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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
2
Official county and city publication lists subscription rates and local notices. It urges paving Jackson streets, creation of an American Legion post, roads funding, school financing, and higher property assessments to fund growth, with commentary on politics, boll weevil pest, and legislative changes.
Following a week long ice shortage Georgia towns push to form local ice factories. Conyers takes the lead with Jackson already underway, signaling a collective effort to ensure dependable ice supply and ward off future shortages.
The Grady county note cites drainage at under $25 an acre turning swampy plots into valued land, while the Marietta Journal adds under $5 per acre could convert thousands of acres in South Georgia into farms. Walton county led efforts and Butts county shows 8,160 of 114,560 acres needing drainage, with overall health and economic gains appealed for in urging a statewide drainage movement.
The piece surveys cotton price extremes since 1861, noting highs and lows from 38 to 11 percent in 1861, rising to 93 in 1863 and peaking at 1.90 in 1864 before gradually falling toward 5.78 and 7.13 in later years, ending with 16.15 in 1911. It contrasts 35 cents per pound with earlier high water marks.
The progressive city of Jackson plans a steam laundry soon after completing the ice plant. This marks the first of a series of industries to be established in the city, signaling ongoing growth and development.
Jackson proposes to own and operate her own ice plant and be independent of the ice trust. Covington looks to establish a plant under local management with a local boss.
The Barnesville News-Gazette urges local merchants to raise funds for public road work into Barnesville, arguing county crews are insufficient and good roads boost trade. Jackson merchants are advised to act similarly, noting trade follows better streets and urging a city street improvement collection.
An advertisement touts LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief with regular 14 to 21 day use to induce regular action and regulate bowels. Price listed as 60c per bottle.
OVal Glass offers picture frames sized for enlarged prints. The Racket Store advertises a selection of frames designed to fit larger photos and provide sturdy display options.
Mrs Claude Hendricks and baby Frances Reid visit the Maddoxes. Bessie Hand and daughter Lucile Hand return from Butler. S P Smith of Nashville and the Smiths of Manchester visit relatives. Harry Thomas and Annie Laura Thomas return from UGA summer school. Doris Margjorie Thomas Evelyn Linch and others leave for a house party at McDonough. Lois Allen returns from Macon. Carl Funderburk receives honorable discharge from the navy. Eunice McGee of LaGrange guests with A J Goodrum. Marguerite Patton of Jefferson City visits E R Edwards. Lieut B L Rhodes stops en route home to Live Oak Fla. Jewell Smith returns to Oglethorpe. W Z Mann returns to Jonesboro. Troupe Smith welcomed home from overseas. Inez Smith on Macon hospital vacation. Bain Terrell of Cordele visits J W Terrell. Mary Preston of Griffin visits relatives. Myrtle Pippins and Hilda Bradley return to Round Oak. Irene Alexander of Monticello visits Virginia White. Mamie Minter returns to Monticello after visiting Annie Kate Linch. Helen Vanzandt hosts Prom for her visitors. Mrs L B Irby entertains for Helen Vanzandt and guests.
A physician endorses drinking hot water each morning with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. The regimen, described as a complete internal bath, aims to flush out poisons and toxins and improve overall health.
Pepperton defeated Griffin 5 to 4 on Griffin grounds after twelve innings. Fears and Fears formed Pepperton’s battery in a hard fought rivalry game. This marked Pepperton’s second straight win over Crifin.
Fragmentary text references PAZO OINTMENT and a casual note about days and seas. No clear event or entities beyond product name.
The article traces razors from bronze blades in 10 000 year old Swiss lake dwellings to ancient Greek and Roman use. It notes prehistoric Mexicans crafted glass obsidian razors prized for sharp edges and hardness. It ends with an aside on post card picture frames.
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