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Most Old People *Are Constipated. Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is a combination of simple laxa live herbs with pepsin, gentle in action, and especially adapted as a remedy for elderly people, women and children. It is the standard family remedy in count less homes. Sold by druggists every where for 50 cts. and $l.O0 —two sizes. A trial bottle can be objgined, free of charge, by writing to Dr. W. R Caldwell, 457 Washington St., Monticello, Illinois. NO USELESS PARCELS WILL BE _ SENT MEN “OVER THERE” New Postal Order Allows Only Arti cles Requested to Be Sent Postoffices will not accept parcels and packages for individuals con nected with the American Expedition ary forces in Europe unless the arti cles contained in the packages have been specifically requested, in each individual case, must meet with the written approval of his regimental or higher commander. This step has been taken by the - ' - .'A .. '■'a W: Aift;y ‘ 1 ; J L*v~z~. • ■ ; •&>.. A&V > v * - ■ > ■ & ■ .> v V V \ , V-* ! X^kM.*:4\VpW; x . fsU4.#| i.\ : - ■' - Ovi>* ■ t . • ■ Enlist Herefords To Win The War Food will win the war. The mast essential articles of food that are needed are beef and wheat. European beef and breeding stocks are terribly depleted. Our soldiers abroad, and those of our allies are looking to us for-their supply. Every available pound of surplus beet has already been shipped, and if we would furnish them with beef, so necessary to keep them in fighting trim, we must double our usual output. 1> your part towards increasing your na tion a beef supply and fatten your bank-roll at the same time, by raising Hereford Cattle —the best beef breed. Herefords produce more beef and better beef, at less cost and in shorter time than any other breed of cattle. Start today by crossing a good Hereford bull with your native cows, or lay the foun dation of a pure-bred Hereford breed by buying a Hereford bull and a few good Hert ford cows or heifers. For full information , norite to GEORGIA HEREFORD CATTLE BREEDERS ASSN. 1608 3rd Natl. Rank Bldg. (5) Atlanta, Georgia THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 12,_1918 postmaster general at the request of the war department. The action is prompted by military necessity. Many packages are being sent to members of the expeditionary forces which, although welcomed by the persons re ceiving, are not needed by them and are not necessary. These shipments have caused the mail and expi’ess to he increased to such an extent that it is becoming impossible for the post office authorities here and in Europe to handle them. COLORS PRESENTED TO OLD SECOND GEORGIA JACKSON REPRESENTED BY MISS SARAH SMITH AS SPON SOR—MAJ. BLOOD WORTH AC CEPTS FLAG FOR MILITARY With delegations present from ev ery town and city represented in the 121 infantry (old Second Georgia reg iment) colors were presented at Camp Wheeler Monday afternoon. The colors were presented by Mrs. J. Y. Swift, of Elberton, and Major 0. 11. B. Bloodworth made the speech of acceptance. Jackson was represented by Miss Sara Smith as sponsor of the Jack son Rifles. Miss Hattie Buttrill ac companied her. Miss Smith’s maids, Misses Helen Carmichael and Martha Pound, were prevented from attend ing. Despite the unfavorable weather, which kept many Jackson and Butts county people from attending the unveiling, there was a large crowd present from the sixteen cities, the home towns of he soldiers, and other Middle Georgia communities. The sponsors, maids and delega tions were royally entertained during their stay in Macon. Delightful “spreads” were arranged by each company for their visitors, and all present had an enjoyable time. THIS WOMAN FOUND RELIEF j Backaceh, sore muscles, stiff or svrdlen joints, rheumatic pains, dizzi-j ness and like symptoms are caused by disordered kidney and. bladder. Mrs. Thos. H. Davis, Montgomery, R. F. D. 3. Ind., writes: “I doctored montths without relief. I commenced using Foley Kidney Pills and got re ; lief. Eight bottles cured me.” The Owl Pharmacy, advt. REV. W. B. DILLARD, SUNDAY SCHOOL FIELD SECRETARY Of the North Georgia Conference, at the Methodist Church Next Sunday Rev. W. B. Dillard will speak on the lines of Sunday School work at the Methodist church in Jackson Sun day 10 a. m., 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 7:45 p. m. It is very much desired that all of : our officers and teachers, and all in terested in Sunday School work hear him at all of these services. He has messages of importance for you. Don’t fail to hear him. S. R. England, Pastor EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET HERE TO NAME PRIMARY Rules and -Regulations Governing Elertion and Date be Determined The Butts County Democratic Ex ecutive Committee will meet in Jack son Saturday morning at 10 o’clock for the purpose of naming a date for the county primary, fixing rules and regulatkms governing the election and the transaction of other neces sary business. Chairman J. M. Cur rie requests the members to meet promptly so the business can be dis patched in as short a time as possible. New assortment JColorite. Carmichael Drug & Book Company. For Indigestion, Constipation or Biliousness Just try one 50-cent bottle of LAX-FCS WITH PEPSIN. A L : quid Digestive Laxative pleasant to take. Made and rec ommended to the public by Paris Medi cine Cos., manufacturers of Laxative Brcmc Quinine and Grove’s Tasteless chill Tonic. