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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1920

Page

6

Automobile Supremacy Worldwide and U S Production

The United States dominates global auto use with nine tenths of world cars, exporting to 183 countries including Iceland. Last year nearly two million cars were built in the U S, with about seven million registered, and Nebraska and Iowa have the highest car per capita rates in the world, roughly one car for every six and a half people.

America Europe Iceland United States Nebraska Iowa

Whats the Matter With the South What s the Matter With the South

A satirical piece highlights how American regions rely on goods from distant states from alarm clocks to celery and soap. It questions perennial cotton poverty despite national production and urges readers to get busy solving regional economic mismatches.

States Have Forests and Opportunities for Foresters

A Boys' Life article notes state forestry programs expanding with State Foresters earning 2000 to 4000 dollars annually. It highlights prospects in lumber industry, railways, mining, recreation, estates, and farms for trained foresters, with limited demand for teachers and researchers.

Comforting Statistics from a Magazine Tale

A mother notes a statistic that one third of world births are Chinese, prompting a father to gesture from the evening paper. The exchange suggests a light domestic moment as values and identity surface in daily reading.

Georgia Probate Notice for W H Arnold Estate

Mrs W H Arnold applies for letters of administration on the estate of W H Arnold in Butts County. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the ordinary's office within the legal time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Witness dated April 5, 1920, J H Ham Ordinary.

Georgia Butts County W. H. Arnold J. H. Ham

Administrator's Sale of McDonald Estate in Henry County

By order of the Court of Ordinary the estate of J. T. McDonald will sell about 200 acres in the 8th district now Butts County on May 5 1920 at the county courthouse. The property covers parts of land lots 162 and 165 bounded by Maddox river and lands of Elizabeth Maddox and Col M Dickergon. Proceeds to be distributed to heirs. administratrix Mrs Z A McDonald signs.

Georgia Henry County Court of Ordinary Said County J. T. McDonald Henry Butts County J. O. Maddox South River Maddox Elizabeth Maddox Col. M. Dickergon Z. A. McDonald

Arnold Twelvemonth Support Hearing Demand

For year's support Mrs W H Arnold seeks twelve months support from the estate of W H Arnold deceased. Appraisers have filed their return. All persons concerned must show cause before the court of Ordinary of the county on the first Monday in May 1920 why the support should not be set apart.

W. H. Arnold Court of Ordinary Mack Goodwin J. H. Ham

Revival services begin at Flovilla Methodist church

Revival services at Flovilla Methodist Church begin Sunday night May 2 with Rev. A Warwick preaching and Prof. J D Lane of Monticello directing singing aided by a local chorus. Services twice daily at 3 PM and 8 15 PM, cordial invitation to all in the community to attend and participate.

Flovilla Methodist Church A Warwick J. D. Lane Monticello

Ordinary to deny application in April 5 session

A local court records an order denying an unnamed application in the April 5 session with Justice JH HAM presiding. The brief entry notes the decision by the Ordinary court official without further detail.

Application for twelve months support in Mack Goodwin estate

Mrs Mack Goodwin asks for twelve months support from the estate of Mack Goodwin deceased. Appraisers have been appointed to set apart the support, and the matter is on the docket for Monday in May 1920. This April 5 1920.

Death of S. J. Bailey in Forsyth following stroke

Butt county friends report the death of S. J. Bailey at Griffin hospital Monday morning after a paralysis stroke at a Friday baseball game. Formerly of Butts county, he lived in Forsyth recently and was about 45. He leaves a large family. funeral held in Forsyth Tuesday afternoon.

Notice to Tax Equalizers meeting in Jackson

Tax Equalizers of Butts county plan to meet in Jackson on May 3rd at 9. R. A. Woodward serves as chairman. The notice also mentions a clean up and paint up effort.

Butts County Aeen Jackson Alee R. A. Woodward

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