Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Jackson Progress Argus in Jackson, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

13

Farmers Should Vote for Hoke Smith

Hon James D Weaver vice president of Georgia Farmers Union declares no farmer knowing Senator Smith's record can again oppose him. Weaver cites Smith's work on farm extension, vocational training, cotton price issues, and anti minimum price bills. He urges Georgia farmers to back Smith for the Democratic nomination and predicts strong nationwide farmer support if nominated.

Georgia Farmers Union Smith Iaith Belf Georgia United Tates Washington Oren Committee On Agriculture The Senate Senator Smith Wilson Lansing Georia Farmers Union J. H. Mills H. A. Boykin Sylvania Willis Evans Sandersville Coss United States Agriculture South Hoke Smith San Francisco Democratic Party Georgia Farmer

Which Is Crusoe's Island

The piece explains the debate over Crusoe's Island name. It traces the claim to Juan Fernandez and the alternative link to Tobago as the true Robinson Crusoe island, citing the 11 degree latitude clue and a goat skeleton found in a cave.

Juan Fernandez South America Crusoe Defoe Orinoco River Trinidad Tobago England France

Carlyle Rewrites History After Lost Manuscripts Incident

In 1885 Thomas Carlyle faced a crisis when a reading of his two year drought in writing gave way to a lost manuscript episode. Mill returned the unpriced papers forgotten by the maid now sparking Carlyle to recall and rewrite his History of the French Revolution. He finished after five months. The tale ends with his tears and resolve to reclaim his thought.

Thomas Carlyle Cheyne Row Chelsea London John Stuart Mill Carlyle

Snow House Adaptations For Harsh Weather

Harper's Magazine describes a snow house as highly adaptable. Temperature is controlled by adjusting a ventilating hole with a knife or mitten, and by thinning roof blocks with a long knife. If the roof thaws too quickly, workers thin blocks. if breath and steam cause hoar frost, they blanket the roof with soft snow.

Harper’s Magazine

The Proof and the Race of Life

A Kansas City Star reflection on wealth fame and effort. It argues that not all can be number one and the worth of striving honestly even in defeat. It celebrates resilience and sportsmanship over envy or malice.

Kansas City Star

Italy forms large safe making company in Rome

Announcement from Rome reports the formation, under a leading bank, of a large company to manufacture safes vaults and equipment for securing money securities and valuables. The move aims to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and support Italian industry.

Rome Italy

The Real Trouble Behind a Fallen Arch Remark

A quip contrasts Samsonic temple demolition with fallen arches as a sharp joke about a notable failure. The remark links biblical imagery to a pun on arches, implying a moral about strength and frailty. The humor hinges on toying with phrasing rather than reporting a specific event or person.

Jones Assault Case Damages Questioned

In a crowded courtroom exchange, onlookers reference Jones’s injuries after an assault. A bystander asks if Jones received any damages, noting the brutal hospital admission as a key detail.

Registration Open for May 10 School Bond Election

The bond election for school improvement will be held on May 10. The registration book is open and every citizen in Jackson should qualify to vote. Get your name on the registration list now to be eligible to support the bonds.

Jackson

Georgia Gains in Population and Wealth

The Valdosta Times editorial extols Georgia’s growth citing Atlanta Birmingham and state road improvements. It notes population gains from highway development higher land values and farm wealth, urging unity to fund concrete highways and better schools for continued prosperity.

Georgia Valdosta Times Times Birmingham Atlanta Memphis New York Geeral Telfair Enterprise

Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Dark Hair renewal

An old remedy Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound claims to restore natural hair color and lustre, darkening gray hair within a single morning application and offering a youthful look. McDonough set to vote April 19 on 13000 for street and sidewalk works and 7000 for water works projects.

Wyeth

Also Mentioned on This Page

James D. Weaver Mason Atlanta, GA F. M. Allen S. P. Tyler Jackson, Ga W. J. Whitfield College Park, Ga McKibben Buggy & Auto Co Arctic Samson Grocery Department Carmichael Mallet Co F. M. Jones Palmer, Okla Cardus Mrs. Jones Cardui Acti
Search Courier

Search the Jackson Progress Argus Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Jackson Progress Argus?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication