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Jackson Progress - Arps EVERY FRIDaY J. DOYLE JONES Editor and Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.50 Three Months 40c Six Months-_ 75c Single Copies-_sc IN ADVANCE Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Jackson, Ga. TELEPHONE NO. 166 OFFICIAL ORGAN BUTTS COUN TY AND CITY OF JACKSON NOTICE Cards of thanks will be charged at the rate of fifty cents, minimum for 50 words and less; abore 50 words will be charged at the rate of 1 cent a word. Cash must accompany copy in all instances. Jackson needs an ice factory and needs it now. Something big will drop when we get a few thousand airships in Europe W. J. Harris is getting his picture in the paper regularly now but as he is paying for it there is no kick. If all the profiteers could be lined up against the Germans it would be fun to stand off and watch the fire works. If some of this beautiful July sun shine could be canned for use next winter to splice out the coal supply it would be fine business. Uncle Jim Woodward was side tracked in the mayoralty race in Atlanta. This was one of the few* times he hag gone down in defeat. The people of Georgia are patriotic. They have proved it on a thousand different occasions, but they do want the right to choose their own United States senator. Buy as many war savings stamps as you can and by the end of the year you will have a considerable saving. At the same time you will be helping the government. The Italians havebeen doing some mighty fine work lately. Russia may eventually get back in the war against Germany. On the whole things are looking better for the allies Of course the government’s esti mate of a 15,000,000 bale cotton crop may be correct, but we don’t know where the cotton is coming from unless the weather man gets on the job. Upshaw was the first to quit the senatorial race. Then followed Dean. There is room for several of the other canuidates to retire and leave the field to Hardwick and the strongest administration candidate. Life in the Georgia legislature is just oneloeal bill after another. It time this folishness was cut out. There ought to be some way to handle these local matters without occupy ing al lthe time of the general assem bly . If W. J. Harris would run on his merits instead of clinging to Presi dent Wilson’s coat tail he would make more headway. The voters of Geor gia are capable of electing their own senator adn they propose to do so this year. Two tof the candidates for senator have spoken in Butts county and an other candidate was represented by a speaker. Before the primary is over we hope all the candidates will pay the county a visit. The voters want to see the candidates and a warm welcome will be extended them. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1918 NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Printing a newspaper under war conditions is anything but an easy task. While trying to do their duty to the country, distribute information about the war and the various forms of war work, one burden after anoth er has been added to the newspapers and the lines are all the time being drawn tighter. On the first of July a heavy increase in second clast postage rates became effective. Following this om the fifteenth of July a drastic gov ernment order to save paper was put forward. This order was intended primarily to save paper that there may be a supply for the legitimate publication of the weekly and daily papers and magazines of the country. These orders are all drastic and must be met by the publishers. Dur ing the past year more than one thousand publications were driven out of business. Thus does congress show its appreciation of the efforts of the papers to support the war and war work. To meet the new conditions and stay in business a number of conser vation measures must be taken. The Progress-Argus will endeavor to com ply with every requirement of the government. To do this and print a paper worthy of the constituency it serves we must have the co-opera tion of our subscribers. When once our readers understand the hardships we are up against we believe they will give us the necessary support and co operation. The following regulations will be strictly enforced: 1. Subscription will be strictly cash in advance. 2. All subscripions will be discon tinued upon expiration unless renew als are promptly made. 3. Notice of subscription account will be mailed. Due to high postage only one notice will be mailed. If re newal is not received promptly the paper will be discontinued. We want those who w r ant the paper to have it when they want it. That class does not mind paying for the paper. All others will be cut off the list immediately. HIT—BUT NOT HOWLING If the government would take some of the same medicine it prescribes so freely for others it would suit the pub lic better. The newspapers are the latest to feel a sample of Uncle Sam’s unlimited ability to lecture the other fellow. On the first of July the second class postage rate was increased two and a half times over the old rate. This has driven more than a thous and publications out of business. But the government has not stopped there. Effective July 15 newspapers must begin to further economize on print paper. Paper is already under con trol of the government and is being distributed