Noted farming editor to speak on cotton co op in Americus
W C Lasseter editor of Progressive Farmer will address a mass meeting of farmers in Americus on Friday March at 2 30 pm at the courthouse. He promotes the nationwide cooperative cotton marketing movement and Georgia Cotton Growers Co operative association aims to pool over 200000 bales before April 3.
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Circular Letter Orders Halting Special Taxes Statewide
Atlanta February 22. Comptroller Wright will send a circular to all tax collectors instructing suspension of special or occupation taxes on listed subjects including cigar dealers cafes and restaurants. Following Fulton county court decision the tax department has received many inquiries from other counties about actions outside Fulton. The state plans to appeal and have county collectors implement the halt as instructed.
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Fulton County
Supreme Court
50 Encyclopedias for Rural Schools Ready
The Parish Guild of Calvary Church donated 50 American Encyclopedias in one volume to Sumter County rural schools via the Carnegie Library. Librarian Miss Carrie Speer announced the gift is ready for distribution and urged principals to call early to secure one or more for their school libraries.
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Carnegie Library
Sumter County
Carrie Speer
Heflin Calls Senate Probe Into Bank Charge
Senator Heflin of Alabama introduced a resolution in the senate seeking a special committee investigation of charges that Atlanta Reserve Bank officials and Federal Reserve board members helped curb his attacks. The resolution was sent over temporarily amid Republican Brandegee’s objection.
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Alabama
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Work Starts on Plains Phone Exchange
Plains February 22 A C Murray president of Plains Telephone Co has begun work on a new exchange building A 20 by 40 foot sheet iron structure with private office reception room operating room and sleeping quarters for the night operator will be equipped with modern conveniences The exchange is located on South Bond adjoining Montgomery ton Warehouse
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If George Washington Were President Today
A special NEA Service piece imagines George Washington as president today. Descendant William Lanier Washington reflects on Washington supporting disarmament, forming defensive alliances, and guiding a modern nation. He would admire American women, enjoy sports, and embrace new technologies and culture while keeping household joy a priority.
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Salvage Cotton Sells For $9 500 At Plains
Plains February 22 The cotton saved from the Timmerman and Wise warehouse fire was sold Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock by court order Sealed bids came from cotton firms in Savannah Atlanta Forsyth Richland Columbus Griffin and Montgomery Ala and from Oliver McDonald Co The winning bid of 9500 was from Oliver McDonald Co about 300 bales were saved from the blaze.
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Savannah
Atlanta
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Richland
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Griffin
Montgomery
Ala
Oliver-McDonald Co
Oliver- McDonald Co
Atlanta charity seeks home for nine year old girl
Mrs. Katherine Weathersbee of Atlanta, inspector for the Georgia Home Society, appeals for homes for orphans and children in Georgia. She cites a nine year old sister awaiting placement near a related eleven year old boy in Americus, with aims to keep them together. Contact 534 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, for confidential placement details and home suitability checks.
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Atlanta
Georgia Home Society
Georgia
E. L.thurman
Thurmans
Americas
St Simons to Have Railroad Belief
Waycross Feb 22 That the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad will be put through from Brunswick to St Simons Island is the belief expressed by T M Wright in Waycross Tuesday. Wright is general agent and traffic representative for the line at Brunswick and has backed Brunswick progress for 25 years. He thinks the road will reach St Simons and extend to Long Island, a famed bathing beach on the South Atlantic coast.
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Sam Heys New Chamber Head
S. R. Heys, deputy clerk of the Sumter county court, was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year at the annual directors meeting. He is a new director, teaming with vice president J. Lewis Ellis. secretary G. O. Marshall and treasurer T. C. Tillman were reappointed. W. W. Dykes resigned as director but was later re elected for two years. plans for next year were not stated but developments were hinted for announcement soon.
