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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
3
Soil experts report that untreated manure loses about two thirds of its organic matter in four months, while adding acid phosphate reduces loss to about one fourth. Acid phosphate slows manure bacteria, improves soil lightness and water retention, and balances phosphorus content with 80 to 100 pounds per ton of manure recommended.
Judge Bell's decree ends the priority fight among two classes of Masons Annuity claimants widows and living members. All will share pro rata based on actuaries' present value of annuities and policies, distributing about one million dollars salvaged from the fraternal insurer. Attorneys Powell and Smith helped effect the settlement and reinsurance.
Iron Springs notes list Mrs Tom Lane of Jasper and Mrs Mary Preston of Flovilla visiting relatives. L L Maddox returns to Macon after a two week stay. Mary and Floride Smith with Mrs Lane visit the Andrews home. June Jones visits Preston household. Olin Greer has been ill all week. Ernest Reeman and wife stay with the Waldrops over weekend.
The county notes several months of progress in diversified farming and anticipates greater advances in the next year or two. Cotton will no longer be relied on to drive growth as the shift continues.
Misses Mary Harper and Frances Edwards of Juliette and Lynette Kitchens with Herbert Pharr of Atlanta visited. Atlanta guests Made Coleman stayed with her parents. H. G. McClure and son Willis of Corbin Ky visited. A. C. Peacock and daughters Bessie Fae Mil dred visited. Gordon Barnes and children from Blount joined. Mayo on sick list. W F Duke Jr mourns eight month old son James. remains brought to Macedonia for interment.
Mrs. Van Zandt and Ruth left Flovilla for Ellenwood to spend part of their vacation. Rev. Louis Mathis of Mercer University preached two sermons at the Baptist church with large attendance and good attention. Wheat and oat crops look promising in this section, though farmers are behind due to excessive rain.
The Georgia peach crop is estimated at 8,300 cars for this year, per J. G. Carlisle, general manager of the Georgia Fruit Exchange. Last year produced 7,410 cars. The note urges buying local to boost the home community.
Washington figure shark estimates that 62 000 clover blossoms must be visited by bees 2 750 000 times to yield one pound of honey. Each nectar haul involves a round trip from hive to flower and back, illustrating the enormous effort behind a pound of honey.
A new hatchery will boost the poultry industry in Butts County and be ready to operate by fall, signaling growth for local producers and jobs.
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