Reform talk and Georgia farm sale dominate March news
In Shington on March 17 the article discusses Bryan’s call for a single standard of morals and the fight against social evils tied to alcohol. Meanwhile in Georgia a farmers cooperative sale in Americus netted about 15,000 dollars for hogs and cattle, with 420 hogs and 44 cattle sold to Macon Packing and White Provision, in a record local event attended by about 50 farmers.
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Bryan
S Weekly
Farmers Co-Operative
Spring Street
Georgia
Macon Packing Company
White Provision Company
Atlanta
Tifton, Moultrie and
Mar¢on
Chase M. Kellogg
State College of Agriculture
George O. Marshall
Plains
Americas Pens
Court Recess Lets Docket Move Quietly at City Court
City Court recessed for Judge Harper as civil matters for the present term were disposed of. Only a few cases reached the jury today as the criminal docket, described as light, will begin Monday with a small jury and minimal work. Names drawn for jury duty include R. C. Markett J. L. W. Peel J. W. Holly and others.
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Harper
R. C. Markett
J. L. W. Peel
J. W. Holly
W. A. Nun
G. C. Dupree
Theodores
B.T. Johnson
H. C. Priddy
Ethridge
C. C. Griffin
Omer “. L. Brown
O. O. Burnett
J. . C. Murray
R. P. Parkateliff
M. C. eVal
J. E
W. F. Ferguson
W. A. Rem
Blackburn
C. V. Hogsed
To Start Its On Foes March Twenty Second
March 22 plan announced for activities by the headquarters of the American Son of Labor. Local PB ies and the election of its will be organized over the date as part of the event.
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Finncto
Pbies
American Son of Labor
Aviator and Machinist Rescued Off Florida Coast
West Florida reports D. G. Rich an aviator and his machinist were rescued after their hydroplane was damaged at sea while returning from Cuba. They were picked up early Monday and brought ashore in good condition.
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West, Fla
OM Aves
Cuba
D. G. Rich
Aru
Decision To Cost Treasury 25 Million Amid Court Ruling
Washington March 17 The decision to cap government outlay at 25 million follows a Supreme Court ruling. Treasury experts argue the stock dividends will not exceed 25 million, shaping fiscal policy and treasury forecasts amid legal scrutiny.
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Hington
Supreme Court
Hien
Treasury
Ellaville Man Hurt In Auto Near Americus
Ellaville March 17. O C Hill and H G Murray were traveling from Americus when their Olds rolled after hitting a ditch caused by heavy rain. Hill escaped injury while Murray was pinned under the car until help arrived. He was found not to have broken bones but will be confined to bed for several days. The car was badly damaged with a smashed windshield.
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Ellaville
Cc. Hill
H. G. Murray
Americus
Oldsmobile
Mr. Hill
Mr. Murray
Murray
Sims Needed Experts Long Before They Came
Admiral Sims told the Senate committee that staff inadequacy abroad reduced wartime naval efficiency. He said he arrived abroad in April 1917 and expert assistance did not reach him until July the same year.
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Washington
Senate Committee
Sims
United States
Hogs Shipped From Leslie By Chrisp Wilkerson Buyer
Several car loads of hogs have been shipped from Leslie recently with Chrisp Wilkerson as the buyer. Wilkerson is taking an interest in securing a good market for farmers and plans to ship a year this week.
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Leslie
Chrisp Wilkerson
University of Georgia War Memorial in Georgian April issue
The Georgian, UGA's literary magazine, will publish a War Memorial and Anniversary edition in April honoring the university men who served in World War I. Editors urge readers to submit noteworthy wartime deeds to editor Thomas L. Stokes Jr. by the March deadline for inclusion.
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Athens
Americas Times-Recorder
Georgia
Thomas L. Stokes, Jr
President Wilson Sees Fifth Auto Ride Since Illness
Washington May 17 Cameras caught President Wilson as he returned from a western trip last September. He was photographed leaving the White House for his fifth automobile ride since he went to bed last fall a very sick man.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Local Spot Cotton and New Orleans Futures Report
Local spot cotton good middling at 40.5 cents. New York futures show May at 37.54 close, 37.73 high, July at 34.67 open, 34.85 close. New Orleans futures May 37.98 close, 37.66 open, July 34.81 close, 34.87 high. Prices reflect morning trading and late session updates.
