Florida Plan boosts cotton growth under boll weevils
The Times-Recorder details the Florida Plan for boll weevil conditions tested at Griffin Georgia. Dr George D Smith of the Florida State Board demonstrates the method with local cooperators in Spalding county. The plan shows promise as farmers like Walter Touchstone adopt the technique to manage squares and boll development for better yields.
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Times-Recorder
Florida
Griffin
Neill Bay
Americus
Spalding County
W. T. Bennett
Griffin Chamber of Commerce
George D. Smith
Florida State Board
Walter Touchstone
Spalding Agg Inierioe
Alabama Senator Ready To Carry Democracy Banner
In Montgomery on July 31 United States Senator Oscar W Underwood told Mobile delegates he would run for president if Alabama asked. He said he would not name a candidate, but would eagerly carry Alabama’s Democratic banner to triumph if selected.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mobile
Alabama
United States
Oscar W. Underwood
Tifton Methodists Start Revival Meet
Tifton July 51 Revival services will be held at the Tifton Methodist church twice daily at 4 and 8:30 p m all this week. The meeting targets young people and is directed by the Tifton Epworth League. Rev Pryor Manning, Emory University student, will preach and is noted for successful youth meetings in South Georgia.
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Tifton
Tifton Methodist Church
Tifton Epworth League
Pryor Manning
Emory University
Manning
South Georgia
Hahira Tobacco Warehouse Opens for Receipts of Tobacco
July 31 report that the Hahira tobacco warehouse will open for receiving tobacco this morning with sales starting Thursday at 9 o'clock. Growers may bring in tobacco Tuesday and Wednesday to be stored for sale, with staff on hand around the clock to supervise delivery and storage.
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Hahira
Committee Makes Adverse Report On Tax Reform Resolution
Atlanta July 651 The house rules committee today issued an adverse report on the Fleming and Mc Michael resolution seeking action on all tax reform measures. The report postpones consideration until next year.
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Atlanta
Fleming
McMichael
House Rules Committee
Alleged Fake Officer Jailed in Dublin
J D Richards known as the corn doctor who posed as a federal officer to recruit two county jail deserters has been arrested in Fitzgerald. He faces state and federal charges and may be indicted this week if confirmed jailed in Fitzgerald.
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Dublin
J. D. Richards
Fitzgerald
J. I. Maddox
Richards
Bedingfield
Comer Rowell
Ernest Jenkins
Cordele to Have Big Barbecue August 8
Cordele will host a major barbecue on August 8 with a five year Cordele Crisp county program presented. Chairman J M Hunt heads the committee including Dr A J Whelchel G B Wilkes Tom Fenn Seah Hamilton Mike Thornton Eph Matthews Will Sheppard and Julius Noble. The event will be at the park by Williams pool with plans to accommodate many visitors.
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Cordele
J.M . Hunt
County Board of Trade Today
Crisp County
A. J. Whelchel
G. B. Wilkes
Tom Fenn
Seah Hamilton
Mike Thornton
Eph Matthews
Will Sheppard
Julius Noble
Williams’ Swimming Pool
Call Unless Soloes Finish Tax Reform
Governor Walker warns an extra session will be called if the foundation for tax reform is not completed this session. He cites proposed constitutional amendments including income tax, urges action as two thirds of the session passes without tax equity.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
Highway detour advised south of Valdosta near Dasher
Report from Valdosta dated July 31 describes a boggy stretch on the highway south of Valdosta toward Lake Park. Detour recommended near Dasher via a shortcut to a road by Mr Zipperer’s place as the Dasher segment has been dirted for paving and is soft. Several cars have recently stuck there. The paved route can extend to Dasher with a left detour, reaching the old Valdosta Lake Park road about a mile and a half beyond.
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Valdosta
Lake Park
Dasher
Valdosta Lake’ Park Road
Negro Exodus From Thomasville Draws Attention
July reports many colored residents leaving Thomasville each day. Crowds seen at departures greet travelers and bid farewell. Observers note the exodus is less noticed locally than elsewhere, but sustained rates could become obvious.
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Thomasville
Twenty Seven Dead in Train Crash Near Berlin
Berlin July 31 Associated Press reports twenty seven people killed when the Hamburg Munich Express collided with a stationary train at Kremsen station near Cassel. About 25 others are injured, many seriously, as investigators begin the probe into the crash cause.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Kremsen Station
Cassel
Worck
City Council Debates Debt Bill Affecting Americus School Board
A special session convened at 8 pm with all members except Alderman Mize present. The council directed the City Attorney to contact Sumter delegation and write legislators seeking hearings, opposing the bill’s debt commission provisions and salary for commissioners, preferring clerk handling of funds.
