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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
7
Advertising in The Progress Argus reaches ten thousand people a week doubling a seller’s reach versus personal canvassing. Printed publicity delivers the message to the buying public with low cost and high efficiency, saving time and effort while boosting business and reputations.
The article argues farmers rely too much on ped dling and fail to use advertising to reach buyers. Wagons bring goods to town without prior sales, making sales tiresome. It notes that homes markets are unfairly blamed and buyers would purchase if aware of offerings.
Governor Thomas W. Hardwick proposes amending the Georgia constitution to move from annual to biennial sessions. He cites $56,000 yearly savings and fewer unnecessary laws, arguing it would reduce business disruption and limit frequent legislative changes. The message was sent to the constitutional amendments committee. no action taken.
The Georgia Experiment Station outlines approximate costs for dusting cotton with calcium arsenate. Prices vary by machine type from hand guns at 15 to 20 dollars to large power dusters at 500 dollars, with per acre costs influenced by capacity and operator skill. Labor, efficiency, and conditions affect applications, with five to seven pounds per acre typical per pass and multiple applications depending on the season.
Mrs Smith Wilkin of Nottingham England travels to Paris for a three week orgy of spending totaling 5 million dollars. Items include a Romanoff jeweled crown valued at 3.3 million dollars and Shrewsbury heirloom pearls at 500 thousand dollars. Other costs cover gowns hats diamonds car re-upholstering charity hotel bills and a 50 thousand dollar dancing lesson fee.
A speaker recalled a charming woman who offered a small check at a bank window. She lacked acquaintances or papers, and after a moment asked if an initiated garter buckle would suffice. The remark sparked questions about banking confidentiality and customer relations.
The passage notes the legislature will not cut expenses and taxes will rise. It argues a quick settlement benefits business and urges timely resolution of the matter.
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