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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
10
In Marge Mannings social note roses prompt memories of family. The poem links red forget me nots to the mother and four o clocks to Granny, recalling past days. The piece cherishes flowers as reminders of friends and bygone years, reviving hopes.
Local residents and visitors traveled to Atlanta Macon Griffin Covington Dublin Hawkinsville and Cedartown this week. Notable names include Harold Ham J O Gaston J L Maddox W E Watkins and others with multiple trips to Atlanta and surrounding towns for business visits and events.
A 19th century style quotation reflects John D. Rockefeller Jr on business success requiring fair pay and community service. It echoes Emerson and Spurgeon on putting creed into deed and the merit of bold effort to bridge obstacles.
The quote urges striving for genuine worthiness over show, importing humility and self-respect. It calls for simpler living and continuous self-improvement, echoing a Forbes Magazine-style resolve to avoid dishonorable acts and imitate childlike sincerity aligned with moral virtue.
A called meeting of the U D C chapter will be held Friday afternoon March 26 at 3 30 in the courtroom at the court house. All members are urged to attend as plans for Memorial Day will be made.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a social meeting next Monday at 3:30 PM at Mrs. H. W. Copeland's home. Miss Lois Rogers of Macon and Miss Keim of Corea will address the group and an interesting meeting is anticipated.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church will observe three days of prayer next week in preparation for upcoming evangelistic meetings. Monday at 4 PM at Mrs. R N Etheridge's home with Mrs. Leverette in charge. Tuesday at 4 PM at Mrs. W O Ham's home with Mrs. Etheridge leading. Wednesday at 4 PM at Mrs. R P Newton's home with Mrs. T M Furlow in charge. A church member invitation urged for attendance.
Presbyterian Church schedules regular worship on Sunday March 28 with morning and evening services listed.
Pon Wood was down from Atlanta Sunday. Warren Furlow spent Sunday in Atlanta. Mrs. J. M. Leach spent Sunday in. Mr. A. A. Howell spent Tuesday in Atlanta.
Dry stale bread toasted in the oven then ground to crumbs yields crumby coating for croquettes and similar items. These crumbs fry well in deep fat as they absorb less grease than crackers. When using egg whites for dipping, beat the whites until fluffy rather than broken.
A historical cooking note advises adding one teaspoon of hot water per white and two tablespoons per whole egg with yolk. It warns against using yolk alone and suggests sprinkling cornstarch on the cake before frosting to prevent rapid spread.
Practical tips for home cooks include using jelly tumblers with light tin covers as pudding moulds and sealing that the puddings are set without removing covers. It also advises heating a bread knife blade before slicing bread to reduce crumbling and using oyster shells with coal to clear clinkers in a grate.
The article notes that an income of $100,000 leaves $68,810 after tax and that earning an additional $400,000 to reach $500,000 allows only $127,000 from the extra income. It argues the tax system imposes a strong restraining effect on higher earnings.
A congressman proposes a bill to compel coal purchases in the summer. The text argues that after a winter of coal deprivation, a person will buy coal whenever available, regardless of season. It notes consumer instinct overrides mandates for seasonal sales.
At the March 16 meeting directors named W. A. Newton as president to succeed J. M. Ball who moved from the county. S. H. Mays becomes vice president, succeeding Newton. J. T. Goodman is secretary and S. B. Kinard general agent. Changes to the constitution set building contents insurance limits and division caps, including a one million dollar division threshold for higher limits and a maximum five million dollar division cap.
To the voters of Butts County C C L Redman announces his candidacy for senator from the Twenty-Sixth district subject to the state primary He pledges to give his best services to the people and to faithfully represent every interest Your support is appreciated.
Buttrill Bros provides automobile painting services with a promise of first class workmanship and guaranteed results.
The government announces a meat saving week likely prompted by a butchers’ stockpile of neck meat.
In the heated race for the presidency readers are urged to ask what being a Democrat means. The piece weighs party aims and the current field of contenders.
W. E. Watkins announces candidacy for representative from Butts County in the upcoming state primary. He appeals for voter support and pledges to serve the county's best interests if elected.
The Ruth, once Grover Cleveland’s presidential yacht, now serves as a fishing tug on Lake Michigan out of Muskegon. Built in 1882, the vessel toured Maine to Florida with Cleveland aboard, later sailed as a river steamer and ferry, then served Chicago yacht clubs before being sold to Leon G. Smith of Muskegon for fishing use.
A pleasure craft was taken to Sheboygan Michigan and later sold to Muskegon fishermen, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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