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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
3
J DOYLE JONES editor lists subscription prices for one year 1.50 three months 40 cents six months 75 cents and single copies five cents in advance. The paper is the official organ for Butts County and the city of Jackson. A notice card of thanks will be charged at fifty cents minimum for 50 words. above 50 words four cents per word. Cash must accompany copy in all cases.
The piece calls Georgians to vote straight Democratic, praise Butts county patriotism, reject independent candidates, and approve constitutional amendments on a long official ballot. It emphasizes unity, supports Liberty Bonds, and urges participation in the United War Work campaign amid wartime strains.
Former Jackson public schools superintendent Prof W R Lanier becomes editor of the Dublin Tribune. Hilton and Lanier promise Laurens County residents a well edited weekly paper in the state.
Georgia voters will decide next Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to exempt college endowments from state taxes. Supporters argue tax free endowments boost education and progress, while opponents see the issue as a tax shift. The Progress-Argus urges readers to consider the proposal as the vote nears.
In Georgia an independent candidate, G H Williams of Laurens County, challenges Democrat W J Harris as the cotton market decline spurs his run. The Jackson Progress Argus calls for burying Williams with ballots to show Democratic support for regular nominees as World War I soldiers fight in France. Augusta Chronicle notes the public’s political strife and voter engagement as a common pattern.
The editorial urges citizens to invest in Liberty Bonds as safe gilt edged securities and to contribute to the War Work Fund aiding soldiers in camps and in trenches. It stresses the gift as homey support and urges a generous, cheerful response from Butts County residents to fund the campaign.
A Washington era column notes pride of Liberty Bond purchasers and the shame of nonbuyers. It argues buyers supported the Fourth Liberty Loan and that returning soldiers will reveal financial slackers. The piece cites sentiment from the Jackson Progress-Argus and Augusta Chronicle.
Indications point to Hon. J. J. Flynt senator from the Twenty sixth district comprising Butts Fayette and Spalding counties being elected president of Georgia's next state senate. Judge Flynt received unanimous endorsement from the Griffin district convention.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild liver and bowel cleanser, claiming they liven the liver and clean the bowels without griping. It promises waking with clear head, fresh breath, clean tongue, and sweet stomach, available as a 10 cent box at drug stores and suitable for children and adults.
In a 1918 Baltimore Manufacturers Record piece from Rev. William H. Hudnut of Youngstown, Ohio a call to endless war effort urges Americans to press the offensive against Germany. The sermon asserts kingdoms of desire for peace are a surrender and pledges that victory and world peace must be signed in Berlin with immense man and gold commitments.
Mrs Sarah A Genet of Philadelphia testifies she was overworked and weak, gained strength after eight bottles of Vinol, and praises the tonic while prompting money back assurance. The ad stresses Vinol’s formula and protection, sold by Carmichael Drug and Book Co. and druggists nationwide.
A Nevada doughboy in France sends a comic yet pointed letter home detailing battles on the Western Front. He mocks American soldiers for bravado, notes waves of troops, and reports the enemy's reaction as they advance and clash with U S forces.
Crown Prince Willie appeals to his father claiming German troops are superior, outrunning and outmatching American forces in Belgium and France. He cites speech arrogance and asks for more propaganda and armor to resist what he calls ignorant Allied troops.
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