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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
3
Subscription rates listed for one year at 1.50 three months 40 cents six months 75 cents and single copies five cents in advance. Indicates second class matter status for the Jackson Georgia post office.
The War Industries Board orders newspapers to cut weekday paper by 15 percent and Sunday editions by 20 percent, suspends unsold returns, bans free copies, and requires advance payment subscriptions. It also notes pledges for mills to curb paper supply to nonpledged customers and urges maximum economy in usage.
A Georgia speaker urges patriotic citizens to expose and report slackers during the war era. He targets registrants, shielders of labor, food and fuel violators, donors to charities, and tax evaders, calling for public shaming and community action against perceived cowards and shirkers.
The editorial notes the Clark Howell Wilson correspondence and predicts Hoke Smith faces defeat as Macon Telegraph and Atlanta Constitution celebrate earlier gains. It warns Smith to align with the winner or face political downfall, and hints at future shifts in power.
Senator elect William J. Harris wins a landslide in Georgia with strong county unit and popular votes, backed by President Wilson who calls him a safe loyal leader. Howard runs a solid campaign exposing Hardwick, urging unity to support the war effort and curb gambling carnivals under the work or fight law.
In the pre primary flare up, telegram from President Wilson is cited to claim no danger and to justify stabilizing cotton prices. Critics say talk of price fixing caused a sudden drop of 12 to 15 dollars per bale, harming cotton growers. The piece urges Senator elect Harris to prove his mettle and deliver fair, square deals for the South’s staple.
Citizens urged to join the volunteer drive for liberty loan, Y M C A, and Red Cross. Appeal emphasizes home front duty, funding, and moral courage, calling readers to act now rather than wait to be drafted.
The piece argues that election results allow office holders to return to Washington to push needed laws while defeated candidates seek work. It notes labor shortages but urges everyone to work, claiming ample labor remains nationwide and proper use will avert starvation.
A wartime dispatch urges support for American forces in France. It argues backing the front line units will hasten victory over Germany and secure triumph across the Rhine.
The message urges support for the Red Cross and Y M C A while calling on Americans to invest six billion dollars in Liberty Bonds. It notes abundant resources and good prices for farmers who will be asked for sizable contributions to aid war effort and relief programs.
The speaker notes neighbors are bearing heavy loads from low salaries and small businesses. He promises collective help within available resources to ease the burden on the average townsman.
A patent remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, dissolve gravel, treat diabetes and rheumatism, and regulate children's bladder troubles. Sold by druggists or mailed for $1 with a two month treatment. Dr. E W Halil of St Louis promotes testimonials from other states.
The First Baptist church at Indian Springs reports two sermons by Dr J W MacNamara on The Race Problem and The Cause of the Present Crisis and the Result. The pastor W H Arnold says proofs were drawn from prophets and history and church practices were criticized.
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