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LET’S BOOST JACKSON AND BUTTS COUNTY VOL. 49—NO. 8 STRONG SENTIMENT FOR A CREAMERY many citizens want to see ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED IN [CONNECTION WITH THE JACKSON ICE FACTORY There is a great deal 0 f interest being mnifested in the matter of es tablishing a creamery in Jackson in \ connection with the ice factory. During the past few days the ques tion has been widely discussed and a number of citizens have given the matter their hearty endorsement A meeting of the directors of the. Jackson Ice Corporation vr.ll prob ably be called within the next few days to discuss the matter and take some action. This will likely be done immediately after the adjournment of the February term of superior court. It is believed that a large and orofitable business can be done by a creamery located in Jackson. In addition to supplying the local de mand, there will be a ready sale for the products in Macon, Atlanta and ether cities. A creamery will offer a means for the farmers to get away from so much cotton, which under boll wee vil conditions and at present prices, is no longer profitable.. Thousands of dollars would be turned loose in the county each, year and the money Would come at a time when it would do most good. With a long grov.'ng season farmers will be enabled to raise practically all their feed stuffs for their cattle and many acres that would otherwise be idle can be turned into good use. Some of the largest and most suc cessful farmers in the county have declared their willingness to take stock in a creamery. They state that many people are tired and dis gusted with cotton, which has re cently been a losing game, and are anxious to take up some other lines of business. A creamery and milk depot con ducted on a co-operative bas.s would no doubt be a paying investment. It would be a good thing for the entire county and the movement should recevie unlimited support and encouragement. GENERATE CURRENT IN FLOWING STREAM IS PURPOSE OF DEVICE WHICH NEW TIFTON CORPORATION PROPOSES TO PUT ON THE MARKET A stock company has been form ed in Tifton for the purpose of put ting on the market a device whicn, f successful, will revolutionize the ■reduction of electrical current for commercial purposes, says the Tif ton Gazette. H. W. Gray of Cook county and John Pope, L. P. Thurman ar.d J. B. Murrow, of Tift county, apply to Tift Superior Court for incorpora tion as the Southern Water Power Company, with its principal office in the city of Tifton. The capital stock is to be SIO,OOO, ten per cent of which has been paid in, and the privilege of increasing stock to SIOO,OOO is asked for. It is understood that the purpose of the nevi corporation is to put on the market the device which is the invention of Mr. H. W. Gray and which is designed to generate elec tric current from the water of a flowing stream without the necessi ty for a dam. ’ Mr. Gray has patents pending for his device, and a small experimental j,hee! was tried in Little river, near the Overstreet bridge, a few days since. Although Little river is a sluggish stream, with a slow current, -;he experiment is said to have been satisfactory. This experimental wheel was made at Tifton and it is the purpose -,f the corporation to manufacture these wheels here and put them on •*he market. If the device is a suc cess, and generates a sufficient sup ply of current for electric lighting n d power purposes without the ex pense and other handicaps incident zo building dams and accumulating head water, it will revolutionize the production of electric current and solve ruany problems now confront ing municipalities and manufactur ers. It is interesting to note in this connection that the device for light ing cars by electricity was the in vention of a Tifton man Dr. P. W. Alexander, although he never propp ed thereby. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS ! SIX BILLIONS WAR SURPLUS YET UNSOLD HUGE ABUSES IN LEATHER IS REVEALED IN INVESTIGA TION. EX-OFFICERS GET BIG CONTRACTS Washington, D. C.