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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

2

Georgia Teachers Certification Examinations Scheduled

The State Teachers Examination will be sold Friday and Saturday July 30 and 31. Friday covers Primary District and General Elementary, plus questions for three High School groups and Reading Courses. Saturday completes General Elementary and High School English and Mathematics. Candidates must take all subjects in three groups, with two languages required in Language. Professional certificates require diploma details, teaching experience, summer session attendance, and 75 percent in Reading Course.

Georgia University of Georgia Peabody Columbia State Department Wooster Southern School Book Depository Auburn Ave Atlanta Ga Dressler Atlanta Ollister

Mandamus Sought to Force Motor Tax Fund Distribution

In Clarke county a mandamus suit was filed by Butts Berrien Haralson and Henry counties against the State Highway Commission to compel distribution of motor vehicle tax and license funds by post road mileage. The case targets C M Strahn and others with hearing set for July 31 in Athens.

Athens Superior Court Clarke County Butts Berrien Haralson Henry State Highwy Commission C. M. Strahn W. E. Watkins C. L. Redman J. H. Hall E. M. Smith John Knight Jackson Georgia Secretary of State Treasury Department of Highway Commission Post Road Robert C. Neely Stanley S. Bennett Andrew J. Cobb Court House J. O. Gaston Butts County

Guthrie and Hearst Ad Split Sparks Insurance Pitch

We specialize old line insurance and promote Guthrie and Company as the premier choice. The note hints that W R Hearst seeks a third party role, possibly aiming to be the sole party in a deal.

OLD Line Insurance Guthrie & Company

Bank of Flovilla financial condition July 8 1920

Statement of the condition of Demand Loans Time Loans Bonds owned by the bank Banking House Furniture and Fixtures Other Real Estate Cash in vault and Amt Deposited in Banks Cash Items Demand Deposits Total 40917.88 1183.03 10000.00 126885.11 15000.00 7500.00 83129.54 16322.72 96.56 126885.11 State of Georgia Butts County Before me came J. T. Gibson cashier of the Bank of Flovilla who being duly sworn says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank as shown by the books of file in said bank J. T. GIBSON Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8 day of July 1920 W. A. DOZIER N. B. Butts County

State of Georgia Butts County J. T. Gibson Bank of Flovilla W. A. Dozier N. B. Butts County W. D. Compton, Jr Farmers Bank C. T. Beauchamp Farmers and Merchants Bank

Farmers Bank Jenkinsburg Ga shows assets 81 988

Statement of the condition of The Farmers Bank of Jenkinsburg Georgia as of June 30 1920 lists resources totaling 81 987 96 including demand loans 8 938 65 owned bonds and stocks 2 000 00 banking house 1 500 00 cash 7 743 97 war savings stamps 19 44 and liabilities totaling 81 987 96 with capital 15 000 00 surplus 3 000 00 deposits 41 272 66 time certificates 19 778 30 cashier's checks 112 94 signed by W D Compton Jr cashier.

Jenkinsburg Bank Liberty

Statement of condition of Farmers & Merchants Bank

The 1920 loan and balance sheet shows Farmers & Merchants Bank Jackson Ga reporting cash in vault deposits with assets totaling 465 307 95. Capital stock 125 000. Surplus 5 000. Undivided profits 11 255 01. Demand certificates 4 241 16. Time certificates 107 527 66. Cashier's checks 2 627 53. Notary public G B Carreker certifies the sworn statement by cashier C T Beauchamp.

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Carmichael Mallet Company Buys Central Jackson Block

The Carmichael-Mallet Company purchased the Oak Street brick building facing the courthouse square from G. T. Fossett. The deal secures the blocks from Second Street to Slaton Drug Company with tenants including McKibben Buggy & Auto Co Newton Hardware Co and the telephone exchange upstairs. No immediate changes due to existing leases.

Jackson Carmichael-Mallet Company Oak Street Court House Square G. T. Fossett Grocery Department Carmichael,Mallet Co McKibben Buggy & Auto Co Newton Hardware Co Telephone Exchange Second Street Slaton Drug Company J. R. Carmichael McKibben Buggy Company Newton Hardware Company

Freak Irish potato plant shown at office

Mr. J. W. Andrews exhibited a freak Irish potato plant at the office on Thursday morning. The plant appears to be a cross with a tomato vine, with the fruit growing above ground resembling tomatoes or weed borals. No potatoes have been found under the vines, making the specimen highly unusual.

J. W. Andrews Andrews

SEE US PRINTING PROGRESS IN ARGUS JOB DEPT

The Argus job department highlights ongoing printing progress. Workers push through schedules, and management notes steady output with attention to accuracy and timeliness for readers and advertisers.

Argus Job Dept

Favorite Prescription by Dr Pierce Gains Nationwide Fame

Od Sears, a rural physician known for consultation in many towns, created Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It has sold for fifty years as a leading remedy for feminine ailments and is available in tablet and liquid forms. Testimonials from women praise its benefits, including Mrs Florence Williams of Zeigler Georgia.

Dr. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Democratic candidates rally to platform in party push

Democratic candidates express unity with the party platform as they campaign across the state. Party leaders emphasize cohesion and momentum heading into key contests this season.

President Wilson’s San Francisco convention stance disappoints opponents

Critics of the administration praised Wilson for not attempting to direct the San Francisco convention, hoping this restraint will deprive critics of a new issue to attack.

Wilson San Francisco

Why Itch and Burn With Skin Diseases Ask for S S S

An old advertisement claims skin irritations originate from germs in the blood and promotes S S S as a blood cleanser. It urges readers to start taking S S S today and to contact the Chief Medical Adviser for free instructions, listing Swift Specific Co in Atlanta.

S.S.S Swift Specific Co Atlanta

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W. R. Hearst McKibben Bugsy & Auto Co Bank of W. T. Thurston C. N.P Farmers & Merchants Bank Tores Clearing House Jackson Banking Co Jackson, Georgia Carmichael-Mallet CO Sears Sixth Congressional District Sixth Democratic Executive Committee J. W. Wise Spalding Mathews N. G. Barfield Biles Spalding County Tal
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