09 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
1
Washington March 9 Comptroller Crissinger said if soldiers' bonus legislation passes and uses adjusted service certificates, national banks should be advised to refuse accepting the certificates as security for loans.
London March 9 Edwin Samuel Montague secretary for India tendered his resignation today and it was accepted. India's appeal for Turkish rights urging revision of the Serves treaty in view of the intense Moham medan feeling in that country has created a sensation here arousing resentment in a large section of the press against the Earl of Reading viceroy of India and his council.
The Times-Recorder reports a replacement batch of New Universities Dictionaries, issued as premiums for three coupons and 98 cents, has arrived. Deliveries resume after a ten day delay, with mail orders now being filled and more shipments possible if demand remains high. Call early to avoid future delays.
In Tifton March 9 Judge Eve of the Turner county circuit urged jurors that to be a successful farmer a man must master many roles from plow boy to agronomist. He stressed support for Experiment Stations and farm demonstrations while advocating crop diversification, home economies, and practical use of corn for livestock. The talk mixed humor with exhortation on agriculture, morality, and small loans.
President Harding, refreshed after rest, looked to the first day of vacation aboard his special train bound for Florida. The party, leaving Washington, is to reach St Augustine by about 2 PM, with the city serving as vacation headquarters for the week.
Americus high school girls basketball will close the season with a 3 30 PM game against Unadilla at the Playground. A 25 cent admission will help defray expenses. A good game is in prospect.
Washington reports improved business conditions across the country. Treasury officials say the recent improvement appears permanent and expect a gradual upward trend from spring through the summer.
Tifton March 9 The rural schools of Tift county will close March 24 forcing a six month term instead of seven due to funds being cut. Teachers were paid in full last year but there are insufficient funds to cover the balance of the term this year.
At a Hospital Association meeting held at the president’s home in College street plans were laid for a mile of pennies fundraising to cover urgent paint and interior repairs. Each resident would donate 16 pennies to form a foot toward the mile, a simple equal contribution. The Americas and Sumter County Hospital Association operates as a non profit with no salaries, relying on public generosity and a capable superintendent to stay debt free. A report from Edith Nelson highlighted hospital activities.
A three day return engagement by Webster the psychic will be at the Rylander theater in March 2022. Answers to reader questions will be published tomorrow after mail arrival too late for today’s insertion. Questions will be sent to Webster and answered in order with dispatch.
Jackson March 9 The house committee began an inquiry into Governor Russell s charges of a pernicious fire insurance lobby in Jackson. The probe links to the $100000 suit filed by former stenographer Miss Frances Birkhead alleging seduction against the governor.
Liverpool market opened six to eight points higher on March 8 with good middling at 17 1 2 cents. Sales reached 6000 bales. total receipts 7 64 bales, including 2130 American. Futures show May 10.15, July 10.01, October 9.66, with previous close around 9.95.
A University of Georgia building committee in Athens led by Harry Hodgson and John E. Talmadge announced that Alumni Hall completion will begin immediately. The move starts the universitys million dollar building program as the committee handed 1 117 000 to the board of trust chaired by Judge Andrew J. Cobb with John E. Talmadge Jr as vice chairman.
Washington reports a U S refusal to join the Genoa conference is seen as tactful pressure to aid Europe’s economic recovery, not a retreat from global issues. Moscow quotes Lenin saying Russia’s retreat is over and warns Lloyd George against threats of probation as he seeks Genoa access.
The United States will not join the Genoa conference and this will not alter Great Britain's plans or the conference date. Officials say the American refusal was expected and Britain believes the other invited nations will attend.
The United States government has declined the invitation to join the Genoa economic conference. The decision was conveyed to Italian Ambassador Ricci, citing Europe's failure to address war ravages and stabilize economies, and disagreement over Russia's participation due to the US stance on the Soviet regime.
The Genoa conference is the first step since the war to unite friends and foes in a bid to save Europe. Originally planned to invite Germany Austria Bulgaria and Russia to send delegates, the effort aims to forge a concerted settlement.
The article outlines how the Cotton Pool will be organized with twenty districts electing directors, plus appointees from the College of Agriculture, the Department of Agriculture, and the Director of Markets. It emphasizes choosing capable farmers with business insight to prevent failure and ensures sufficient capital by aiming for 200,000 bales.
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