—Surplus war materials amounting in value to more than $6,000,000,000 are pack ed into every army warehouse and depot in the country. Little of this is reaching the public after more than two years of peace. This infor mation was made public here to night by the house committee on expenditures in the war department in connection with its report on the investigation of leather goods pur chased by the government during the war. The committee’s investigation has revealed, according to its report, that two former army officers sta tioned in Washington have obtained control of the disposition of surplus goods amounting to more than $20,000,000, on which they are realizing a profit of 40 per cent. The report been sent to the department of justice with the rec ommendation “for such action as that department may proper under the circumstances.” Besides asking for prosecutions, the report calls upon the war de partment to make a declaration of all surplus materials and to place them on the market. National Prosperity week will be held in April. A little more courage and confidence will help the country. ADVISES FARMERS TO GROW OWN SLIPS SAYS BETTER RESULTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND NEEDED MON EY KEPT AT HOME. VISITED NUMBER OF PLANTS Mr. S. S. Copeland, general man ager of the Butts County Products Company, spent the past week in South Georgia on business connected with the sweet potato industry. While in that section he visited a number of the largest and most mod era potato curing houses and col lected much valuable information. Mr. Copeland advises Butts coun ty farmers to grow their own potato slips. He says they can get better results, a purer strain of potatoes and keep their money at home. It is strongly urged by Mr. Copaeland that all farmers who intend to grow potatoes for the Jackson curing bouse buy the seed potatoes, bod them and raise their own slips. The directors of the Butts County Products Company will have a meeting Tuesday afternoon and al -of important business mat ters will be considered at that time. FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE MEETING ON NEXT TUESDAY The members of the Jackson Fire Department will meet in regular monthly session next Tuesday night at 7 o’clock. At that time reports will be submitted by a number of committees and several business matters will be discussed. A full attendance of the members is urged. MICKIE SAYS f ovic ow -tut eesf KAEVi WJ , oA'.t> \VJ VtVfcfeS Tbf ( cmistc vm, rt <ojoviDoet\vv3 a i WZhiffiS vjDVCUOOf ASWECSVatViSI ( \S uwts CBJWVitU4 A CAR. OM t-ONUH )VC CAVA t&E. OOVSB, RO* mto rfg NSUAMtS -<0 tVAd'Bv- 04 JACKSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1921 GEORGIA’S CROPS TOTAL $323,290,000 HOLDS HIGH RANK AMONG THE STATES OF THE NATION. THIRD IN COTTON AND FIRST IN PEACHES , That Georgia’s farmers performed their full duty last year in the mat ter of contributing their share to the world’s supply of food and rai ment is interestingly told in a story given out today by John S. Dennee, agricultural statistician for the Georgia Co-Operative Crop Report ing Service. According to the statistician Geor gia’s cultivated area in 1920 was 12,439,000 acres —about an eighth of all the land under crops in the eleven southern states. She had slightly less than the area un der cultivation in Texas and one fourth more acreage than her near est southern competitor, Alabama. In planted acreage she held eleventh place in the entire country. The farm value of her crops is estimated at $323,290,000, and in j crop value she ranked twelfth j amongst the forty-c-ight states. In the pre-vvn" year, 1913, Georgia’s crops were valued at $279,171,000; and at that time cotton, her major crop, was selling for almost exactly what it is fetching today. Geoi'gia excelled all other southern states, excepting Texas and North Carolina, in the value of her crops last year. Texas led the country. North Caro lina had slightly better than half of Georgia’s planted acreage but in cluded 582,000 "acres of tobacco which yielded the producers $167 per acre, ag-ainst Georgia’s cotton, which returned an average of only $20.66 per acre'. In 1920, Georgia produced 1 76, 500,000 bushels of corn; 2,110,000 bushels of wheat; 11,550,000 bushels of oats; 1,628,000 bushels of Irish potatoes; 13,764,000 bushels of sweet potatoes, in which crop she held second place; 290,000 bushels of rye; 16,020,000 pounds of tobac co; 771,000 tons of hay, 7,01G,000 bushels of peanuts, nearly a fifth of the country’s crop; 990,000 bushels of