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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
1
Atlanta. Agriculture Commissioner J. J. Brown warns that late cotton crops, rain, and labor shortages threaten farming this fall and winter. He debunks claims of a cotton acreage surge, cites potential wheat prices reaching five to six dollars per bushel, and fears possible bread lines if drought follows rain.
Announcement by H G Hastings president of the Southeastern Fair Association states the National Hog and Cattle Show will run October 16 26 in Atlanta with a new mile and a half of track to connect fair grounds at Lakewood Park and belt line. The show aims to annualize a pure bred event for breeding and fat stock with regional and international significance. The Southeastern Fair Association has invested to improve livestock facilities and remove scrub stock, with prize awards totaling 85 dollars this year.
The Presbyterians of Georgia surpassed their state quota by four thousand dollars in the Presbyterian progressive program. Rev. J. B. Ficklen of Covington announced the Georgia total of 310000 against a 306000 quota. The campaign seeks four million dollars to extend the church's work in the south.
The total lunar eclipse was not visible due to cloudy and rainy weather. Afternoon rain persisted into the night, preventing view and leaving observers disappointed at missing the celestial event.
Mrs J W Nichols mother of S P Nichols died Friday at noon at her Abbieville home after heart trouble and complications. A longtime community leader and Baptist Sunday school teacher, she was 59. Funeral held Sunday in Abbieville with Dr Bristow presiding. Surviving: daughter Mrs Paul Link of Abbieville and sons Rev George A Nichols of Macon and S P Nichols of Jackson.
The Butts county Tax Equalization Board opened its year with Judge R A Woodward reappointed chair. New members J O Cole and R E Evans met State Tax Commissioner H J Fullbright in Atlanta as they prepare to set assessments up to 35 percent of market value. The board began sessions Thursday and will sit for several weeks.
Indianapolis announces a nationwide drive from May 17 to 22 as nine thousand posts aim to add at least one million new members. The drive targets swelling total membership beyond two and a half million, with governors considering proclamations for American Legion week.
Reported cigarette sales to the internal revenue department show a steady rise since 1906 with a sharp jump starting in 1916. The 1916 28 percent, 1917 similar, and 1918 a 24 percent increase. total US consumption grew from 4.5 billion in 1906 to 46 billion in 1918 and projected to about 50 billion in 1920.
About 500 men from Butts county who served in World War I would share roughly 150000 if a pending congressional bonus bill is enacted. Most receive about 1 per day for service from war declaration to discharge, averaging near 300 per man, with half white and half colored. The sum is funded by tax or bonds, raising costs and possibly inflating prices until mid 1919.
John W. Greer former Waycross Journal editor visited Jackson to promote a Georgia water power development plan modeled on Canada. He urged bond issuance to harness state water powers, arguing cheap electricity would aid farms and industry, with 2 million horsepower available and only 200,000 developed.
A resident endorses architect plans to alter the present school building calling it practical and up to date. The letter urges the town to proceed with improvements noting education and religious benefits and the need for more homes to attract new citizens.
The board of education elected several faculty members at a Thursday meeting last week. Prof. T. J. Collins was re elected principal, with Ella Munday, Bessie Blackman Wagre, Annie Maude Thomas, Sallie Watkins, Mrs. R. L. Smith, Lois Biles, Annie Lou McCord, and L. D. Watson also re elected to various positions. Three vacancies remain to be filled later. The past term was successful with the largest enrollment and attendance in school history.
The Georgia division Confederate veterans plan the May 12 and 13 reunion in Dublin with about 500 attendees. Tickets cost 4.80 round trip, sales begin May 10, and certificates for veterans or descendants are available via S. H. Mays. A key agenda item is requesting a 240 pension for veterans and widows, aiming for action by the state legislature.
Greer, noted for advancing campaigns, predicts the state's growth plan will be enacted eventually either this year or a decade hence. He is confident in pushing through the undertaking he champions.
Officers of Camp Barnett No. 1114 UCV compile a list of living Confederate veterans in Butts County and urge any omissions to be reported to S. H. Mays. A complete roll will be published later with names including J. M. T. Mayo, H. Mays, Z. T. Buttrill, J. M. Finley and many others.
The State Highway Department plans an automobile touring guide of Georgia highways. W R Neel directs data collection from division engineers for route descriptions and maps. Guides will cover current best travel roads and be updated as roads improve with monthly road bulletins.
The Progress-Argus corrects a list of Butts County Sunday School Association officers from the annual Towaliga church meeting. O. Ham was elected superintendent of the Young People's department and A. M. Pace superintendent of the Adult department.
The annual convention of the County Officers Association of Georgia will be held at Tybee May 20 21. Judge Henry McAlpin of Savannah is president. A good program will be rendered.
In Peggs Cherokee County Oklahoma the tornado killed 51 people and left about 100 injured as rescue teams scoured the wreckage. Nine Levens seven Littlefield eight Franks and five Wilkinson family members are among the dead. Peggs was virtually destroyed and casualties rose through the night with surrounding towns aiding the search.
Citizens of Jackson show strong support for a bond issue of 35000 to modernize the public school building. Plans by P. E. Dennis of Macon include fifteen classrooms lights heat and fire escapes. Registration closes May 5 with June 1 election date set for bond approval.
The sixth annual convention of the Georgia Association of County Commissioners is set for Columbus in May 2021. Officials expect strong turnout with focus on highway construction topics.
The Jackson Iced Corporation installs new machinery from York Pennsylvania. W M Rockey, an experienced mechanic, will set up and run the plant with W E Merck assisting. Delivery expected by May 15 with supplies at reasonable prices for Jackson and surrounding area.
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