Chamber of Commerce Adopts By Laws Plan For County Advisory Board
An Americus county chamber article outlines a new by laws plan creating an advisory board with three members from each militia district, enabling a referendum on countywide matters. A primary election for twelve directors will precede a roster mailing, then ballots will choose the board to govern.
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Hog Island Shipyard Site To Be Sold by Board
In SHINGTON on March 3 the board announced it is ready to sell Hog Island, the large war ship built site. The chair says the yard base has been selected and will be used as a shipping terminal by the state or city of Philadelphia.
Local Spot Cotton Prices Rise in Futures Markets
Good middling cotton sold for 40 cents in local spot markets. May and July contracts showed activity while New York and New Orleans futures also reflected trading interest as buyers watched price directions.
Sumter Cotton Men to Elect in County Meeting
A. F. Hodges, chairman for Sumter county, calls a 10 oclock Saturday meeting for all interested in the cotton industry to elect officers of the Sumter unit and form a permanent organization. A campaign for charter members has yielded enough signups to proceed, with county units forming toward a strengthened state group. All cotton growers and those affected in Sumter county are urged to attend.
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American Cotton Association
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Great Southern Organization
End of Tick in Dixie in Sight
Washington reports a long crusade begun in 1906 is near its end as only about thirty percent of the original cattle tick quarantined area remains infested. The Agriculture Department says the reduction should continue this year and that tick freedom across the South is expected within three years.
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Two Terrell Farmers Enter Asparagus Venture
DAWSON March 3 W D and B M Davison leave corn and cotton to plant vegetables on farms near Terrell. Each has five acres planted with best asparagus varieties awaiting market in two years. Experts caution against early tip cutting. They also plan limited potato shipping.
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Fifty Percent Stock Dividend Declared by Ellaville Bank
Ellaville March 3 at a directors meeting the Bank of Ellaville declared a fifty per cent stock dividend and an eight per cent cash dividend. The capital stock rises to $22,500 with a $10,000 surplus, and the bank reports flourishing affairs.
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Soviet Republic in Portugal Reported
Madrid March 3 reports from the Portuguese frontier state that workers in Portugal have proclaimed a Soviet republic. Postal telegraph and other workers are said to have joined railroad men in the move. The news is unconfirmed.
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Pastor's Mother III Durden near Sandersville
March 3. Rev. C S Durden has remained at his mother's bedside at her home near Sandersville. She is critically ill and no hope is entertained for her recovery. The family and local friends remain hopeful in the face of the grave illness.
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Hoover Sees Country Issues From Engineering View
New York March 4 Herbert Hoover frames United States confidence in fuel, production and transportation as engineering problems solvable by industrial efficiency. He cites intermittent coal supply harming workers and costs, and criticizes transportation in peak farm seasons causing underpayment to farmers and overcharging to consumers.
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Herbert Hoover
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Shippey’s Wife Contends Son Comes Before Unborn Child
Kansas City report notes Lee Shippey, ex-editor and former Missouri poet laureate candidate, traveling to Paris to visit a cemetery. In a diverting incident he helps carry wreaths for the ceremony, photographs events, and borrows a camera from one of the French girls, promising to return it. The item hints at marital strain and a possible divorce, with his wife claiming prior claim for their son over the unborn child.
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Wilson Leaves Home for Spin on Washington Road
President Wilson left the White House for a motor ride the first time since last October when he was ordered to bed by Dr Grayson the physician as a very sick man. He rode in a closed car with his wife Dr Grayson and secret service men along the Patomac speedway as a brief respite from illness. The report also notes a bank call issued by the comptroller of the currency seeking the condition of national banks as of February 28.
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Plan to seize Kaiser’s riches sparks Diet debate
Berlin March 2. A plan to deprive the former emperor of property and fortune moved forward as the majority Socialists in the diet voted to refer the issue to the national assembly, triggering acrimonious debate.
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Dock Workers To Decide On Strike After Ultimatum
A New Orleans dock workers meeting is set for tomorrow night to decide on another strike after union leaders received a virtual ultimatum from business interests. The move follows today’s decision by union leadership.
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Queen of Pacific Driven on Rocks in Japanese Harbor
Shanghai report details the China Mail Steamship Co liner China, nicknamed the Queen of the Pacific, grounding after a Japanese pilot misjudged safe water. Passengers were restricted, wireless cut, and Great Northern towed without success. The incident inflames anti Japanese sentiment amid China Japan conflict.
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New York Governor Calls Fresh Push to Cut Costs
Albany March 3 Governor Smith said efforts to reduce the high cost of living have failed and urged a patient man sized attack on the problem. He urged passage of a bill to withhold needed foodstuffs from the market.
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7 Cent Fare Ordered on Nashville Cars
The Tennessee public service commission ordered the Nashville Railway and Light Co. to charge seven cents per ride on four tickets for a quarter. The decision directs numerous improvements in service.
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Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee Public Service Commission
Nashville Railway and Light Co
Installation Service for Plains Parish Pastor and Christening
Dr Epting of Savannah was installed as pastor for the Plains Bronwood and Botsford parishes during a Sunday service at the Lutheran church. Mattie Ruth Wingard, infant daughter of the pastor, was christened in the ceremony. Evening services included John Jennings joining the council and Dr Epting preaching again.
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