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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
8
Georgia peach growers report the 1920 crop will be about 3 027 cars short of the Georgia Fruit Exchange estimate and 2 677 cars below last year. With 4 673 cars as a high limit, shipments lag 1919 totals, Georgia Belles trade at 1 50 per crate and Elbertas at 2 50 to 3 50, largest week included 220 cars.
The Georgia State Agriculture and Horticultural Societies announce a joint meeting at Indian Springs on August 18 and 19. Six sessions will cover livestock, fruit growing, and farming with Wigwam Hotel as headquarters. R C Berckman leads arrangements as secretary.
Spalding County Superior Court will convene Monday, August 2, to dispose of a heavy docket spanning civil and criminal cases. The session aims to adjudicate a broad mix of matters, reflecting a busy docket for the court.
Several cars of Georgia Belles and Elbertas open the season with Hiley Belles bulk shipped. Three more weeks should close the peach shipments for 1920.
Dr. L. G. Johnson of Griffin will preside as elder and fill the pulpit at Jackson Methodist Church on Sunday morning and night for the quarterly conference. The event marks the district’s quarterly gathering with services planned for both sessions.
The death of Mr J C Adams 76 a Civil War veteran and former Jackson resident occurred in Jacksonville Florida on July 8 He had lived in Jackson before retiring and spent his last years with his son E L Adams in Florida He leaves his wife two sons E L Adams of Jacksonville and E B Adams of Birmingham The funeral was held at the Methodist church with Rev S R England conducting and Camp Barnett Confederate Veterans providing an escort The body rests in Jackson Cemetery
Baltimore editor Richard H. Edmons denounces the Interchurch Movement as a scheme for ecclesiastical autocracy aimed at uniting Protestant denominations under a self appointed committee. He says the group sought to present a single Protestant authority to the War Secretary during the war, sidelining individual denominations.
An advertorial urges consumers to switch from calomel to Dodson's Liver Tone, claiming calomel causes cramping nausea and salivation. The vegetable-based tonic supposedly cleanses the liver, improves energy, and is safe for children, available from druggists for a few cents.
The article exposes opposition to an Interchurch Movement criticizing self styled committees and a push to merge denominations under a central authority. It notes alleged plans to dominate ecclesiastical power and reports the Southern Baptist Convention declined affiliation after full discussion.
The text describes leaders opposing the Interchurch Movement and efforts by agents into the South to sway Southern Baptists, which failed. Bishop Candler and Presbyterians publicly opposed it, while other denominations also withdrew, noting the movement's autocratic aims and the danger of its broad reach despite the presence of many fine individuals.
A health warning highlights kidneys liver stomach and bladder care with a standard remedy claim. The note urges regular use to maintain healthy vital organs and prevent common urinary and digestive issues.
A humorous snippet quotes Mrs. Smith asking if the baby takes after the husband and notes the infant’s bottle removal and a failed attempt to creep down cellar steps, as reported by the Chicago Daily News.
The piece notes four record ballot conventions: 1852 Pierce on the 49th ballot, 1856 Buchanan on the 17th, 1880 Garfield on the 36th, and 1912 Wilson on the 40th. It contrasts with several conventions where ballots stayed below ten, and cites Harding’s nomination on June 12 at Chicago on the tenth ballot. Garfield’s rise from 1 to 399 votes on the final ballot is highlighted.
An old advertisement touts Bayer aspirin tablets as genuine and proven safe by millions. It warns to accept only an unbroken Bayer package with proper directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain and notes aspirin tablets in small tins cost a few cents with larger packages sold by druggists.
Governor Dorsey signed the parole application for Edna Perkins Godbee who is serving a life term at the state farm for the murder of Judge Walter S. Godbee in the Millen post office years ago. Judge Godbee was her former husband who had remarried. Godbee killed both him and his second wife. The second case was nolle pressed after initial freedom efforts.
Mayor Key departed the city Thursday afternoon for Indian Springs to rest over the weekend and return to Atlanta Monday. The official had been very busy for weeks and sought a brief respite.
A 19th or early 20th century testimonial promotes Ziron Iron Tonic as an iron supplement and blood builder. It claims iron cures fatigue and pale appearance, cites a Norene Tennessee family example, and urges readers to ask their druggist about the product under a money back guarantee.
Henry Thornton, 68, of Monroe county near Butts line, was struck by lightning while plowing in his field Thursday afternoon and died instantly. He lived in Butts county for years and leaves a wife, ten children, a brother J. J. Thornton, and two sisters Mrs. Jesse Reese of Mississippi and Miss Sara Jane Thornton. Funeral was held Saturday as he was well known in Jackson and Butts county.
Legal notices from Butts County Georgia announce Mrs. A L Perdue’s year’s support action and appraisers return, with need to show cause by August 1 1920. Also T D McKleroy applies for twelve months support from the estate of T M Gregory. J L Heard seeks permanent administration on William M Lummus estate. creditors and kin must appear with objections.
In Butts County Georgia Mrs. Lizzie Woodward guardian of Spencer Woodward applies for discharge. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in August. The order notes the guardian will be discharged if no objections are raised. This fifth day of July, 192.
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