Southern Railway Handsome Corn Cup Attracts Growers
Atlanta reports growing interest in the annual Southern Railway corn cup. Open to growers in Alabama Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia, the prize recognizes high quality prolific corn. First winner in 1925 was Willie Pat Boland from Pomaria Newberry County South Carolina. 1926 winner was James A. Patterson of China Grove Rowan County North Carolina.
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Tlanta
Southern Railway System
General Agricultural
Southern
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Willie Pat Boland
Pomaria
Newberry County
South Carolina
James A. Patterson
China Grove
Rowan County
North Carolina
Greensboro
N.C
Patterson
Shoal
South
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
J. A. Patterson
Asheville
N. C
Columbia
D. C
Nashville
Columbus
Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
Meridian
Miss
Jackson
Laurel
General Agricultural Agent
Southern Merit Work for Farms and Factories Across the South
The Southern Railway System expanded its Development Service to locate new industries and improve Southern agriculture. It operates an industrial department with four specialists, funds research by a mineralogist, and coordinates with state and regional fairs to promote corn cup competition. The Agricultural Agent in Atlanta oversees six field assistants aiding farmers, breeding programs, dairy expansion, and horticultural development with Asheville support.
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Southern Railway System
The
Southern
Sonath
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Southern Rail Way System
Asheville
N. C
South
America's Shame Address Before Atlanta Safety Council
A 1927 speech argues motor vehicle deaths 23 000 in 1926 and 25 000 annually, urging a national mobilization against reckless drivers. It compares death tolls to wars, calls for armed patrols, rapid courts, and stiff jail sentences to remove the danger from streets and highways.
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America
Rome
Weld Beach
Reckle
War on the reckless driver urged for national survival
A speaker warns that America must declare war on the reckless driver to prevent catastrophic loss. He argues quick action is essential to ensure the nation’s safety, implying severe consequences if the effort fails. The rhetoric frames the driver as the era’s greatest enemy threatening all.
Slavery Still Widespread Says League of Nations
The League of Nations reports slavery persists in nineteen countries with an estimated 5 million or more people in bondage. China and Abyssinia are cited as largest holders, each around 2 million.China's slaves are about one in 150 of its population Abyssinia has one in five enslaved citizens. The piece also notes 26 million letters went to dead letters in Washington last year and mentions Mrs. George Ugland returning from Augusta visits.
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United States
Missouri
California
Mexico
Spain
Greenville
S.C
National Safety Council
Altho
Atlanta Street Railway
League of Nations
Lincoln
Sierra Leone
China
Abyssinia
Washington
Bank Statement of Farmers and Merchants Bank
Bank balance sheet dated October 14 1927 for Farmers and Merchants Bank Aiken SC shows assets liabilities and capital. Cash items deposits and reserves listed with values including 670816.16 total assets and 556061.17 total deposits, with 670816.16 total liabilities and equity certified by J C Thomas cashier and notaries.
Statement of the Condition of the Bank of Western Carolina
The Bank of Western Carolina reports total resources of 2 970 193 834 dollars as of October 10 1927 with deposits and capital structure itemized. Cash balances, notes and bills rediscounted none, and reserves noted with attest by W W Mackenfuss cashier and notary public.
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Burrell
Bates
South Carolina
Bank OF Western Carolina
W. W. Mackenfuss
W.C. Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern Railway Company
Richmond, Va
Greenaboro, N. C
North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh, N
Atlanta Safety Council
Atlanta, Ga
W. F. Long
Safety Councils
Chambers of Commerce
England
Germany
Maine
George Ugland
Dan McKie
Augusta
Chrysler Cars
Chrysler
C. B. Woolsey
Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken
S. C
A. Ee
J.P. McNair
L. Weeks
W. D. McNatir
Barnwell
Blackville
Salley
Ellenton
Wagener
North Augusta
Johnston
Lexington
Batesboro
TOTAL
Frkeg
Reuhizul
State OF South Carolina
County of Aiken
CG. Hilde
H. E. Platt
H.C. Hahn
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