Georgia Solons Begin Session
The Georgia General Assembly opened a fifty day session with Cecil Neile presiding in the House and Herbert Clay in the Senate. Governors race, tax policy, highway bonds, and a state auditor bill loom as major topics. local bills and efficiency reports from Governor Herdwick are on the agenda. Senator J. H. Mills and Representative W. E. Watkins attended the opening session representing Butts County and the Twenty-Sixth District.
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General Assembly of
Georgia
House
Cecil Neile
Columbus
Senate
Herbert Clay
Capitol
Kimball House
General Assembly
J. H. Mills
W E. Watkins
Butts County
Atlanta Wins 1923 Kiwanis Convention Vote
The 1923 Kiwanis International convention in Toronto awarded Atlanta the hosting right after Denver was outvoted. The Atlanta delegation included W. A. Dozier and E. B. Edwards presenting the city’s bid as speeches and campaign efforts moved toward the next stage.
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International Kiwanis Clubs
Toronto
Canada
Atlanta
Denver
Col
Kiwanis Club
Jackson
Messers
W. A. Dozier
E. RB. Edwards
Wise seeks reelection to Sixth Georgia district seat
Hon J Walter Wise announces re election for Congress in Georgia s Sixth district. Primary set for September 13 alongside state primary. Wise has held the seat for several terms succeeding C L Bartlett and enjoys strong local support. Possible opponents include Dr Frazier Bibb county Judge J J Flynt Griffin and J B Jackson Jones county with entries due by July 1.
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Georgia
Pri
C. L. Bartlett
Wise
Lall
Wll
Dr. Frazier
Bibb County
J. J. Flynt
Griffin
J. B. Jackson
Jones County
Stodghill Hurt Falling From Stool at Jackson Store
Jackson businessman W C Stodghill connected with Butts Supply Co sustained painful injuries Friday morning when a stool leg broke as he stood on it to fill ice in a refrigerator. He struck a marble slab, injuring his right side and head, and briefly lost consciousness. He was taken home in Parkland and expected to recover.
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Stodghill
Parikland
Oil inspection fees to be turned over to state treasurer
Atlanta funds totaling about 385000 in oil inspection fees held by a court custodian will be released to the state treasurer Monday. The money will be applied to overdue Confederate veterans pension payments and other state expenses after the final outcome of the challenge to the oil inspection laws.
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Atlanta
Hard Fight 10 Check Weevil
United States Department of Agriculture urges calcium arsenate poisoning of boll weevils in cotton at four day intervals during critical stages. Drier weather aids effectiveness. farmers should dust regularly despite uncertain forecasts to prevent resurgence and maximize profitability. Specialists at Delta Laboratory emphasize calm atmosphere for proper dust coverage and note wind can waste poison.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Delta Laboratory
Tallulah
Outdoor Life Real Pleasure to Scouts
A Boy Scout troop spent a week at South River with tents, ration kits, and water approved by J. H. and F. S. Carmichael. The camp featured cooking, fishing, boating, and nightly prayers led by Scout Master R. Van Deventer. Participants: Arthur Stodghill, John Thurston, Robert Thurston, Wentzel White, Ed Johnson, Maurice Smith, Hugh King, Singleton Robison, Joe Lockhart, and R. Van Deventer.
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R. van Deventer
South River
Thurston
White
J. H
F. S. Carmichael
Ed Johnson
Maurice Smith
Hugh King
Singleton Robison
Joe Lockhart
R. VanDeventer
Farm agents key to disease issues in agriculture
The text argues for strong farm agents in every county, warning that agriculture remains the nation’s biggest business but is driven by muscle over skill and brains.
Mrs. W. J. Jones Dies at 62 Near Jackson
Mrs. W. J. Jones, 62, died at her home near Jackson after a ten day illness. She was born as a Miss Mayor of Monroe county and leaves a husband, two sons Gus and Charles, five daughters and other relatives. Funeral was at Paran church Monroe county with Rev. T. H. Vaughn officiating. Interment followed in the churchyard.
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W. J. Jones
Jackson
Messrs
Gus
Charles Jones
Charlie Gunnels
Butts County
Hugh Coleman
Bug Shephard
Jesse Smith
George Weldon
Monroe County
Paran Church
T. H. Vaughn
New Postmaster W M Redman to Begin Jackson Duties
W M Redman has received commission as Jackson postmaster and will take office Saturday July 1, marking the new fiscal year. Redman was selected from nine candidates from an eligible list of three in a senate-confirmed process. Miss Bessie Waldrop, four-year postmaster, retires to teach at Jackson High School.
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Post Office Department
Redman
Senate
Bessie Waldrop
Jackson to Meet Conyers on July 4 at Home
Jackson and Conyers clash on the home field July 4 at 8 30 pm in a highly anticipated game. Conyers carries a strong nine while Jackson has only one loss this season and plans a top lineup for a decisive holiday matchup. A morning doubleheader was planned but only the afternoon contest remains.
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Jackson
Conyers
Forsyth
Juliette
Knights of Pythias Install Officers Thursday Night
Jackson lodge No. 131 Knights of Pythias will install officers Thursday night in the castle hall. An afternoon barbecue at Mallett Springs will precede the event with members wives guests invited. Public installation to follow.
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Jackson Lodge No. 131
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Mallet Springs
July Fourth Celebration Planned for Jackson
July Fourth falls on Tuesday and will be widely observed in Jackson. Businesses close for the day while baseball games are planned in the morning and afternoon along with picnics fish fries barbecues and family gatherings. No formal program is reported with individuals free to celebrate as they wish.
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Jackson
Jackson Rifles Ready for Camp
Members of the Jackson Rifles head to St Simons Island for the Georgia National Guard encampment running July 9 to 23. The unit plans to send about 75 enlisted men and officers, with 93 enlisted men currently in the company. Major G E Mallet of Jackson serves as camp quartermaster and will handle rations and supply contracts.
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ST. Simons
National Guard
Jackson Rifles
St. Simons Island
Georgia National Guard
E. S. Settle
G. E. Mallet
Jackson
First Cotton Bloom of Season Reported
The Progress-Argus records the first cotton bloom of the season submitted by J. S. Ball of Jackson on June 21, seven days after the prior bloom on June 14. Ball states his ecooton acreage looks promising and hopes for a fair yield, noting prior bloom dates from 1921 to 1918.
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Progress-Argus
J. S. Ball
Jackson
Ball
Ecooton
Government Costs and Spending: A Call to Cut
A concise argument urging reductions in government spending to lower overall costs. Emphasizes that high expenses stem from excessive expenditures and that restraint is the solution.
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J. Walter Wise
Congress
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Mr. Wise
W. C. Stodghill
W. C. Stodghills
Bulletin OF
U. S. Department OF Agriculture
Arthur Stodghill, John Thurston
Robert Thurston
Wentzel White
W. M. Redman
Knights OF
Pythias
Mr. J. S. Ball
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