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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
2
Government boards handling public funds should publish frequent accounts showing how every dollar is spent. The cotton bagging industry could benefit from a stronger market, a tropical storm during Berkson season may precede others, and some predict the September extra session in Atlanta may stretch into Christmas or later, not a cheering outlook.
A chaotic extra session in Atlanta gives way to planned debate on crop prospects and prices. The legislature moves toward substantive work as members prepare to address farm market conditions and fall winter projections.
Georgia agricultural authority Dre Milton of the University of Georgia announces that livestock has overtaken cotton as the leading cash crop. He notes decades of cotton dependence hurt farmers, cites fifty stockyards aiding cash markets, and predicts continued growth as pasture practices improve and new plants support processing.
A fragment references politicians factions and schools of thought as a suggested area for action by the general assembly. The excerpt hints at governance and debate without detailing events or participants. The tone implies critique or suggestion rather than reporting a concrete decision.
Attorney General Arnall ruled that school systems cannot impose tuition as the state has taken over operation of all schools. The state is paying salaries. counties cities and school districts would run the schools. Nobody is satisfied with the present arrangement.
In an address to Young Democrats in Pittsburgh, President Roosevelt hinted he might take a wak if the party fails to nominate a liberal candidate in 1940. He praised the Democratic Party as lasting beyond any single leader and as the champion of the average citizen, referencing Jefferson, Jackson, Cleveland and Wilson.
Satisfactory progress is being made with construction of 535 miles of rural electrification serving 2600 farm families in Butta Jasper Henry Lamar Spalding Monroe Fayette Morgan Fulton Putnam Bibb and Clayton counties. The project aims for completion by late September under normal conditions. It, with earlier extensions, will form Central Georgia Electric in Jackson, one of the state’s largest REA units, boosting farm life and new uses for electricity across middle Georgia.
A marketing season emphasizes supporting home institutions and enterprises. The aim is to rally wide public support for “trading at home” to fund development of local industries and home businesses across various types.
On a hot day in Barnesville the article traces Franklin D. Roosevelt’s decline after Congress rejected a Neutrality Act revision to permit arms sales. It notes public opinion surveys show waning support, his defeated bid for a third term, and suggests John Nance Garner could be named the next Democratic nominee.
The Ton Gazette notes a likely lengthy special session of the legislature focused on revenue measures led by Governor Rivers. The economy committee report will be debated, and the contentious sales tax faces hurdles amid campaign season and attempts to gain political leverage. The column laments endless laws as insufficient to solve financial problems.
Despite bad weather, one of the most successful camp meeting sessions continues led by Dr. H. C. Morrison with support from Dr. J. L. Brasher and Rev. Leonard Cochran. Throngs attend each service eager for gospel truths as attendance records may be broken Sunday if favorable weather returns.
A fragment discusses the appeal of various series pictures beyond the Dr Kildare films. It attributes much of the popularity to the cast featuring Hollywood's finest actors.
In a cheerful note from the Greensboro Herald Journal, a lighthearted cartoonish grievance laments that Busy Little Hen Chickens must scratch for worms with no federal project aiding their world, underscoring a playful take on government aid.
The Georgia state democratic executive committee is said to be ready to hand pick a delegation for the next national convention. It is predicted they will vote for President Roosevelt or as he directs regardless of Georgia Democrats wishes. The piece labels this as big politics and notes the committee’s power to decide the outcome.
On July 29 Henry Ford marked his seventy sixth birthday. The text recalls how at forty five he faced a $100 loan hurdle and persisted with experiments that culminated in affordable automobiles. It highlights Ford’s idea driven work ethic and claims he became one of the richest men, urging others to persevere.
News from 30 years ago recalls the 1909 10 lyceum season featuring Christine Giles Concert Co Robly Male Quartet Ralph Bingham Joseph G Camp Walden the Magician Wilbur Star Concert Co Also noted are the death of Maston Hendrick near Worthville and Dr H R Slaton mourning his mother in Washington Ga Sheriff W W Wilson joins 145 sheriffs in urging free transport to prisoners. anti pass bill blocks it and a charter for Sandy Plains Gin Co is pursued by multiple locals.
Ten years ago two large cotton deals were announced. G. E. Saunders moved 423 bales worth about 40 000 dollars and Barkeley H Bros sold 100 bales around 10 000 dollars. The Atlantic Shores Development Co advertised the sale of 38 building lots near Indian Springs on August 47 Judge W. E. A. Searey, aR.
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