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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
7
The piece argues Miller Tires show strong tread life under heavy testing but cautions against expecting universal miracles. Factory tests run ten million miles yearly on Miller Cords and Fabrics, with claims of 25 percent superior tread and frequent top performance versus high grade rivals. It notes not every condition yields exceptional mileage.
Georgia produces over 1,000,000 tons of cottonseed annually. In 1917 the state had 180 cotton oil mills with products totaling $52,000,000 and by product revenue of $72,000,000. The industry has not lost mills or reduced output significantly as values rise.
Georgia, described as the largest eastern state by cotton wealth and the most populous in the Southeast, is noted for a low alien percentage and historic contributions to the Spanish-American War. The article mentions Mr. W. W. Thaxton of Atlanta visiting for a Thaxton family reunion at Liberty church and being warmly welcomed.
A series of revival services starts Saturday morning July 31 at 11 o clock at Stark Methodist Church. Rev. E C Wilson will preach. Daily services follow at 11 a m and 7 30 p m through the first week in August with good singing and all invited to attend.
The Municipal League of Georgia urges lawmakers to pass House Bills 929 and 930 to authorize state and municipal debt for developing Georgia water powers. They warn coal shortages and high power costs threaten homes and factories, urging action this session to relieve future suffering and reduce reliance on coal. Archibald Blackshear signs as president.
Georgia farmers face army worm and larger corn stalk borer outbreaks threatening crops. State Entomologist A C Lewis outlines remedies including arsenate dusts, fall plowing to destroy hibernating larvae, and burning infested corn stubble, plus notices on cotton pests and available bulletins for free distribution.
An unnamed health tip urges drinking a glass of hot water with phosphated limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast. It claims this internal bathing purifies the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, prevents poisons, and helps restore youthful energy.
By this time officials expect ca dates for president to be set as nominees. Within days speakers craft acceptance speeches while the public awaits formal nominations and the ensuing suspense.
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