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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
5
An advertising warning against calomel urges readers to use Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable remedy. The copy touts Calomel as dangerous causing cramps and salivation and claims the product cleanses the liver without side effects while restoring energy for adults and children.
Hon J Pope Brown argues a three mule system could feed thirty using oats wheat corn peanuts velvet beans peavine hay and pork by fattening hogs. He outlines crops fertilizer yields and costs totaling about 2700 dollars and asserts the plan sustains 30 people and 30 animals.
The record lists 180 bushels of wheat at 3.00 and 30 tons of hay at 30.00, plus 1000 bushels of potatoes and 20,000 pounds of meat. After deductible expenses such as 150 acres of guano at 10.00 per acre and other costs, net profit totals 1,040.00 feeding 30 men and 30 mules. Farmers argue land value and productivity implications.
An advertisement touts the Texas Wonder curing kidney and bladder troubles, dissolving gravel, aiding diabetes and back pain, and claiming benefits for both men and women. It notes mail order only, $1.00 per bottle, two months’ treatment, with testimonials and a Saint Louis address for Dr. E. W. Hall.
Eight more men enrolled under the draft law, raising the county total to 1,152. The prior register dated Sept. 12 listed 1,144 with 657 white and 487 colored. New registrants include those previously unsure of their ages now verified as 18 to 45.
An advertisement warns painters about kidney strain from turpentine and lead fumes and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites J. W. McDaniel, a grocer and painter, praising relief after using the product bought from Slaton Drug Co. and offered by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York. A closing note mentions buying Liberty Bonds.
Ordinary J. H. Ham notes confusion over recent pension bills. Constitutional changes require voter approval in November and subsequent legislative action before any pension law changes take effect, leaving current rules unchanged for now. The widow eligibility rules and veteran pension thresholds could expand if amendments pass.
An advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle old fashioned physic that cleanses and tones the liver while keeping bowels regular. Testimonial from J. P. Gaston of New Ark Ind claims superior satisfaction versus other cathartics. Carmichael Drug and Book Company endorses the product with a pricing angle.
An ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for intestinal worms in children. It claims two to three weeks of use will enrich the blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system keeping children in perfect health with a pleasant taste and 60 cents per bottle.
Captain T. J. Collins, recently promoted from first lieutenant, is to report to Camp Lewis in Seattle, Washington. He leaves Sunday night to join his command and will be attached to a new division being formed for overseas duty.
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