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Sumter
Americus
Mize
Carswell and Witt
Lane
Carswell
Marion Hotel Remodel Adds Beauty to Nashville
Workmen repair and remodel the Marion hotel in Nashville under proprietor T. M. Peeples. The awning and front porch are replaced with durable materials, red brick columns with an arched foundation connect the second floor, enhancing the hotel’s appearance and appeal to travelers.
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Nashville
Marion Hotel
T. M. Peeples
Clinch County Values Show Increase in 1928 Digest
Clinch County will likely post one of the few county tax value increases for 1928. The tax digest is completed showing values rising to more than $2.5 million, with 1923 values at $2,263,625 versus $2,083,637 in 1922, an increase of $279,986.
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Homerville
Clinch County
Clinch Countty
Bishop Candler to preach and lay cornerstone in Americus
Bishop Warren A. Candler of Atlanta will preach at 11 AM in the Rylander theater replacing the courthouse service. In the afternoon he will lay the cornerstone of the new First Methodist church, a ceremony starting at 4 PM, with visitors expected from out of town and a large congregation invited to attend both events.
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Warren A. Candler
Atlanta
Americus
Bishop Candler
Rylander Theater
First Methodist Church
Candler
Americus Methodists
John M. Cutler
Rylander
Bobby Jones Elected Honorary Kiwanis Club Member
Atlanta July 81 Robert T Jones known as Bobby Jones national open golf champion has been elected an honorary member of the local Kiwanis club among its notables are Ase G Candler Sr Forrest Adair and other prominent men
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Atlanta
Robert T. Jones
Bobby Jones
Kiwanis Club
Ase G. Candler
Forrest Adair
Epworth League Rally Draws Large Youth Attendance
More than 100 young people attended the Lee Street Epworth League Sunday evening at Lee Street Methodist church. Miss Della Williams led a program of music readings and talks. Harold Ahearn spoke on Friendship as a community builder, followed by a quartet and a reading by Lucy Furlow. Next Sunday features the quarterly business meeting for all members.
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Lee Street Epworth League
Lee Street Methodist Church
Harold Ahearn
Louise Thayer
Kate
Della Williams
Hazel Prather
Lucy Furlow
Thomasville Farmers and Business Men on Southern Tour
A large delegation from Thomas county including farmers and business men toured Cordele, Ashburn, Albany, and Tifton areas visiting the creamery industry and an experiment station. The group listed C N Neel B H Wright R G Fleetwood J J Clupepper T A Futch and others among the participants.
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Thomas
Thomasville
Thomas County
Cordele
Ashburn
Albany
Tifton
Moultrie
Tigon
Experiment Station
C. N. Neel
B. H. Wright
R. G. Fleetwood
J. J. Clupepper
T. A. Futch
W. @. Rockwell
B. W. Stone
D. J. Renfroe
E. R. Jeriger
W. M. Parker
W. A. Watt
Heeth Varnedee
B.W. Hopkins
L. Burch
R. H
President Harding Shows Improvement With Best Night Since Illness Began
In San Francisco on July 31 official bulletins report President Harding had a fairly comfortable night with restful sleep. Physicians note expansion of pneumonic arcs, improved heart action, and General Sawyer says the president has begun to sail into clearer conditions. He took nourishment and read newspapers this morning.
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San Francisco
Harding
Sawyer
General Sawyer
President Harding Reads Papers After Sleep
President Harding, reportedly refreshed after more than six hours sleep, sent for morning papers to read the day’s news. An informal update on his condition was expected within hours. Lt. Commander Boone, his physician, visited repeatedly in quiet fashion through the night, maintaining discretion.
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San Francisco
Harding
Boone
President Harding Shows Remarkable Rest After Midnight
President Harding slept six hours, waking briefly at 6 17 a.m. and remaining at ease as observers described the night by his bedside as encouraging.
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San Francisco
Harding
President Harding’s condition grave with pneumonia
Associated Press reports President Harding’s condition grave as doctors announced pneumonia in the right lung after a conference. The bulletin noted central bronchial patches, ongoing nourishment, and less noticeable abdominal symptoms while X rays and clinical exams confirmed bronchopneumonia. Doctors signing the bulletin included Sawyer Wilbur Cooper Boone and Work.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Harding
C. E. Sawyer
Ray Lyman Wilbur
O. M. Cooper
J. T. Boone
Hubert Work
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Turner
Luther Burbank
Clifford F. Walker
Georgia
Munich
Kremsen
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Warren G. Harding
Weeting
Epworth League
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