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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
3
Mr Maddox thanks friends for patronage as he ends his tenure with Buttrill Brothers. He pledges to maintain high work standards and reflect credit on the company. Purina Chows showcase a six week old chick fed Purina compared to average grain ration.
Prominent Georgia agricultural leader H G Hastings urges immediate, lasting reform to end the cycle of debt. He argues cotton wealth largely leaves the region and calls for self sufficient home food production, a real home garden, and steady garden and livestock output to ensure permanent farm prosperity. He warns against bankruptcy in counties affected by debt.
The Financial Statement lists balances and receipts for the Water and Light Fund of Jackson, Georgia. It records last quarter balance 1,177.11 and receipts including 6,739.31 from A R Conner and a 1,000.00 refund to the General Fund with 203.16 in miscellaneous items.
The Methodist New Church and Parsonage project reports 28301 in subscriptions after the first week. Officials expect 30000 by Sunday and 40000 by next Sunday as interest grows. Architect plans will follow and construction may start by April first. Rev. Henry H. Jones will preach both services next Sunday and sacraments will be offered after morning worship. Members urged to attend and bring envelopes to streamline finances.
Miss Helen Fletcher was the week end guest of Miss Ruth Middlebrooks. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ingram left Tuesday for College Park where they will reside in the future. Misses Rosa Setzer and Cyndia Whitaker of McDonough were recent guests of Mrs. J. Le Whitaker and H. B. Whitaker. Miss Annie Peebles spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Harris near Locust Grove. Mrs. Will Andrews of Atlanta is visiting her sister, Miss Margaret McGough, and her mother who is ill. Mrs. G. C. Moore returned to Atlanta Saturday very much improved in health. Miss Lucile Akin was in Jackson Friday.
A motivational phrase encouraging consistent positivity and effort in daily tasks. The guidance emphasizes maintaining a cheerful attitude and steady work ethic.
The article urges support for the community fire department, stating a well trained, well equipped force is the best protection. It emphasizes that money spent on this is wisely invested and notes that prompt fire department work has prevented many fires.
Atlanta Georgia Governor Hardwick says he will not enter the weekly newspaper field in Georgia because his law duties after leaving office will prevent time for the project The Georgia Democrat paper is not pursued and subscriptions will be refunded once clerical work is completed He suggests now is a good time to start using Georgia products.
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