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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
4
Advertising copy touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion gas acidity and upset stomach. A tablet or two ends dyspepsia and stomach distress with pleasant harmless effects and low cost at drug stores.
Boston reports a $250 million drop in sugar values as Attorney General Allen hears Edwin Q. Atkins, head of a major local sugar firm, estimate that U S stocks are enormous with vast holdings in the nation and Cuba. The figures reflect a severe market decline amid widespread company involvement.
Attorney general probes the sugar situation focusing on high prices and whether the American Sugar Refining company should have absorbed dealer losses after price declines. Witness Atkins cites compulsory contracts, potential bankruptcy risk from absorption, and speculation driving prices from 6½ to 22½ cents per pound with multimillion dollar losses in estates.
Georgia Butts county sworn ownership disclosure lists editor J D Jones Jackson Ga and Morganthaler Linotype Co New Pores as security holder. The document records publisher editor and business manager as J D Jones with sworn affidavit dated September 30 1920 before S J Foster clerk.
In Butts County Georgia J A Dodson Jr applies for permanent administration with will annexed on the estate of J A Dodson Sr. Creditors and next of kin must appear at the ordinary's office by law to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated September 27 1920 J H Ham Ordinary.
In Butts County Georgia Court of Ordinary a petition for probate of will in solemn form by administrator is heard on the first Monday in November 1920. Heirs at law non residents and unknown heirs must appear to show cause why the will is not admitted. Dated September 27, 1920.
The Georgia executive and legislative bodies submit a constitutional amendment to voters in November 1920 to create Long County from part of Liberty County with Ludowici as county seat. The proposal details boundaries from the Altamaha River intersection with the Liberty McIntosh line and proceeds to outline section provisions for the new county.
The passage outlines a lengthy geographic boundary for a new Long County in Georgia, including lines along Liberty and McIntosh, public roads, rivers, and railroads, with the county seat at Ludowici. It also sets electoral and legislative provisions, debt authority for the first year, and representation in the General Assembly, plus 1920 constitutional amendment procedures and voter ratification terms.
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