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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
5
Let the vagrant know that it is his move
A terse directive announces that the vagrant must act next, signaling a shift in the situation and prompting immediate consideration of the participant’s next step. The note stresses agency and urgency without further context.
Permanent streets for Jackson stir public debate
The letter critiques urban planning in Jackson and urges drastic wartime measures. It laments small politicians and a flawed fee system while proposing harsh punishments for spies and dissidents. It calls readers to support the war effort or face social ostracism after the conflict.
Voters shift loyaltiesecho in party battles
The Jackson Progress-Argus notes how supporters who backed Rafe Hutchens two years ago now back Hardwick, while some who bolted the primary for Hutchens return to the party shouting for the junior senator. The Augusta Chronicle calls the scene both funny and illuminating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafe Hutchens
Hardwick
Hutchens
Jackson
Argus
Augusta Chronicle
Wake Up Call to United Social Sacrifice in War Time
A wartime plea urges Americans to awaken to the global conflict on the western front. It denounces selfish materialism and calls for money, service, and sacrifice to defeat German forces and protect liberty, property, family, and life. It warns that delay endangers civilization and asks readers to respond promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Hell
America
Servia
Belgium
Need of the Hour Push for Universal Military Training
Editorial argues for universal military training in schools as a peace and preparedness measure. It criticizes postwar unpreparedness, urges a county officer to ensure proper instruction, and frames training as beneficial for health discipline and character.
War Saving Stamps Drive Urges Public Support
A wartime appeal calls citizens to fund efforts through War Saving Stamps and Liberty Bonds as thousands of soldiers sacrifice in Europe for a just cause. The message warns that valuing money over life is unwise and urges immediate participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Daylight Saving Bill Favored by Cities, Not Farmers
The daylight saving bill will affect farmers little as they rise early and work late during busy seasons. It appears aimed at town and city residents. The change promises large savings in coal, oil, and electricity and will likely win broad approval.
Watch the line up critics warn against furloughs
The piece condemns a proposal to recall trained army men to farms amid a wartime labor shortage. It argues furloughs would dis organize the army and disrupt essential farm and industrial labor, urging trained soldiers remain deployed and warning against political manipulation and race-bueed insinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Judge Searcy’s Card on Labor Shortage and Pay
The Progress Argus prints Judge Wm E H Searcy Jr remarks on a statewide labor shortage. He advocates selecting qualified men for office and paying them well to improve public administration and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress-Argus
Wm. E. H. Searcy, Jr
Sound wartime advice urges action on labor and voting
The Jackson Progress-Argus urges round up vagrants for work and tighter labor laws while praising government controls on prices. It calls for patriotic citizen action, questions candidates stance on major issues, and opines Georgia should choose a better U.S. senator than Tom Hardwick or W. J. Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Progress
Argus
Georgia
Tom Hardwick
W. J. Harris
United States
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Jackson, GA
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