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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
8
The document notes that garbage used as hog feed yields 100 pounds of pork per ton and provides glycerine for explosive charges, fatty acids for soap, and fertilizer to grow wheat. It stresses full value for cotton seed and warns buyers against underpaying, urging cooperation in the emergency.
Dr A M Soule federal food administrator orders refunds to Georgia farmers when buyers over docked cotton seed purchases due to weather damaged seed. Buyers urged to review deductions, refund injustices voluntarily, and keep complete records for future transactions.
An old advertisement touts Ziron Iron Tonic as a blood iron booster needed after illness. J. E. Clifton of Lyons Georgia recounts recovery from typhoid fever with improved appetite and energy after using Ziron. Claims that all druggists stock it and guarantees apply.
Tuesday July 30 marks return day in Butts superior court with the August term opening on the 19. A number of suits are filed and the term is expected to handle substantial business. The note about W. S. S. emphasizes saving and investing with interest while supporting the effort against the enemy.
Submarine depredations off the Atlantic coast in early June caused the loss of 13 854 tons of sugar from Cuba and Porto Rico. The amount equals about one fifth of the nation’s weekly sugar consumption and exceeds Britain’s current jam making allowance. Although insured, the loss underscores the need for further sugar conservation.
The United States Food Administration reports oats and oatmeal exports from July 1, 1917, to April 30, 1918 totaling over 101 million bushels, with more than 93 million sent to European Allies. Corn and corn meal exports during the same period exceed 339 million bushels, including over 27 million for the Allies.
New Canadian rules restrict fats and sugar in pastry confectionery and ice cream with some products banned. Candy makers face a sugar cap at half of their last year average monthly consumption.
Demand for vocational education teachers grows as colleges struggle to supply trained farmers and extension staff. Georgia State College of Agriculture now offers courses in Agricultural Education to prepare teachers, with summer sessions planned for current workers and new entrants. Write to Prof. John T. Wheeler for a catalog.
A compact wartime note urges use of War Savings Stamps to support national defense. It promotes thrift and citizen participation in funding military needs through orderly savings.
Announcement of Hon. J. Walter Wise candidacy for reelection to Congress from the sixth district. Wise has been active in representing the district, popular across twelve counties, and tireless in supporting American war effort. His future opposition is not yet known.
In a voter letter J W Wise announces his candidacy for a Sixty Sixth Congress to succeed himself. He outlines dedication to constituents, wartime service, and intent to pass legislation for government rebuilding and lasting peace if voters confirm his return.
Professor J D Lane will begin teaching a music course at Pleasant Grove church on Monday July 15. All interested residents are invited to attend the class.
Merchants must mail sugar certificates weekly to the county food administrator under new rules limiting customers to three pounds per month per person. Col J T Moore, food administrator for Butts County, directs immediate mailing of certificates and ongoing weekly reporting.
The report characterizes the Georgia legislature as stuck in repeated adjournments and funding stalemates, painting a picture of extended sessions and uncertain outcomes for state governance. The piece highlights tensions between chambers and key leaders during the current legislative cycle.
Early Thursday fire destroyed the wooden grist mill of Jackson Milling and Feed Co. The blaze started around 3 AM in the rear, with walls remaining. About 100 bushels of corn 20 bushels of peas and meat were burned. The mill owned by Dr. R. A. Franklin and the building by Kimball & Kinard. Insurance partially covers losses, and prompt firemen prevented a larger disaster. The Shaver building housing The Progress-Argus and Kimbell’s garage nearby suffered electrical damage.
Mr. David Caston of Commerce spent Thursday and Friday with Mrs. N J Washington, with Miss Lola Washington joining for a week. Many local residents visited relatives in Milledgeville Locust Grove Hampton and Macon including White Pope Duke Hammond Stodghill and Currie family members.
The American Red Cross plans a front line canteen service for American troops in France similar to a six month program sending hot drinks. Fifteen rolling canteens behind French lines supply fifty or more large drink receptacles daily. Authorized near the firing line, the service operates under shell fire and seeks volunteers of high caliber to join med relief linked to front medical stations.
An advertisement extols LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as a tonic laxative with no nervousness or head aches, claiming superiority to competing preparations. It urges readers to recall the full name and signature of BR. W. GROVE.
Washington reports the July forecast reduces the 891 million bushels total by 40 million from June. Deterioration in June cuts projections for winter wheat to 557 million, spring wheat 334 million, with other crops and conditions listed, including corn at 3.16 billion bushels and apples at 195 million.
The Smileage Division of the Commission on Training Camp Activities projects a $3,500,000 first year business for training camp theaters if soldiers receive Smilage Books through home front support. To date, $355,000 in Smileage coupons have been redeemed.
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