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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
3
Railroad leaders told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that a direct $500 million appropriation is needed for new equipment and a 28 percent freight-rate increase to restore transportation lines to footing. The sum would add to the existing $300 million revolving fund under the Esch-Cummins act.
Washington reports 267 million dollars in extra taxes assessed against large corporations over the past nine months from tax return audits. Commissioner Williams asks Congress for 1.3 million to cover audit expenses and notes the audit is not yet complete, hinting at potential further recoveries.
A brief item reports on progress within the Argus Department, detailing tasks completed and upcoming milestones. The note emphasizes ongoing work, timelines, and coordination with related units to meet departmental goals.
A Georgia farmer once hung a vest with a pocket torn by a calf. A milk cow later was butchered and a watch found inside the chest cavity remained wound by the cow's breathing, losing only four minutes in seven years.
The Monroe Advertiser reports Mr W L Jones handed in the first corn tassel of the season on Tuesday. The early variety appears nearly mature despite the spring weather, a remarkable sign of crop progress.
The remark emphasizes that men who accomplish meaningful work stay busy while the idle class lacks time. It highlights industry as the engine of progress and contrasts activity with idleness.
A local druggist notes calomel sales have plummeted as Dodson's Liver Tone rises in popularity. He says calomel is dangerous and people know it, while Dodson's Liver Tone is safe and more effective, catching the town’s attention.
Dodson's Liver Tone is guaranteed by every druggist who sells seven percent. A large bottle costs a few cents and, if it fails to ease liver sluggishness and constipation, you may request your money back. It is a pleasant tasting vegetable remedy for children and adults that avoids the harsh effects of calomel and promises to prevent next day weakness.
The Athens Banner urges citizens to plant gardens on any available lot to reduce living costs and bolster prosperity. It argues home grown vegetables are cheaper and fresher, supports early closing hours to allow garden work, and links garden effort to Georgia’s future welfare and water power development.
The city of Jackson Georgia opens the voter registration book from April 9 to May 25 1920 at 4 pm in the clerk's office. The registered voters will be used for the June 1 1920 school bonds election. Mayor W E Watkins and Clerk J A McMichael oversee the notice.
Members of Alexius Commandery No.22 Knights Templar travel to Albany for the Georgia Grand Commandery annual conclave. Sir Knight G. E. Mallet is appointed adjutant, with L. L. Tison C. M. Compton and H. M. Moore also attending. The meeting spans two days with elections and social events, drawing several hundred. the Alexius Commandery reports membership over 150 and financial strength, while editorials urge labor, law, and national governance reforms.
In Butts County the Georgia year’s support for Laura G Webb from the estate of T J Webb is set for review. The court requires all interested persons to show cause on the first Monday in June 1920 why the application should not be granted. This May 8 1920.
In the District Court of the United States Western Division Southern District of Georgia bankruptcy notice to creditors of James Wat king McDaniel of Jackson Butts County Georgia. The first meeting of creditors is set for May 14 1920 at 11 o’clock noon in Room 3804 Grand Opera House Building Bibb county Georgia. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. The bankrupt must be present for examination.
Notice announces application by Mrs. W. H. Arnold administratrix of the W. H. Arnold estate for leave to sell land for distribution among heirs. The hearing is set for the first Monday in June 1920 at the county Ordinary court in Butts County.
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