Receipts at Jackson Post Office Decline in 1921
Jackson post office receipts for the year ending June 30, 1921 totaled 8 860.89 dollars, down from 10 890.65 dollars the prior year, a drop of 2 029.76. First six months of 1921 stamp and money order sales were 4 222.48 versus 4 588.86 in 1920. Revenue stamp sales fell to 1 396.62 from 1 757.66, proprietary stamps to 426.56 from 601 601.66. Insured parcels numbered 3 305 from July 1, 1920 to June 30, 1921.
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Jackson
Senate approves highway department investigation
Atlanta senators adopt a joint resolution for a formal probe of the state highway department. The investigation will include seven senators and twelve House members, must finish and report within ten days, with expenses capped at 500 dollars.
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Atlanta
Senate
State Highway Department
Ellis
House
General Assembly
What is a husband made for Temperamental Wife at Jackson Theatre
See Constance Talmadge in a temperamental wife farce at Jackson Theatre on Thursday and Friday July 21 and 22. The production promises lively comedy as the household under pressure offers a look at domestic sparks.
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Constance Talmadge
Jackson Theatre
Complex assortment New Crop Turnip Seeds
Carmichael Drug Store offers a varied selection of new crop turnip seeds for gardeners and farmers seeking fresh varieties. Availability includes multiple seed brands and packaging options.
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Carmichael Drug Store
The Psychology of Hard Times Cartoon Fable
A French anecdote about a portrait painter who reads a Figaro headline claiming hard times and cuts back on wine and purchases. His wife and tradespeople also alter plans, until he returns to the cafe only to discover the paper he relied on is two years old.
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Figaro
Georgia Paid 36.79 Million in U S Taxes in Year
Georgia reported 1921 tax totals with income and profits at 28 771 925 20 dollars and miscellaneous taxes at 8 019 077 88 dollars totaling 36 791 003 08 dollars paid to the federal government, per the internal revenue commissioner’s office statement.
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Georgia
Commissioner of Internal Rev
Nine Billion Dollar Drop in Government Expenses
Washington reports a nine billion dollar drop in total expenditures for the just ended fiscal year. Ordinary disbursements fell by 1.387 billion and debt payments declined by 7.846 billion, per the Treasury’s annual statement.
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Washington D. C
The
Treasury
War Department
Liberty Bond
Victory Bonds
Great is South Georgia watermelons boost local economy
In South Georgia farmers in Berrien and nearby counties harvested a golden melon season with over a quarter million dollars paid last week and crops valued well above a million dollars. Local businessmen anticipate business pickup as tobacco and cotton markets approach while melons near market completion.
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Nashville Herald
South Georgia
Berrien
Carmichael Drug Ad Offers Lime Deal
Local drugstore promotes a lime offer: buy five dozen limes for the price of one dozen lemons. Deal appears in a small classified section.
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Carmichael Drug Store
Youth Refuses Lawyer Says He Will Tell the Truth
A judge asks a young man if he needs a lawyer. The youth replies he does not and insists he will tell the truth, prompting the judge to comment on the decision. The exchange highlights a belief in self representation and honesty in court.
Bread and Milk: Restorative for Nerves and Muscles
The Dairy Division of the United States Department of Agriculture recommends bread and milk as the best restorative after hard work. A hot bowl of bread soaked in milk with a touch of salt calms nerves and rebuilds energy. Widely trusted in England’s damp climate, it suits children at bedtime or lunch and serves as an emergency supper for busy households.
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Dairy Division
United States
Department of Agriculture
England
Baby
Little Things Payoff Hidden in Small Diligence
A worker’s steady habits add up as he stays late, works quietly, and polishes each tiny task. His envelope thickens from small savings, a raise boosts his stash, and a patient, methodical approach makes his little “working model” shine. He smiles at his small, cumulative gains.
History class riddle about Declaration of Independence
A teacher asks where the Declaration was signed and pupil Johnnie Baker humorously replies that it was signed at the bottom. The exchange highlights a playful classroom moment.
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Johnnie Baker
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Ferris White
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Usco Tread
U.S. Nobby Tread
Eople
Buttrill Brothers
Jackson, Georgia
Smith Bros. Concord Nursery
W.J. Weaver
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