cowpeas; 9,697,000 gallons of cane syrup, exceeded only by Ala bama; and 1,410,000 gallons of sorghum syrup. In cotton production Georgia ranked third. She was exceeded by Texas and South Carolina. Her crop last year reached only 1,400,000 bales. And it had an estimated farm value (lint and seed) of $127,- 900,000, say twe-fifths of the ag gregate value of all crops produced in Georgia that year. The peach crop had a bad year. Weather conditions from the very outset were most adverse. And the season was from one to two weeks late. But Georgia shipped, notwith standing, nearly 7,000 carloads, over 1,600 of which went to New York. Georgia’s peach orchards cover, at a conservative estimate, 140,000 acres and number over 18,000,000 trees. At a fair valuation these orchards are worth over $40,000,000. Cali fornia alone exceeded Georgia in quantity, but not quality, of peaches produced. Pecan production was short, only 1,993,000 pounds. Apples produced amounted to 1,705,000 bushels. Pears, 148,000 bushels. In watermelon production Geor gia led the entire country with 40,- 333 acres. Florida her nearest competitor, had 12,000 acres less. Georgia’s peaches, watermelons and pecans are justly celebrated and enjoy a great sale in the northern and eastern cities. There are 310,73.7 farms in Geor gia, averaging 93 acres to the farm. Last year, roughly estimated, these farms produced 23,978,628 dozen eggs. Over 2,000,000 people live on farms in Georgia, say 70 per cent of her population. She has 4,933,- 000 farm animals, valued nt $141,- 000,000. Livestock forms an impor tant part of Georgia’s wealth. In the production of hogs, she holds sixth place in the entire United States. She excels all other south ern states, having 3,102,000 hogs on farms, valued at $35,673,000 at the close of the last year, t A compari son of aggregate livestock values places Georgia sixteenth in the whole United States in the value of her farm animals. i FURTHER REDUCTION IN CRUDE OIL IS MADE Pittsburg—The principal purebas j ing companies today announced a I further reduction ranging from fif ! teen to twenty cents in the price of ’ cj-ude oil. JUDGE N. C. COLLIER DIES IN ST. LOUIS WAS NATIVE OF BUTTS COUN TY AND MARRIED IN SAVAN NAH. HELD APPOINTMENT UNDER PRES. CLEVELAND The death of Judge N. 0. Collier, native of Butts county and known to many of the older citizens, which occurred at his home in St. Louis Thursday night, February 17, brought regret to many friends of the family here. He was about 74 years old and was a veteran of the civil war. Judge Collier was a son of the late B. W. Collier of Indian Springs and belonged to a family long prominent in the affairs of Butts county. Judge Collier was a graduate of Georgetown University, Washington, D. C., and after practicing lav. for a time in Savannah moved to Albu querque, N. M., and later to St.' Louis where he had resided for twenty-five years or more. He was judge of the federal court in Okla homa under President Cleveland. He married Miss Annie Collins, of Savannah, his wife being a sister of Mrs. R. 1.. Carter, of Jackson. He is survived by three daughters and two sons, ail of St. Louis; throe* sisters, Mrs. Sallie Smith, of Fitz gerald, Miss Carrie P. Collier and Miss Lula E. Collier, of Indian Springs; one brother, Mr. L. W. Col lier, of Birmingham, Ala. His wife died about a year ago. Miss Carrie Collier was summoned to St. Louis on account of his illness and was at his bedside at the time of death. The funeral and interment took place in St. Louis Saturday. MUCH GOOD WORK DONE ON STREETS STREETS OF JACKSON RECEIVE DESERVED ATTENTION. HIGHWAYS IN BETTER CON DITION THAN IN YEARS A matter of general interest to all citizens is the fine condition in which the streets are being placed. The highways of Jackson are now in bet ter condition than they have been in many years, if not in the entire history of the city. For several weeks a repair gang has been kept constantly at work on the streets. In addition to run ning the road machine, a detail of men have been employed to fill up holes, clean out ditches and sewers and put in new drain pipes. All of the main streets have been worked and it is hoped that every street in the town will be reached in due course of time. This work is being' done under the direction of Mr. i. R. Thurston, chairman