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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
10
The poem speaks of old mothers with white hair and gentle eyes whose calm presence mirrors Sabbath afternoons. It notes their unfaltering wisdom, the caress of time on their aging lives, and the lasting memory of youth, gardens, roses, and old loves guiding their steps.
A small scale operation will run as demand allows, meeting a long felt need and likely gaining public support. Miss Lois Biles elected as delegate to the Sixth District Federated Clubs Convention in Griffin on May 28. Lois Conner awarded DAR scholarship to attend the summer short course at the State College of Agriculture in Athens.
A child praises a mother as unique among all beings in the world, noting many wonders of nature but highlighting a mother’s singular love and care. The verse expresses universal reverence for motherhood with simple, lyrical imagery.
A poetic meditation portrays God granting earth a mother as the sweetest gift. The speaker muses on a single hour of joy and love surpassing all else, imagining heaven’s gates opened by the Creator to bestow this blessing on humanity.
A large crowd attended the Mothers Meeting at the Methodist church to honor mothers. Volunteers pinned white roses to those without living mothers and red ones to those with living mothers. The program featured scripture, prayers, talks on home life, a duet, readings, and an original song by Rev. S. R. England.
The Study Club met in the Mays building with Miss Lucy Goodman presiding. They voted to send 5 to Tallulah Falls school and decided to establish a community cannery under the club's auspices with Mrs. C A Butner in charge. Vegetables fruits and cans would be supplied, with a nominal charge or produce-only arrangements.
The D A R class in Surgical Dressing met Tuesday afternoon in the Study Club rooms in the Mays building. Mrs Lucy Dozier Douglas is instructor, Mrs A T Buttrill chairman, and Mrs J P Etheridge supervisor. Work days are Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 o clock.
A May 9 1918 piano recital at Jackson High School presented Mrs R L Smith teaching pupils displaying self possession and polish. A May 13 piano recital by Miss Elizabeth Bell with Miriam Fletcher and Otis Ham showcased high school talent and audience appreciation for vocal numbers.
Mrs C A Butner returns home from Athens while numerous guests and visitors arrive in Jackson. The list includes Mr and Mrs W G Morrison in Atlanta, Miss Annie Catchings Crum from Griffin, Mrs C B Lin of Apopka Florida visiting Mrs J M Ball, Prof Van Fletcher from Monticello, and many others from Camp Wheeler Camp Gordon Macon Griffin Dalton Fosyth Tech etc. Locals host relatives friends and service members over the weekend and into the late week.
In Hot Springs absence of the pastor Dr J W MacNamara preaches at 11 am and 8 15 pm with The Seven Golden Candlesticks and The Race Problem as topics Bible school at 9 30 Bro MacNamara leads the pastor s class The church built on funds raised now aims to dedicate the building four years after paying 32000 since the building drive raised about 8580 by May 5 and 2500 more on May 12 plus service flag unveiling by the Philathia class Local residents and visitors are noted at services with memories of Navy men and guests at several homes and camps.
An advertisement touts ladies Taffeta suits on sale for 14.75 at The Busy Corner. A separate editorial remark criticizes individuals who neglect wartime duties in favor of selfish pleasure.
Old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing laxative for infants and children. It claims quick relief from constipation with no griping and warns to buy only genuine California Fig Syrup Company products.
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