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Jackson Banking Cos. STATE DEPOSITARY ESTABLISHED 1888 LET US RESOLVE To make this a year of SAVING To SAVE something every month To SAVE something every week To SAVE something every day THIS BANK WISHES TO AID YOU IN YOUR SAVING The BANKING HABIT is the greatest aid to SAVING. It HELPS YOU to establish a nucleus, a nest-egg, and then you take pride in its growth, Ynur Government will need YOUR SAVINGS, not as a war tax but as A LOAN ON THE BEST SECURITY. Bank with u$ and we will place you in a position to be Of HELP TO YOUR COUNTRY. r We Sell Thrift Stamps, War Saving Stamps and Liberty Bonds —Always at Your Service. OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: 1? T Q ji.l , w , * r\ • , F. S. Etheridge E. L. Smith w L o S S h ’ X IC t PreSldeat H - °- Ball J- T. Goodman W p'iv am . CaS ' K>r r- .. W - P ' Nutt J - B - Settle W, P, Newton, Asst. Cashier R. p. Sasnett Thp poor, benighted, ignorant Rus sians may deserve pity, But they are I You Are a Patriotic | Farmers it ~ You will make every acre produce its ut il _ most in food crops and cotton, all equally I needed by our country. You will best serve | your country and yourself by fertilizing each acre liberally with SWIFT’S R BRANsf R FERTILIZERS . “ IT PA YS TO USE THEM ” There is a national car and labor shorta^e - De,a y ls dangerous. } Manufactured by ■Euti* i7fb?J swift a co. fertilizer works fe * ***&.*■■• 3 ATLANTA, GA. • , CHARLOTTE, N. C. r. V >r!es: Atianta, ASbany, LaGringe, Moultrie, Savannah, Ga. ** ac . Greersfosro, K. C., Chester, Columbia, S.C. Bn} +rill Cuano Cos. A vcksON, GEORGIA being called yellow, cowardly, treas onable curs. If there is anything else jackson progress-arcus coming to the Russians they will get it at the hands of the huns. FOOD MEETING HELD IN MACON Governor Hugh Dorsey Presiding Officer THOUSANDS ATTEND MEET The state-wide food meeting held in Macon Wednesday wr.s attended by prominent business men and far mers from every county in Georgia. The meeting was opened at the city auditorium at 9 o’clock by Governor Hugh M, Dorsey, The principal address was delivered by F. C. Wolcott, personal represen tative of Herbert Hoover, national food administrator, The speaker re lated food conditions ip Belgium, Po land, Serbia and other war-t<-^ en country and stressed the absolute necessity of larger food crops in the United States. Others who made ad dresses included Governor Dorsey, Dr. A. M. Soule, state food adminis tor, J. J. Brown, commissioner of agriculture, and others. Short and practical talks were then made by a number of farmers and well known business and professional men. It was estimated that at least three thousand persons were present at the meeting. Many politicians took advantag of the gathering to mingle wih he vo ers and get a line-up on the political situation existing in Georgia. I Among those from Butts county —t’o attended the. meetfno. Mr yY **'' - r-.ra.aaj, WCIV,I *> mf J, H Blackwell, Farm Agent, Mr. J. B. Settle, Mayor J. Threatt Moore, Mr. J. C. Jones and others. Butts county led all (Georgia in Cor# Club, Canning Club and Pig Club work last year. That is a record to be proud of. Let’s see if we can’t have more members this year and an increased production of food crops and livestock. FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1918 RUPTURE EXPERT HERE Seely, World Famous in This Spec ialty, Called to Griffin F. H. Seeley of Chicago and Phila delphia, the noted truss expert will be at the Nelms Hotel and will re main in Griffin Friday only, March 8. Mr. Seeley says: “The Spermatic Shield will not only retain any case of rupture perfectly, but contracts the opening in 10 days on the average case. This instrument received the only award in England and Spain, producing results without surgery, in jections, medical treatments or pre scriptions. Mr. Seeley has documents from the United States Government, Washington, D. C., for inspection. All charity cases without charge, or if any interested call, he will be glad to show same without c harge or fit them if desired. Business demands prevent stopping at any other placq in section; Pt Si- Ev-y statement in this no nce has been verified before the Fed eral and State Courts.—F. H. Seeley. advt. J GOOD PROFIT FROM ONE REGISTERED HOG Mr. A. M. Pace Received $250 From One Berkshire A total of $250 is the amount re ceived by Mr. A. M. Pace from one registered Berkshire sow dpripg the past i|'hat ig the best record yet , reported, and shows what can be done | with pure bred bop. In February eight pigs were far rowed, arid five of these were sold ah $5 each foi* it total of ss(l, rind three turned out 450 pounds of meat, which at 20 cents pound amounted to S9O. In September eight pigs were farrow ed and five of these were sold for $65, and Mr. FaCO now has three on hand which are worth $46, Mr. Pace has made a specialty of raising Berkshire hogs and Jersey cows and he is convinced these are two of the best all round breeds one can have. He is now advertising hogs and cows for sale. He has made a suc cess of the livestock business and his example is worthy.of emulation. FEED OUT YOUR HOGS SIX WEEKS EARLIER In every lot of hogs on feed two or three weeks quickly and actually eat less than others. If all would fatten like these, the entire drove would be ready for the market six weeks earlier and to save six weeks feed is an item that you fully understand. The hog that fattens easily must be in prime physical condition. The bS A Thomas’ Hog Powder is a condi tioner for hogs. It keeps their system clean and healthy and enables them to fatten quickly without falling prey to the usual diseases of hogs. The B. A. Thomas' Hog Powder is not stock food. It’s straight medicine and we took the agency because it enables you to f#6d out your hogs much ear lier. Carmichael Hardware Cos. Dealers. 30 BARRELS OF FLOUR SAVED WEEKLY AT STATE SANITARIUM The trustees of the state sanitarium at Milledgeville report that since the in..litution has been observing wheat less days there has been a weekly saving of 30 barrels of flour. In ob serving meatless days it was figured that 3,600 pouids of meat a week were saved. Soy beans are being us ed in the diet for pellagra patients. ALMOST A YOUNG MAN AGAIN E. R. Whitehurst, R. F. D. 1, Nor folk, Va., writes: “I had been suffer ing for more than a year, but since taking Foley Kidney Pills I feel al most a young man again.” They strengthen and heal weakened, disor dered kidneys, stop sleep-disturbing bladder ailments, banish backache, rheumatic pains, stiffness, soreness. The Owl Pharmacy, advt, Every express brings us new Spring Goods. We want you to see them as they come in. We will be glad to show them to you every day as we receive them whether you buy or not. The Jackson Merc. Cos., Props, of The Star Store.