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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
9
A local column from Butts County and Jackson discusses election activity, new counties, and the economy. It urges support for small home industries, canning and manufacturing in Jackson, notes cotton markets, cheap electric power, and warns against politics over business. It calls for focusing on progress over campaigns.
The Georgia campaign is history and the voters have spoken. The Progress Argus says the daily press was often unfair and biased, prioritizing prejudice over truth. It notes its own neutrality in the campaign, denying favor to any candidate and aiming for honesty and trust with readers.
The 1919 Georgia crop and livestock waste totals about 100 million dollars, with per capita losses of roughly 33. Additional damages from boll weevil and diseases run to many millions. Storage, seed selection, and better farming practices could save millions, per Enchange.
Hiram Smith reflects on the primal urge within humans to seek forests rivers and open skies. He asserts that ancient humans thrived in outdoor environments and fought prehistoric beasts, embedding a lifelong affinity for wilderness in the human spirit.
The passage laments city life and urges a return to nature and God. It argues modern workers crave forest solitude and starry skies to rejuvenate body and mind. By reconnecting with the outdoors, one gains renewed energy and a revitalized spirit for daily duties.
This Georgia feature extols state riches from watermelons and peaches to collards and pecans. It lauds aluminum mining, kaolin, long leaf pines, and Georgia water as the purest, asserting civic pride in Georgia as supreme in multiple resources.
The Dawson news argues for less frivolity and more serious work. It urges frugality long hours and steadfast effort, noting the difference between patriotism and its absence is shown by the paths people choose.
Local druggists report a sharp drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. They cite safety and better results, with one prominent pharmacist noting calomel is dangerous while Liver Tone is safe and effective.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a guaranteed, pleasant tasting vegetable remedy for liver sluggishness and constipation. It claims quick relief without the griping side effects of calomel and promises money back if not effective. The copy targets both children and adults and urges taking a spoonful at night for morning vitality.
Leaders urge diversification from cotton due to boll weevil and promote a canning factory as a major opportunity for farmers and business interests in Butts County. The piece stresses respecting diverse political and religious views and condemns attempts to suppress votes.
Miller Tires claims first grade tires should match the best in the class. Cord tires cost more than fabrics and are valued for the extra price. The factory runs eight machines producing two rear tires each, with tires driven 650 miles daily at high speed to prove service potential.
Miller Tire touts new grade treads that outwear rivals by 25 percent. Each batch is vulcanized and tested daily in the lab with zero tolerance for variation. No Miller Tire with these treads has ever returned with worn tread.
Noted mileage claims from Miller Cord Tires show 20 000 to 28 000 miles under varying conditions. Factory tests average 15 000 miles on cards, yet Miller Tires reportedly outlast competing tires under similar use. Twenty car makers supply Miller Tires at no extra charge, encouraging buyers to insist on Miller when purchasing a new car.
A factory describes its tire production process with every tire signed and recorded by maker, inspector, and process. Returns trigger analysis, worker or inspector accountability, and corrective action to ensure uniform tires across the year with no Miller Tires returned from many cities.
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