of the street committee of city council. Other members of streets and lanes committee * are Messrs. W. H. Merritt and A. A. Howell and they have • lent their hearty approval and co-operation to the work. Chief of Police C. T. Thornton has given the street work his personal attention, and being an experienced road builder he has al ready shown what can be accom plished in that line. Citizens of Jackson are enjoying the good streets and will give this work their unstinted support. No city in the entire state, without paved streets, vvll have a better system of highways than Jackson if the present steady stroke is kept up. WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED IN JACKSON Banks And Pottoffice Closed F.vr National Holiday Tuesday, February 22, the birth day anniversary of George Washing ton, was observed in Jackson by the banks closing while the postoffice observed Sunday hours and the rural carriers enjoyed a holiday. Tuesday afternoon the William Mclntosh chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution* celebrated Washington’s birthday with an ap propriate program. KNIGHTS TF.MPLAR WILL MEET FRIDAY NIGHT There will be a meeting of Alex ius Commandt-ry No. 22, Knights Templar, Friday night at which time a drill will be held preparatory to the annual inspection on March 4. The commandery held a called meet ing Wednesday night, when the Red Cross was conferred, JUDGE SEARCY IN STRONG CHARGE RECONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS HANDLED IN CHARGE TO GRAND JURY. SUPERIOR COURT CONVENED MONDAY In his charge to the Butts county grand jury at the convening of the February term Monday morning, Judge W. E. H. Searcy, Jr., devoted considerable time to a discussion of reconstruction problems. In the present unsettled situation and time of strife and turmoil, his charge was a clarion appeal for every man to do his duty, keep his courage and faith and play a man’s part in re storing normal conditions and bring ing about better times. It was a strong charge and was favorably commented upon by members of the bar, jurors and laymen. Judge Searcy shov.ed how crime is running rampant in many of the cities of the country, quoting statis tics to illustrate the deplorable sit uation in New York. He warned the people to keep their heads level. A special plea for economy in all lines of business was made by Judge Searcy. Reconstruction has brought its losses to all alike, lie said, though some might think their burdens heavier than others. It was true that none had escaped their losses and he admonished them all to take their losses without complaining. After the charge of Judge Searcy the calendar of civil cases was call* ed. The first case to be tried was that of Mays vs Mays, a suit in which much interest was centered and featured by an imposing array of counsel. It was expected that civil cases only would be tried the first week J and that criminal business vVll be taken up Monday of next week. The grand jury organized by electing Mr. W. J. Bankston as foreman, Mr. S. P. Nichols as clerk and Mr. M. L. Duke as bailiff. MR. MCMICHLEL’S FUNERAL ATTENDED BY LARGE CROWD IMMENSE THRONG GATHERED TO PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO CIVIC LEADER AND PROMI* NENT PUBLIC MAN The funeral of Hon. J. Matt Mc- Michael, leading citizen of Butts county, whose death occurred on February 16, was held at the Stark Methodist church Thursday morning of the past week. One of the largest crowds ever seen at a funeral in Butts county gathered for a last tribute of respect to this civic leader and prominent man of affairs. It is estimated that more than cne thousand persons- were present, at testing in a striking way their es teem for a ma i who in life had been a community leader and builder. Rev. E. C. Wilson, the pastor, conducted the service. After a few appropriate remarks, Ms. Wilson allowed time for friends of Mr. Me Michae lto say a few words. Among those v.ho paid feeling and deserved tribute to the deceased were Dr. Robert VanDeventer, Mr. S. J. Smith, Mr. K. W. O’Neal, Mr. J. 11. Carmichael, Rev. Adrian Warwick, Rev. J. R. Jordan, Mr. W. J. v Bled soe, Mr. S. M. Pope and Mr. W. J. Wood. Each of the speakers spoke of the worth, the lofty character, the good deeds, friendship and in spiring example ofr Mr. McMichael. The services were most impressive. Following the funeral services the remains were laid to rest in the church cemetery. CHEAP COTTON CROP There is a movement on foot among the farmers and business men of some of the middle Georgia counties to buy the cotton they would othervv.se try to laise this year. They figure that they can buy it, and if such a movement were to become general, the price would shoot up and make it profitable.