Sixth District primary fixed for September 8
The sixth district executive committee met in Griffin and adopted the plurality rule for the nominating primary to be held September 8 alongside the state primary. Candidates must file notices and pay $5 by August 14 or be barred from the official ballot. A convention in Mayon on September 18 will consolidate returns and name the nominee.
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Court House
Griffin
John
Mayon
General Assembly
Macon
J. W. Wise
Wise
Army worm reported in many sections of county
Farmers report army worm prevalence across the county with increasing damage to corn and forage crops and even cotton. Calcium arsenate and Paris green are used as remedies. fair dry weather is noted to lessen damage. A determined fight continues to protect the crop this year.
Pepperton Triumphs Over Griffin In Saturday Game
Pepperton baseball team edged Griffin 7 to 6 after Griffin led into the ninth. Parr delivered a two bagger driving in two runs as Harry Moore pitched well for Pepperton against Boggs.
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Pepperton
Griffin
Parr
Harry Moore
Pepa
Miller resigns Jackson Coca Cola plant for Trenton post
Mr. H J Miller, longtime manager of the Jackson Coca Cola Bottling Company since 1912, resigns to become general manager of the Coca Cola plant in Trenton New Jersey. He and Mrs Miller plan to move September 1. John Hognett of Atlanta named to succeed him and will relocate his wife and child to Jackson in September.
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H. J. Miller
Jackson Coca Cola Bottling Company
Jackson Coca Cola
Coca Cola Company
Trenton
N. J
Miller
Trenton Company
Jackson
First Baptist Church
John Hognett
Atlanta
Hognett
Butts County Democratic Executive Committee Sets September Primary
The group meets Friday at 10 in Jackson to transact primary business. Assessments apply only to congressmen and the Flint circuit solicitor general. State senator and representative nominees from Butts county will be voted on and formally nominated. Only one candidate for congress J. W. Wise and for solicitor general E. M. Owen as of now.
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Butts County
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Jackson
Flint
Congress
J. W. Wise
Soliqgitor
E. M. Owen
Meat production in six months falls sharply year over year
Washington reports a drop of 400 million pounds in U S meat production for the last six months versus the previous year. Agricultural data cites 2 5 million fewer cattle hogs and sheep slaughtered at 69 markets, with May prices near wartime lows and June Chicago native beef steers averaging 14 95, a high for June except 1918.
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Washington, D. C
Waas
Institute of American Meat Packers
Agricultural Department
United States
Chicago
Biennial Session Bill Falls Short by Narrow Margin
A proposed constitutional amendment to establish a biennial legislative session failed by a slim margin. The house voted 123 for and 42 against, short of the two thirds needed at 129 votes.
Court Opens Week in Bulis County Superior Court
Judge W. E. H. Seacry Jr and Solicitor General E. M. Owen arrive in Jackson to convene the August term. Civil cases include suits against Central Georgia Power Co and Towaliga Falls Power Co. Criminal docket is large with misdemeanors and petty charges, no major murder cases expected.
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W. E. H. Seacry, Jr
E. M. Owen
Jackson
Bulis County
Central Georgia Power Co
Towaliga Falls Power Co
Searcy
Owen
Spalding Superior Court
Hide and wool market predicts 2.50 shoes at drop
Oklahoma City dealers declare the hide and wool market has collapsed predicting shoes at 2.50. Calf hides, once 1.00 a pound six months ago, now fetch 0.25 with no buyers.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Record Cotton Prices Hit Fifty Three Year High
New Orleans report by H G Hester shows 1919 20 cotton year value at 2 516 544 520 with middling price 38 21 cents per pound and average bale value 182 98 dollars. Exports to Germany and Austria reach 475 000 bales while total movements exceed 6 366 008 bales.
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New Orleans
United States
H. G. Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Hester
Germany
Austria
American Mills
Monticello Visits Jackson for Friday Rivalry Game
Jackson and Monticello opened the series with a Tuesday win in Monticello and prepare for a return clash Friday in Jackson. The old rivals are expected to produce a hard fought game with a large crowd, as Jackson’s new line up finally hits its stride after a season of reverses.
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Jackson
Monticello
Jasper County
Ginners of Sixth District to Meet on Thursday
Ginners of the sixth congressional district will convene in Macon Thursday morning to set prices for ginning bagging and ties for the 1920 season. Last year ginning a bale cost about 4.96 dollars and rising costs suggest a rate near seven dollars per bale this season.
