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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
3
Tax Collector J F Lane announces the 1921 tax books are open October 1 to December 20 for state county and school taxes. County residents pay 27 mills, Jackson residents 38 mills total, with Jackson city rate 16 mills for city needs. The digest shows property values of 2 650 805 and expected revenues of county 45055 18 state 18251 52 and school about 18251 52.
State and property values in Jackson and Butt County declined, with a 27 mill rate translating to about 6 463.12 in income loss. Judge Ham assists in tax collection as several citizens have already paid. Tanlac ads claim over twenty million bottles sold in six years through Car Michael Drug & Book Company.
Washington reports Consul Lester Maynard in Alexandria notes the boll weevil spreading through all regions of Egypt. The infestation is heavier than last year and the Egyptian cotton crop is viewed as well below normal in every respect.
The Atlanta Georgian condemns cotton price swings driven by traders and gamblers. It urges Georgia farmers to organize and sell cotton as a business, arguing for independence from pirates and pikers who manipulate prices on exchanges in New York and New Orleans.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe calomel alternative. It claims the product regulates liver stomach and bowels without sickness and notes an ironclad money back guarantee and 15 million bottles sold.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that cleanses the blood and treats catarrh on mucous surfaces. It notes the product combines tonics and blood purifiers, claims strong results, and invites free testimonials with druggists selling it in Toledo Ohio. Also mentions cooperative enterprises like Jackson Ice Corporation and a sweet potato storage house as lasting beneficial ventures.
The Georgian and American notes a claim that cotton farmer dividends have been paid with grit, asking whether the speaker is a fighter or a quitter in facing economic pressures.
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