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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

3

Rope System Catches Booze Cars Near Phoenix City

Phoenix City Alabama police test a rope trap on road driveways to stop suspected liquor traffic toward Opelika. A man named L Trotter was found with ten gallons of liquor and bonded for 100 dollars. Officers say the plan works and will expand to other routes beyond Phoenix City amid rumors of stills in the hills.

Columbus Phoenix City Ala Lee County Opelika L. Trotter Phoenix

Silk Dresses At Half Price In Busy Corner Sale

Express shipment of beautiful Silk Dresses highlights new materials and styles at practically one half price for this sale. The Busy Corner promotes a quick fashion refresh with affordable luxury for shoppers seeking fresh silhouettes and colorful fabrics.

Help for Farm Woman

A Progressive Farmer plea highlights scarce farm labor and the need for efficient household devices. It urges housewives to maximize convenience and reduce effort, noting the large number of people engaged in housekeeping and calling for practical improvements.

Dry Law Declared Constitutional by Supreme Court

The June 7 ruling by the U S Supreme Court held the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act constitutional in a unanimous decision. Justice VanDevanter wrote that the amendment fits the federal amending power and is now the law of the land, with enforcement limits not transcended by the act restricting alcoholic content to one half of one percent.

Washington Supreme Court Justice VanDevanter Congress

Georgia peach crop outlook and hoped record prices

Reports from Fort Valley and other fruit centers indicate a large peach crop this year with record prices expected. State proceeds could reach millions, and Butts County residents are urged to plant substantial peach acreage to capitalize on the favorable season.

Georgia Fort Valley Butts County

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