Cotton Association sets 40 cent minimum price for cotton
A Southern bankers and officials group backed by the American Cotton Association adopted a plan to press for a 40 cent minimum price with monthly increments, hold seed at 60 per ton, and form cooperative marketing systems. The group also endorsed recalling eastern loans to fund Southern crops and urged September 20 as cotton day. Judge W T Ramsey condemned the 40 cent price target, urging farmers to economize, as the convention planned to reconvene in Dallas in 1921.
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Montgomery
Ala
American Cotton Association
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
J. S. Wannamaker
Europe
Mannin
South Carolina
W. T. Ramsey
Eleventh District Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Texas
Tax case postponement delays Georgia injunction hearing
Butts county taxpayers sought to restrain a 40 percent county tax raise. Judge W E H Searcy Jr granted a continuance and set trial for September 25 in Griffin. State Tax Commissioner J Fullbright requested more time. case may go to Georgia's highest courts.
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Butts County
Board of Tax Assessors
W. E. H. Searcy, Jr
Griffin
Searcy
Dagrine
J. Fullbright
Georgia
Road mileage and car density reported in public notices
Fragmented OCR notes discuss road mileage and car counts, citing figures like 475,0019p0 and up to 8,000,000 total in a year. Mentions Rhode Island Nevada and minimum automobile per mile, with vague references to public high roads and tent meetings by Sam Jones.
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Anderson
Rhode Island
Nevada
Baptists Conclude Successful Mt Session With Visitors
The Mt. Baptist session concluded in Jackson with officers re-elected: Moderator J H Carmichael Clerk Rev C C Heard Treasurer R L Smith. Reports showed prosperity, quotas met in a 75,000,000 campaign, and record church growth including many new members and larger Sunday schools. Distinguished visitors included Dr Rufus Weaver and Dr C W Daniel.
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Sharon
OLD Offic
Vacek
Mt. Verne
Macedonia
J. H. Carmichael
Jackson
C. C. Heard
Jackson Church
Rufus Weaver
Mercer University
Macon
C. W. Daniel
First Baptist Church
Atlanta
B. S. Bailey
State Mission Board
L. B. Harvey
Forsyth
Bennett
Clifford Walker
Monroe
First Bales of Cotton Reported in Jackson for 1920 Season
The first two bales were brought into Jackson on September 1 by G. E. Mallet but not sold. The first bale sold, weighing 512 pounds, brought $153.60 at 30 cents per pound to J. H. Carmichael & Co. Other notes mention 475 to 481 pounds bales, prices around 35 to 31 cents, and rain and boll weevil damage. Weary season timing and price fluctuations are reported as farmers hold for better prices.
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G. E. Mallet
Jackson
J. D. Price
Monroe County
J. H. Carmichael & Co
B. M. Barnes
Barkley
Tepoind
Court Clears Backlog At Butts Adjourned Criminal Term
Butts superior court concentrates on a heavy criminal docket during the August adjourned term. Judge Searcy aims to clear petty cases including liquor charges speeding unlicensed operation and gambling as jurors return from the August term. Several cases were disposed of on Monday with another large batch Tuesday before adjournment.
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Butts Superior
Huge Corn Crop Forecast For This Year
The Department of Agriculture forecasts a record corn crop of 3,000,000,000 bushels for the year based on conditions up to August 1. July improvements add 224,000,000 bushels. rust and July losses trim earlier wheat forecasts by 29,000,000. Total combined winter and spring wheat near July estimate. potatoes and tobacco also expected to hit high historic marks. Overall production projected at 11,544,000,000 bushels.
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Department of Agriculture
Citizens Demand Cleanup of Jackson Cemetery
Residents urge Jackson city to restore the graveyard cleanup routine. Cattle have grazed there, weeds and shrubs grow unchecked, and the lack of a regular sexton has left the grounds neglected and less respectful for those interred.
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Dave Aert
Witen
Argus
Jackson Cemetery
New Rail Rates Boost U S Treasury by 100 Million
Washington reports higher revenues from rail rate increases. Officials estimate the federal treasury will gain about 100 million annually from transportation taxes and income taxes on railroad profits, with specified gains from freight, passenger, and Pullman taxes and social revenue effects.
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Washington
Treasury
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Tennessee House Rejects Woman Poll Tax Bill
Nashville Tenn. The Tennessee House of Representatives defeated the bill requiring women to pay poll taxes for voting by a 40 to 34 vote. The Senate had passed the measure Friday.
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Nashville Tenn
Tennessee House of Representatives
Tennessee
Senate
Butts County Maintains 17 Mills Tax Rate
Butts county keeps the 17 mill county tax rate unchanged for 1920. The state levy remains at 5 mills and school tax adds 5 mills, totaling 27 mills on property. Tax collection begins October first as books are finalized after rate approval.
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Butts County
Gaston
T. W. Nelson
Grand Jury Praises Police and Enforces Sunday Laws
The August term grand jury of Butts superior court adjourned after presenting general presentments. It endorsed County Police and urged the County Commissioner to retain the force. It urged strict enforcement of Sunday selling laws and recommended keeping the north approach to Indian Springs bridge open with no parking near the bridge. Reports on county books, chain gang and public property were filed. presentments delayed to next week due to election and heavy crime workload.
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Butts Superior Court
Indian Springs
Howard Spoke Here For Hon Hoke Smith In Butts County
William Schley Howard of Atlanta addressed voters in Butts County on behalf of Hoke Smith. The 3 pm speech at the courthouse drew a full house as Howard outlined Smith’s policies and record. He was praised as a leading stump speaker and kept the audience in a jovial mood.
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Butts County
William Schley Howard
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Howard
Court House
Smith
Howward
Senator Smith
Georgia
United States Senate
J. Lee Byron
How
Walker Spoke Here Thursday in Georgia Governor Campaign
Hon Clifford Walker spoke in Jackson on Thursday September 2 to rally support for his governor bid. He praised his record and denounced Thomas W. Hardwick over policy votes and a $30000 fee to defend a Soviet agent. Supporters credited him with swaying voters and planned further appearances in Macon.
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Clifford Walker
Jackson
Thomas W. Hardwick
Walker
Gray
Mr. Walker
First Baptist Church
Kimbell Association
Butts
Court House
Superior Court Room
A. F. White
Hardwick
Senate
Georgia
Ludwig C. K. Martens
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
Atlanta
Labor Day Observed Quietly in Jackson
Monday Labor Day was quietly observed in Jackson with Sunday hours at the post office and all banks closed. Rural carriers enjoyed a holiday while business generally resumed as usual.
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Jackson
Georgia Melons Bring Growers 1 500 000 Dollar
Georgia growers of watermelons earned about 1.5 million dollars this year from a total of around 10 000 car shipments. The conservative average price was 150 dollars per c ar, with hundreds of cars selling for higher.
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Georgia
Howard Draws Large County Audience In Supporter Role
Well known and popular figure Howard commands a large attentive county audience whether speaking for himself or championing another candidate.
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Ard
Howard
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Sam Jones
U. S
Tennesse
WICK
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