Freeing the South of Cattle Fever Eradication Update
The Bureau of Animal Industry reports that post ticks eradication, well-bred stock can be safely introduced in the South. Regions cleared from Texas fever quarantine now raise and market excellent cattle. About 509,084 square miles, or 70 percent of the infested area, has been freed since eradication began in 1906, and new industries such as a sweet potato curing house and a modern flour mill have emerged in Jackson.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agri
Jackson
Valentine Party by Miss Grace Bankstone at Jenkinsburg
Miss Grace Bankstone hosted the Epworth League Valentine Party at her home Monday eight to ten o clock. The contest of hearts was the main feature and a delicious salad course was served. Local residents and visitors include Mrs E R Merritt and children from Jackson, Miss Zulee Elder of Macon, and families of East Point Jackson Forsyth and McDonough.
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Grace Bankstone
Epworth League
Contest of Hearts
E. R. Merritt
Jackson
J. M. Bankston
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Genuine Laxative
A vintage advertisement warns mothers to insist on the genuine California Syrup of Figs for children and babies. It cautions against imitations and stresses the product’s fruity taste and gentle laxative effect with directions on every bottle.
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California
Adv
Microbe of Love At School Auditorium Friday Night
A school auditorium hosts a Friday night event titled Microbe of Love drawing attendees for an entertaining science themed program. Organizers promise a lively mix of demonstrations and audience participation.
Sheriff Forgetful Hanging Sparks Governor Inquiry
In Baton Rouge Louisiana Sheriff T A Grant of Ouachita Parish says he forgot to hang Lonnie Eaton a black man convicted of murder on February 4 as required by his sentence. He asks Governor Parker what to do and the governor referred the issue to Attorney General Coco.
Ford Adds Demountable Rims To Open Car Models
Ford Motor Company announces demountable rims with spare carrier as standard equipment on open model cars. The package mirrors the existing setup on enclosed Ford models. A $25 extra is charged to install on touring cars or runabouts, reflecting popular demand.
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Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Dodge Cars Ad Promotes A L Jones Agent Role
A. L. Jones of Barnesville is named as Dodge car agent for several counties including Butts. He recently visited Jackson and seeks orders for the popular automobile through a series of advertisements.
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Dodge Brothers
A. L. Jones
Barnesville
Dodge
Butts
Jones
Jackson
Printing Supply Prices Climb Despite General Decline
The article notes steady or rising costs in the printing trade as office supplies and machinery hold or increase in price. Printing presses once at 2900 dollars four years ago now quote around 6400 dollars, more than double, while ink prices remain high at six cents per pound.
Advertising sustains weekly paper amid rising costs
The Sandersville Progress notes paper prices have surged from 55 to 200 per ton, requiring yearlong contracts to hold the lower rate. It explains weekly paper expenses to present up-to-date news exceed subscription income by four, so advertising and job printing must fund operations.
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Sandersville
Ford Introduces Gear to Boost Truck Speed
Ford Motor Company manufactures a special worm and gear to raise Ford truck speed from five to seven miles an hour without changing engine speed. The factory ships standard gearing at fifteen miles an hour and dealers fit the special gearing upon customer request for a faster truck.
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Ford Motor Company
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