12 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
Georgia Press Association met in Macon to address paper and labor shortages and rising costs. Resolutions urged cash-in-advance policies, waste paper recovery, higher subscriptions, and ad rates, plus training for linotype operators and printers.
In November 1918 Butts county reported 24 funerals, nearly one per day, per Mr. S H Thornton. The following month had no funerals, with the high 1918 death rate attributed largely to the influenza epidemic sweeping the nation.
Central Georgia Power Company lifts the lights and power ban in Jackson and nearby cities after heavy rains. Heating with coal remains restricted. The Macon steam plant is closed for now, and reservoirs swell as rivers rise with several inches of rainfall.
Amid a coal shortage several Georgia railroads reduced service, notably the Central of Georgia and Atlanta & West Point with some minor lines cut or consolidated. Southern Railway maintained service to Butts County, awaiting coal price news and potential settlement. The Washington outlook suggested an early coal strike settlement. shoppers urged early buying to save fuel and secure stock.
A fragment notes that publication of such material is restricted to paid advertising rates and will not be published by members of the Georgia Press Association. The wording implies enforcement through press agents or similar channels.
J H Carmichael organizer of the Kimbell Baptist Association reports seventeen churches have raised over 70000 toward a 7500000 quota. Three churches, Jenkinsburg Philippi and Rocky Creek, have not reported yet. Final tallies and a state headquarters report are due Sunday afternoon.
War department records show about 18 500 American wounded in army hospitals. In the United States 18 500 patients, overseas 977 in France 515 in Germany and 403 in Siberia. Many need long reeducation for amputations and blind or epileptic cases. Some still in bed and cannot yet return home.
Butts County begins a Georgia drive to eliminate adult illiteracy before the next census. Mrs. C A Butner is county organizer with new schools for reading and writing. Kate Banks assists as state supervisor. Pepperton hosts first school and six to eight more follow. All campaign costs are state funded.
The Teachers Institute in Jackson drew many educators including State Supervisor George D. Godard who led a discussion on illiteracy and education. Kate Banks and C. J. Haden spoke on eradicating illiteracy with county comparisons showing low literacy in several areas. The event was in the Butts County courthouse auditorium followed by a luncheon at Hotel Buchanan.
A box supper at Union school Friday night raised 253.95 for the school fund, a likely record for such events and signaling strong interest in school improvement. Ticket sales in a popularity contest between Miss Nina Strawn and Miss Lillie Wilson totaled 167.75, with a cake selling for 18.25.
Jackson Ice Corporation reports blueprints for the ice factory have been received and construction will start as weather permits. Manager W. E. Merck will oversee building operations and aims to complete the plant early next year with factory machinery due in February.
Tax data from 1919 shows corporations paying 27 338 69 to county and schools in Butts County. Major contributors include Southern Bell Western Union Southern Railway Central Ga Power and Central Ga Transportation. Total county state and school collections estimated at 95 652 56 with county and state receipts over 58 313 96 and school funds about 10 000.
After several weeks of illness Mrs J M T Mayo 44 a former Atlanta resident and Macedonia church member died at her Stark home Saturday night She is survived by her husband J M T Mayo a son and a daughter all of Atlanta The funeral was at Macedonia church Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev J A Bonner with the Sunday School class pallbearers and burial in Macedonia cemetery
Local merchants report full holiday stocks and attractive windows as shops shorten hours to encourage early shopping. Disruptions like coal strikes and rail congestion may prevent restocking, making early purchases prudent and potentially boosting the season's brisk business.
Residents of Jackson discuss Mulberry Street work after red clay from a Third street dirt pile covered the block between the Jackson National Bank corner and Maddox's garage. Rain has made the mud sticky and obstructive, with mixed opinions on the paving effort.
Citizens and Board of Education members travel to Griffin for injunction proceedings to stop tuition payments for Jackson public school pupils residing outside the district. Col. W E Watking represents the Board. The case raises a novel legal point and is expected to attract wide interest.
The city clerk’s office will close registration on Friday December 12. By Monday noon only 85 voters had qualified for the city primary to be held later this month. Last year’s total registration was 192. Many voters may still add their names before the deadline.
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