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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1921

Page

3

Many Atlanta visitors and town guests mark Fourth of July

A long list of visitors from Atlanta and other cities spent the Fourth of July in Jackson and nearby towns. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carmichael, Mrs. Hains, Miss Eloise Slaton, Mr. J. Watts Maddox, and Mrs. Annie Curry among others. Local families hosted gatherings, motor trips, and social outings.

W. L. Nutt Davis’ Lake Paul Crutchfield Willie T. Wing Atlanta Nutt Bert Carmichael Victor Carmichael Annie Curry Elsie Curry Eloise Slaton Mrs. H. R. Slaton Henry Byron Mrs. J. Lee Byron Z. M. Leverette Jane Leverette Devereaux W. H. Maddox Clayton Buchanan Macon C. W. Buchanan C. M. Kimbell Small Sons J. H. Land McDonough

Hamm Etheridge Engagement Receives Local Notice

Miss Mattisa Hamm and Mr John Mitchell Etheridge of Falls City Nebraska announce their engagement. The bride elect, educated at Locust Grove Institute Brenau College and State College of Agriculture Athens, has taught in multiple towns and holds a position in Athens. Etheridge, son of the late C F Etheridge, studied at Locust Grove Institute and the Baptist Seminary in Louisville and is now in Falls City. The wedding will be in September at the bride’s father’s home.

Mattisa Hamm John Mitchell Etheridge Falls City Nebraska Jackson High School Locust Grove Institute Brenau College Jackson Tifton Waycross State College of Agriculture Athens Etheridge C. F. Etheridge Baptist Seminary Louisville

Misses Claude and Nellie Guest Guests From Atlanta

Misses Claude and Nellie Guest of Atlanta visited Sunday and attended the event, bringing news of their city.

Claude and Nellie Guest Atlanta

Atlanta socialite Miss Rosalie Duke visits with relatives

Miss Rosalie Duke of Atlanta spent the weekend in the area with relatives. Mr and Mrs Wilson Weldon of Griffin spent Monday with local acquaintances.

P. W. Nolen Griffin Odie Duke Atlanta W. F. Duke Mr. Albert Duke Rosalie Duke Mrs. Wilson Weldon

Cost of living in May 1921 rises sharply in US data

The 1913 baseline was 80.3 percent higher across 82 cities. House furnishings up 147.7 percent, clothing 122.6 percent, fuel and light 81.6 percent, housing 59 percent, food 44.7 percent, and miscellaneous expenses 108.8 percent. June 1920 to May 1921 declines show varying regional drops. Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Norfolk, Richmond, and St. Louis report notable decreases ranging from 11.4 to 17.3 percent.

Washington United States Department of Labor Cincinnati Los Angeles Norfolk Richmond St. Louis

Lemon Skin Bleaching Lotion Ad Promoted to Readers

A vintage advertisement touts a lemon based bleach using two lemons and Orchard White to create a facial lotion. It claims harmless whitening effects for the face neck arms and hands and cites stage celebrities as users for a soft rosy white complexion and freckle sunburn and tan lightening.

Fall Garden Notes Warn on Weeds and Early Planting Plans

Prof C C Newman urges careful fall garden planning now to avoid weed growth after spring crops. Transplants of collards, cabbage, tomatoes, and celery should be timed for late summer. beans, corn, watermelons, salsify, and potatoes also have specific July to August schedules for a successful late harvest.

C. C. Newman Piedmont Mammoth Sandwich Island Lookout Mountain

First Baptist Church News July Services and Letter from Abroad

The church calendar lists Bible School at 9 30 a m with J H Carmichael as superintendent, morning and evening sermons by Dr Montague, and a midweek prayer meeting. The Men's Club meets Thursday at 7 30 p m with a call for full attendance. Rev Pate conducted Wednesday’s prayer service and Dr Van Deventer sends a letter from the S S Britannia describing visits to Azores ports, currency notes, and reflections on travel provoking church and town greetings.

