Cheese Factories Pay in North Georgia
Georgia dairy history notes multiple cheese factories starting 1918 in Young Harris and surrounding counties. Factories at State Line, Cleveland, Five Forks and more boosted milk production, Holstein stock purchases, and butterfat earnings averaging 55 cents per pound. Farmers pooled milk checks to repay banks, with growth tied to grasslands and river bottoms.
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Wih
Young Harris
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State Line
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White County
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Bank of Cartersville
Chicago
Georgia State College of Agri
Bank of
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Dodson's Liver Tone Marketed As Calomel Substitute
A 1900s style advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant safe alternative to calomel. It claims to regulate liver stomach and bowels without sickness or salivation and notes over 15 million bottles sold.
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Dodson
Ady
Jackson Roller Mill Keeps Busy With Round-the-Clock Grind
The Jackson roller mill of W P Wall operates 24 hours daily grinding about 25 barrels of flour per day. Patrons come from Butts Henry Jasper and Monroe counties as a large wheat crop keeps mills busy. Wall plans to run year round and may import grain if local supplies dip. Flour quality is praised and a modern mill promotes a larger future crop.
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Butts
Henry
Jasper
Monroe
Wall
Property assessment for Jackson Ga 1921 protest period
The assessment of the city's property for 1921 is completed. Property owners have fifteen days from publication to protest the assessment. The assessment book is available in the city clerk's office. J. A. McMICHAEL, City Clerk. July 22, 1921.
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Jackson
Harry Howell Accepted as Senate Engrossing Clerk
Friends and family in Jackson celebrate Harry Howell son of A A Howell accepting a position as engrossing clerk in the Georgia state senate. He will transcribe bills for the remainder of the session while continuing as a Jackson high school student.
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Harry Howell
A. A. Howell
Jackson
Georgia State Senate
General Assembly
Harry
Jackson High School
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cures
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats nasal catarrh by building up the system and cleansing the blood. It asserts internal action on mucous surfaces, offers testimonials, and promises a $100 reward if it fails to cure. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with a Toledo company credit.
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Hall
E.’. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hail Storm Damages Crops Near Butts Monroe Line
Reports from Jackson indicate a Sunday hail storm with heavy rain along the Butts Monroe county line. In Blount County the hail tore up crops and the damage will affect the rest of the season. Jackson saw little rain as the storm remained local.
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Jackson
Butts-Monroe County
Blount
Georgia Leads In Peach Production In Five Year Average
Georgia tops the nation in five year average peach carload shipments, led by Fort Valley with over 2,500 cars in a peak year. New York City is the top single destination, with California shipping many cars to canneries. The article lists peach varieties and notes packing methods and standardization ideas for crates and baskets.
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New Jersey
Michigan
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New York City
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Pepper crop shown as large yield expected in county
A basket of bell pepper of unusual size was presented by Luther Maddox to The Progress-Argus office on Tuesday. Pepper growing began in the county this season with several farmers contracting to furnish an acre or more each to a Griffin firm. The crop is reported in splendid condition and a large yield is expected.
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Progress-Argus
Luther Maddox
Griffin
Jackson area considers forming a Country Club
Residents discuss forming a stock company to acquire or lease a site near Jackson for a swimming pool clubhouse and recreation center. Several possible sites have been reviewed and a community meeting to plan details is expected soon. The project aims to provide picnics and wholesome entertainment and may quickly repay the investment.
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Jackson
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