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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
4
The Jackson Progress Argus weighs Georgia finances and the capital removal dispute. Editors urge a statewide vote on the capital location, promote county creamery initiatives, and call for fair Confederate pensions while urging diversification of crops.
In Athens Mr. Harry Stillwell Edwards argues the New Chivalry should protect the self supporting woman and wage a broad social reform. He urges working women deserve fair pay and safe streets, and calls on men to defend their rights with science and virtue. He praises organized business groups as vital for community energy and booster spirit.
The handwriting on the wall warns of a tough fall for county fairs as many have been canceled. With money tight, residents will skimp on amusements while needing basic necessities, though fairs could rebound if conditions improve.
Lamar county farmers shipped 100 bushels of wheat to a firm in Atlanta, netting $1.40 per bushel f. o. b. Barnesville. G W Pippin and sons led the delivery as the Atlanta market absorbs Lamar county grain.
The total motor vehicle receipts for the first five months of 1921 increased to 220,552 dollars, reflecting higher licensing activity in Georgia. The report highlights a growing trend in vehicle regulation funding through state revenue during this period.
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