Bible School J. H. Carmichael Montague Men’s Club Pate Jackson van Deventer S. S. Britannia Azore Islands Horta Angra Porta Delgado Veda Escudos

Installation of Ruling Elder in Jackson Church

The Presbyterian Church in Jackson invites the public to the installation of Mr. Van Fletcher as Ruling Elder at 12 a.m. Sunday July 10 followed by Communion. An 8 p.m. sermon titled The Eternal Word will conclude the events.

Jackson van Fletcher

May Build Autos Of Cotton, Is Claimed

Roger W. Babson, visiting statistician, says cotton coal dust autos are a possibility. He cites gasoline price as the main reason for auto industry decline and notes coal dust as past the experimental stage. He predicts lighter cars and a cotton formaldehyde glue composite may cut production and maintenance costs.

Chicago Roger W. Babson

Strawberries Suggested for Butts County Farming

The piece urges farmers in Butts County to consider strawberries as a profitable crop. It notes other regions are earning rewards from this crop and asks why the county should not adopt it in the next season.

Butts County

Plow Garden for Winter Peas and Dry Use

Guidance to plow any unused garden plots and plant black-eyed peas or similar dry peas for winter usage. The instructions focus on making the garden productive through the cold season by selecting suitable pea varieties.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sewing Club J. B. Harrison North Mulberry Street James Carmichael Charles M. Kimbell Mrs. O. A. Pound Willine Glennis Thornton Gray O. B. Howell Madison Helen Roddey Leila Sams J. E. Edward Vera Jones Dublin Ernest Hains F. M. Allen Claralie Burney Monticello Ernest Cole Lena White Annie Lou McCord Worthville Joel Mallet Barbara Emma Mallet J. A. Joyner Spartanburg, S. C N. R. McCord Mary Thompson Reynolds Hattie Belle Gilmore Annie Laura Hagan May Odum Lyons R. T. Warren H. F. Gilmore Mr. W. O. Ham Hendersonville, N. C Mrs. Ham Ernest Travis Carrie Eakes Pauline Mallet H. L. Byron Mrs George Damour Mrs. Batterton Rachael Smith Morrison Setle Messrs. Victor and S. W. Maddox Annie Howell Cartersville Nellie Clark B. F. Clark Reese Clark George Hains Park Newton and Park, Jr L. R. Powell Newnan Marion Andrews Master Craword Lindsey J. S. Jackson L. J. Black Mrs. M. S. Maddox F. S. Etheridge Penn Avenue Atlanta Constitution Joe Watking Ashville N. C Bettie H. Saunders Terrell, Oklo Annie Lee Saunders Temple, Texas H. R. Slaton Paul Baker Paul, Jr Billy Baker Edward Cornell Indian Springs Highland Lake Otis Ball Levi and Otis Ball, Jr Savannah New York Niagara Boston W. J. McClendon McClendon George Mallet St. Simons Mallet Quartermaster Corps First Georgia J. Watts Maddox W. A. Kimbell Motor Charleston S. C Cadillac Howard Rooks Miriam Fletcher Ethel Merritt North Georgia North South Carolina Mr. Valvard Mills Farmers’ Union Union City J. C. Redman Anne Righton Carolyn Miller Hawkinsville J. W. McClure Bertha Lottie McClure Glen Landers Chattanooga Mrs. van Jones Stark Madge Spier Wadley Mrs. W. D. Compton, Jr Charlie D. Tillman Mrs. Burns E. C. Wilson Clara Harper Jane and Ruth Turner Lucile Akin Walter Roper Roper Ezra Morrison Mrs. Curlin Florence Stallworth Curlin Ruth Stallworth E. F. Parker Sarah Tom Bullard Camp Jackson Luther Joyner J. R. Carmichael Cedartown D. O. Woodward Annie Frank J. W. Childs Nell Ingram Pat Argo Eda Lee Ida Sue Leverette Forest Bankston J. M. Bankston Grace Bankston H. G. McClure Macedona Larue Lamb Bessie Biles Paul Holifield Greenville, S. C Grace Duke J. C. Beam Martha Ione and Millard Barron High Falls Nee Igarette Jenkinsburg Landreth Turnip Carmichael’s Drug Store Rece Bradfield Regulator CO H.C. L U. S. Labor Department Fall Garden First Baptist Church News Presbyterian Church
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