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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
6
Citizens of Flovila likely to call a bond election to fund a modern electric lighting and waterworks system. A mass meeting will review costs and details, with an expected bond amount around 25000 to 30000 dollars. The move would mark Flovilla as progressive and could bring substantial public benefits.
A letter from Capt. Charles Famel of the Atlanta recruiting office states that young men who will turn 21 since last year and must register on June 5 may volunteer before that date. After June 5 they fall under the selective draft, though prior to then they may choose their preferred branch as nearly all services are open to volunteers.
Two cars of corn arrived and the firm announces it will gift the corn shucks to the public. The notice identifies Jackson Milling and Feed Co as the source of the gift.
The senate adopted an amendment to the post office appropriation bill raising clerks and letter carriers by 200 dollars annually with 20 percent for rural carriers and 15 percent for mid range earners. Substitutes get 40 cents an hour. fourth class postmasters gain 100 percent on certain stamp cancellations. Senator Bankhead cites about 10 million dollars needed.
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