Dues Farming in Georgia Sparks Debate on State’s Economy
A Georgia commissioner defends farming against claims there is no money in it. J. H. Hexperson argues Georgia’s 140000 farms support the state, notes profits vary with labor force and machinery, and urges white labor, improved equipment, and home improvements to sustain farming as a productive, honorable vocation. He criticizes sensational forecasts and warns against overreliance on negro labor while stressing cautious policy and public discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Times
Georgia
Northwest
Ricardo
Isbor
J. H. Hexpersox
Restitution After Many Years Recalls an Old Carpet Tale
A traveling salesman recounts a Cedar City area merchant once living far from the City of Salt who eased a visiting country couple from spending on costly Brus sels carpets. The old pair, unable to afford pricey goods, select a modest carpet. the shopkeeper, who is secretly their former son, reveals his theft and quietly provides the carpet at no cost.
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Salt
Brussels
Ithaca Journal
Justice that Didn’t Miss Fire in Peach Tree District
In Peach Tree district the stock law protected Howell who, angered by McIntyre’s dogs damaging his crops, impounded the hogs. McIntyre broke the pound and drove away the dogs, was indicted, and found guilty in City Court. Judge imposed $15 fine plus $3.05 damages or one month in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Peachtree
Atlanta
Charles Howell
Phil McLntyre
Howell
Mclntyre
Windfall lottery winner and Canadaville farmer profile
The July Louisiana Lottery drawing awarded the first prize of $75 000 to a Windfall ticket holder. One fifth of the prize went to a prosperous Canadaville farmer who told a reporter his $15 000 would secure lifelong comfort and fund a desired windmill. The winner cashed through the Bank of Commerce of this city. Fort Sumter is now a minor landmark, razed to a single story with few guns, and government crews receive about $200 monthly to operate and guard the fort as the canal to Morris Island fills with sand.
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Canadaville
Teno
Bank of Commerce
Memphis
Tenn
Fort Sumter
Morris Island
Giant hat to fit $31 inch head in Jacksonville Illinois
A Philadelphia firm builds a hat for a man in Jacksonville Illinois claiming the cap will be the largest ever worn. The head circumference is 31 inches and the size when turned is ten. The Macon Telegraph and Messenger says Georgia could gain billions by better advertising.
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Philadelphia Tiner
Jacksonville
Illinois
Macon Telegraph and Messenger
Georgia
New Orleans
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State Commission of Aguicnulture
Denver
Jones
Blifkins
Smith
Slaw
Blaine
Maud
James
T. M. Farlow
Mb, Council
Dat
Welliford
Opera House
Americas, Ga
J. A
D. F. Davenport
Jas. Fricker & Bro
Americus, GA
Barlow Block
Public Square
Cotton Avenue
ENT
Rylander Academy
Lander Academy
Opes
Cual
Durham
New York
Eleamont
Coraa
Jadiex
Mother Swan
Wing Wells
Americas
ST. Louis, MO
Mallat
Ethan
Isaac A Sheppard &Co
Bulimore
Sheffield Rs Co
Joiln
Mibe
W. J. Phillips & CO
Andy Zach
C. W. Coker
Oregon
Americus
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