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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment references a ceremony or rite involving Mace and Augustus but lacks clear details or context to identify persons, place, or event. The readable bits offer insufficient facts for a full headline or summary.
The article outlines Hoke Smith’s long record aiding cotton price support and export, opposing British blockades, backing the Lever Act and price controls, defending the War Industries Board and War Trades Board limits, advancing the Farm Demonstration Act, Market Bureau, and warehouse acts, plus advocating for vocational training, the parcel post, and Federal Reserve expansion in the South. It highlights his role in Georgia military camps, Camp Benning, Camp Gordon, and the Infantry Officers Training School, and credits him with tax reductions and farm loan schemes.
The Indian Springs Holiness camp meeting begins August 5 and runs through August 15. Rev. G. W. Mathews announces a successful session with leaders Rev. Joseph H. Smith and Rev. C. H. Babecock and singing by J. W. Read and W. M. Sheats. Butts County Day is observed on August 11 with special prayers for local friends and families. County officials praised for road work improving camp grounds.
The State Board of Health reports large supplies of anti typhoid vaccine under winter and spring, now widely used statewide. Vaccination reduced cases and deaths in many communities, with army data showing high protective immunity since 1908 and compulsory use from 1911, amid wartime exposure and polluted water. Georgia records about 3,000 cases, reflecting ongoing public health impact.
In 1919 Georgia reports 11 220 disease cases with 1172 deaths and costs reaching 3 300 000, nearly matching state schooling expenses for 840 000 children. Officials stress preventable losses and offer free typhoid vaccine via the State Board of Health Laboratory.
Mr T H Caraker has accepted management and charge of the shoe department at Etheridge Co in Jackson He has years of experience with Carlton Shoe King Co Atlanta and is expected to be among the best shoe men in the state He will move his family by September 1 to occupy the current residence of P C Be Jackson citizens welcome the Caraker family and wish them success in their new location.
The Fifth Congressional District Farm Bureau plans a meeting in Covington on Friday August 6. The event will include expert discussions on farm problems and expects a large turnout from Butts County. Mrs Mary E Butner coordinates details and can be contacted for attendance.
Letters to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance reveal widows and mothers seeking help with allotments, marriage certificates, and pay. Citizens request information on soldiers, reflect hardship, and complain about delays in aid for families left behind.
A University of Chicago professor poses questions claiming they prove true education. The quiz asks about public spirit, friendship, empathy, honesty, child love, animal kindness, purpose beyond money, and finding joy in daily work. The piece challenges readers to reflect on values over wealth.
Apostl e spoons or gos sip spoons were gilt christening gifts showing an apostle on the handle. Wealthy sponsors offered all twelve, others gave the four evangelists, while poorer givers received a single figure often of the donor or child’s patron saint. A plate-hat protects each apostle’s features.
Paris Ky two tenants on Fred Roberts farm caught a large rat and tied a belt around its neck. The rat disappeared into a barn hole then reappeared with a stream of rodents following. The men continued chasing rats but could not explain why the animals were drawn to the bell bearing rat.
The Georgia House approved the Knight resolution on automobile tag funds by 124 to 54, sending it to the Senate. It allocates net proceeds to counties based on total post road mileage, with 15 percent withheld for Highway Department overheads and administration.
Mr and Mrs Paul Letson mourn the death of their two month old daughter on Monday night at Fincherville Funeral services were held at Towaliga church Tuesday afternoon with Rev W J Waite officiating and many friends offering sympathy
Col J T Moore has sold his home on McDonough road to Mr J H Ezell with possession on September 1. Moore plans to move his family to Atlanta in the fall. The sale price was not disclosed.
A meeting at Macedonia Church on Thursday August 5 invites all interested to organize and assist with cleaning and improving the church cemetery.
The text laments freight and express charges climbing toward confiscation while workers seek adequate wages, questioning the value of their labor and the necessity of payments amid rising costs.
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