Bond Election Notice for Jackson Georgia May 10 1920
Notice to Jackson voters about a May 10 1920 bond referendum to issue 15000 in public school bonds payable over 15 years with 5 percent interest. Ballot options read For Public School Bonds or Against Public School Bonds. Registration runs April 9 to May 6 1920. Officials: Mayor W E Watkins and city aldermen.
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Jackson
Georgia
Kion
City of
Jackson National Bank of
Court House
W. E. Watkins
J. B. Settle
J. L. Bailey
C. M. Kimbell
George Mallet
J. A. McMichael
Tax books open for 1920 state county returns
The tax books are now open to receive tax returns for the year 1920 in the ordinary's office at the courthouse. J. P. Vaughn T. R. B. C.
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Court House
J. P. Vaughn
Bible Read in 650 Languages Worldwide
Rev. Frank Marston told the Woman's Missionary Federation of Cincinnati that the Bible is now read in 650 languages and by seven tenths of the human race.
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Frank Marston
Woman’s Missionary Federation of Cincinnati
Old-fashioned tonic advertised for spring health recovery
The piece urges spring house cleaning with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance alterative to restore stomach liver and nerve tone. It advertises tablet or liquid forms and offers a 10 cent trial package from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Card of Thanks from Land Family
The Land family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy deeds and financial aid after a fire destroyed their home. They announce rebuilding at the same location and pray for blessings on all who helped.
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J. H. Land
Bereaved Family Thanks For Kindness After Loss of Son
We express deepest gratitude for the inexpressible kindness given us during our sad bereavement in the loss of our son J. S. Gregory and family.
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J. S. Gregory
War era government buys curry combs for horses
The government ordered one million curry combs to serve 150000 horses in wartime. An additional sample of economy failed to meet the need to groom all donkeys nationwide.
Diamond Dye Promises Rich Color For Every Fabric
Dye product touts guaranteed color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. Includes a Direction Book and a Color Card for matching materials. Available for dresses blouses skirts coats draperies and more.
Peanut Baron Next Like King Cotton
The piece argues peanuts will overtake cotton as a leading money crop. It cites Georgia state agriculture data and growing acreage, noting cotton oil firms favor peanuts for food and oil. Peanut value rises from 1908 to 1920 projections, with farmers earning cash without marketing issues.
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Peanut Baron
King Cotton
State Department of Agriculture
Sparrows Brought to America By Philadelphia Initiative
The article recalls Philadelphia's push in the 1860s to curb caterpillars by importing English sparrows. John W. Bardsley, urged by Councilman William F. Smith, shipped sparrows from England to Germantown and Philadelphia, with a house later named Sparrow Jack's. The sparrow spread while maples suffered from span worms, and the house remains a historic relic.
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Philadelphia
England
John Bardsley
Sparow Jack
John W. Bardsley
Germantown
Fifth Street
William F. Smith
Hoke Smith Letter Signals Shift on Lodge Reservations
The Atlanta Journal editorials recount Hoke Smith of Georgia signaling a change in sentiment toward Lodge reservations and ratification. They warn that adopting the reservations risks undermining the League of Nations and world peace, noting a possible shift to a reasonable compromise to salvage ratification.
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Atlanta Journal
Senator Smith
Georgia
Weimar
Senate
League of Nations
Macon
Palmer
Hoke Smith
Lodge
Journal
Smith
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