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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
4
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The excerpt opines on Democratic strategy with references to Bryan Hearst Watson Hardwick and Wilson era politics. It discusses labor shortages versus ample labor, inflation notions, profiteers, and a proposal to move the state capital to Indian Springs citing state property and central location. It calls for sustained funding for schools colleges and state institutions amid high living costs.
This editorial lauds the Democratic prompt pairing of James M. Cox for president and Franklin D. Roosevelt for vice president. It argues the ticket will unite the party, attract votes, and win in November, with 181 guaranteed electoral votes and a path to 350 contested votes. It cites New York and Ohio as pivotal, praising a clear platform and strong nominees.
The Georgia legislature is urged to proceed slowly on tax reform plans, with the Sylvania Telephone opposing disparate tax rates and favoring uniform valuation. The piece contrasts views of the tax commission, State Tax Commissioner Fulbright, and Comptroller General Wright. It also notes public concern over roads and highway funds.
Representative J. Y. Smith of Fulton County proposes a bill making it a misdemeanor to furnish false information to newspapers. The measure seeks swift passage to curb unreliable reports, protect individuals from harm, and hold responsible parties, including editors, when false statements are published. The Athens Banner urges unanimous support and enforcement across both legislative branches.
A Greensboro Herald Journal snippet shows a merchant boasting about a painted ad on a bridge railing and a customer joking that he would read it if the bridge were sent to his house. The exchange lampoons readers chasing scattered billboards and papers.
Promote a simple freckle removal remedy by mixing juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint of lotion. The ad claims gentle, harmless skincare suitable for face neck arms and hands, available from grocers and drugstores at low cost.
The latest figures from ash drivers garbage drivers and junk men in Chicago show casualties after the Republican National Convention. Empty quart bottles 11,234 empty pint bottles 19,857 empty half pint bottles 33,699 and empty medicine bottles 31,003.
A Dalton Citizen quips that the auto shop owner makes money by charging for batteries and again for labor, noting the shop's need to keep the car going even if it means retirement of the vehicle. Cedartown Standard also reflects on the same topic.
Several towns discuss adopting a half holiday one afternoon weekly in June July and August. The proposal aims to boost morale and productivity without causing harm, urging Jackson to join in next year.
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