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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
1
The Woman's Club led campaign to sanitize premises extends through Saturday June 14 to cover all town areas. Trash removal will be provided and all litter will be hauled away and burned. The move aims for broad civic improvement with praise for ample citizen effort and warning for nonparticipants.
A Georgia Prison Commission report to the 1919 general assembly records 4370 prisoners, with 755 commitments, 207 recaptures, 702 discharges, 534 escapes, 162 paroles, 117 deaths, seven new-trial returns, two pardons, and two sheriffs deliveries. It notes 3046 inmates range from murder to whiskey offenses, ages 10 to 84, most 17 to 31, and details crimes and recommended reforms including indeterminate sentences, drug-addict treatment, and vocational training at the reformatory.
The Georgia Division UCV reunion in Dawson on June 18 offers 2 cents per mile round trip by rail, with 120 miles from Jackson. Automobiles may be used by some travelers from Butts county who depart June 17. Tickets void after June 21. Dawson Inn designated as headquarters with identification blanks obtainable from the adjutant general. Gen. J A Thomas commands Georgia Division. Bridges Smith is adjutant general.
County demonstration agent J H Blackwell presents seven purebred Hampshire hogs to Pig Club members or prospective joiners. Hogs weigh about 200 pounds now and must be shown at the county fair this fall. The top raiser wins a 25 scholarship to State College. all hogs reaching 400 pounds earn 5 cash. One third of cash proceeds go to the club members when hogs are sold, with potential breeding or market sale values around 125 or 80 per hog respectively. Interest urged now.
Judge J H Ham Ordinary completed inheritance tax appraisal for the estate of Dr R W Mays. The schedule lists real estate 2418 acres at $39 per acre totaling 72540, cotton 393 bales at $125 each totaling 49125, city property in Jackson 39460, solvent notes and mortgages 5644.63, cash from personal sales 1122.47, sale of mules wagons junk 3069.75. After deductions, tax estimate about 1500. The estate is among the largest in Butts county.
Oxford Ga June 8 Bishop Darling ton assails beer soaked theology and urges Jesus Christ over materialism as Emory College plans its move to Emory University. Trustees favor physical training and oppose intercollegiate athletics and co education except in summer school. Chancellor Candler affirms Emory as a serious institution not a boys playground and cites limited co education compared with Wesleyan College and other schools.
Petitions urging repeal of the one cent tax on soda water and ice cream and two cents on drinks above ten cents are being signed in drug stores. Names are collected and will be sent to Congress as opposition grows to the revenue measure. The tax is reported to gross several million dollars annually.
An automobile party driving to Davon for a Georgia veterans reunion includes S. H. Mays Z. T. Buttrill and J. M. Ball. Buttrill and Mays serve as officers of Camp Barnett Jackson. Ball has two children in Terrell county J Fed Bail cashier of a Bronwood bank and Mrs J W Bridges of Dawson.
President S. J. Foster calls a Friday 10 at the court house meeting of Butts County Fair Association stockholders, officers, district vice presidents, and directors to plan the fall fair and start premium list printing. The gathering aims to spur support and set the stage for the greatest county fair.
Mr T A Spencer 84 of Butts County a Jackson native with Scotch roots died Saturday morning after a Friday chill. He served in Co A Thirteenth Georgia Regiment and belonged to Camp Barnett Jackson. Funeral at Jackson cemetery Sunday led by Rev S R England. Survived by three sons and six daughters.
Judge J. H. Ham Dr. A. F. White and Judge J. A. McMichael have been discharged from their duties on the local board. The commendation praises their loyal service, cooperation, and the foundations they set for a new democratic ideal, ending with heartfelt praise and America’s gratitude.
Mrs. Mary FE. Butner and Mr. J. H. Blackwell demonstration agents of the county invite about one hundred club parents and friends to a picnic and barbecue dinner at the Jackson school house. Prof. J. G. Oliver of the State College of Agriculture will attend and speak to foster club work this year.
Director General Hines states the railroad administration faced an April shortfall near 58 million dollars, pushing four month losses to about 250 million. He cites rising wages and materials, slow rate adjustments, and ongoing economies rather than immediate rate hikes.
Miss Waldrop of Jackson urged readers in the Sixth Federal Reserve District to invest June 15 interest from First Liberty Loan Bonds into Thrift and War Savings Stamps. She said reinvesting keeps interest compounding and notes stamps are transferable at post offices on ten days notice. The Treasury Department urges all possible to keep dollars working.
Georgia fruit growers report a bumper year with a large peach crop in Fort Valley and strong prices. The harvest is expected to generate millions of dollars for the state and its people.
The week of June 8 to 14 is Boy Scouts week in Georgina. Campaigns aim to enroll many associate members with fees starting at $1.00. The effort includes a Georgia wide drive led by E R Calloway and W G McAdoo, with county chair J B Settle organizing local volunteers.
Dr. A F White, longtime member of the Butts county hospital board, has been asked by Provost Marshal General Crowder to serve as examining physician for disabled soldiers. He has not decided whether to accept the appointment.
About 36 candidates will receive degrees in Alexius Commandery No. 22 Knt Templar on June 20. The event promises a major Masonic gathering with a barbecue for visitors. Monticello and Jackson contingents will join with Red Cross and Malta degrees to be conferred and the temple ceremony to follow.
Lieut. Arthur Bankston of the Eighty-Second Division and Lois Tolleson returned home after receiving their discharge from the army several days ago. Friends welcome them back amid tales of narrow escapes and relief.
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