Rules Fixed for Obtaining Coal in Severe Conditions
Georgia state railroad commissioner John T. Boifeuillet reports coal form distribution to dealers utilities and manufacturers. Over 150 forms were rushed from the printer as applications flow through his office to Washington for priority coal orders. Priority lists include railroads utilities hospitals households and manufacturers. Most residents lack winter coal though a few households have supplies.
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John T. Boifeuillet
State Railroad Commission
Georgia
Boifeuillet
Washington
Sheriff Pope Raids Large illicit Distillery in Worthville
Sheriff Pope raided a large illicit distillery in Worthville district on August 8 arresting three men Raymond Carr Andrew Flemister and Jim Waits all colored who operated the outfit and custody of whiskey. The raid found a complete setup with whiskey and a notable quantity of beer. Federal revenue officers reportedly looked for moonshine stills in Worthville last week but found none.
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Pope
Worthville
Raymond Carr
Andrew Flemister
Jim Waits
Federal
Sardis Church Concert Planned for August 19 Evening
Sardis church hosts four concerts Saturday night August 19 starting at 8 o clock sun time. The singing class leads the program with a public invitation and a small admission fee. The item notes local efforts to begin hog shipments soon for a steady year.
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Sardis Church
Handsome Cork School Under Construction After Blaze
Substantial progress is reported on the Cork schoolhouse replacing the spring burned building. Modern design, two large rooms and a 30 by 40 foot auditorium will welcome all pupils. Local trustees and neighbors contribute labor to keep costs between 1500 and 2500 dollars.
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Cork
Local Candidates Pay Assessments for Congress and Court
The Butts County Democratic Executive Committee confirms 30.00 assessments paid by August 15 for candidates for Congress and Superior Court. Listed are J. W. Wise, J. J. Flynt, J. T. Moore, J. L. Lyons, and W. E. H. Searcy Jr. Dr. Frazer withdrew. official ballot to include governor and state officers. ticket will be long.
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Congress
Superior Court
J. W. Wise
J. J. Flynt
J. T. Moore
J. L. Lyons
Judge Superior Court
W. E. H. Searcy, Jr
Dr. Frazer
Jackson defeats Conyers in Friday baseball clash 5 to 1
Jackson won Friday afternoon at the local diamond with a strong 5 to 1 victory over Conyers. Bankston limited the opposition to five hits and fanned six, while Jackson’s all round play stood out. Batteries: Conyers Darwis and Cook. Jackson Bankston and Newton. Darwis struck out four. Bankston six.
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Jackson
Conyers
Bankston
Darwis
Cook
Bankston and
Newton
Georgia Peaches Worth Eight Million This Year
The Georgia peach crop this year was valued at over eight million dollars, the Georgia Fruit Exchange reports. The crop surpassed May 15 estimates by 66 carloads to 7,410 and is the third largest in exchange history.
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Georgia Fruit _ex exchange
Exchange
Omaha
Neb
Canada
Maine
Texas
Rocky Mountains
California
Georgia
Elbertas
Hileys
Georgia Belles
Short course at Barnesville focuses on dairy and horticulture
A two day short course will be held August 22 and 23 at the Sixth District A. and M. School in Barnesville. Subjects include dairying poultry and horticulture presented by experts. Day one targets boys and day two men with live stock judging and boll weevil control remarks by Frank Ward. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local residents may attend and return home each night.
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Barnesville
Frank Ward
Butts County
Conyers Visit Sparks Rockdale Baseball Clash Next Friday
Conyers and Jackson meet Friday afternoon August 18 in a Rockdale County baseball clash. Jackson leads the series with several wins over Rockdale so far. The game starts at 3:30 PM with admission 15 and 25 cents.
Georgia House approves farm agent support bill
The Georgia House passed a bill to let counties fund farm demonstration and home economics agents, and to allocate pro rata shares for public school agricultural instruction under the Smith Hughes act. It follows a Georgia Supreme Court ruling limiting such funding, and now goes to the Senate likely for passage this session.
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HOUSE
Georgia
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Supreme Court of Georgia
Supreme Court
Senate
Mr. S. K. Smith withdraws from Butts County race
Mr. S. K. Smith will not be a candidate for representative from Butts County this year. Owing to the short canvass time he decided to stay out of the race and thanks supporters in a public card stating he will not enter the race.
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S. K. Smith
Butts County
Smith
Parks Aims for Better Georgia Schools
Dr M M Parks new State School Superintendent urges Georgia officials and citizens to collaborate for better schools in 1922 23. He thanks Governor Hardwick and resigning Dr Brittain, pledges careful management and hard work, and asks for cooperation from editors ministers doctors farmers and families for the welfare of Georgia's million children.
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M. M. Parks
Hardwick
M. L. Brittain
Georgia
Georgia School of Technology
Study Methods of Harvesting Peanuts Demonstrated
A Butts county group led by County Agent H. G. Wiley visited Cordele for a peanut harvesting demonstration. Attendees included T. A. Nutt Hugh Mallet J. H. McKibben J. S. Ball C. C. Jinks B. F. Wat kins W. G. Barnes and Mr. Hayes. The visit aims to identify best handling and curing methods for the crop, with local peanuts marketed by Mallet & Nutt Watkins & Settle and the Jackson Mercantile Company and Southern Cotton Oil Company. South Georgia harvests peanuts later. Wiley will share findings in next week's Progress Argus.
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Butts County
Cordele
H. G. Wiley
Messrs
T. A. Nutt
Hugh Mallet
J. H. McKibben
J. S. Ball
C. C. Jinks
B. F. Watkins
W. G. Barnes
Mr. Hayes
Mallet & Nutt-Watkins & Settle
Jackson Mercantile Company
Southern Cotton Oil Company
South Georgia
Crisp County
Wiley
Progress
Argus
Public debt fallen six million in July
The treasury department in Washington announces a $6,000,000 reduction in the public debt during July.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Hope to Merit Their Confidence
A brief personal assurance expresses desire to continue earning trust and support from those who have placed confidence in the speaker. The note emphasizes commitment to responsibilities and continued service.
Superior Court Opens August Term in Butts County
The August term of Butts county superior court convenes in Jackson next Monday the 21st with Judge W E H Searcy Jr presiding and E M Owen as solicitor general. A large civil and criminal docket is expected. grand and traverse jurors will report Monday morning for duty as the term opens in Jackson.
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Butts County Superior Court
Jackson
W. E. H. Searcy, Jr
E. M. Owen
Wreek
S. J. Foster
Grand
Traverse
Spalding Tax Digest Records Big 532600 Drop
Tax Digest shows a $532 600 decrease in Spalding County taxable values from 1921 to 1922. The 1921 digest totaled $7 925 095 while the 1922 digest stands at $7 392 495 as reported by Tax Receiver H T Johnson.
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Spalding County
H. T. Johnson
Per Capita Mail Totals Compared Across Nations
A U S statistician estimates 11 335 000 000 letters moved through the U S mails last year. If divided per capita, each American would receive 112 letters while Great Britain averages 84 Germany 25 and Italy 24.
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United States
Post Office Department
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
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General Manufacturing
S. Copeland
Butts County Products Company
Sardis
Fast Conyes
A. & M. School
Conyers and Jackson
Conyers Team
Rockdale County Lads
Vic
Tory
U.S. Census Office
Ss. K, Smith
Spc. Agt
Wwe
MR. Smith
DR. Parks Aim
Ness
Board of
The
Georgia Normal
Searcy
Spalding
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