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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
3
A poetic vignette from July 19 1921 describes a night scene with a sleeping child, the moon shining over the sea, and a distant star watching the moon. The poem evokes fairy dreams, ocean tides, and a breeze that signals changing seasons as the speaker recalls a lasting bond beyond the moon’s light.
Fragmentary OCR mentions the Susan B Anthony amendment and a broad push to enforce rights and privileges via the Federal Constitution. The text hints at constitutional changes or enforcement implications but provides no clear events or dates.
State lawmakers have passed the woman’s civil bill, now awaiting the Governor’s signature. It grants women full citizenship rights including voting in state, county, and municipal elections, and allows them to hold office. Poll tax applies unless they vote or register. A pending constitutional amendment would remove the word male to align with federal law.
A compilation of residents visiting relatives and conducting business in Atlanta Macon Athens and Locust Grove. Notable figures include Dr B F Akin Miss Mary Newton Mrs Smith Settle and Mr J J Carmichael among many others with social visits to Jackson and surrounding towns.
The executive committee met at President Mrs. J. B. Settle's home on Wednesday afternoon to plan important features of the club's work for the year ahead.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lockhart announce the birth of a son on July 22. He is named William Leroy. Miss Laura Allen entertained friends at a watermelon cutting Friday evening. Mr. Edwin Bryant returned from a several day visit to interesting points in North Carolina. Mrs. J. M. Leach, Mrs. Slaton Carmichael and David Leach left Thursday by motor for Tallapoosa for a week's visit, joined in Atlanta by Mrs. W. F. Malaier.
Local notices record several travelers and guests visiting from Athens Falls City Valdosta Griffin Griffin and Atlanta with weekends at Tate Ideal and Fort Myers Florida The Young People’s Missionary Conference will be held August 8 11 at Indian Springs Campground with a noted host group and program details.
Student volunteers attend two morning sessions daily for six courses with credit and diplomas upon completion. Courses include Medical Missions, A Noble Army, The Kingdom and the Nations, Serving The Neighborhood, From Survey to Service, Making Life Count, World Fellowship. Additional classes cover Women and Missions and Christian Citizenship. Special features include music by Rev. Lorein, Baraca Quartet, a Jackson YPM pageant, and an auto ride. Open August 8 to 11 with a $5 board and registration fee. missionary candidates in training may enroll free.
The Busy Corner promotes a sale of ladies silk dresses with styles priced at 5, 7.5 and 10 dollars each. The store advertises a new crop of seeds and a complete plant assortment at Carmichael Drug Store. A question is raised about next year’s strawberry crop in Butts county.
Activities at First Baptist Church include Bible School at 9:30 a.m. led by Superintendent J. Hy Carmichael, sermons by Dr. Montague at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Woman's Missionary Society reports good summer attendance, annual officer elections were held July 18, and plans for personal summer work are in place.
The Leans defeated the Fats 14 to 10 on Wednesday afternoon to even the series at one game apiece. Harold Ham pitched for the Fats and Levi Hart started for the Loans, with Ernest Newton catching for both sides. The Fat team blamed missing players for the loss as fans enjoyed the summer matchup.
J S Johnson announces relocation of his shoe and harness repair business to the old Conner and Crawford market beside Southeastern Express Co. office, ready to serve after August 1. He thanks customers for past patronage and asks continued support. July 22, 1902.
Superintendent L. D. Watson seeks homestays for seven or eight boarding teachers for the coming school year. He asks for households willing to board one or more teachers and to provide pricing details.
Mr A H Lavender presented The Progress-Argus with a 60 pound watermelon the largest locally this season He notes he grew an even larger 75 pound fruit but it was stolen from his patch Sunday night His success with watermelons illustrates what can be accomplished in Butts County and is appreciated locally.
An ad promotes a lemon juice and Orchard White mix as a harmless facial bleach. It claims daily massage brightens skin, fades freckles sunburn and tan while avoiding irritation, urging readers to buy from drug stores.
A local store advertises a sale offering Voices and Organdies items at less than half price. Shoppers are urged to visit the shop this week for discounted fabric, trims, and related accessories.
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