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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
3
No More Free Cards Letter Policy Change
The Progress Argus states it will stop publishing free letters on county commissioner office and local legislation topics citing higher costs for materials labor and paper. Citizens may submit views at regular advertising rates and can use the paper for a hearing space.
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Progress-Argus
Six senatorial candidates debate split by gas mask remark
War Savings message urges participation while noting six Senate hopefuls avoid joint debate, and cites 1,500 University of Georgia students and alumni entering war work. Four state legislators resign to join the army, urging others to enlist as thrift and hardihood are praised for future blessings.
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The
Univerity of Georgia
Bizarre Bremen Gateway Quote On Crossing Hazard
The Bremen Gateway recalls a quip about folly and danger at crossing spots with a remark that some men race to beat a lightning express train, highlighting risky driving and public safety concerns.
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Bremen
Butts County Welcomes Candidates for Public Hearings
Citizens of Butts County express clear interest in meeting candidates to hear their views and assess merits. Local venues prepare for campaign visits and open forums to inform voters.
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Butts County
Georgia peach crop expected to be a bumper year
The Georgia peach industry anticipates a record harvest with about 9 0000 cars to be shipped and growers set to earn around 12 million dollars this season. The spike in supply is noted as a reason for ice cutbacks.
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Georgia
William S. Howard on publicity and strength
William Schley Howard notes a newspaper can take little from a strong man or add little to a weak man. He concedes the point but asserts he is not opposed to receiving free publicity whenever possible.
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William Schley Howard
No Ice Delays and Cotton Furloughs Stir War Period Sentiment
A Greensboro Herald Journal excerpt argues against ice curtailment during wartime as a hardship while noting agricultural furloughs skewed to aid cotton. It critiques political use of farm exemptions and mocks wartime incentives, citing Georgia farmers and a Winder News comment on furloughs for Negro workers.
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Georgia
Greensboro-Herald Journal
Sandersville paper calls Hardwick to withdraw from race
The Sandersville Progress, in Tom Hardwick’s hometown, urges his withdrawal from the Senate race noting his opposition to Wilson and war policy. It argues Hardwick is defeated and that Georgia should be represented by loyal, patriotic men as many Georgians serve abroad.
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Tom Hardwick
Hardwick
Sandersville Progress
Tom Hardwck
Senator Hardwick
Sandersville
Washington County
Wilson
United States
Hardwicks
Georgia
United States Senate
Kaiser
Hardwck
France
A Position Well Taken On Army Furloughs For Farm Work
A letter criticizes politicians for pushing a plan to furlough soldiers to work on farms. Camp Gordon's officer reportedly refuses such furloughs unless tied to growing food crops. county cases show no furloughs granted. The piece commends Camp Gordon for sane policy, arguing abundant food crops require little labor.
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Camp Gordon
Uits County
Oratory not key to effective representation in Georgia race
The piece argues that good speaking does not ensure good leadership. It lauds Georgia governor Joseph M. Brown as capable despite quiet speech and compares speech-making unfavorably to real ability. It urges voters to chose candidates on ability leadership and sound views rather than flashy oratory.
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Phe
Joseph M. Brown
Georgia
Mr. Brown
Hugh M. Dorsey
General Assembly of Georgia
Congress
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Alexander H. Stephens
Ben Hill
Robert Toombs
France’s Noble Sacrifice Amid War Losses
The Christian Index notes France has lost vast portions of industry and agriculture to German advances. It cites declines in coal and iron output, weaving and spinning capacity, corn and sugar beet production, factory and housing losses, and tax revenue, praising French patriotism and global sympathy except from the Teutons.
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France
Christian Index
Japan urged to join war and strike from the east
The piece argues that millions of Japanese soldiers could relieve pressure on France and swing the war in the Allies' favor. It notes the US has not allowed Japan to strike through Siberia and Russia, while other Allies favor Japan's active participation. commentator Col George Harvey is cited on Japan's potential entry and impact.
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the Food Administration
Japan
Germany
Austria
France
United States
Siberia
Russia
George Harvey
War Savings Stamps Urge Public to Meet Quotas
Three million men will be in service by August first and over 800,000 have already landed in France. The appeal urges the public to buy war savings stamps and exceed their quotas to support the war effort.
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Berlin
France
Work or Fight Order Indicates Draft Age Must Work
The piece notes resistance to the "work or fight" order but supports its effect after July 1. It mentions Negro and white farm hands being diverted from work as well as wealthy Black individuals serving as chauffeurs, and affirms the War Department’s rule that every draft-age man must work or fight.
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War Department
Georgia governors and German laborers in 1908
The note recalls Hake Smith, governor of Georgia around 1908, traveling to Germany to recruit farm laborers for the United States. It adds a critical aside about the senator’s pride, arguing there were already too many of the laborers here.
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Hake Smith
Georgia
Germany
The Fight on Hearst Across Georgia Press
A Georgia aimed campaign led by the Macon News calls for boycotting Hearst publications amid charges of German ties and quotes. Hearst, a powerful publisher with holdings from Boston to Los Angeles, faces criticism over Mexico policy and war stance as government freight rate boosts loom.
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William Randolph Hearst
Magazin
Georgia
Macon
Hearst
Mexico
Hearst Publicatio
Boston
Los Angeles
Soldiers march home as flags wave and songs rise
The article recalls troops who mobilized for the Mexican border and served in four French trenches before moving toward Berlin. It describes bands marching through streets while singing the Star Spangled Banner as a symbol of victory and reunion.
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France
Will
Berlin
Argus Has Orl
Truth About Fuel Shortage Urges Government Action
People demand full truth on coal deliveries after promises of early supply fail to materialize. If coal remains unavailable, citizens seek wood to prevent a repeat of 1917 era shortages and call on government to ensure dependable fuel supply.
Little Joe Brown Draws Crowd Against Big Hokeye
The piece notes Little Joe Brown drawing strong attention in a public contest with Big Hokeye. It claims his presence outpaced interest in a pro senatorial race, signaling strong local intrigue and symbolically lifting niche rivalries in the community.
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Little Joe Brown
Little Joe
Jackon
Argus- F
Big Hokeye
Astate
Hawkinsville
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