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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
7
Thomson Georgia reports that Henry Lincoln Johnson, Atlanta Negro, was not confirmed as recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia. Senator Thomas E Watson said he delayed for Fulton County records proving disqualification. The District committee previously reported the nomination favorably, but later returned it amid protests.
Mr George Mathewson has moved into his newly remodeled garage on Third Street. After a recent fire the building has been rebuilt and fitted as a garage with a cement floor among the improvements.
Farmers who run milk cows poultry and garden on cash basis will have surplus from this year's cotton crop and can borrow money on cotton if needed. In contrast all cotton farmers forced to sell immediately to satisfy creditors push market prices down.
Henry county newspapers report a 20 mill tax rate for 1921 with 13 mills for public improvements including courthouse jail bridges and ferries 4 mills for road work convict maintenance and employee costs and 3 mills for courts and sheriff. Upson Greene and Lamar counties show varied rates such as 11 and 12 and 10 mills respectively.
Snider warned of a dry hot September and the pattern has matched so far as the veteran forecaster continues to read the weather with conviction.
The 1921 Georgia tax digest totals 1 102 659 877 dollars, down 78 811 181 from 1920. Personal property losses drive the decline, with land value drops noted but nine counties reporting increases totaling 6 million dollars. Digest covers all 160 counties.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications, as the disease lies in the body. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and purifies the blood to reach mucous surfaces, claimed to cure catarrh. The formula blends tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials available.
Henry and his wife discuss a young clergyman’s constant talking after a funeral. Mrs. Harker presses for an opinion and he finally admits the preacher would rather change the subject than stop talking.
A Milwaukee idea offers a night light for anglers. A battery, a small lamp on the rod and a trigger switch light the line when a fish unreels. Steve Meunier endorses the device, saying fishermen seek to catch more and luminous bait aids still fishing.
A call for each county to adopt a five and ten year farming plan to raise prosperity. Emphasizes building a modern, credit-friendly system and a brighter economic future for the South. Encourages unified effort and optimistic outlook beyond past hardships.
The Southern Railway System petition to run trains 9 and 10 non stop between Atlanta and Macon was heard by the Railroad Commission in Atlanta on Tuesday. No decision announced yet. likely the same schedule will stay. Jackson representatives at the hearing included J. O. Gaston S. H. Mays and Mayor H. M. Fletcher along with city officials and others.
Louisiana launches a reforestation program inviting boys aged ten to eighteen to join clubs aimed at reforesting a third of twelve million acres. Target is 25 000 enrollees by year end with a state forester supervising. A lumber company offers prizes totaling 500 dollars annually.
The New York Evening Post notes 175000 bird houses were built by 65000 Junior Audubon clubs across the United States and Canada. About 1.5 million members in schools learn birds’ appearances, eggs, nests, and habitats. Members deter poachers and there are reports of 400 young wardens aiding local sportsmen against out of season hunting.
A brief note urges clearing debts and beginning commercial work with steady effort. The message emphasizes financial responsibility and proactive enterprise as keys to progress.
Dr Campbell Morgan of London selects Athens Georgia as home for his children to attend the University of Georgia and Lucy Cobb Institute. He plans a two week Bible conference for ministers in March and will move September 15 with his son enrolled at U G A and daughters at Lucy Cobb. The noted Bible scholar is a former Westminster Chapel pastor and friend of Lloyd George.
We thank friends and relatives for kindness after the death of our mother. We appreciate the floral offerings and may God bless you. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Orvis Roberts, Miss Ida Allen.
An American farmer visits England to critique local poultry methods and boasts of US yields, claiming twenty chicks from twelve eggs. A wary Ipswich farmer challenges him with a blunt joke about a barrel of eggs and a hen on the bunghole, illustrating skepticism toward exaggerated claims.
A reflective appeal asks readers if the county paper is worth keeping and urges payment of subscriptions. It stresses community support for the editor and promises receipts and appreciation.
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