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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
1
Butts County expects cotton acreage to fall at least 40 percent this year while fertilizer sales drop about 60 percent. Experts say the county’s cotton crop may not exceed 6 000 bales, the smallest since the 1910s, as boll weevil pressures and high fertilizer costs curb planting. Farmers shift to corn potatoes peas and other crops to ensure ample food and feed.
The boll weevil returns in strength with good winter conditioning and abundant presence across county fields. Farmers plan varied attacks from calcium arsenate to plowing while boosting planned crops and livestock to starve the pest. A collaborative meeting will compare outcomes of growing food crops like corn peas velvet beans sorghum sugar cane and sweet potatoes to support feed and reduce cotton reliance.
A proposal to tax sugar appears to push prices up. The author muses that a cotton tax could trigger a similar effect on costs and living.
Georgia Bankers Association and Country Bankers Association of Georgia plan a joint annual convention in Macon from March 22 to 24. The event aims to address the state’s tight finances and depleted capital, with executive sessions, opening addresses by J. E. Frizzell and Court ney Thorpe, a banquet, an agricultural luncheon, and open discussions for all attending bankers.
A call to farmers to cut cotton acreage to protect prices. The author argues that planting 4 million extra bales for nothing would lower prices and ruin profits, urging a shift to food and farm crops. Emphasizes self-reliance and prudent acreage reduction.
Jackson Ice Corporation directors form a committee to study a milk depot. The group will report by March 17 after touring Atlanta and other cities for selling and distribution. A future mass meeting will decide if the depot proceeds, potentially boosting local dairy business and liquidity for farmers.
Monticello Georgia reports a sweeping bond election with 472 registered voters and over 400 casting ballots. Only ten votes opposed the measure as bonds head to sale after validation. Women first voting participation marked a historic moment while students led a spirited turnout with drums and banners.
Forsyth may see a potato curing and storage house built soon. W H and H E Newton consider funding the project if farmers show demand and pledge adequate potato supply. Fertilizer dealers report many inquiries about potato suitable blends in Monroe County.
Farmers in the county shift from cotton to sweet potatoes under boll weevil pressure and low prices. L L Tison, a leading farmer and vice president of Butts County Products Company, plans to grow 2000 to 4000 bushels of potatoes and may build a curing and storage house. Judge H M Fletcher and Prof Van Fletcher also plan a curing facility and own stock in Jackson project, signaling many storage houses to come as interest in growing and saving potatoes rises.
A federal farm loan bank is formed in Jackson as the Jackson National Farm Loan Association. It seeks loans totaling 106 250 dollars with territory covering Butts Henry Monroe and Lamar counties. Officers named include H M Fletcher president C T Beauchamp vice president G E Rice secretary treasurer.
Georgia should expand its industrial base and attract manufacturing to grow prosperity. The movement to make Georgia a great industrial state deserves hearty support from every citizen.
More than 100000 packing industry workers nationwide face wage reductions of 12 to 15 percent and a re-adjustment of hours starting Monday. Packers and union officials agreed Saturday to meet Labor Secretary James J. Davis as mediator to avert a strike, but Sunday talks showed little chance of agreement at the conference.
Stockholders voted to build a potato curing plant with a 15 000 bushel capacity to handle all sweet potatoes grown in the territory. Contracts must be signed by April 15 with general manager S S Copeland who will issue slips and arrange crate production possibly in Jackson. Empire Buggy Company is planning the work and may manufacture its own crates and machinery next season.
Mrs. A Wallenkoff, 70, of Van Wert Ohio, was killed when an airplane piloted by Monte Rolfe of Augusta Georgia, hit her on Pablo Beach Jacksonville. He faced an investigation as deputies took charge. Rolfe had prior exhibition flights in 1916 and later World War I service.
Covington city council enacts an ordinance banning hogs within 100 yards of residences. Newton County residents with swine must relocate to a safe distance from homes. Officials say the health of citizens will be protected and enforcement will be strict.
The farm loan bank is expected to conduct substantial business in the region over five years. Citizens anticipate the federal land bank's assistance will be met with notable appreciation at the present time.
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