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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1920

Page

5

Armistice Day Observed in Butts County with Address

Armistice Day was observed at the Butts County fair grounds with Dr. Robert VanDeventer presiding. Speakers from Macon and local officials urged peace and cooperation, noting the war’s end and the people’s growing voice in governance. Jackson Rifles attended as guests of the fair association.

Butts County Butts County Fair Grounds Robert VanDeventer America McKibben Lane Macon H. D. Russell Major Russell Jackson Rifles Russell Joel Mallet Georgia Major Mallet Fair Association

Armistice Day Celebration Draws Large Crowd

Festivities marked the Armistice Day celebration as houses closed for the event and a large crowd gathered to observe the occasion. The fair section emphasized the day with a prominent celebration.

Georgia House Expands to 206 Members After Election

The Georgia General Assembly will gain 13 new seats raising the House from 193 to 206 after a constitutional amendment on apportionment. Eight largest counties gain three members, next 30 counties gain two, remaining counties one each, with 160 total counties. DeKalb and Ware join the three member group.

Atlanta Georgia General Assembly House of Representatives Dorsey DeKalb and Ware

Mr Colwell Wins Peanut Pumpkin Guessing Prize

In the Butts county fair farm exhibit Mr B F Watkins contest measured peanuts on a pumpkin. H H Colwell guessed 1250. the actual count was 1255. S J Foster placed second with 1285 as votes ranged from 1000 to 20000.

B. F. Watkins Butts County H. H. Colwell S. J. Foster

Classified Ad Seo 1E Summary Try

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