according to prescribed regulations. Possibly a little later paper will be dished out like coal and sugar, on the certificate plan. The government tells the newspa pers to save paper. At the same time the government is wasting tons and tons of paper that could be saved and nobody hurt. There are innumerable bureaus that send out regularly mat ter for publication. This stuff is as dry as dust and finds its way into the waste basket as soon as it is received. There is the esteemed Congressioneal Record that is sent to anybody who wants it; the Daily Bulletin and all kinds of publications and documents that are never read by anybody. Now, if the government wants to be consistent let it cut out so much of this free publicity stuff and elimi nate so many publications. In that way vast quantities of paper can be saved. The government admits that the newspapers have been of untold as sistance in helping popularize the va rious bond issues, distribute informa tion about the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A., War Savings Stamps and other vnr movements. At the same time the government adds an increased burden through heavy postage rates and now comes forward with the pro position that the newspapers save paper. The newspapers have done thier duty by the country to the best of their ability and knowledge. They will continue to do so. They are do ing this even when they know they are notreceiving fair treatment. And what is more, the newspapers are wil ling to save their paper in every way they can, but at the same time the government ought to follow, suit and save paper, and put some of the soft snap fellows to work. NO TIME FOR JOKING The fuel administration will have a little joke occasionally, even though the time is not right for joking. The administration, as you recall, advises consumers to save coal. How one can save coal, when he has no coal to save, is a problem the fuel adminis trator has not solved. As well tell the average man to save beef, when the price is 45 to 50 cents a pound. What the most of us are cotcemed about is to get some coal to keep from freezing. No sane person would think of wasting coal at present prices and in face of the scarcity. That the coal situation is serious and that the people of this state are going to undergo suffering this winter if conditions are not changed, is a fact that we had as well look sqarely in the face. The Progress-Argus has done its best to wake up the people along this line and tve propose to keep hammering away until something is done—if possible. People who have wood should lay in a supply for next winter. The city of Jackson, as well as every other town in the state, should begin right now to plan for a wood yard in order to supply wood to people at actual cost. That there is a real shortage of coal, the followng letter from H. G. Hastings, president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, will show: “Again referring to the general i subject matter of my letter of June 7th as touching the fuel situation and , the imperative necessity for stocking j up this summer for next winter’s use, if disaster and suffering is to be avoided, I would again urge you to bring this matter before your people in the most pronounced manner possible. I have just returned from a trip to Washington and other points east, and it is very evident that there is going to be a shortage of coal fronr 70,000,000 to 100,000,000 tons, which means, of course, that domestic consumers should get along with a minimum, and that should be put in now. “Every man who has wood avail able and gets it in before cold weath er arrives is not only playing safe for himself, but is doing a patriotic act in relieving the c oal situation to that extent. “It is not material what form of fuel is used so long as heat is provid ed for the cold days as well as gen eral domestic purposes. Let me urge again on you the necessity of stirring up your people to action on this gen eral subject of providing fuel for next winter’s use nova, so that we may not be confronted with the trouble and suffering due to fuel shortage that we experienced last winter.” MORE AGGRESSIVE ACTION NEEDED j The Progress-Argus is convinced that the people of Jackson must as ' sume a more aggressive policy if they are to have any coal the coming win ter. Complying with the order of fuel administration to “order coal early,” citizens of this community followed instructions. But no coal has yet been delivered, and the “order early” policy has amounted to naught so far. Possibly the coal will be delivered later. Let’s hope so. Unless coal is shipped during the summer there is not much probability of it being shipped at all. The fuel ad ministration is taking the position that it will help out in cases of emergency. The people remember last winter and don’t wan’t any more of this “emergency” help. It stands to reason that now is the best time to ship coal, rather than wait for the busy season of the fall and winter when all railroad lines will be conges ted. If the business men of the commu nity viould reach an agreement and send a representative to the mines and instruct him to stay on the job until coal was shipped, it would do much to supply the dmand and in sure citizens of a coal supply this winter. As long as we depend on cor respondence it may be that we will still be without coal—even this win ter when the thermometer is flirting with zero. In this connection it is interesting to know that other communities are getting coal. Why Jackson can’t get her supply is not known. A letter from local fuel adminis trator, W. 0. Ham, to the state fuel administrator, Dr. L. G. Hardman, is being published in tHIs issue. 