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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
4
An editorial notes Governor Hardwick's push for businesslike state reforms and cautions on reform ease. It laments moonshine, praises crop potential in Butts County, and critiques prize fight publicity versus education priorities.
A statement argues against government help, calling for a fair chance for individuals to shape their destinies. It condemns government roles in schooling and roads and claims every government dollar is taxes paid and every so-called free benefit comes with a price.
The article argues for diversified farming in Georgia, praising a mix of crops fruits and vegetables. It cites South Georgia’s example of alternating strawberries with fruits, melons peaches and tobacco, plus cotton corn peas velvet beans potatoes and livestock, ensuring year round income.
A Jackson minister asked for help drawing more parishioners to services, blaming Sunday automobile trips and restlessness as factors. The Progress-Argus argues the church is a bulwark of freedom, law, and unity, and urges sermons that educate, inspire, and foster fellowship to fill overflowing congregations.
Commerce Observer notes business leaders favor biennial Georgia legislature sessions. Lawmakers opposed by those who pursue politics or vacations in Atlanta hindering reform. State has held annual sessions, leading to crowded statutes and ongoing political turbulence.
The piece defends newspaper publishing amid postwar price shifts and a mill strike driving costs up by a cent a pound and higher second class postage, noting readers face higher costs while subscriptions may not drop. It laments ongoing publishing costs and the enduring challenge to keep weekly papers affordable.
The speaker accuses manufacturers of price gouging after the war, saying they withhold goods as people still need products. They claim makers exploit demand to raise costs and urge investment in machinery to prove the point with eyes and pocketbooks opened.
A Progressive Farmer letter urges qualified teachers and adequate salaries, warns against hiring inexperienced instructors for children, and compares training to that given to dogs and colts. It calls for biennial Georgia legislature sessions, civic cooperation in law enforcement, and fair pension and teacher funding amid budget cuts.
A Jackson taxpayer critiques a Progress-Argus notice about a proposed ten dollar per thousand ad valorem tax for schools. He recalls voting 35 000 bonds to improve the school building, notes high material costs, questions selling bonds, and urges retrenchment and tax honesty amid unpaid land assessments in Butts county.
The Worthville Methodist church hosts a revival week led by Char lie Tillman, his daughter Mrs Burns, and singer Mr Knight. The building, long unused for large crowds, now fills daily with attendees and nightly services, with many turned away for lack of room. Tillman’s singing and daily messages are described as wonderful and the work as producing great good.
A brief wind and hail storm damaged crops on Mr. T. W. Moore’s farm Saturday afternoon. The veranda was torn away and outbuildings overturned. Cotton blew to the ground, watermelon patches were washed, and bottom crops suffered heavy rain. The event lasted about five minutes with intense wind and rain.
Davis Kinard of Lyons Street Jackson testifies to lasting kidney relief after using Doans Kidney Pills. He states his kidneys were out of order and began feeling better, with continued faith in the medicine. Ad notes price 60 cents and directs asking for Doans Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
Revivals at Jenkinsburg Methodist Church start Wednesday night July 13 lasting ten days. Rev. Mr. McDaniel of Atlanta leads as one of Georgia's successful evangelists with Rev. E C Wilson pastor. Music led by an excellent leader promises rich singing and sermon. All are invited to attend.
The group has held several meetings in recent months and will continue services through Sunday night, July 10, inviting the public to attend and receive a blessing from them.
Worthville reports multiple social visits as Welch and Ellington families travel between Atlanta and local households. A daughter was born to Willie Thaxton on July 3 and a son to Chester Smith on July 1. Other guests include Misses Lena White Annie Lou McCord and many neighbors from Jackson Jenkinsburg Griffin and Winder.
The Atlanta Journal announces full twenty four hour service from the Associated Press and United Press, delivering world news daily. Subscriptions listed include Daily and Sunday rates for various term lengths, with prices for the Daily Journal and Sunday Journal.
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