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP Management, Circulation, etc., re quired by the Act of August 24, 1312, of the Jackson Progress-Argus, pub lished vieekly at Jackson, Ga., for April, 1, 1918. Editor, managing editor, business manager and publisher, J. D. Jones, Jackson, Ga. Owner, J. D. Jones, Jackson, Gn. Known bondholders, mortgaeees, and other security holders, hollding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities, Alfred Akerman, Greensboro, Ga.; Merganthaler Linotype Company, New York City. J. D. JONES, Editor. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of March, 1918. S. J. FOSTER, Clerk I Superior Court., Butts County, Geor gia. (SEAL) UIZIANNE co ffee and Good Cheer §© together like’Possum, and Sweet Potatoes BECAUSE Luzianne makes the best-tastin cup of coffee you ever drank. It’s rousted “V/henlt just right. The fragrance—you can’t forget it, Pours, It And the flavor is delicious. Reigns” Ccffee-lovers know that Luzianne just hits the spot, for it’s full of punch and pep. If you don’t think that this good old Luzianne is worth what you paid, then tell your grocer c -- ' end he’ll give you back every cent. NEWTON HARDWARE COMPANY, HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS & iJsEMi-PAsrrE paint your own Linseed Oil. (You obtain greatest, durability and ccver ing power. The L S& is so A K. positively good that it is known as the "Master Paint” // Whereas the best of other high grade U If Z GALS V& paints cost you $3.70 a gallon, our L PAl^BT —made ready-for -use —will cost They are simply adding Linseed y° u Y © 3 Oil to I. Semi-Paste Paint YOU SAVE si.oo A GAU.3M ©W ©VERY OH JACKSON’S STREETS . ARE BEING IMPROVED COUNTY ROAD FORCES PUTTING MAIN HIGHWAYS OF TOWN IN GOOD CONDITION MUCH NEEDED IMPROVEMENT DONE Long-needed street work is in pro gress in Jackson this week, the work being done by the county chain gang, through an arrangement with the city The streets around the court house have been placed in first class repair, while Third street is in better condi tion than it has been in years. This work is hailed with* delight by the people of the town. The work has been planned for some time, the city having arranged for the county road forces to do the work, but it viis not until this week that time could be found to devote to the improvement of the town’s main streets. LEMONS WHITEN AND BEAUTIFY IDE SKIN Make This Beauty Lotion Cheaply for Your Face, Neck, Arms and Hands At the cost of a small jar of ordi nary cold cream one can prepare a full quarter pint of the most wonder ful lemon, skin softener and complex ion beautifier, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freckles, sallowness and tan and is the ideal skin softener, whitener and beautifier. Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white ac any drug store and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of this sweet ly fragrant lemon lotion and mas sage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It is marvelous to smoothen rough, red hands. advt. About 60,000 officers and men are engaged in coast patrol work of the navy. The navy ration in 1917 cost $0,438 as against $0.37684 in 1916. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PIG AND CORN CLUBS The Red Cross is asking as *nany as will do so, to raise one pig or grow one acre of corn to help the Eed Cross work. The Butts County Chapter is send ing out this appeal to the people of the county, to the Pig and Com Clubs and to all who will respond. In this way you w'll be taking your place in the ranks with those who are helping to win this war—the patriots of America. If you will enroll on this list for service send in your name to the ed itor of The Progress-Argus, who will from time to time give the informa tion to the public. Who will be the first to respond? PROFESSIONAL CAROS $100,000.00 TO LOAN on farm lands. Rea sonable rate of interest. See me before you borrow any money on j your farm, W. E. Watkins. MONEY TO LOAN AT LOW RATES OF INTEREST ON CHOICE FARM LANDS AND IMPROV ED CITY PROPERTY H.M. FLETCHER Jackson, Ga. J. THREATT MOORE 1 Attorney At Law. Office in Crum Building, Jackson : Georgia. Will practice in all the Courts. C. L. REDMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Carter AVarthen Building, JACKSON, GA. THE FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF GEORGIA S. B. Kinard, General Agent J. H. Pope, Local Agent Jackson, Georgia Our 14-inch guns weigh nearly 9o tons and are over 58 feet long, cost ing SIIB,OOO.