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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

6

Pig Club Receives Ten Pure Hampshire Pigs Gift

The Butts county Pig Club gains ten full blood Hampshire pigs from the Hampshire Breeders Association via E. C. Stone of Peoria Illinois. The pigs were awarded to ten boys by Agricultural Agent G. E. Rice and local leaders including Forest Hammond Wade Hammond Emerson McMichael Chester O’Neal Lloyd White and others. The gift boosts local interest in pig farming and is noted as well suited to the area.

Butts County Pig Club Hampshire Breeders Association E. C. Stone Peoria Ill Hampshire G. E. Rice Forest Hammond Wade Hammond Emerson McMichael Chester O’neal Lloyd White Ponder Spencer Walthall Pope Robert Lee Evans James Hammond Perry O’neal

How To Feel Good Tomorrow From Digestive Ailments

An advertisement from The Owl Pharmacy promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to relieve indigestion headache biliousness and stomach issues caused by clogged bowels. It promises relief by evening with a morning improvement.

The Owl Pharmacy Ady

Patterson Estate Seeks Order to Sell Land in Butts County

Jack L. Patterson as executor of Mary Jane Patterson petitions the Butts County Ordinary for leave to sell estate lands to pay debts and distribute among heirs. The application will be heard at the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in July 1916. Dated June 5 1916.

Jack L. Patterson Mary Jane Patterson Mary Jane

Notice of Local Legislation for Flovilla Charter Change

In the 1916 General Assembly session a bill will be introduced to amend the 1890 charter for Flovilla Butts County Georgia to change the corporate name from Town of Flovilla to City of Flovilla and for other purposes. The act as amended by 1907 law continues to govern.

General Assembly Flovilla Butts County Georgia City of

Watkins Divorce Libel Notice

Grace Bell Watkins is required to appear in the Superior Court on the third Monday in August to answer the plaintiff T. E. Watkins in a complaint for divorce. Witness Judge Wm. E. H. Searcy Jr. on April 27, 1916, with clerk J. Foster.

Grace Bell Watkins Wm. E. H. Searcy, Jr J. Foster

Butts County Candidate C A Towles Announces Run for Representative

C A Towles announces candidacy for Representative from Butts County in the next General Assembly under state democratic rules. He seeks voter support to continue representing county and state interests to the best of his ability.

Butts County General Assembly State Democratic Executive Committee Moe C. A. Towles

Georgia Sixth District Democrat candidate seeks primary support

A Georgia Democrat announces candidacy for the Sixth Congressional District nomination and thanks voters for past kindness while pledging gratitude for continued support under party rules.

Congress Sixth Georgia

Agricultural Engineering Building Erected at College

A large three story building completed at the College of Agriculture for the Department of Agricultural Engineering. It includes forge and woodworking plants drawing rooms farm machinery concrete testing laboratories and farm home appliances. Built at low cost from farm proceeds under college direction and dedicated at university commencement.

College of Agriculture Department of Agriculturalngineering

Lookout Mountain Seed Potatoes At Paul Nolen Company

Seed potato listing for Lookout Mountain varieties offered by Paul Nolen & Company. Includes availability details and pricing for farm customers in the regional market.

Lookout Mountain Paul Nolen

Guthrie Announces Limited Picture Sessions Friday and Saturday

J. B. Guthrie states that pictures will be made on Friday and Saturday only until further notice.

J. B. Guthrie

Macon Court Hopes for Capital Status Sparks Cost Warning

The Pro gress notes a capital move would require several million dollars for a new building while the Griffin News and Sun asserts Macon has the resources to construct it. The debate centers on funding and capacity to host the capital.

Macon Jackson Griffin News and Sun

Interpretations of the Smith Lever Extension Act Clarified

The article explains how the Smith Lever Extension Act funds and duties operate in Georgia. It notes annual $50,000 appropriations, local subscriptions, and the State Relations Service as a clearinghouse. County agents must be qualified teachers who work with schools to diffuse agricultural and home economics knowledge through field demonstrations publications and meetings.

United States Georgia States Relation Service Congress United States Department of Agriculture General Assembly Secretary of Agriculture Agricultural College County Board of Education

How To Make Bordeaux Mixture

Recommendations are given for spraying Bordeaux mixture to treat many fungous diseases and wilts. Follow the formula to obtain an effective blend by dissolving 3 pounds of blue stone in water to twenty five gallons and mixing with six pounds of lime similarly diluted. Pour both solutions into a barrel through a screen and stir vigorously to mix thoroughly and prevent crystal formation.

T. H. McHatton Georgia State College of Agr

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Phoslime F. O. B. Phoslime Carload Florida Soft Phosphate & Lime Company Ocala, Florida Pee Gee Dempsey Howe. CO Jackson, Georgia PIG Club T. E. Watkins Castoria Medical Department ANY Atlanta, Georgia Raorsctunes Swift Specifik CO Werteten Atlanta, GA Qunetene Citi-Chester S Russell KE. M. Smith Smith & Russell, Attorneys Smith Smith & Russell, Attys Mote Watts Undertaker Troy Willis
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