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GOING HOME France is just a bit unhealthy When the shells are bursting near, While the vicious German bullets Come a-whizzing past your ear. When the squelchy trenches gather All the mud in sunny France And you leave your boots behind you As you struggle to advance. Someone will be glad to see me When we reach the other side, Somebody will run to meet me With a smile of loving pride. How her eyes will shine and sparkle, Like the sunshine on the sea, And her lips will give the message That they always hold for me. Bless her heart! It’s worth the hard ships, Worth the danger and the strain When there’s one who waits and watches Till my ship returns again. That is land before us, surely, We are heading for it fast, Look man, look! It’s the Statue of Liberty. We are home again at last —PAUL BYARS, Cos. C 151 M. G. B. N. “Somewhere in France.” 6IRLS! GIRLS! TRY IT! 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If you care for pretty, soft hair and lots of it, surely get a small bottle of Knowlton’s Danderine from any drug gist or toilet counter for a few cents, advt. Despite sharp advanees in rates Uncle Sam is not setting the woods afire as a railroad manager. In the five months the government has ope rated the railroads there has been a decrease in operating income of more than $108,000,000. In preparing the new war tax bill it is hoped that congress will provide a means of reaching the profiteer. Enormous fortunes have been made out of the war and the people have been paying the price. Now let con gress reach out and get the profiteer. If the newspapers would forget to print anything about the war or pol itics for a week or so it would no doubt be a relief to the readers. That is, a part of the reading public pro fess to be glutted on war news, while most people are eager and alert to find out the latest developments. The war is a fact and we must put up with it until victory is achieved. And in the meantime are you doing anything to aid the cause? Bonds for municipal improvement were beaten in Atlanta largely be-, cause of the law requiring two-thirds vote of those registered instead af two-thirds of those voting. The leg islalure should pass a law so that two thirds of those voting will validate bond elections. Speaking of saving paper, we Be lieve the Sunday editions of the daily papers c ould be cut down one half and nobody be hurt. These Sunday editions have a lot of matter that no body ever reads. All the legitimate news could be printed in a paper one half the size. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR REPRESENTATIVE I hereby announce myself a candi date for representative from Butts Democratic primary Sept. 11. The support and votes of my fellow-cit izens will be appreciated, and if elect ed I pledge myself to represent all interests of the county to the best of my ability. This March 11, 1918. Respectfully, J. THREATT MOORE. FOR REPRESENTATIVE I am a candidate for re-election as Representative from Butts county, subject to the rules and regulations of the coming Democratic primary, September 11, 1918. R. W. MAYS. FOR CONGRESS TO THE VOTERS OF THE SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF GEORGIA: I am a candidate for the Sixty- Sixth Congress, to succeed myself, subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Executive Committee. I have endeavored at all times to look after every interest of my con stituents, and to represent them to the best of my ability. Since being in Congress, I have been kept in Washington almost con tinuously, and have not had the op portuniy and pleasure of visiting my constituents, as I would have under other circumstances, but I felt it my duty to remain at my post in these perilous times, and render what as sistance I could in successfully pros ecuting the war. If it is the will of the voters of the Sixth District that I be returned to Congress, I shall do all I can by word and act, to bring this awful war to a speedy and vicorious termination, and then to devote myself with all the energy I have to the passage of such legislation as will tend to the up building of our government, and if possible, establish a lasting peace among the nations of the earth, so that freedom and liberty may be the portion of mankind everywhere. Thanking my constituents for past favors, and hoping my candidacy may meet with your approval, I am Sincerely, J. W. WISE. KEEP THE BLOOD STREAM PURE Rheumatic pains, backache, swol len joints and sore muscles often are results of impurities in the blood gathering in the region affected, a re sult of failure of the kidneys to elimi nate waste products from the blood stream. Foley Kidney Pills heal, strengthen and invigorate weak, dis eased kidneys and bladder. W. H. Hill, Justice of the Peace, Detroit, Tex., writes: “I used Foley Kidney Pill sand say unhesitatingly that of all I have used th< y are the best, ana have done the work where the rest failed.” Carmichael Drug and Book: Cos. adv.