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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
6
An appeal promoting subscriptions to The Country Gentleman, offering $1.00 for 52 issues of the Great National Farm Weekly. Readers are invited to deposit money with the publisher and receive Herbert Quick’s series and other farm articles.
The February term of Butts superior court convenes in Jackson Monday for a two week session. Judge W E H Searcy Jr of Griffin will preside with Solicitor General E M Owen as prosecutor. Civil cases will be taken up first week and criminal business second week. Court officials are preparing for the convening with focus on boosting the community.
Georgia counties form committees with active subscriptions flowing to Atlanta headquarters. Leaders assert success is assured as the state prepares for the relief drive beginning February 22.
Georgia Jews plan the February 22 campaign to raise 800000 for suffering Jews in Eastern Europe and Palestine with state and city committees led by W H Kriegshaber and Harold Hirsch. Christians, including Augusta Rotary, join efforts as Red Cross and government relief officials warn conditions worsen.
Announcement states association with Wagner's Garage after March first to handle all automotive repairs with personal attention and prompt, reliable service. Also advertises civil service examinations February to March for 18 to 50 year olds with $110 monthly, free particulars via R Terry in Washington DC. A separate sale lists Wanamaker Cleveland Cotton Seed at $2 per bushel and 15 shoats for sale in Jackson Georgia.
Munich library re cataloging uncovers Faust the legend as a real self styled prophet and horoscope peddler. Canon Lieb diary notes Faust dated 5 June 1528 claiming sun and love align. Lieb says Faust posed as commander while selling fake remedies and horoscopes. he allegedly prospered from education at Heidelberg class of 1487.
The article extols the sycamore for late leafing and prolonged bare branches into June. It suggests May leaves may be lost to a fungous disease and July foliage might be a second crop, praising the tree’s persistence amid harsh conditions.
A newspaper-style reflection on speaking wisely versus constant chatter. It cites a public remark about someone who talks much yet conveys little and promotes the motto that silence is golden. Emphasizes ideas over words and the value of speaking only when meaningful.
Secretary Baker told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that 19 000 U S soldiers remain overseas with 6 000 in Siberia and 13 990 in Europe. He said all drafted men are en route home and remaining regulars will be withdrawn by April. Casualties in Siberia have been minimal in six months.
The Bull Moose party announces plans to field a complete slate in Georgia as political activity peaks this year. Party leadership urges activists to engage and mobilize across local races and statewide contests.
In four months Helena Porgie-Helena agrees to Rupfield’s shy proposal as he asks to dine together. They share a night out in a bright cafe with palms and music. She accepts and orders a lobster salad turkey sandwich fruit punch and four scoops of ice cream.
The Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Constitution says Congressman J. W. Wise will likely have no opposition this year. Wise is described as a quiet hard worker who stays on the job, making him hard to beat. The sixth district is well represented in Congress at present.
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