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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
2
Myrtle Mills of Pulaski Tennessee credits Ziron Iron Tonic with restoring strength after illness and age. Her husband recovered from backache and nerves weakness after three bottles, claiming he is as strong as at seventeen. The ad urges readers to consult their druggist and notes a money back guarantee.
The 1919 tax report by T W Nelson shows receipts of 114 659 61 for county schools and state aids with payments including 79 076 84 to the County Treasurer and 18 486 79 to the School Superintendent. Sheriff W F Lavender confirms no money left his hands since September 1919 and the Board of County Commissioners reports warrants of 62 720 68 for 1919 and receipts from stockade sales auto licenses road tax and junk sales totaling 9 ? to 8.50. County police are being used per Grand Jury recommendations.
J O Gaston and J T Moore certify county service and legal compliance. J H Ham notes no county funds passing since Sept 1919 and presents February 1920 report. Grand Jury hears financial summaries by Hugh Mallet for 1919 school finances with outstanding balance and vouchers.
Maryland General Assembly rejected the federal woman suffrage amendment today. In the Senate 18 against 9 for ratification. in the House 64 against 36 for ratification.
A note asserts that Africans and their descendants never sneeze regardless of location, claiming they are pure-blooded. The remark reflects a biased, debunked belief rather than scientific fact.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary retired Arctic explorer and North Pole discoverer died at his Washington home from pernicious anemia. He reached the pole on April 6, 1909 and had thirty five blood transfusions in two years. He entered the navy in 1881 and will be buried with full naval honors.
Senator Hoke Smith has accepted an invitation to speak at a March meeting in Washington. The event aims to discuss policy and national issues with attendees from the capital.
The American Cotton Association will address its upcoming Montgomery session from March 9 to 12. The program centers on Marketing the Crop as the main subject of the proceedings.
A testimonial from Lewis Newman of Charles ton West Virginia praises Foley's Honey and Tar for loosening phlegm clearing airways and easing hoarseness. He reports winter illness relief after using multiple bottles and credits the product with stopping chest cold symptoms and improving sleep.
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