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Sumter County
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W. W. Dykes
Tifton Occupation Tax Reduced Twenty-Five Percent
The City of Tifton reduced the occupation tax by 25 percent after a city commission meeting. The cut aims to save costs and reflects economies in operation under City Manager Hargrett.
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Melon planting starts at once in Moultrie region
Melon growers in the Moultrie territory plan a record acreage for the season. Some will begin late this week or early next if weather remains favorable. Seed will be planted weekly until killing frosts are over, with careful seed selection and treatment expected to improve quality.
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Moultrie
Perry Speaker at Cordele Odd Fellows Home-Coming
Railroad Commissioner James A. Perry, deputy grand master for Georgia Odd Fellows, served as chief speaker at Cordele Lodge home-coming. The event drew lodge members and ladies, with local speakers, a social spread, and a festive program in Cordele on Tuesday night.
Lions Feast On Home Produced Foods At Luncheon
Lions club in Sumter county held Home Products day featuring a dinner of locally grown vegetables ham corn muffins sweet potatoes ice cream and cake. Speakers Quimby Melton and Prof Owens praised civic clubs for city improvement and community unity while Rev Brookshire spoke on Washington's life and influence.
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Sumter County
Washington's Birthday Observed With Closures and Half Holiday
Washington's birthday was observed here today with post office and banks closed and schools enjoying a half holiday.
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34 Dead Taken From the Roma Airship Disaster
The Roma airship crashed near Langley Field Va after a rudder jammed and it tilted into the earth. Aboard were 34 dead eight injured and three unhurt with one body unidentified. The army will form an investigation board to determine cause. The Roma was a foreign purchase, later operated by the U S Army.
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Destruction of US dirigible Roma dominates London papers
London morning papers lead with news of the destruction of the United States army airship Roma. Long accounts and pictures fill the papers, with many noting the similarity to Hull’s B-37 disaster last summer.
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Associated Press
Hull
Greater Cotton Acreage Talked
Washington February 22 1922 reports indicate uncertain outlook for cotton crops as Department of Agriculture agents note some discussion of increased acreage. Indications point to larger potato acreage in Florida and other Southern states. Fruit trees are generally in good condition nationwide. Farm labor supply is plentiful and typically exceeds demand.
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Florida
Nicaragua Rocked as Volcano Erupts Aggressively
Managua reports continued tremors in Granada, Cafajaz, and Rivas causing structural damage. The Ometepe volcano erupts with vast lava flows, alarming residents and authorities as emergency measures begin.
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Farm Bureau urges Congress accept offer on Muscle Shoals
The American Farm Bureau Federation urged Congress to accept Henry Ford’s revised offer on the Muscle Shoals fertilizer project. W. B. Mayo of Ford said the proposal would include a definite minimum fertilizer production and fixed capitalization for the operating company. Gray Silver outlined the stance at a House hearing, arguing cheaper soil nutrients are essential to restore productive lands, and challenging opponents who doubt Ford’s ability to run the venture.
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Muscle Shoals
Kilby backs Ford Muscle Shoals plan with safeguards
Governor Kilby favored Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals proposal if Alabama's rights are protected and opposed Alabama Power's bid. He urged amending Ford terms to release the Gorgas steam plant, selling it to Alabama Power, and safeguarding state taxation and against monopoly. He warned against creating a state squeeze by a single power firm.
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Henry Ford
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Colquitt County to Host School Fair and Meet
More than thirty Colquitt county schools will be represented at a two day event Friday night and Saturday in Moultrie. At least 800 contestants are expected in the athletic contests while literary exhibits open Friday at the high school auditorium and field events on the fair grounds. Local officials anticipate a larger crowd than last year when several thousand attended.
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Colququtt County
Dictionary patron seeks name for mailed dictionary
The Times-Recorder notes Plains sent an order for a dictionary with 98 cents in stamps but no name or identifying marks. If the purchaser supplies a name and an extra 7 cents for postage, the book will be mailed. Those who want dictionaries sent are asked to bear in mind that extra postage must be paid.
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