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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1922
Page
5
Chicago reports Pullman mileage for 1921 totaling 709,572,465 miles. The statistician notes four and a half daily round trips to the moon and eight and a half to the sun, with an average car run of 118,376 miles yearly. Passengers traveled 11,294,229,406 miles in all.
The Georgia Federation of Woman's Clubs launches a state wide short story and poem contest led by Mrs. T. C. Geise of Dawson. Entries open April 1 and close September 1 with $10 gold prizes for best story and best poem.
Dr and Mrs R L Hammond and baby of Jackson join Mr and Mrs J R Hammond for Sunday visit. Horace and Ella Aiken stay with R C Smith near Forsyth. Turner and Jones families spend Sunday in Hampton with Jessie Turner. Coleman siblings guests of Lois Jones. Singing events draw many local friends including Marion Weldon and Irene Evelyn Weldon.
J Threatt Moore announces candidacy for the Legislature from Butts County under Democratic Executive Committee rules in the white primary to be held September 13, 1922. He asks for the support of every white voter in the county.
John L. Lyons declares his candidacy in the white Democratic primary for representative of Butts County. He pledges nonpartisan consideration and dedication to county interests and its people.
J. H. Smith urges buyers to consult before purchasing nitrate of soda and sulphate of ammonia, likely a trade note or advertisement from June 23, 1931, urging caution and guidance for buyers.
A candidate declares pursuit of the Democratic nomination for the 68th Congress in the Sixth Congressional District, subject to party rules for the district primary. The letter expresses gratitude for past support and pledges to serve district interests in legislative and other matters.
W. W. Pusser of New Salem North Carolina trained 40 or 50 gobblers to battle boll weevils across his fields. He states the turkeys fed on the pests and could kill other insects, claiming the birds are effective farming machines.
In Butts County Georgia Doyle Campbell applies for permanent administration of John W Benson estate. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary's office within legally allowed time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated July 3 1922.
In Dublin Georgia a cooperative hog sale drew 457 hogs with bids on top hogs at 9.80 dollars. The report notes optimistic phrases about farming efficiency and market strategy, while stray editorial quotes touch on local business ads and governor Hardwick's commendable message.
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