— Ocilla Star. It might be a wise decision to buy the cotton and plant food and foodstuffs exclusively this year, as the boll weevil may be depended upon to reduce the yield of cotton to a minimum.- Atlanta Journal. SKATING RINK IN BOSTON IS WORTH MILLION DOLLARS Anew skating rink has been erec ted in Boston at a cost of $1,000,- 000. The employees of the rink number more than one hundred. M MAKE 1921 A YEAR OF HOG AND ► HOMINY $2.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE PRICE OF GAS AND KEROSENE OFF 1 CENT SECOND CUT WITHIN THE PRESENT MONTH. RETAIL PRICE OF GASOLINE IS NOW 32 CENTS PER GALLON A reduction of one cent per gal lon in the price of gasoline and ker osine was announced here this week. This is the second cut made this month. In Jackson the wholesale price of gasoline is 28 cents and the retail price 32 cents per gallon, while kerosene is sold for 20 cents whole sale and 25 cents retail. These wholesale prices apply to Jackson, while one half cent additional is charged in the country, it was stated. ENJOYABLE WAS K. P. ANNIVERSARY GRAND CHANCELLOR MADE PRINCIPAL ADDRESS OF EVEN ING. BANQUET WAS A NO TABLE FEATURE OF EVENT In a fitting und appropriate man ner Jackson lodge No. 131, Knights of Phythias, observed the fifty-sev enth anniversary of the founding of the order, Thursday night, when a banquet was oiljoyed at Hotel Buch anan. The Kliight". met in the cas tle hall and after transacting necessary business repaired to the hotel where an elegent banquet had been prepared. A most tempting menu was served and was greatly enjoyed by those fortunate enough to be present. The principal speakers *of the evening were- Major. H. D. Russel, of Macon, former popular Jackson attorney and military man; Jesse Wood, of Atlanta, Grand Chancellor of the Georgia Knights of Phythias; Mr. Long, of Atlanta, a chancellor commander of an Atlanta lodge; Judge H. M. Fletcher and Col. C. L. Redman. All of the speakers spoke of the benefits of the order and paid a glowing tribute to th*“ aims and ideals of pytiiianism. Mr. Wood praised the Jackson lodge for the class of work being done and extended local members of the order u cordial invitation to attend the anniversary celebration in Atlanta on February 25. Covers were laid for fortjr-two. The occasion was one of interest to members of the order and good fel lowship and good cheer prevailed throughout the evening. GEORGIA FACES A HUGE DEFICIT ON JULY FIRST THE STATE WILL BE $2,500,000 IN THE HOLE, ACCORDING TO THE FIGURES MADE PUBLIC The state of Georgia w; ; ll have a current deficit of $2,500,000 by the first of July, it was estimated Mon day by W. B. Harrison, chief clerk in the office of the comptroller. His estimate was based upon a close watch he has been keeping upon the receipts and disbursements for the past threi months. His books reveal the fact that appropriations made by the legislature are running far ahead of the revenue collected by the state, and that the current deficit is mounting rapidly, and in his opinion will reach the above stated figure by the first of July, when the legislature, will be in ses sion. The state’s expected revenue from ad valorem taxes for 1920 was $5,- 493,850. Of that amount $4,143,- 351 has been paid into the treasury, leaving an uncollected balance of $1,330,409. This ' uncollected balance is less than half enough to pay requisitions drawn by various departments upon the governor and waiting unpaid. There is a requisition for $475,000 to pay newly eligible pensioners their 1919 pension, a requisition for $900,000 t o pay the balance of the common school appropriation for 1920, and miscellaneous requisitions for $75,000 from various depart ments. In addition to these, disburse ments for 1921 are beginning to crowd upon the governor’s atten tion, and very little of the 1921 rev enue well begin to come into the treasury until the fall.