Notice of local items and political candidacy in Henry county
A collection of small notices urges planting for county fairs and school building needs in Jackson, notes tax receiver drives starting February 1, and mentions Editor J A Fouche running for Henry County superior court clerk. It also notes a grand jury critique of anti saloon league fund drives and calls for enforcement of prohibition laws.
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J. A. Fouche
Henry County Weekly
Superior Court
Henry County
Bible County Grand Jury
Anti-Saloon League
Modest Chattanooga Merchant and Jacksons Fire Service Praise
A Chattanooga merchant earned only 23.50 on an overcoat costing 18.50 and followed his conscience. Jackson boasts one of the nation’s best volunteer fire departments with quick response and strong fire loss performance for its size. The town’s best insurance is a vigilant, well equipped fire department.
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Chattanooga
Jackson
Georgia road bond drive faces whiskey enforcement clash
The Georgia Automobile Association backs a 40 million dollar road bond plan but warns against outside prodding. The piece urges road funding with broad public support and calls for strict liquor law enforcement by judges to curb illegal whiskey sales.
Governor Dorsey Honored Guest in Butts County
Citizens of Butts County welcomed Governor Hugh M. Dorsey on his visit as Georgia’s first citizen. He spoke on the Cotton Bank and Trust Corporation, delivering an uplifting message to farmers and business people. The county urged future visits and expressed appreciation for his remarks.
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Butts County
Hugh M. Dorsey
Cotton Bank and Trust Corporation
Dorsey
Georgia
Taxation and honest voting urge Georgia toward economical government
The piece argues high taxes stem from inefficient officials and endless new departments. It urges voters to elect men of honor and integrity, reject “pussy footers” and promises, and demand efficient, economical governance to avoid further burdens.
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General Assembly
Congress
Georgia
There Ain’t No Such Animal In Statesmen Says Papers
The Jackson Progress Argus and LaGrange Graphic lampoon a discredited leader like W J Bryan, arguing defeat for the Democratic party and asking where the true statesmen of former days have gone.
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W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Jackson Progress
Argus
Brother Jones
LaGrange Graphic
Jackson Progress Argus Enters Forty-Eighth Year
Daw son News praises the Jackson Progress Argus in its forty eighth year noting editor Doyle Jones provides a fine newspaper for the town and county and deserves loyal support.
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Jackson Progress Argus
Doyle Jones
Dawson News
Drives Pay the Drivers Salary Report Sparks Debate
The Wesleyan Christian Advocate cites an Eastern Methodist statement claiming a top figure in the drive is paid 25000 dollars annually. The claim prompts strong reaction and calls for verification of compensation practices within the church aligned groups.
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Eastern Methodist
Expensive luxury cited by rail bureau on railroad losses
The Bureau of Railway Economics reports government net logs show 543 million dollars over 23 months of railroad operation. It also places eleven months of 1919 losses at over 331 million dollars.
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Bureau of Railway Economics
Dawson News
Fool Killer office urged by Georgia legislature
Davason News quips that some youths prefer a $14 silk shirt over a $2 shirt and $12 in the bank as hard times loom. The Georgia legislature is urged to create an office of Fool Killer to slay all lawmakers who voted appropriations without funds. Fulton County’s road mileage jumps from 474 miles in 1919 to 5 000 in 1920, including Atlanta streets.
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Georgia Automobile Association
Georgia
Automobile Association
Davason News
Fool Killer
Mr. Fool Killer
Jack
Fulton County
Atlanta
Campaign hopes for clean, economical leadership in county primary
The piece criticizes incompetent leaders and calls for an economy focused campaign. It urges paint as economical upkeep and endorses a presidential candidate who embodies American values, efficiency, and conservatism. It notes Butts county primary dates and appeals for good will and no mudsling.
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Butts County
Argug
Georgia to raise taxes by 35 percent property value basis
The state tax commissioner will require property to be assessed at 35 percent of its real value. Jackson town officials approve spending over 1.75 million to improve street work, purchasing a machine to automate labor and enhance road conditions amid scarce labor.
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Georgia
Butt
Jackson
Wipe Out Old Line Politicians For New Conservative Leaders
The writer calls to bury old line politicians who seek office for personal gain and urges electing a new set of men from state to president. They want an economical, conservative, constructive, business like administration focused on serving the country.
Drivers Protecting Their Organization At Any Cost
The piece portrays the people behind countless drives as valuing organizational unity above all else. It compares their stewardship to a politician guarding fences, warning a collapse could cost them their jobs and lead to unemployment. The text hints at substantial salaries without stating amounts.
Railroads Return to Private Control Date Set
Railroads are to be turned back to private control on March 1. Hasten the day. It will be a long time before the people of this countr...
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Coun
Government control of railroads blamed for heavy losses
The excerpt argues against continued government control of railroads, calling the experiment expensive burdensome and unsatisfactory. It notes losses mounting into hundreds of millions shifted to taxpayers and asserts railroad owners know more about operation.
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