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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

5

Caterpillar Suspected as Corn Pest In State

Mrs. Mary E. Butner consulted with the State College of Agriculture after damage reports on corn. Prof T H McHatton identifies likely caterpillar infestation, not army worm, and notes arsenical dust as a control method with a circular on army worm control included.

State College McHatton Mary E. Butner Home Economics State College of Agriculture T. H. McHatton Department of Horticulture

Lemon Juice For Freckles Beauty Lotion Ad

Squeeze juice of two lemons and mix with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Grocers stock lemons and drug stores sell orchard white for a few cents. Massage onto face neck arms and hands daily to fade freckles and blemishes and improve skin clarity. Harmless and non irritant.

Butzs County Veterans to Meet August 27

Camp Barnett UCV members set semi annual gathering in Jackson on the fourth Friday in August the 27th. Memorial Day annual meeting approved two meetings yearly April 26 and the fourth Friday in August.

Butzs County Jackson

Georgia illiteracy commission seeks $15000 appropriation

The Georgia illiteracy commission asks the state for funding to continue its work created by the 1919 legislature. It notes 15,000 adults taught to read and write while 81,000 illiterates remain in the state.

Georgia

Rheumatism Claimed To Stem From Blood Germs

Medical science links rheumatism to tiny disease germs in the blood. S. S. S. is promoted as a blood purifier that attacks the disease at its source and removes germs, promising genuine relief. Free literature and advice offered by Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Clifford Walker Endorsed by The Telephone

The Sylvania Telephone editorial praise supports Clifford Walker for Georgia governor, calling him a clean capable man true to private and public trust with lofty principles and worthy of high office. The endorsement urges electing him as a worthy successor to Georgia’s current governor.

Walker Georgia Clifford Walker Sylvania Telephone

U S Government Expenditures Reach 23.44 Billion

Washington reports total expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30 at 23 441 383 564 with 6 403 343 481 in ordinary disbursements and 17 038 039 723 for public debt payments. War department led ordinary costs, navy second, and shipping board third. Ordinary spending peaked in July 1919 and debt payments peaked in September.

Washington Treasury War Department Navy Shipping Board

Georgia Senate Rejects Sacramental Wine Bill

The Georgia Senate refused to sanction a bill allowing churches to manufacture wine for sacramental use. Senator Wilkinson argued the prohibition law infrings on denominational worship rights, while other members warned the measure could invite abuse of sacraments.

Atlanta Georgia Sahara Desert Georgia Senate Wilkinson

Bayer Aspirin Package Claims Safe By Millions

An old advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe, prescribed for over twenty years, with directions to relieve headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism and colds. It notes 12 tabtin boxes cost a few cents and mentions larger Bayer packages sold by druggists.

Bayer

Announcement of Sixth District Georgia Congressman Candidacy

Acknowledging voter kindness, the incumbent announces re election bid for the 67th Congress in Georgia. He plans a district wide canvass and hopes for personal visits, thanking constituents for past favors and seeking approval of his candidacy.

Sixth Congressional District Georgia Sixth Democratic Executive Committee

Moonshine Stills Captured in Jenkinsburg

Sheriff Lavender and deputies seized two moonshine stills in the Buttrill district Friday. Lewis Andrews, described as a Negro, was arrested for liquor production and bound over to the superior court after a preliminary hearing.

Lavender Buttrill Lewis Andrews Superior Court

Liquid aspirin touted as safe for heart health

Collier's Capatone presents liquid aspirin as non harming to the heart. It is advertised as safe for use without fear and available from druggists in 30c and 60c bottles, each bearing the signature J. Homer Collier.

Collier J. Homer Collier

Stork Visits Atlanta Home for Twenty Sixth Time

The stork visited Mrs. Lee C. Gentle at 139 Curran Street for the twenty sixth time, bringing a baby girl weighing sixteen pounds. Since the first visit thirty six years ago, the couple has welcomed twenty five boys and thirteen girls, all described as fine, husky children.

Atlanta Lee C. Gentle Curran Street Mrs. Gentle

Arrests Made For Whiskey On Persons

Sheriff Lavender arrested Jim Suggs of Cedar Rock and Pye Flemister of Jackson on Thursday night for having whiskey in their possession. Each man was found with a gallon of whiskey when taken into custody.

Notice of Teachers Examination Schedule and Requirements

The State Teachers Examination occurs Friday and Saturday July 30 and 31. Primary license tests, General Elementary, High School and Supervisory groups, and Reading Courses are outlined with language, science, math, and geography components. Applicants must meet diploma, experience, and Reading Course criteria. Professional Certificates require four conditions. Hugh Mallet, C.S.S., 7-8-31e.

Georgia University of Georgia Peabody Columbia State Department Wooster Southern School Book Depository Auburn Ave Atlanta Ga Dressler Atlanta Hollister Smith Hugh Mallet C.S.S

Return Day in Butts Superior Court Set for July 27

Tuesday July 27 will open a return day in Butts Superior Court with a large criminal calendar. Court convenes August 16 and is expected to hear many cases.

Butts Superior Court

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