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Congressional District
Macon
Georgia Leads in Road Work Across Six Southeastern States
The bureau of public roads in Montgomery, Alabama reports Georgia heads six southeastern states in approved road work and expected federal funding. Georgia shows $5,776,240 in approved work, with Tennessee and Mississippi following, and total district project agreements reaching $12,666,113 across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Montgomery
Ala
Georgia
United States
Montgomery District
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Federal Bureau
Highways Departments
Ten States May Lose Members Of Congress
Washington reports that with a 1920 population estimate of 106 million, 65 or 66 more seats may be needed in the House. If representation bases rise, several states would lose seats: Indiana Iowa Missouri would each lose two, while Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Nebraska Vermont and Virginia would lose one each, per Rep Isaac Siegel chairing the census committee planning the apportionment bill.
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Washington
United States
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Nebraska
Vermont
Virginia
Isaac Siegel
New York
Shortages We’d Welcome From Albany Journal
There are shortages to wish for including radicalism hot air strikes excuses for high prices unrest and discontent. The tongue in cheek notice mocks shortages and lampoons public mood and inflation pressures.
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Albany
N. Y
Sunday Last Day of Camp Meeting at Indian Springs
Attendance at the 1920 Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting was reduced by weather and crop conditions though Sunday drew a strong crowd. Leaders Dr. Smith Dr. Babcock and singer J W Read delivered high quality programs with Charlie Tillman aiding the singing. Bishop W N Ainsworth and Dr Paul appeared this week. Butts County Day passed with notable local honors. The last service is Sunday night and trustees meet Monday to name next year’s leaders.
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Indian Springs
Holiness Camp Meeting
Smith
Babcock
J. W. Read
Charlie Tillman
Dr. Paul
W. N. Ainswaorth
Fort Worth
Texas
Butts
Butts County
Monday in Jackson Promises Big Day With Courthouse Session
A superior court session and a noon political speech mark a big day in Jackson. Governor candidate Hon. T. W. Hardwick will address a large crowd in Jackson at 11 o clock and speak in McDonough later in the afternoon. He is described as an entertaining and forceful speaker.
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Superior Court
Jackson
T. W. Hardwick
McDonough
Hardwick
Stark Methodists Close Revival After Successful Campaign
Revival at Stark Methodist church began July 81 and ended August 6 with large crowds. Rev. E C Wilson led most sermons, aided by Rev. S R England and Rev. Mr Patterson. Twelve new members joined Friday, with one more slated for September first, totaling thirteen converts.
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Stark Methodist Church
E. C. Wilson
S. R. England
Jackson
Mr. Patterson
Africa
Appreciation for Help in Church Renovation
Union Ridge church thanks all helpers and donors for repairs and painting completed now presenting an attractive appearance.
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Union Ridge Church
Progress- Argus
Jackson Baseball Team Faces Full Week Schedule
The Jackson baseball team will play games every day this week except Saturday. They host Jenkinsburg on Monday, travel to Monticello on Tuesday, meet Ola on Wednesday, play Jenkinsburg again Thursday, andMonticello returns Friday for a key home crowd contest.新
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Monticello
Ola
Jenkinsburg
Jackson
Jenkinsburg Nine
Bumper Corn Crop Forecast for Nation
The Department of Agriculture predicts a three billion bushel corn crop for the nation, a third time in history, based on conditions on August 1. It notes July improvements in major states except Illinois, and lowers April wheat prospects while winter and spring wheat combine to near prior estimates. tobacco and potato prospects rise with total production forecast at 1.544 billion pounds.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Middle West
Illinois
Lamar County Created by Legislature Vote
By a 134 to 48 vote the lower house passed the bill creating Lamar County with Barnsville as the county seat. The senate had previously approved. The move ends years of dispute with Monroe and Pike counties relinquishing land to form the new 180 square mile county, where growth is expected around Barnsville.
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Lamar
Barnsville
Senate
Monroe
Pike
Lamar County
Barnesvill
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Congressional
Epperton
New Jersey City
Ginners
Southeast
Stark Methodists
Jasper Boys
Sam Howell
Sam Patrick
Barnesville
New County
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