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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
9
Butts county reports 1918 total tax returns of 2,413,281 up from 2,196,864 in 1917 an increase of 216,417. Digest prepared for comptroller general shows whites owning 2,282,181 of property and colored 181,100 with whites gaining 179,632 and colored 36,785.
Charles H. Smith, a member of Co. K 325th Infantry 82nd Division trained at Camp Gordon, reports from France that London is a real city larger than Flovilla. He calls France beautiful with pretty cattle and wheat fields, notes the division has seen action, and says he is well and likes the army.
Mr. T. J. Byars learns his son Paul Byars in the Rainbow Division Co. C 151st Machine Gun Battalion was wounded May 9 in France. The wound was in the left hand and he was in a hospital for weeks. a June 15 letter says he will return to the trenches soon.
S P Nichols obtained assurance from Knoxville coal dealers that he would ship 100 tons or more of coal. He bought coal for the First Baptist church Jackson public schools and Empire Buggy Company operatives. Empire Buggy is not on the preferred list and cannot buy until other industries are supplied. Nichols believes contact with mines and shippers can secure coal for any community.
Governor Dorsey appoints Judge H. M. Fletcher as Appeal Agent to handle registrant appeals. Local county board members include Judge J. H. Ham as chairman Col. W. E. Watkins Dr. A. F. White and Judge H. M. Fletcher.
A government notice outlines drastic newspaper economies due to paper shortages. Starting July 15, papers must discontinue unsold copy returns, free promotion samples, and free advertiser copies, limit office copies, curb dealer buybacks, halt payments to agents, and end free exchanges to conserve newsprint nationwide.
Governor Dor sey issued a proclamation calling meetings in six Georgia centers Colum bus Macon Brunswick Savannah Augusta and Atlanta to discuss harvesting crops and supporting war production ministers urged to dedicate a Sunday service to the topic with citizens urged to contribute to essential work.
The Georgia Democratic Executive Committee sets August 15 as the deadline for entries in the September 11 primary. All candidates must pay assessments by then for offices including senate governor and state offices. Under the 1917 Neill law county winners choose county nominees and the state nominee requires a county unit majority. Five candidates pursue the U.S. Senate seat already, with few more expected.
Indian Springs hotels report record business with weekend crowds too large to fit all visitors. The Wigwam Foy and Elder and other hostels are full, forcing some travelers to be turned away as access via motor grows. Natural advantages and good roads boost the resort’s popularity.
The ice saving order issued by Dr. A M Soule, federal food administrator for Georgia, to reserve 20 percent of ice output for moving crops and cap residences at 50 pounds daily is rescinded. The peach crop valued at 12 million dollars reportedly benefited from the measure, saving about 8000 cars. Soule urges continued ice conservation due to ammonia shortages affecting ammunition.
A Missouri state resolution introduced by Senator J. B. Moore seeks to eliminate local legislation from the legislature and set up a joint committee from the senate and house to draft a bill for new machinery. The measure promises state savings and reduces local-issue campaigning. Governor Dorsey had urged similar action.
Of 65 registrants on June 5, 56 have been classified and 4 appealed to the district board. Class A-1 includes 45 with many named individuals. Class A-4 and B-2 list others. Appeals to district board concern agricultural and industrial claims. Physical examinations likely this week or next.
The Jackson Presbyterian Church extended a call to the Rev. M. McN. McKay who has led Fort Smith Arkansas church for twenty seven years. Acceptance unknown but possible. if he joins he would serve Jackson Fellowship and Stockbridge. Rev James Bradley of Monticello preached at the church Sunday afternoon.
The residence of J. W. Mayfield of Flovilla was destroyed by fire about 10 o’clock Friday night while the family was at church. The origin is unknown, the house and contents burned, insurance partially covering the loss, and neighbors express sympathy. A mule escaped during the blaze and was later sought by Mayfield.
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