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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
3
Poem encourages optimism despite showers to share gladness and sunshine. It notes blessing and joy from morning lasting throughout the day, and cites faith in the naming of Christ as motivation to smile along the way.
The veranda was artistically decorated with Japanese lanterns ferns and red inscriptions. A tiny red heart with a bow and arrow stood as an interesting feature of the evening. Miss Lucy Lemon and Baxter Watkins won a prize a box of candy. Music by Miss Jessie Hale preceded a tempting ice course with cakes.
Roosevelt argues a decline in communities with lax church attendance and urges men to join church work. He cautions that worship in nature is insufficient for most, highlighting sermons, Bible reading, hymn singing, neighborly contact, and acts of charity as evidence of faith in action.
A reflective piece by Rev. G. S. Beckwith voices a resolve to live with integrity. The column lists local acquaintances visiting, returning from trips, and family updates from Jackson, Georgia, including travel notes, births, visits, and social engagements.
Missionary Society circle 1 held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at 5 o clock at Mrs. J R Conners home. Sixteen members attended the session and engaged in business discussions before cream and cake were served.
Mrs George Head entertained about sixteen guests Friday afternoon. Miss Carolyn Kham of Atlanta and Miss Dorothy Walker of Hawkinsville attended as guests. Guests gathered on the lawn where watermelons and other fruit were enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs Brac Hodges entertained about twenty young people at their home last Thursday evening with a pretty porch party. The event featured music and social mingling among attendees, reflecting a lively neighborhood gathering.
Miss Laura Conner returns from Atlanta after surgery at Wesley Memorial Hospital. A line of visitors includes Mrs. C. W. Buchanan, Mrs. J. E. Lane, Miss Virginia Lane and Joe Buchanan in Covington. Various guests visit Athens area families from Garey Florida Orlando and Jenkinsburg with trips to Niagara Falls and Canada. A. H. Ogletree, Frank Ogletree and J. D. Jones attend sixth district executive committee meeting in Griffin. Miss Annie Rue Mills returns from the State College of Agriculture short course in Athens. Dr E F Dempsey and Mrs Dempsey spend days with Col T J Dempsey on College Street.
Mary Le Swann offers recipes using sour milk and sour cream in desserts and breads. Gingerbread uses sour milk with molasses and spices. bread crumb muffins mix bread crumbs bran and sour milk. doughnuts blend flour sugar eggs and spices with sour milk and melted fat for a moderate oven bake.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clifford and their daughter Myrtle Alice arrived to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Currie and Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Slaton. Mrs. J. T. Harris, visiting relatives, will return with them to Mariana, Florida.
The first open boll cotton of the season was announced Thursday by A M Watkins of Jackson route two, marking the season's kickoff.
Monticello defeated Jackson 5 to 0 Tuesday afternoon, posting a first shutout of the year. Fuss and Clements pitched for Monticello while Patrick, Moore, and Nutt played for Jackson. Fuss, Lanier star, pitched a no hit game as Jackson used only home players against Monticello’s hired talent.
Squeeze juice from one large lemon into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion. Grocers carry lemons and drug stores offer orchard white for a few cents. Massage daily to fade freckles and blemishes and soften the skin. Harmless and non irritant.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Merck mourn the death of Mr. W. H. Merck at his Athens home Saturday night. He was summoned to attend the funeral and interment held Monday.
Mr J P Lummus receives the thanks of the Progress Argus for two fine watermelons presented Monday The note praises the melons and notes the donor’s bounty is appreciated The piece ends by urging readers to buy winter coal as an important matter to stress again and again
Calvin Cochran, a colored man, used a shotgun to blow away much of the left side of his cheek Monday night in a suicide attempt. He is said to be in feeble health and may recover. Cochran was formerly a drayman and a familiar local figure.
A fragment from a humor piece places Old Fogg reading a newspaper and advising regular exercise while the Grouch retorts with a sharp remark about a woman's jaw. The dialogue showcases satirical banter on fitness and gender.
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