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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
5
The State Highway Department reports drafts on the U S government totaling 188 560 37 since July 25, covering about 50 percent of work completed. This brings federal drafts to 1 375 280 38 across twenty seven counties. State and county funds match federal aid as work proceeds. Details follow.
In Butts County Georgia J H Ham Ordinary cites H Farrar as applicant for permanent administration of Emma E Farrars estate, creditors and next of kin urged to appear and show cause by law why administration should not be granted. Witness dated August 2 1920. For dismission J J ONeal administrator of L N ONeal deceased seeks discharge after full administration with notice for first Monday in September 1920.
For year's support Mrs. Lula Lummus applies for twelve months support from the estate of William M. Lummus deceased with appraisers report filed. All concerned must show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in September 1920. August 2, 1920. For leave to sell the undersigned has applied to the Ordinary of the county for leave to sell.
The estate of G. E. Harmon seeks confirmation of land to pay debts and distribute among heirs. Applications will be heard at the Court of Ordinary in the county at the regular term starting with the first Monday in September 1920. August 8, 1920. B. F. Akin, Admr. Estate of G. E. Harmon.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Jeff Davis county Georgia guarded Sue Alice Wynona and Tucker Yancey will sell at the Jeff Davis courthouse steps on the first Tuesday in September 1920 the undivided interest of the minors in 110 acres in the 616th District G M Butts county bounded by W B Cochran J B Settle R A Thaxton and Bill Cain for their maintenance. Also notice that J N Greer’s twelve months support claim is set for review on the first Monday in September 1920 and all interested must show cause why the application should not be granted. August 11 1920.
Governor Dorsey signs the measure known as the Bankers Bill giving state banks the right to charge exchange on out of town cash items. The charge is one eighth of one percent with a minimum of ten cents per check, as an amendment to the 1919 general banking act.
The Monroe County tax digest totals 6,150,798 dollars up from 4,933,823, a gain of 1,216,970. The county lists 301,778 acres valued at 2,916,798 dollars as a solid investment.
An advertiser Claims eczema tetter boils pimples ulcers and scalp eruptions stem from blood disease. It touts S S S as the radical cure by cleansing blood and promises free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
Wry remark contrasts Susie's union with a wealthy elder husband and a doctor's gloomy prognosis. The punchline hinges on age and longevity, implying an ironic misfit in financial security versus personal happiness.
New York reports lower near term prices as wholesale Cuban sugar falls to 11 cents. Local refiners bought 25 000 bags and operators purchased 34 000 more pounds at the same price, with Porto Rico at about 12 cents and full duty sugar at 10 1/2 cents.
Lamar County formed from portions of Pike and Monroe has started strong by organizing a board of trade. The group aims to promote new enterprises, stimulate cooperation, and lift community spirit through collective effort.
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