Fall Term Opens September 1 At Jackson Public Schools
The fall term for Jackson public schools starts Monday September 4 after building and grounds overhaul. Superintendent Knox leads with strict business methods and aims to make Jackson one of the most active school systems. Tuition remains 2 dollars monthly for grammar pupils 4 dollars for high school with 1 dollar entrance fee and 1.50 laboratory fee per term.
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Jackson Public Schools
Knox
Board of Education
Thelma Wilson
Buchanan
Jackson
Bishop Candler Draws Large Crowd at Indian Springs Conference
Bishop W N Ainsworth and Bishop Warren A Candler spoke to a large audience during the Young People’s Conference at Indian Springs. Candler preached twice on Sunday, urging youth mission work and criticizing present shams, while commenting on the railroad strike and leadership through service.
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YOUNG
Camp Ground
DR. Ainsworth
Indian Springs Camp Ground
W. N. Ainsworth
Warren A. Cndler
Ainsworth
Bishop Candler
God
Candler
Calhoun
Clay
Webster
Senate
Lili
Dr. Candler
Interest in Poultry Industry Grows As Public Seeks Guidance
The Bureau of Animal Industry reports rising requests for poultry raising methods and a record influx of poultry literature. The Division of Publications notes abundant materials covering breeds management housing incubation and culling. More than 30 bulletins and numerous technical pieces support poultry work.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Publications
Enerosbutiz
Poultry Rai
Spalding Superior Court In Session This Week
The summer session of Spalding superior court opened in Griffin on Monday with a crowded civil and criminal calendar. Jurors and county cases are expected to be addressed this week as the calendar fills.
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Ding Superior Court Spal
Spalding Superior Court
Griffin
Dr Caleb A Ridley to Lecture on Ku Klux Klan
Announcement: Dr Caleb A Ridley pastor of the Dental Baptist church Atlanta will lecture at the courthouse at 8 oclock Wednesday night August 16 on the Ku Klux Klan and Law Enforcement. He is imperial chaplain of the Klan and a prominent Georgia minister. The talk is free and open to all including ladies and children.
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Atlanta
Gust
Ku Klux Klan
Law
Dr. Ridley
Imperial
Weevil Damage Continues Heavy Across Southeast Crops
The Agricultural Economics report notes two weeks of progress in most crops across the southeast but persistent weevil damage in Georgia and South Carolina tamping cotton gains. Corn and hay show improvement, tobacco and soybeans perform well, and fruit prospects remain strong with exceptional apples and near-complete peach harvests.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Atlanta
Southeast
Tennessee
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Former Jackson Woman Dies on August Third
Friends in Jackson mourn the death of Mrs. W. F. Combs who died Thursday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. George Smith’s residence. The funeral was held Saturday at another daughter Mrs. C. R. McCord’s home in Macon, with interment in Riverside cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs. Smith Mrs. McCord and Mrs. Albert Brennan of St. Louis and sons Walter of Macon Millard of Atlanta.
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Jackson
W. F. Combs
George Smith
C. R. McCord
Macon
Riverside Cemetery
Dove season opens August 1 with hunting license reminder
The summer dove hunting season began August 1 and runs through September 1. Game warden urges hunters to obtain proper hunting licenses and comply with regulations.
Farmers Union Warehouse Company Reelects Officers
The Farmers' Union Warehouse Company board, meeting August 1, re elected President J. J. Mapp, Vice President W. B. Kimbell, Secretary R. E. Evans, and General Manager and Treasurer J. M. Gaston. Directors include A. M. Garr, G. P. Saunders, J. D. Brownlee, A. C. Finley, W. F. Stroud. Assistant GM J. Avon Gaston elected. Farm Agent H. G. Wiley discussed non cotton sales and marketing aid. The firm reports a successful year and strong finances.
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Union Warehouse Company
J. J. Mapp
W. B. Kimbell
R. E. Evans
Messrs
A. M. Garr
G. P. Saunders
J. D. Brownlee
A. C. Finley
W. F. Stroud
J. Avon Gaston
S K Smith Considers Run for Georgia State Assembly
York farmer S K Smith weighs entering the September 13 primary for Butts county representative. With two incumbents J Threatt Moore and J L Lyons already in, Smith would seek voter support and pledges to disclose his positions on tax, education, and other measures if he runs.
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Butts County
J. Threatt Moore
J. L. Lyons
Smith
General Assembly
Doves Open To Hunt As License Fees Noted
County Game Warden G W Allen urges securing hunting licenses for the upcoming season. County license costs 1.00 dollars, state license 3.00 dollars, and non resident license 15.00 dollars.
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G. W. Allen
First Open Boll Reported in Jackson Cotton Belt
The first open boll of the 1922 cotton season was brought to The Progress-Argus by W. F. Flynt of Coady district. Weather and boll weevil affect yields. 1921 produced 4,152 bales, 1920 11,752. Prices have risen sharply from last year, aiding Butts county despite smaller crops.
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Progress-Argus
W. F. Flynt
Coady
Mallet & Ham
Butts
Butts County
U S Fire Losses 1916 20 Reach 1 67 Billion
Five year study by the national board of fire underwriters reports U S fire losses totaling 1 672 722 677 from 1916 to 1920. Average annual destruction 334 544 535. Roof fires blamed on sparks and winds. better roofing could have reduced losses and spurred new city fire safety measures.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Connecticut
Nevada
Wyoming
Hon. E. M. Smith Seeks State Senate Seat
Bulls county friends in McDonough learn Hon. E. M. Smith is a candidate for the state senate from the 35th district comprising Henry Clayton and Fulton counties. The seasoned attorney has served in both the house and the senate and is well known locally.
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Bulls County
E. M. Smith
McDonough
Henry
Clayton
Fulton
Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting Opens Thursday
The thirty second annual session of the Indian Springs Holiness camp meeting begins Thursday night August 20 with high attendance expected. Dr John Paul of Wilmore Kentucky and Dr L J Miller of Nashville lead this year and are assisted by pastors and evangelists with Hamp Sewell directing singing. Butts County Day will be observed August 16 with cottage holders to show courtesy to locals in gratitude for support. Central time will be used for all services.
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Indian Springs
John Paul
Wilmore
L. J. Miller
Nashville
Hamp Sewell
Missionary Society of the North and
L. C. Cobb
Young People’s Work of the Council
Butts County
Immature sorghum kills fifty hogs in Georgia
Moultrie Georgia reports fifty hogs owned by a Mitchell county farmer died after eating immature sorghum cane. State and federal specialists have long warned against feeding unripe sorghum to stock. The loss, valued at 1500 dollars, occurred within minutes after grazing.
Machinery Trouble Delays The Progress Argus
Due to broken parts in the Linotype machine the Progress Argus has been delayed this week and it has not been possible to set and correct the usual amount of type. Parts will be sent from the factory and readers are asked to be patient with the delay.
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Progress- Argus
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Caleb A. Ridley
Pastor
the den
Casion
Warehouse Company
J. M. Gaston
S. K. Smith
Mary
Mr. S. K
Progressive Farmer
Teem
U. S
Tabernacle
George W. Mathews
Mitchell County
Moultrie, Ga
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