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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
2
Rural churches and all day singing fill the revival season as camp meetings approach. Watermelon crops look good and chickens are plentiful, though harvest prospects remain uncertain. July and August are critical for farmers as weather often decides a year’s outcome. Taxpayer debate surges with talk of a strike and heavy burden on a minority.
Georgia men and women are urged to attend Farm and Home Week at the Georgia College of Agriculture. The programs promise interesting, profitable training in leadership and community improvement.
Under Huey Long’s rule Louisiana faced concealed graft that now surfaces publicly. The era’s dictatorship era is contrasted with varied global examples of autocrats, large and small, domestic and foreign.
Governor Rivers may divert highway department funds to cover past due teacher salaries but the money will not cover schools next year if any highway work continues. The real problem is political gridlock, with the middle class bearing the burden while the very rich and the poor are less affected. Authorities estimate.
A Georgia columnist questions past county creation, arguing urban interests push consolidation to control politics while rural counties resist. The piece warns against sales-tax shrewdness, recalls a pay-as-you-go road approach, and urges honest public discussion about taxation and governance. It links reform to broader state issues and urges action.
The writer argues for a designated Take It Easy Week to curb high tension. The piece notes rising sudden deaths heart attacks and crises from fast living and nervous strain. It advocates slower living as a counter to the dizzy whirl of modern life.
A historical note describes Louisiana enacting a law that restricts public access to state finances to protect the credit of state agencies. It claims a suppressive measure to keep financial matters from newspapers and public scrutiny, aiming to prevent unfavorable publicity.
Editorial notes that freedom to print public affairs guards the public and should be defended beyond self interest. It urges Louisiana and Georgia to heed the lesson, and suggests the federal government could learn from Louisiana as well.
A quip from an exchange column attributes a Dallas New Era line to women as “newspapers.” It notes girls are healthier and stronger, with many type faces and influence, able to carry news and shape men, urging men to keep their own relationships.
A reader notes that fixing high wages without funding is impractical. The Elberton Star cites concern about a 32 1-2 cent an hour wage being appealing only if employers can meet the pay, warning the plan could be counterproductive. The piece argues for financial feasibility before wage promises.
A Georgia greeting blends sun shine dew crimson sunset and tender rose with a violet or two. Nelle Womack Hines sent in Greensborough Herald Journal, inviting a share of warm Georgia imagery and fond wishes.
Twenty years ago this month, the 30th Georgia Regiment CSA planned an annual reunion at College Park on July 25. Butts County veterans targeted a July 15 Macon meeting to form the Georgia division of the American Legion. Jackson initiations at Al Sihah Shrine occurred for Sitton Ingram and Collins on July 4. Sugar stood at 15 cents a pound in Jackson. Indian Springs camp meeting opened August 7 led by Morrison and St Paul. Rural carrier W M Crawford commenced duty on Jackson route 6. Martha Ann O Neal died near Cedar Rock. Carolyn Elizabeth Carter of Jackson married Walter Stephens Dame of Juliette on July 5.
A 1929 crop report lists cotton acreage at 48 457 000 acres. Butts County Jersey Cattle Club seeks a carload of Jersey heifers. Dr R A Franklin, local representative in the legislature, drew several committee assignments. E D Redwine is named senator from the 26th district. Several 4 H sub girls spend the week at Camp Wilkins in Athens as Kiwanis club assists 4-H boys to the Athens camp.
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