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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
12
A reflective poem encourages patience with boys and their mischief. It argues that dirt, climbing, and rough play are natural parts of boyhood, and warns against overreacting to bruises or unruly behavior. The piece frames this as essential to joyful growth.
The Larkin D. Watson Chapter of the U D C. enjoyed a business and social afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mote Watts on Thursday. Assisted by Mrs. J M Ball Mrs. R F Welch Mrs Hall Turner Miss Lucile Elder and Miss Lois Biles, the event combined fellowship with Chapter affairs.
A fragment of verse describing a skeeter’s imagined adventures to flirt and bite, with humorous improprieties and satirical tone about chasing women and ducking responsibility through a comic, risqué perspective. The speaker frames the skeeter as clever and bold, then undercuts it with a punchline about restraint.
Jackson friends applauded Miss Carolyn Stith after her Saturday appearance before the Juvenile Atlanta Music Study Club. She performed a modern French number by a Paris Conservatory educator and a Bach Invention, prompting spontaneous ovation. Mrs. Madeline Keipp praised her artistry and training as the standout numbers of the afternoon.
Mrs. J H Carmichael Mrs F S Carmichael and Miss Helen Carmichael hosted a large Woman's Club gathering Tuesday afternoon. With illness preventing the president, vice president Mrs R W Mays led the session as Annie Webb arranged an engaging program on Social Betterment.
The Jackson Woman's Club outlined a five number entertainment course at a Tuesday meeting held at Mrs. J. H. Carmichael's home. The first act on December 16 features Will Arthur Dietrich of Philadelphia in an electrically illustrated science show using microscope telescope and spectrograph. The January program features a Pacific coast male chorus that won a $3,000 prize.
In February illusionist Henry and company present magic and mystery while March features Hettie Jane Dunagny in a costumed novel adaptation. April closes with the Columbia Sexteette of ladies. tickets range five dollars for five numbers, three dollars per five, and children’s tickets at one dollar fifty for single or two dollars fifty for double.
A Christmas themed shower for Rosa Newton, hosted by Mrs. G. E. Mallet and others, featured holly decor, crimson candles, pink roses, narcissi, a Christmas tree, and Santa reading toasts attached to gifts. Local society notes list births, visits, moves, and a note that subscription paying time begins.
Mrs. W. M. Settle and Mrs. Victor Carmichael served tea to thirty five guests at a shower event. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. J. M. Watt and Mrs. Emma Mallet. Red crepe paper baskets tied with holly held candies for the attendees.
Personal notices list several residents and visitors across Atlanta Macon Milledgeville and McDonough. R P Newton spent Wednesday in Atlanta while Mrs T G Willis was in Macon earlier in the week. J H McKibben visited Macon along with E D Tolleson from McDonough. Mrs H W Smith hosted and Mrs Ragsdale from Atlanta visited Mrs Smith Settle. Mrs W M Settle hosted Mrs Batterton of Atlanta. The Jones family visited Macon and Annie Fenner left Friday to Milledgeville to visit Roxie Jarrett.
The subscription price of nearly every Georgia weekly newspaper rises to $2.00 per year after January. Rising paper costs and operating expenses threaten viability, and the weekly press nation wide faces a tough fight to weather upcoming storms.
Citizens of Jackson debate city paving plans amid discussions on street improvements. Residents weigh costs, timelines, and impacts on daily life as officials push for upgrades. Local officials say project sequencing will determine which streets are paved first and how funds are allocated.
Dr Luke G Johnson D D will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday at 11 15 am This will be his first official visit to Jackson and the public is invited Also Sunday School starts at 10 am with R P Lasnett as superintendent Union service at 7 30 pm Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 pm Mission study class meets Monday at 3 30 pm at Mrs J P McBryants home supervised by Mrs L B Matthews
Old Santa Claus will not strike. He is on the job. He will be here on schedule time. Cheer up and do your Christmas shopping early.
A reflective commentary notes that while the American Congress is filled with politicians, genuine statesmen are scarce. It highlights a perceived gap between political maneuvering and principled leadership.
American farmers produced during the year crops worth more than fifteen billion dollars. The text notes money, drives, and spending, and adds no peanut politicians are included.
A 200 year old remedy, Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, claims to aid kidney liver bladder and stomach ailments. The ad promises renewed vitality with three to four capsules daily and offers refunds if not satisfied, urging customers to avoid substitutes and buy sealed packages at drug stores.
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