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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
6
Omega ten miles from Tifton reported the season's first 1920 cotton bale. Weighing 310 pounds, it was grown by J. R. C. Lindsey on the R. L. Shipp farm and ginned by J. W. Lang & Co. The bale was sent by express to Savannah after rain delayed ginning and picking.
The army worm has invaded Butts County causing major damage to corn on farms of J. O. Gaston and W. E. Foster. Prof. H. P. Stuckey advises poison such as calcium arsenate or Paris Green and methods to hem in or trench the worms to prevent spread. The pest can also attack cotton after corn.
Valdosta Times discusses a Walker Hardwick debate noting Cliff Walker’s sharp speaking and teasing that a joint date would only lower dignity. The piece weighs public disagreement and editor sentiment on the political clash.
The 1920 general assembly will expire on Thursday August 12. Few general bills have been enacted though local legislation has been rammed through. Many statewide measures are pending and afternoon sessions will continue to clear the calendar.
The W D Hencely family reunion at Flovilla marked a milestone for the couple ages 75 and 70. They have 11 children, 63 grandchildren with 49 living, five great grandchildren, and 3 step grandchildren. The gathering decided to make the reunion an annual event. Everything was lively and warm as greetings filled the shade tree setting.
The Argus Job Department reports progress in SEE US PRINTING THAT PLEASES. Officials indicate continued efforts to meet production targets and improve efficiency across printing lines.
John Warner of San Diego aged 72 has just finished a cross country bicycle journey to Blair Nebraska. He began riding as a healthful restorative in his 70s and reports feeling younger than a decade ago.
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