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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
4
In an editorial from J. Doyle Jones, the Jackson official organ urges readers to pay debts, boost local schools and agriculture, and push for long term farming plans. It touts cotton and potato crops, hogs, and shipping carloads, while urging Georgia residents to remain grateful amid economic challenges and envision future prosperity.
An editorial urges a national pay up campaign to unlock stalled credit and revive business. It argues debt repayment and a buying push will lift the economy, noting cotton debt in Georgia counties and advocating tax reform and diversification to dairying.
A Georgia weekly critiques the five mill tax limit and urges broad tax reform. The piece argues property tax should reflect market value, cites Iowa’s higher taxable values, and says voters must replace lawmakers if they fail reform. It warns of continued taxation muddle without equalization and accountability.
The Moultrie Observer notes Georgia produces thirty million pounds of butter and seven million gallons of milk yearly, far behind New York's output. Georgia could surpass New York with climate, labor, and feed advantages, ending imports and creating a dairy surplus to help offset cotton losses.
Jackson resident H R Hooks of Oak Street reports severe back pains and rheumatic aches from kidney troubles. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, he claims all symptoms disappeared and kidneys improved, with price listed as 60 cents at dealers. Produced by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Mr J W Carter is erecting a pretty six room bungalo on Griffin road adjoining Mr Ernest Cole’s residence. He recently sold his M Dough road home to Col J T Moore. When completed the residence will be a substantial addition to that part of the city.
Mr. R. W. Etheridge returned from New York reporting strong business in the nation’s largest city though unemployment and housing needs are rising. He warned of higher goods prices tied to cotton, urged selling cotton to pay debts, noted Texas farmers selling as in 1920, and said he will advertise to boost Jackson as a market hub.
A plea asks readers to support the county paper with subscriptions and timely payment. The writer questions the paper’s role in the community, urging readers to pay today for a receipt and appreciation.
Henry county will hold an election for county treasurer on September 23 after a bill abolishing the old office and creating a new one with a 600 dollar salary. Seven men and two women have announced nominations making this a notable first for women in Henry county elections.
Leroy Taylor, a Black man, was arrested on the Joel B. Watkins estate lands on a charge of having a still in his kitchen. Sheriff W D Pope says it is his first such arrest. no whisky was found, the still was torn up, and Taylor was jailed.
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