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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
1
The article explains the eligibility for white women to vote in the city primary. Requirements include age twenty one, ninety days in Jackson, six months in Butts county, twelve months in Georgia, and registration with the city clerk. Registration runs November 17 to December 11, with the primary set for January.
Washington reports that over 31 percent of American soldiers admitted overseas hospitals in World War I were gassed. Excluding marines and sailors, 70,552 soldiers were gassed with 1,221 deaths and 2,853 discharges for disability.
The city opens registration from November 17 to December 11 for the primary to nominate a mayor four aldermen school trustees and members of the executive committee. Committee members include H. L. Daughtry chairman H. O. Ball T. A. Nutt R. P. Newton and H. R. Slaton with date and rules to be set by them.
Tag Day at the Butts county fair raised about one hundred dollars for home charity. The patriotic ladies in charge spent opening day on the grounds and received broad support. Funds will be used locally to aid worthy cases, with some set for the Christmas season to bring cheer to the poor.
Washington D C A Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows a 7 percent general decline in wholesale prices in October versus September. Farm products and foodstuffs drop 13.33 and 8.5 percent, clothing 7.5 percent, while fuel and lighting materials rise 56 percent and building materials 35.5 percent and house furnishings 40.5 percent. All commodities up 7 percent from last year.
The hunting season opened on Saturday November 20 with many sportsmen pursuing quail and other birds. Officials say game is abundant for a good season, promising rich sport ahead.
The fourth annual Red Cross roll call in Jackson raised about 75 dollars on Armistice Day at the Butts county fair. Dr. Robert Van Deventer says branches Flovilla Indian Springs and Jenkinsburg will likely report to state headquarters. Half the proceeds stay locally with a treasury of around 300 to 400 dollars.
The 1918 income tax report shows Georgia with 39,073 filers and 148,366,430 in reported income, yielding 7,077,184 in tax. Nationwide earnings rose to 15,924,639,355 with 4,425,114 personal returns and total tax of 1,127,721,835. Southern states combined filed 463,890 returns and paid 82,224,400 tax.
A canvassing board met to declare official results for president and Senate. Presidential electors totals: Democrats 107162 Republicans 41089 Socialists 465. Senate winner Watson 124680 Edwards 6700. Congressional results by district list multiple names and vote counts across twelve districts.
Mr. Joseph P. Maddox suffered painful injuries to his right hand when it was caught in machinery at Thurston's shop where he worked. The index finger was nearly severed while the thumb and other fingers were lacerated. He received prompt treatment and rests comfortably, with healing expected after some time.
Local friends mourn the death of Rev R L Bonsteel of Locust Grove who died in an Atlanta sanitarium on November 18. He had served Locust Grove recently and was active in the Baptist campaign. Funeral services were held in LaGrange on Friday afternoon.
Mr. G. H. Ridgeway presented the office with the season’s largest sower potato. The Porto Rico tuber weighed 5½ pounds, reflecting a good year for Ridgeway with several potatoes weighing three to four pounds.
Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia show increases in returns income and tax totals. Florida reports 19102 returns and 63.68 million income with tax 2.37 million. Georgia 39073 returns 148.37 million income tax 7.08 million. North Carolina 21735 returns 89.78 million income tax 5.58 million. South Carolina 20239 returns 73.86 million income tax 2.78 million. Tennessee 38232 returns 139.17 million income tax 6.80 million. Virginia 51207 returns 173.10 million income tax 7.67 million.
The Market Bulletin from the State Bureau of Markets will restart within weeks on a paid ten cent annual basis after a prior suspension due to funding gaps. J R Lowe secured funds including Butts county’s $23 from local banks and business leaders. The bulletin will serve 230 subscribers in Butts free for a year, with free ads for sellers and buyers to connect producers with consumers.
Farmers in Butts County plant oats and wheat in unusually large quantities as cotton acreage is set to shrink. With the first frost, wheat planting accelerates, signaling a shift toward self sufficiency in food and feed crops and a focus on the home economy.
The Men’s Club of the First Baptist church in Jackson is formed to foster social, intellectual, and religious growth among men. R N Etheridge presides, Dr. Robert VanDeventer leads as pastor, and R P Newton serves as secretary treasurer. The group reports strong early membership and plans monthly meetings on the second Thursday evening.
E P Drexel reports favorable conditions for a county hogs short course approved by the State Board for Vocational Education. Beginning December 18 and ending mid February, the free program targets young farmers starting out and fits into off peak farm work. Drexel will extend the program to fertilizers, cotton under boll weevil conditions, alfalfa, and other sought topics in the sixth district.
Washington Republicans pledge to eliminate 40000 government employees in Washington and cut 104 to 200 million dollars annually. Total reductions will extend beyond Washington civil service staff. Rep William R Wood of Indiana says the 40000 cut matches last session’s 41000 reduction and notes the Internal Revenue Bureau may be exempt. The committee plans to begin work Monday.
President R N Etheridge presided as visitors attended the gathering. Members were enrolled in the youngest organization of the church. Short talks on Boosting were enjoyed. A vote of thanks praised the ladies who managed the kitchen and kept the men content. The club adjourned to meet on the second Thursday in December.
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