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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
2
The piece urges citizens to support War Savings Stamps to reach the county goal, notes rail service cuts and price pressures, and calls for local projects like an ice plant and flour mill. It mocks red tape and salutes optimistic war effort while imagining drastic measures to end the war.
The Progress Argus lauds farmers for toiling beyond extra effort in support of the war. It notes farmers and their families work without complaint, buy Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps, aid Red Cross and YMCAs, and sustain national effort through production.
The article argues small towns and rural districts face hardship as labor shifts to city centers for war production. It urges formation of boards or chambers of commerce to coordinate labor, fuel, markets, and producer and consumer needs to support communities during and after the war.
A strong anti profiteering editorial denounces profiteers as treacherous to nation and people. It calls for capital punishment for profiteers who gouge prices and graft from government and citizens.
In fairness to soldiers in the trenches and awaiting overseas service, Georgia should enact a law granting them the right to vote. Other states have done so, and arrangements could allow pre mailing of ballots to be opened and counted on primary day September 11. Soldiers serving the nation are citizens of Georgia and deserve this political right.
The piece argues the current ice famine shows transportation problems and government delays. It urges Jackson to organize a stock company to build a local ice plant for next season, noting local capital and community ownership as keys to relief.
The article warns that newsprint shortages are severe with limits on stock and rising prices. Distribution has been placed in a committee, and papers may shrink in size to save ink, reducing advertising revenue. Beginning July first second class postage will rise, adding to publishers’ burdens amid government pressure and high demand for space.
A wartime appeal reminds readers that assistance to the troops is for the servicemen themselves, not political leaders, underscoring duty to those serving overseas and defending home.
The Italians show renewed punch on the front and could masterfully pressure Austria. If troops concentrate on the frontier, Austria might be knocked out of the running, forcing Germany to rely on other allies and risking longer resistance.
A Dawson newspaper column scolds modern readers for lamenting vanished comforts and reminds readers that earlier generations endured shortages long before modern conveniences like sugar coal and butter were common. The piece uses historical milestones to frame current grievances as mild in comparison.
The Macon News invites reader suggestions on what to do with the kaiser. It hints at a quick settlement if the kaiser is delivered to Butts county.
The text argues diverting funds from costly posters to newspaper advertising would yield better results for war demands. It also suggests saving time effort and paper by assigning publicity agents to more productive tasks.
A broad citizenry remains intensely patriotic and ready to meet government demands, even as red tape hamstrings the administration.
A plea to rally Butts county for the war savings campaign and to buy stamps for patriotic and business reasons. The note links Germany’s seizure of raw materials and products to its ability to finance the war, highlighting the need for national contribution.
In view of present conditions there is a possibility that you will have to submit to a rigid examination before you can buy a railroad ticket. The operation of automobiles for pleasure is almost sure to be curbed a little later on.
Neglected constipation may cause piles ulceration of the bowels appendicitis nervous prostration paralysis. Don’t delay treatment. Best remedy is Foley Cathartic Tablets. Do their work surely easily gently without injury to stomach or intestinal lining. Contains no habit forming drugs. Fine for fat folks. Carmichael Drug and Book Company. adv.
Citizens of Jackson are urged to contribute monthly to the Red Cross for local work. Have your donation ready when the committee calls.
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