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New York
New Orleans
Alumni Drive Seeks Help for Georgian Magazine Edition
The success of this edition depends on the cooperation of alumni and friends of the university across the state. The Georgian magazine and the university will appreciate any help that can be given.
New Jersey Governor Edwards shifts stance on Prohibition
Stam correspondent reports in Trenton that Governor Edward I Edwards once a Prohibition advocate now backs 350 beer. He recalls his gubernatorial bid and contrasts with Essex boss Jim Nugent who campaigned for a wetter platform. Edwards says he respects the law but cites constitutional limits and Volstead Act issues.
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N. E. A. Stam
Trenton
N. J
Edward I. Edwards
New Jersey
Edwards
Jim Nugent
Essex County
Woodrow Wilson
Nugent
Nugent Nugent
Russians seek Soviet rule for Germany sparks turmoil
Berlin reports radical forces pressuring for Soviet style rule as clashes swell across German centers. Kapp resigns at 1 pm while Dresden Kiel Kiel casualties rise. Stuttgart backs Ebert govt. Assembly in Stuttgart may fail due to rail strike. Berlin says independent socialists and communists push for Soviet alliance. Saxony’s Chemnitz proclaims a workers councils republic under a ten communists six independents four majority socialists and one democrat committee.
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Associated Press
Kiel
Dresden
Ebert
Stuttgart
Russia
London
Germany
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph
Saxony
Basle
Chemnitz
Committee of Action
Edwards Rumors and Democratic Tilt Spark Local Debate
In a state debate, Edwards faces ridicule over presidential ambitions while a Democratic delegation to the national convention signals support. The governor's actions are described as revealing his view of citizenry, illustrating tensions between local opinion and national politics.
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Edwards
Stripes Mark No Parking Near Fire Plugs Citywide
Fire Chief Naylor ordered red and white stripes painted on sidewalks to warn auto owners to keep vehicles at least 15 feet from fire plugs within city fire limits. The safety measure ensures plugs are ready for instant use during fires, addressing common neglect due to forgetfulness.
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Naylor
Senate clears way for action on treaty
Washington March 17 the senate moved to final action on the posse treaty by tabling a proposal to declare by reservation that Great Britain should proclaim Ireland free.
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Washington
Senate
St. Patrick's Day
Great Britain
Ireland
Five Dead In Worst Blizzard of 30 Years
A two day North Dakota blizzard killed five people and caused heavy property damage as the worst storm in thirty years subsided. railroad traffic faced major delays and temperatures fell. Milwaukee’s population reached 457000, up 22.3 percent.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Farmers band to fight city labor gains
Chicago March 17 A million farmers band with the American Farm Bureau Federation to combat higher city labor costs by advocating longer hours and lower wages. Delegates fault living costs on labor, asserting city workers produce as much per man as before the war. The federation, conservative like the Nonpartisan League, supports fewer regulations and more work for both city and farm labor. J R Howard Clemons Ia president gets 5000 salary plus 3000 travel expenses.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Namaes
Fano Bureau
Missouri
Soares
Thomas Ikon
Farm Bureau Federation
J. R. Howard
Clemons
Prident
Judge Evans To Hear Country Bankers Suit
The case testing the legality of the universal par clearance ruling of the Sixth Federal Reserve Bank will be heard April 23 in federal court at Atlanta before Judge Beverly D. Evans. The Country Bankers Association of Georgia sues over state and federal banking authority with lawyers from Georgia Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana attending.
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Simisaing
Lis
Fulton Superior Court
Georgia
Federal Reserve
Evans
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Tennessee
Alex W. Smith
Atlanta
Country Bankers Association of Georgia
Orville A. Park
Macon
Cou
Georgia Bankers Association
Country Bankers
Hat and Religion Customs in English Churches
A fragment describes hat wearing in synagogues and churches, noting Jews and Friends covering during prayers. It recalls the Church of England tradition when men sat with hats during sermons and mentions Richard Cox of Ely, who died in 1581, with the congregation slit in the choir as the sermon was bore.
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Bormerly
Church of England
Richard Cox
Wehop
Ely
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German National Assembly
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