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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
6
South Georgia launches the largest peanut crop on record as farmers report strong business gains and resilience against boll weevil challenges, reflecting a measured shift toward high-yield production and pest management strategy.
The piece discusses iconoclasts attacking the Boston tea party myth and argues John Duggan’s tavern beer motive is unlikely. It then outlines Maine law history from 1851 to 1884, detailing prohibitions on alcohol and the evolution of the term Maine law in usage.
A public notice warns that running the government costs millions daily and urges citizens to buy thrift stamps to save money. The appeal questions the viability of financing state needs through public funds and promotes thrift as an alternative.
The article explains used cars are often purchased by small tradesmen for commercial use or sent back to makers and branches where they are dismantled for parts. These parts revitalize replacement stock, reducing the need for new parts production.
A visitor notes many antebellum homes in the region and a Southern planter explains they are decaying. He adds that despite progress, these mansions remain long on looks but short on comfort, driving desertion of historic houses.
Meritone is promoted as a long studied remedy to perfect digestion and relieve indigestion, nervousness, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, insomnia, constipation, and other ailments by increasing digestive juices. The ad offers a money back guarantee through Carmichael Drug & Book Co. in Jackson.
The Georgia Funeral Directors Association meets June 16 17 at Indian Springs with W W Redwine Fayetteville president and W G Bryant Atlanta secretary. Speakers include Clifford G Askins Indianapolis W E Ripley Westport Conn C Anderson St Louis plus Georgians. A four piece orchestra and Georgia beauties perform.
A local resident endorses architect plans for a remodeled school building. The letter argues the changes are practical, up to date, and meet town needs, aligning with progressive town development and offering long term educational and religious benefits.
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